Revised Common Lectionary

photo of a mountain
Commentary on Matthew 17:1-9

After the story of Peter’s confession (Matthew 16:13–20) and the subsequent passion prediction of Jesus [...]

photo of salt (water) and light
Commentary on Matthew 5:13-20

The lectionary offers preachers an awkward selection this Sunday. It combines two units from the [...]

photo of salt (water) and light
Commentary on Isaiah 58:1-9a [9b-12]

Though the context is postexilic, the voice of First Isaiah [...]

photo of salt (water) and light
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 [13-16]

Paul has described his role as one sent to proclaim [...]

photo of salt (water) and light
Commentary on Psalm 112:1-9 [10]

Psalm 112, a wisdom psalm, provides instruction in right living [...]

Comentario del San Mateo 5:13-20

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Children smiling and making peace signs with their hands.
Commentary on Matthew 5:1-12

Challenges abound for interpreters of this opening section of the Sermon on the Mount.  How [...]

Children smiling and making peace signs with their hands.
Commentary on Micah 6:1-8

The prophet Micah places the mountains, the hills, and the foundations of the earth as [...]

Children smiling and making peace signs with their hands.
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

After his greeting and thanksgiving (1 Corinthians 1:1–9), Paul addresses [...]

Children smiling and making peace signs with their hands.
Commentary on Psalm 15

Psalm 15 presents a picture of holiness, a way of life that is in keeping with God’s [...]