Gospel

a stand alone rock near a body of water
Commentary on John 14:1-14

As I delve into John 14:1-14, I am surprised by something that I normally witness [...]

a metal gate opening to a wheat field at sunset
Commentary on John 10:1-10

John 10 opens with Jesus saying the words, “Very truly, I tell you.” These words [...]

dirt road in a desert
Commentary on Luke 24:13-35

Only Luke gives us this story: on Resurrection Sunday two disciples encounter the risen Jesus [...]

Girl on someone's shoulders uses fingers as play binoculars
Commentary on John 20:19-31

For too many, the major focus of this text has been the reaction of Thomas, [...]

Sunlight streaming through green leafy forest
Commentary on Matthew 28:1-10

As a layperson who considers preaching part of my calling, I am deeply curious how [...]

Hand placing lit votive candle among bank of candles at vigil.
Commentary on Matthew 28:1-10

As a layperson who considers preaching part of my calling, I am deeply curious how [...]

Stone cross with carved dove and floral decoration
Commentary on John 18:1—19:42

These two chapters can be easily divided in five parts: [...]

Sandals in sand
Commentary on John 13:1-17, 31b-35

The Johannine last meal and foot washing scene conveys a [...]

Painting of Jesus carrying cross by Hieronymus Bosch
Commentary on Matthew 27:11-54

There’s an inherent incongruity in the juxtaposition of this lengthy [...]

painting of Lazarus raised from the dead by Jesus in front of His disciples
Commentary on John 11:1-45

The story of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus is a climactic one in the Gospel of [...]