Narrative Lectionary

Psalm 23
Commentary on Mark 11:1-11; [14:3-9]

Each of the four Gospels tells a story of a [...]

Psalm 23
Commentary on Mark 13:1-8, 24-37

Jesus’ teaching in Mark 13 serves to prepare readers and [...]

Psalm 23
Commentary on Mark 12:28-44

This exchange between Jesus and a friendly scribe concerning the greatest of commandments comes amid [...]

Psalm 23
Commentary on Mark 12:1-12 [13-17]

Some biblical texts are hard to love, and this parable [...]

Psalm 23
Commentary on Mark 10:32-52

Mark 10:32-52 comprises three interrelated but separable units. All constitute the third revolution of a [...]

Psalm 23
Commentary on Mark 10:17-31 

Former Texas Governor Ann Richards (1933-2006) once said, “You can put lipstick and earrings on [...]

Psalm 23
Commentary on Mark 9:30-37

Three times Jesus announced that he must go to Jerusalem, where he will suffer, and [...]

Psalm 23
Commentary on Mark 8:27—9:8

The first half of Mark’s story takes place in Galilee, with Jesus restoring the health [...]

Psalm 23
Commentary on Mark 7:1-23 

Jesus and the Pharisees are at it again. I guess we could say the Pharisees [...]

Psalm 23
Commentary on Mark 6:1-29 

When Jesus returns to his home place, he meets resistance. Where earlier his family had [...]