Commentary on Matthew 2:1-12
The story of the magi foreshadows later developments in Matthew’s narrative. Even in infancy Jesus [...]
Gospel
Commentary on Matthew 2:13-23
Church leaders and biblical interpreters often note that the Gospel of Luke reports Jesus’ birth [...]
Commentary on Matthew 1:18-25
With its focus on Joseph as the chief character, Matthew’s unique story of Jesus’ birth [...]
Commentary on Matthew 11:2-11
John’s question is really the question for hearers of every age. More clearly than perhaps [...]
Commentary on Matthew 3:1-12
What is it that we most deeply hope for, long for, or expect in our [...]
Commentary on Luke 13:31-35
Luke 13:31-35 begins with a warning from the Pharisees for Jesus about Herod’s plan to [...]
Commentary on Luke 13:31-35
The passage consists of two pericopes, “The Warning against Herod” (Luke 13:31-3) and “The Lament [...]
Commentary on Matthew 24:36-44
Be honest! What are your first thoughts as you anticipate [...]
Commentary on John 21:1-19
Killing worms did not sound fun. In fact it sounded down right cruel. I could [...]
Commentary on John 21:1-19
In this third resurrection appearance (verse 14), Jesus comes to the disciples once again, or [...]
