First Reading

Commentary on Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18

Genesis 15 explores the significance of God’s promises to Abraham [...]

Commentary on Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18

The language found in the opening verse of the chapter [...]

Abraham and Isaac
Commentary on Isaiah 2:1-5

To preach on this text stands us in good stead: Isaiah preached on it, too! [...]

Two Sons
Commentary on Acts 9:1-6 [7-20]

One of Luke’s primary protagonists enters the literary stage in [...]

Two Sons
Commentary on Acts 9:1-6 [7-20]

Saul: A Change of Plans Each of Luke’s stories is [...]

Misereor Hunger Cloth
Commentary on Exodus 34:29-35

In the Protestant lectionary, Transfiguration Sunday stands at the juncture between Epiphany and Lent, and [...]

Misereor Hunger Cloth
Commentary on Isaiah 62:1-5

Isaiah 62:1-5 is part of that section of the book of Isaiah which is often [...]

Misereor Hunger Cloth
Commentary on Exodus 34:29-35

Moses’ countenance glows throughout this scene of covenant renewal, following the sin of the golden [...]

Two Sons
Commentary on Joshua 5:9-12

Even though the Old Testament reading for this week is brief, it plays a critical [...]

Misereor Hunger Cloth
Commentary on Deuteronomy 26:1-11

The book of Deuteronomy records the orations Moses declared to [...]