Gospel

Crucifixion
Commentary on John 18:1—19:42

John’s narrative of Jesus’ arrest, trial, and crucifixion takes readers [...]

Risen Lord
Commentary on John 20:19-31

John’s second report of Jesus’ resurrection appearance serves as the Gospel reading for the Second [...]

Risen Lord
Commentary on John 20:19-31

The season of Easter is above all a season of life: resurrection life, eternal life, [...]

Risen Lord
Commentary on Luke 24:1-12

Preaching at Easter has its unique challenges and opportunities. A typical Easter worship service is [...]

Risen Lord
Commentary on John 20:19-31

What is a disciple to do in the wake of Jesus’ resurrection? Following the Easter [...]

Risen Lord
Commentary on Luke 24:1-12

Each of the four Resurrection narratives goes its own way in details, but there are [...]

Shepherd in a landscape with goats
Commentary on John 10:22-30

One of the stunning parts of this text is the location. Jesus is walking through [...]

Shepherd in a landscape with goats
Commentary on John 10:22-30

This passage focuses on Jesus’ identity and his relationship with the Father.1 Although the gospel [...]

Baptism of Jesus
Commentary on Matthew 3:13-17

Two related questions need to be addressed for interpreting this passage: Is it about our [...]

Baptism of Jesus
Commentary on Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

Great expectations have always been part of the human story. [...]