Commentary on John 4:5-42
John 4 represents the founding narrative for the presence of a considerable number of Samaritans [...]
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Commentary on Luke 13:1-9
Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling? Not here. This time it’s loudly and pointedly. This [...]
Commentary on Luke 13:1-9
Trying to interpret the times theologically can often be off the mark. Prior to this [...]
Commentary on Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
There was a time when the lectionary known to most [...]
Commentary on John 12:1-8
Extravagance. Pleasure. Effusiveness. Exuberance. These aren’t ideas that we usually associate with Lent and the [...]
Commentary on John 12:1-8
Sometimes we tell a simple story of discipleship: believers are “in” and unbelievers are “out.” [...]
Commentary on Luke 22:14—23:56
The “longer” reading assigned for this Sunday consists of 114 [...]
Commentary on Luke 22:14—23:56
The Gospels’ passion narratives press us to consider multiple realities [...]
Commentary on John 18:1—19:42
John’s narrative of Jesus’ arrest, trial, and crucifixion takes readers [...]
Commentary on John 18:1—19:42
Similar to the gospel lesson for Palm/Passion Sunday, the reading [...]
