Revised Common Lectionary

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Commentary on Mark 2:23—3:6

This Sunday’s pericopae conclude five that Mark carefully collocated: 2:1–12; 2:13–17; 2:18–22; 2:23–28; 3:1–6. The [...]

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Commentary on Isaiah 6:1-8

Isaiah 6:1–8 stands as a foundational passage in the book of Isaiah. It unveils a [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 29

Though it is impossible to know what tune accompanied Psalm 29 in its original recitations, the rhythms [...]

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Commentary on Romans 8:12-17

In Romans 8:12–17 Paul elaborates on what it means to live in the new realm [...]

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Comentario del San Juan 3:1-17

En la antigüedad cristiana “misterio” no significaba lo mismo que [...]

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Commentary on John 3:1-17

The Gospel of John is rich with language exploring the relationship between God, the Son, [...]

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Commentary on Acts 2:1-21

Throughout Christian history, Pentecost has been described as the birth of the Christian church. In [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 104:24-34, 35b

This creation psalm celebrates the goodness, splendor, complexity, and interrelatedness [...]

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Commentary on Romans 8:22-27

In exploring our lectionary text, it is helpful to review briefly the argument Paul has [...]

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Commentary on John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15

In the Revised Common Lectionary, the Gospel reading for Pentecost [...]