Commentary on Psalm 126
The first three verses of this psalm can be interpreted in at least two ways. The psalmist [...]
Revised Common Lectionary
Commentary on John 1:6-8, 19-28
The other day, as I was sitting down in a [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
“Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing” (Luke [...]
Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
Living the life of the SpiriThis is the first day [...]
Commentary on 2 Peter 3:8-15a
The second reading assigned for the Second Sunday of Advent in the lectionary can seem [...]
Commentary on Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13
The opening line of this psalm is indicative of its [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 40:1-11
This lection vibrates with the infectious energy of change. Brooking neither argument nor hesitation, a [...]
Commentary on Mark 1:1-8
WAKE UP! Like a splash of cold water on the face, Mark’s Gospel begins with a jarring, [...]
Commentary on Hebrews 1:1-4 [5-12]
The majestically celebratory opening of Hebrews merits a cautious approach [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 52:7-10
“Beauty” is a word in the English language that gets used a lot to talk [...]
