Second Reading

Jesus washes his disciples' feet
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Many preachers will immediately recognize this text in terms of [...]

Jesus washes his disciples' feet
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

This text is probably among the most familiar passages from [...]

Crucifix
Commentary on Hebrews 10:16-25

Good Friday is the day the church pauses to meditate [...]

He is not here, HE IS RISEN
Commentary on Colossians 3:1-4

It’s Easter Sunday and you get to choose from: a) [...]

He is not here, HE IS RISEN
Commentary on Colossians 3:1-4

In Colossians, Paul addresses a way of thinking and existing [...]

The Risen Lord Appears to St. Thomas (Buckland)
Commentary on 1 Peter 1:3-9

“First Peter reflects the rapid expansion of the early church in Asia Minor. The writer [...]

The Supper at Emmaus
Commentary on 1 Peter 1:17-23

1 Peter has an important word to speak; both for those who feel alienated from [...]

The Supper at Emmaus
Commentary on 1 Peter 1:17-23

In his explanation to the second article of the Apostles’ Creed, Luther writes, “I believe [...]

Cornered
Commentary on 1 Peter 2:19-25

The lectionary text for this week provides a compelling commendation to Christians to do what [...]

Cornered
Commentary on 1 Peter 2:19-25

“It is a credit to you if, being aware of God, you endure pain while [...]