Revised Common Lectionary

Hand placing lit votive candle among bank of candles at vigil.
Commentary on Romans 6:3-11

In Romans, Paul declares the good news that God restores and makes right people’s covenant [...]

Hand placing lit votive candle among bank of candles at vigil.
Commentary on Genesis 7:1-5, 11-18; 8:6-18; 9:8-13

The ancient story of Noah [...]

Stone cross with carved dove and floral decoration
Commentary on Psalm 22

Borne out of a gut-wrenching anguish, Psalm 22 is the cry of one who knows what it [...]

Stone cross with carved dove and floral decoration
Commentary on Isaiah 52:13—53:12

There were many in the early Jesus movement who identified [...]

Stone cross with carved dove and floral decoration
Commentary on Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9

Most days we insulate ourselves from death, choosing to ignore [...]

Sandals in sand
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

The main problem the Apostle Paul seeks to correct in [...]

Sandals in sand
Commentary on Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19

Psalm 116 begins with a confession of love and ends [...]

Sandals in sand
Commentary on Exodus 12:1-4 [5-10] 11-14

The Israelites’ escape from Egypt is a well-known story.1 Commentaries [...]

Sunlight streaming through green leafy forest
Commentary on Matthew 28:1-10

As a layperson who considers preaching part of my calling, I am deeply curious how [...]

Sunlight streaming through green leafy forest
Commentary on John 20:1-18

The themes of darkness and light are clearly visible in John’s account of the resurrection. [...]