Gospel

Cornered
Commentary on John 10:1-10

We arrive once again at “Good Shepherd Sunday,” the fourth Sunday of Easter. The focus [...]

Cornered
Commentary on John 10:1-10

Liturgically sensitive preachers will immediately take note that the 4th Sunday of Easter in the [...]

I am the Road, the Truth and Life
Commentary on John 14:1-14

[This commentary is co-authored with Dr. Erin Raffety.1] “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” [...]

I am the Road, the Truth and Life
Commentary on John 14:1-14

This text is frequently read at funerals, and for good reason. It contains promises that [...]

I am the Road, the Truth and Life
Commentary on John 14:1-14

This Sunday is the first of two Sundays from the 14th chapter of John. Chapters [...]

Descent of the Holy Spirit
Commentary on John 20:19-23

Two very different but influential figures in 20th century Christianity, Karl Barth and Billy Graham, [...]

Descent of the Holy Spirit
Commentary on John 20:19-23

Liturgical observances of Pentecost are informed almost entirely by the familiar story in Acts 2, with [...]

St. Paul preaching in Athens
Commentary on John 14:15-21

The Spirit plays an essential role in Christian faith and yet is something many find [...]

St. Paul preaching in Athens
Commentary on John 14:15-21

For many years, tradition and biblical studies held that the Gospel of John was understood [...]

St. Paul preaching in Athens
Commentary on John 14:15-21

Jesus never stopped talking, in case you were wondering. While the lectionary came to a [...]