Revised Common Lectionary

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Commentary on Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19

Psalm 72:1-17, a prayer of well-being for the king, was [...]

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Commentary on Romans 15:4-13

As part of the climax of Paul’s letter to the Romans (14:1–15:13), the message of [...]

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Commentary on Isaiah 11:1-10

Last Sunday, the passage from Isaiah portrayed the unlikely image of hope: soldiers melting down [...]

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Commentary on Matthew 3:1-12

These December days are a time of pretty lights and pine trees, Christmas cookies and [...]

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Commentary on Matthew 24:36-44

Never, perhaps, has this Advent gospel been more timely. “Watch!” [...]

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Comentario del San Lucas 23:33-43

Llegaron al lugar llamado “la Calavera” y allí lo crucificaron. [...]

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Commentary on Colossians 1:11-20

[Note: This will address 1:1-20.] Colossians is a beautiful tribute [...]

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Commentary on Luke 1:68-79

Luke 1:68–79 marks the Benedictus—also known as the song of Zechariah.1 It is one of [...]

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Commentary on Jeremiah 23:1-6

“Then I myself will gather the remnant of my flock …, I will bring them [...]

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Commentary on Luke 23:33-43

Juxtaposition of this text and Christ the King Sunday is a crucial one for the [...]