Narrative Lectionary

grey scale photo of Jesus on the Cross statue
Commentary on Romans [3:28-30] 5:1-11

Romans 5:1–11 is a hinge. It summarizes Paul’s argument in [...]

mountain scenery reflected on a body of water
Commentary on Romans 6:1-14

As is typical in Romans, Paul begins with a rhetorical question. “What then are we [...]

painting of St. Paul
Commentary on Romans 1:1-17

Paul’s Letter to the Romans is his gospel proclamation for both Jewish and gentile believers [...]

Entry into the City
Commentary on Matthew 21:1-17

After ministry in Galilee (4:17—20:34), Matthew’s Jesus enters Jerusalem.  He has announced multiple times that [...]

Ancient Greek column
Commentary on Acts 13:1-3; 14:8-18

After the dramatic coming of the Holy Spirit upon the [...]

Saint Peter with the keys of the church.
Commentary on Acts 10:1-17, 34-35

Peter’s vision, which sets in motion events leading to the [...]

The Ascension
Commentary on Matthew 28:16-20

Resurrection leads to commissioning, for Jesus’ resurrection is not the [...]

Anastasis
Commentary on Matthew 28:1-10

Each Gospel account of Jesus’ resurrection presents the event differently, as though each of the [...]

Stone crucifix against dark clouds
Commentary on Matthew 27:27-61

Since Matthew 16:21, Jesus has predicted a final confrontation with [...]

bread and wine on white cloth
Commentary on Matthew 26:17-30

Matthew 25 concludes with the vision of Jesus’ triumphant return [...]