Commentary on Philippians 1:3-11
Twice in this warm and remarkable thanksgiving section Paul mentions [...]
Second Reading
Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
Starting this Sunday, many churches will feature Advent candles. The [...]
Commentary on Revelation 1:4b-8
The opening verses of Revelation are perfectly suited to Christ [...]
Commentary on Hebrews 10:11-14 [15-18] 19-25
Hebrews 10:11–14 offers several comparisons between the Levitical priesthood and [...]
Commentary on Hebrews 9:24-28
The first verses of this week’s passage from Hebrews repeat much of what has been [...]
Commentary on Hebrews 9:11-14
This week’s passage opens with the conjunction de (“but”), marking a transition to the discussion [...]
Commentary on Revelation 21:1-6a
“See, I am making all things new” (Revelation 21:5).1 As [...]
Commentary on James 5:13-20
The first four chapters of James are not exactly comforting. In fact, the author’s blunt, [...]
Commentary on Romans 3:19-28
Many preachers, especially those in Lutheran and Reformed traditions, will feel at home with the [...]
Commentary on Hebrews 7:23-28
The lectionary texts from Hebrews for the previous week, this week, and the coming two [...]