Second Reading

Thirst
Commentary on Romans 5:1-11

In the previous four chapters, Paul has spent intense time trying to explain what he [...]

Illuminated Manuscript, Gospels
Commentary on Ephesians 5:8-14

Like many authors in the first-century world, Paul often trades [...]

Illuminated Manuscript, Gospels
Commentary on Ephesians 5:8-14

To understand the thrust of this text it helps to [...]

Raising of Lazarus
Commentary on Romans 8:6-11

School children are often asked to name their heroes. This type of task gives them [...]

Raising of Lazarus
Commentary on Romans 8:6-11

Paul is convinced that because of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection a new reality is [...]

Three times
Commentary on Philippians 2:5-11

A preacher’s first instinct may be to pass over the [...]

Three times
Commentary on Philippians 2:5-11

Over the past half century, this has been one of [...]

Jesus washes his disciples' feet
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Many preachers will immediately recognize this text in terms of [...]

Jesus washes his disciples' feet
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

This text is probably among the most familiar passages from [...]

Crucifix
Commentary on Hebrews 10:16-25

Good Friday is the day the church pauses to meditate [...]