Commentary on Matthew 4:1-17
The temptation of Jesus has seemed to spark the human imagination for millennia. Paintings and [...]
Narrative Lectionary
Commentary on Luke 24:13-35
Luke’s narratives take us on the road frequently. A journey brings Mary and Joseph to [...]
Commentary on Matthew 18:15-35
This section directs a preacher’s attention to the complicated yet [...]
Commentary on Matthew 22:1-14
Matthew is especially rich in parables featuring final judgment imagery. Where Mark never mentions weeping [...]
Commentary on Matthew 25:1-13
For a wedding story, the parable of the bridesmaids does not have a very happy [...]
Commentary on Luke 3:1-22
Preparation for a major event is key! Without preparation, we may not receive the full [...]
Commentary on Genesis 6:16-22; 9:8-15
The new Narrative Lectionary year begins with the familiar story [...]
Commentary on Genesis 12:1-9
It is hard to overestimate the importance of this week’s story. Genesis 12 is a [...]
Commentary on Matthew 20:1-16
Jesus often spoke in parables to express something about God and God’s ways in the [...]
Commentary on Luke 22:1-27
Looking back to the temptation story, we recall that after the last temptation, the devil [...]
