Gospel

Visitation
Commentary on Luke 1:26-38

The church has often had a difficult time knowing how to regard Mary. In certain [...]

Epiphany
Commentary on Matthew 2:1-12

Matthew 2:1-12, the visit of the magi, is the gospel reading for Epiphany. Some congregations [...]

The Flight to Egypt
Commentary on Matthew 2:13-23

The Gospel reading this day after Christmas strikes a new tone for the season by [...]

The Flight to Egypt
Commentary on Matthew 2:13-18

Some churches today might opt for the Luke 2:22-40 story about Simeon and Anna’s joy [...]

Presentation of Christ in the Temple
Commentary on Luke 2:22-40

The story of Jesus’ presentation in Jerusalem is one of the few stories in the [...]

Frozen Dew
Commentary on John 1:[1-9], 10-18

John 1:(1-9), 10-18 is the assigned Gospel lesson for Christmas [...]

Ethiopian Coptic Service (1995)
Commentary on Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]

Luke’s account of Jesus’ birth is beautiful in its humane [...]

Baptism of Christ
Commentary on Mark 1:4-11

Mark is the only book in the Bible that announces itself as a “gospel” (Mark [...]

Madonna and Child
Commentary on Luke 2:[1-7] 8-20

Of all the lections assigned to me by WorkingPreacher.org, this, [...]

Madonna and Child
Commentary on John 1:1-14

While John 1:1-14 is the appointed Gospel lesson for Christmas Day (Proper III), I prefer [...]