Gospel

David bringing the Ark into Jerusalem
Commentary on Mark 6:14-29

The preacher of this text for this Sunday’s sermon receives my congratulations for originality and [...]

David bringing the Ark into Jerusalem
Commentary on John 3:14-21

Ask someone on the street to quote a Bible verse, any Bible verse, and you [...]

Jeremiah
Commentary on John 12:20-33

This lectionary pericope is the opening section of Jesus’ final discourse for the world. Greeks [...]

Entry into the City
Commentary on Mark 14:1—15:47

On the Sunday before Easter, the lectionary supplies readings for [...]

Christ washing the Disciples' Feet
Commentary on John 13:1-17, 31b-35

His hour had come…. He loved them to the end.… [...]

Three Youths in the Fiery Furnace
Commentary on John 20:1-18

The resurrection appearances in the Fourth Gospel include four distinct stories that focus on individual [...]

The Risen Lord appears to St. Thomas and the apostles
Commentary on John 20:19-31

Easter is supposed to be a season, not a day, but it’s hard to deny [...]

The Disciples give Fish to the Risen Lord to eat
Commentary on Luke 24:36b-48

Have you ever read the book All I Really Need to Know I Learned in [...]

Good Shepherd
Commentary on John 10:11-18

The good shepherd discourse, or at least the idea of Jesus as the good shepherd, [...]

Christus ascendit hodie!
Commentary on Luke 24:44-53

Many believers think of Jesus’ ascension like an excuse for Jesus’ absence: because he ascended, [...]