Commentary on Mark 1:4-11
Mark is the only book in the Bible that announces itself as a “gospel” (Mark [...]
Gospel
Commentary on Luke 2:[1-7] 8-20
Of all the lections assigned to me by WorkingPreacher.org, this, [...]
Commentary on John 1:1-14
While John 1:1-14 is the appointed Gospel lesson for Christmas Day (Proper III), I prefer [...]
Commentary on John 1:1-14
When I served a two-point rural parish, we held the Christmas Eve service in one [...]
Commentary on Mark 1:14-20
Jesus begins his ministry by proclaiming the “good news” of the gospel, which is that [...]
Commentary on Mark 1:21-28
Possessed by the Holy Spirit, fresh from successfully confronting Satan in the wilderness, preaching the [...]
Commentary on Mark 1:29-39
This passage continues the one assigned for last week. As soon as Jesus and his [...]
Commentary on Mark 9:2-9
Probably the greatest challenge about preaching on Transfiguration Sunday is dealing with the pressure to explain what [...]
Commentary on Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 is the traditional gospel lesson for Ash [...]
Commentary on Matthew 28:1-10
Matthew’s resurrection story contrasts the life-giving power of God with death-dealing human authority. [Looking for [...]
