Commentary on Acts 10:34-43
In Acts 10:34–43, Peter shares the good news of what God has done in Jesus [...]
Revised Common Lectionary
Commentary on Matthew 2:1-12
The Greek word epithaneia (epiphany) means manifestation. This festival commemorates the visit of the magi [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 60:1-6
Isaiah 60:1-6 commences with two imperatives, “arise” and “shine,” directed to the City of Zion [...]
Commentary on Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14
The Greek meaning of “epiphany” means to reveal or uncover.1 [...]
Commentary on Ephesians 3:1-12
Imagine your pastor starting a sermon with this headline: “When [...]
Commentary on Matthew 2:13-23
The text for today displays a tension between two extremes. On the one hand, Herod’s [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 63:7-9
“It was no messenger or angel but his presence that saved them.”1 Isaiah seeks to [...]
Commentary on Psalm 148
Commentary is forthcoming for this text.
Commentary on Hebrews 2:10-18
Much of our reflection about Christmas focuses on the who and the what. We ponder [...]
Commentary on Luke 2:15-21
By the time we arrive at the Festival of the Name of Jesus on January [...]