Commentary on Jonah 1:1-17; 3:1-10; [4:1-11]
The book of Jonah could be described as equal parts [...]
Narrative Lectionary
Commentary on 1 Kings 17:1-16 [17-24]
The confidence and authority that Elijah exudes in today’s lesson [...]
Commentary on 1 Kings 5:1-5; 8:27-30, 41-43
God had said back in 2 Samuel 7 that it [...]
Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:1-17
This passage in which God’s promises and covenant with David are recounted is one of [...]
Commentary on 1 Samuel 1:9-11, 19-20; 2:1-10
Pastoral issues: A pastor I know often says that if [...]
Commentary on Exodus 32:1-14
The broader context of Exodus: The famous, indeed infamous, episode of the Israelites’ most profound [...]
Commentary on Exodus 12:1-13; 13:1-8
Chapters 12 and 13 in the book of Exodus narrate [...]
Commentary on Genesis 37:3-8, 17b-22, 26-34; 50:15-21
The story of Joseph begins [...]
Commentary on Genesis 15:1-6
The book of Genesis begins with blessing. God blesses animals and humans alike (1:22, 28), [...]
Commentary on Genesis 2:4b-7, 15-17; 3:1-8
Genesis 2 and 3 are among the most familiar chapters [...]