Revised Common Lectionary

lamb in green field
Commentary on Psalm 40:1-11

The lectionary selection from Psalm 40 includes ten verses that express thanksgiving (verses 1-10) and [...]

lamb in green field
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

If preachers follow the Revised Common Lectionary religiously, they will [...]

Dove flying in front of puffy clouds
Commentary on Matthew 3:13-17

The account of Jesus’ baptism is found in all four Gospels. Only Matthew records the [...]

Dove flying in front of puffy clouds
Commentary on Isaiah 42:1-9

As we celebrate the baptism of our Lord this week, it is worth considering what [...]

Dove flying in front of puffy clouds
Commentary on Psalm 29

If there’s one word to describe this psalm, it might be “loud.”1 The God of glory “thunders” [...]

Dove flying in front of puffy clouds
Commentary on Acts 10:34-43

In Acts 10:34–43, Peter shares the good news of what God has done in Jesus [...]

Painting of three magi meeting Christ child
Commentary on Matthew 2:1-12

The Greek word epithaneia (epiphany) means manifestation. This festival commemorates the visit of the magi [...]

Painting of three magi meeting Christ child
Commentary on Isaiah 60:1-6

Isaiah 60:1-6 commences with two imperatives, “arise” and “shine,” directed to the City of Zion [...]

Painting of three magi meeting Christ child
Commentary on Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14

The Greek meaning of “epiphany” means to reveal or uncover.1 [...]

Painting of three magi meeting Christ child
Commentary on Ephesians 3:1-12

Imagine your pastor starting a sermon with this headline: “When [...]