Second Reading

to cut the bread
Commentary on Ephesians 4:1-16

Ephesians 4:1 is a major hinge in the letter. Here [...]

to cut the bread
Commentary on Ephesians 4:1-16

This section of Ephesians begins a series of ethical instructions [...]

French Country Bread
Commentary on Ephesians 4:25-5:2

After the rich theological discussion of Ephesians 1-3, Paul turns [...]

French Country Bread
Commentary on Ephesians 4:25-5:2

A traditional part of the baptismal liturgy is the renouncing [...]

Wine
Commentary on Ephesians 6:10-20

With this reading, we come (almost) to the end of [...]

Wine
Commentary on Ephesians 6:10-20

As the letter to assemblies of believers in Ephesus and [...]

the last fig
Commentary on James 1:17-27

Lectionary editors do not always make the most helpful choices. James 1:17–27 exemplifies this. Rather [...]

the last fig
Commentary on James 1:17-27

These verses from the Epistle of James include the point that the epistle is best [...]

MET-Salvador Dali-Madonna-detail 1
Commentary on James 2:1-10 [11-13] 14-17

James 2:1-17 invites believers to examine their relationships with one [...]

MET-Salvador Dali-Madonna-detail 1
Commentary on James 2:1-10 [11-13] 14-17

The exposition in last week’s passage, James 1:17-27, can strike [...]