Gospel

Lord, that I might see!
Commentary on Mark 10:46-52

This account of the healing of Bartimaeus concludes a central section in the Gospel of [...]

Good fences, Houston Heights, Texas
Commentary on Mark 12:28-34 

Nothing in Mark’s story prepared the reader for this conversation between Jesus and this Jerusalem [...]

Luther crest, Eisleben, Germany
Commentary on John 8:31-36

The Gospel of John contains many memorable phrases that are revered as classic Christian statements (for [...]

Luther crest, Eisleben, Germany
Commentary on John 8:31-36

Chapters 7 and 8 in the Gospel of John situate Jesus in the midst of [...]

Mausoleum Stained Glass
Commentary on John 11:32-44

Today’s text gathers us around a newly occupied tomb, surrounded by the typical mix of [...]

Mausoleum Stained Glass
Commentary on John 11:32-44

Death is real and harsh. No resuscitation of Lazarus from the dead should sentimentalize or [...]

The Widow's Mite
Commentary on Mark 12:38-44 

Sometimes the headings in English Bibles hinder us from seeing necessary connections. The break between [...]

Archangel Michael and the Devil
Commentary on Mark 13:1-8

It is easy to handle a parable speaking, disciple calling, village loving, synagogue attending Jesus, [...]

Christ the King of Kings
Commentary on John 18:33-37

Who is truly powerful? Who reigns? John’s trial narrative raises these questions in compelling ways. [...]

Supermoon and Eclipse
Commentary on Luke 21:25-36

How is it possible, a seminarian wondered, to reconcile Luke’s image of Jesus’ eschatological return [...]