Commentary on Isaiah 62:6-12
It is quite fitting to preach on this text on Christmas day. The mood is [...]
First Reading
Commentary on Malachi 3:1-4
Malachi 3:1 introduces a figure whom God calls “my messenger.”1 His appellative makes a curious [...]
Commentary on Numbers 6:22-27
The year begins with a benediction!1 This familiar benediction has long been used by the [...]
Commentary on Exodus 12:1-4 [5-10] 11-14
This Passover text is appointed for Maundy Thursday each year.1 [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 52:13—53:12
This “servant song” (with 42:1-7; 49:1-6; 50:4-9) has been the [...]
Commentary on Acts 2:14a, 22-32
This Sunday presents us with a portion of Peter’s first [...]
Commentary on Exodus 19:2-8a
In Exodus 19, the children of Israel arrive at the beginning place, Mount Sinai. Their [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 64:1-9
Isaiah 64:1-3 depicts God as the one who “tears open the heavens” and causes wildfire [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 40:1-11
What an interesting array of metaphors in this pivotal text. It combines images of comfort [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
Who am “I”? That sounds like a philosophical question, but [...]