Commentary on Jeremiah 31:31-34
Early Christians recognized God’s utterly new and transformative work in [...]
First Reading
Commentary on Isaiah 25:6-9
All Saints Sunday is a day to remember those who have died. It is difficult [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 25:6-9
In this remarkable passage, the Lord prepares a lavish feast at the Lord’s own sacred [...]
Commentary on 1 Kings 17:8-16
The literary shifts that bring us to chapter 17 in the book of Kings make [...]
Commentary on Daniel 12:1-3
Following stories of trial and contest, the book of Daniel culminates in a series of [...]
Commentary on Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
The selection of Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 as a lectionary passage [...]
Commentary on Jeremiah 33:14-16
Advent is a season for feeling out of kilter. It [...]
Commentary on Malachi 3:1-4
Who can endure the day of his coming? The prophet Malachi raises a disturbing question [...]
Commentary on Zephaniah 3:14-20
What would happen if God interrupted us? What if God [...]
Commentary on Micah 5:2-5a
The prophet Micah was active during a tumultuous period in Israel’s history. According to the [...]