First Reading

Commentary on Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32

This passage raises compelling questions about divine retribution—the notion that [...]

People around a table, photo by Luisa Brimble.
Commentary on Jonah 3:10—4:11

The opening verse of this passage challenges two key beliefs [...]

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Commentary on Genesis 50:15-21

The inclusion of Genesis 50:15–21 among the gospel reading from [...]

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Commentary on Ezekiel 33:7-11

The pericope reminds Ezekiel of his call to be a watchman over the house of [...]

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Commentary on Jeremiah 15:15-21

The Bible is the world’s #1 bestselling book of all [...]

Photo of Light Through Trees
Commentary on Isaiah 51:1-6

These verses from Isaiah are packed as they celebrate what God will accomplish among the [...]

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Commentary on Isaiah 56:1, 6-8

Preaching this Isaiah text could take several tacks. Be sure [...]

Detail from Jesus Feeding the 5000 from the Hagia Sophia.
Commentary on Isaiah 55:1-5

The exilic and post-exilic sections of Isaiah, beginning in chapter 40, reckon with questions of [...]

Landscape with Elijah and the Angel by Gaspard Dughet.
Commentary on 1 Kings 19:9-18

The prophet Elijah’s life is in danger, and he is in retreat. He is despondent [...]

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Commentary on 1 Kings 3:5-12

1 Kings 3:5–12 is bracketed by the death of David, Israel’s greatest king and the [...]