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Turning the Tables The stories leading up to the beginning of chapter 6 have generally been taking place in Galilee, but in 6:1 Jesus specifically goes home. Things do not go well. His teaching in (...)

After a preaching tour in Galilee, Jesus returns to his home base in Capernaum, where he continues preaching, teaching, and healing. He also comes into conflict with some Jewish religious leaders — namely, the scribes (...)

Mark relates no stories of Jesus’ birth or childhood, but launches right into Jesus’ adult life and the beginning of his public ministry. He introduces his story succinctly: “The beginning of the good news of (...)

This Old Testament reading ranks among the most famous of Old Testament texts. Elijah’s flight to the wilderness and his encounter with God in “a still small voice” (KJV, NKJV) is well known. It is (...)

It was common in the ancient Near East for kings (in imitation of the gods in the mythic tradition) to erect a temple early in their reign, and for very good reasons. Politically speaking, building (...)

Psalm 116 is a thanksgiving psalm. These hymns were sung by those whose earlier lament, or prayer for help in time of trouble, had been answered. Laments frequently conclude with promises to return to the (...)

El Espíritu Santo Guía a la Iglesia (Juan 16:12-15) La lección evangélica para este domingo incluye la quinta y última referencia al Paracleto en el Discurso de Despedida (14-17). En la lección del Domingo de (...)

“Are We Alone?” asks the December 2009 issue of National Geographic, against the backdrop of a sky billowing with stars. “Searching the Heavens for Another Earth,” reads the subtitle, and the article within details the (...)

The reading from Luke for this week follows on the heels of the summary of John’s preaching of a “baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins,” and the claim that his proclamation, which sets (...)

Many of us have a greater appreciation for water lately. The drought of 2012 left many with withered lawns and watering bans, left farmers without crops, and left animals both wild and domestic in danger (...)