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Borne out of a gut-wrenching anguish, Psalm 22 is the cry of one who knows what it is to be bullied by his enemies, rejected by his community, and abandoned by God.1 The threat for (...)

In Exodus 19, the children of Israel arrive at the beginning place, Mount Sinai.1 Their arrival marks the fulfillment of the promise God made to Moses at the burning bush: “I will be with you; (...)

The parallel pattern of behavior between Jesus and his apostles is nowhere more striking than in Matthew’s Gospel.1 In this passage the narration zooms in, first on Jesus himself (9:35-36), then on the disciples in (...)

Craig R. Koester is Professor and Asher O. and Carrie Nasby Chair of New Testament at Luther Seminary. His books include landmark commentaries on Revelation (2014) and Hebrews (2001) for the Anchor Yale Commentary series. (...)

Thanks for your faithful, consistent, diligent work to preach the good news. Thanks for giving shape to a life of hope when there is despair, to a life of faith when there is unbelief, and (...)

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! As ever, Working Preacher, thanks for preaching the good news of Easter in a Good Friday world. In a world of fear, thanks for preaching trust and (...)

Discussion on texts for Fourth Sunday in Lent (Mar. 22, 2020). (Gospel) John 9:1-41; (First Reading) 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 23; (Second Reading) Ephesians 5:8-14. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for Working Preacher.

How about giving up discontent for Lent? There’s a complaint heard sometimes in our household: “If I didn’t do this, it wouldn’t get done.” Sometimes it’s a reproach. But there are certain things we know (...)

In just one week, 2020 has already turned into an overwhelming year. The new decade has arrived with suffering, suspicion, and sedition. As you prepare to greet the worshiping community on the second Sunday of (...)

Discussion on texts for Second Sunday of Christmas (Jan. 5, 2020). (Gospel) John 1:(1-9), 10-18; (First Reading) Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 147:12-20; (Second Reading) Ephesians 1:3-14. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for Working Preacher.