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Commentary on Exodus 34:29-35

https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/transfiguration-of-our-lord-3/commentary-on-exodus-3429-35-6

Have you ever wondered why many artistic representations of Moses show two horns painted or sculpted on his forehead? The answer is found in Exodus 34:29–35. What happened to Moses’ face? According to Exodus 34:29–35, (...)

March 2, 2025

Commentary on Jeremiah 17:5-10

https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/sixth-sunday-after-epiphany-3/commentary-on-jeremiah-175-10-3

Jeremiah 17:5–10 is strongly reminiscent of Hebrew wisdom literature, written in poetry and utilizing comparisons to express general truths. As in Psalms and Proverbs, poetic phrases are written in parallel lines, expressing a given point (...)

February 16, 2025

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/fifth-sunday-after-epiphany-3/commentary-on-1-corinthians-151-11-10

Paul has often been viewed as the hero of (Protestant) Christianity, and indeed, his contribution is significant. Among the 27 books of the New Testament, 13 letters are attributed to him. Many people have appreciated (...)

February 9, 2025

Preaching Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration

https://www.workingpreacher.org/culture/preaching-the-day-before-inauguration-and-mlk-day

On Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, the United States of America will experience the juxtaposition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day) and Inauguration Day for the second time in our country’s history. Both are (...)

January 9, 2025

Commentary on Colossians 3:12-17

https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/first-sunday-of-christmas-3/commentary-on-colossians-312-17-5

Colossians 3:12–17 is an inspiring and lofty vision of what the Christian life looks like. But this vision is not sentimental, and nothing in it is random or boilerplate. Paul is giving practical expression to (...)

December 29, 2024

Commentary on Isaiah 52:7-10

https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/christmas-day-nativity-of-our-lord-iii/commentary-on-isaiah-527-10-9

Isaiah 52:7–10 marks the climax of Isaiah 40–55 (frequently designated “Second Isaiah”). Decades after Babylon invaded Judah in 587 BCE, the poet-prophet offers comfort to exiled Judeans and personified Jerusalem, who believe God has abandoned (...)

December 25, 2024

Commentary on Isaiah 12:2-6

https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/third-sunday-of-advent-3/commentary-on-isaiah-122-6-6

As we enter the third week of Advent, anticipation builds. Christmas lights twinkle, carols fill the air, and excitement grows. Yet in this season of waiting, Isaiah 12:1–6 invites us to pause and reflect on (...)

December 15, 2024

Commentary on Amos 5:6-7, 10-15

https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-28-2/commentary-on-amos-56-7-10-15-6

In a course on the prophets, a professor of mine once commented that any time he did a Bible study on Amos, about half the people didn’t show back up after the first session. And (...)

October 13, 2024

Commentary on Job 1:1; 2:1-10

https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-27-2/commentary-on-job-11-21-10-6

It’s easy to sit back and admire the faithfulness of Job. It’s harder to sit with the book and grapple with what actually happens in it. We may be inclined to look for ways to (...)

October 6, 2024

Commentary on Genesis 2:18-24

https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-27-2/commentary-on-genesis-218-24-6

In a passage that differs from the first description of the creation of humankind in Genesis 1:26–27, Genesis 2 gives a variant, more detailed account that most scholars argue stems from a different literary source. (...)

October 6, 2024
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