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Isaiah 55 appears at the end of the so-called “Book of Comfort” (Isaiah 40-55), which is believed to be addressed to the exiles who were returning from Babylon. It appears that Isaiah 40-48 is addressed (...)

When a scripture passage begins with “But,”1 that’s probably a hint to question the lectionary selection. And indeed, it is better to read this passage with Isaiah 8:16-22. Even with the proper literary context, this (...)

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 (...)

Any attempt to harmonize John’s version of Jesus’ demonstration in the temple in 2:13-22 with the Synoptic accounts (Matthew 21:12-13; Mark 11:15-18; Luke 19:45-46) risks missing John’s theological “take” on this important moment in the (...)

Sometimes we see a movie that wows us and we rush to tell others about it.  We want them to go see it for themselves so they may share the experience we had. This is (...)

Moses’ countenance glows throughout this scene of covenant renewal, following the sin of the golden calf in Exodus 32.  The Israelites stand in awe of God’s glory reflected in Moses’ incandescent face as he descends (...)

Even though the Old Testament reading for this week is brief, it plays a critical role within the book of Joshua. The two central events at Gilgal, circumcision and Passover, become the final acts of (...)

Trying to interpret the times theologically can often be off the mark. Prior to this incident and parable — just a few verses earlier — Jesus spoke to crowds following him, telling them that they (...)

The journey that began ten chapters ago is almost over: “When the days drew near for him to be taken up, [Jesus] set his face to go to Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51). Immediately after that, Jesus (...)

John’s second report of Jesus’ resurrection appearance serves as the Gospel reading for the Second Sunday of Easter in Year A, B, and C. Most scholars believe this chapter concludes the Johannine story, with John (...)