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Jesus died on the cross for everyone, including the “wretched of the earth,” and these include slaves, the poor, immigrants, and all vulnerable people. Several Bible passages are deeply problematic, and 1 Peter 2:19–25 is (...)

Psalm 118 is the concluding psalm in the collection known as the “Egyptian Hallel” (Psalms 113–118).1 Hallel is the Hebrew word for “praise,” and this collection’s name reflects the emphasis in these psalms on praising (...)

The lectionary selection from Psalm 40 includes 10 verses that express thanksgiving (verses 1–10) and one verse of petition for help (verse 11).1 The shift from thanks to plea represents a major problem of interpretation (...)

First Corinthians 13, probably best known as the Bible’s “Love Chapter,” offers concise, vivid insights into what it means to love. But 1 Corinthians 13 also describes some of the ways fervent faith can go (...)

What can one say from the pulpit about the issue of immigration?  Immigration has long been a hot-button topic, stirring political debates and often divisive opinions. In today’s world, as global migration surges due to (...)

Psalm 118 is the concluding psalm in the collection known as the “Egyptian Hallel” (Psalms 113–118). Hallel is the Hebrew word for “praise,” and this collection’s name reflects the emphasis in these psalms on praising (...)

Editor’s Note: This article provides suggestions for a 6-week preaching series that departs from the Revised Common Lectionary. Dates are matched to Epiphany 2024, but it can be adapted to any season.  Series overview This (...)

Psalm 26 is a sturdy prayer that can be prayed by any individual at any time.¹ The morally upright citizen can echo the psalm’s claims of integrity with confidence. The hopelessly accused sinner can voice (...)

Almost no historically trained biblical scholars conclude that David wrote any of the psalms.1 Rather, the superscriptions of the psalms were added late in the process of the formation of the Psalter; and as regards (...)

The lectionary selection from Psalm 40 includes ten verses that express thanksgiving (verses 1-10) and one verse of petition for help (verse 11).1 The shift from thanks to plea represents a major problem of interpretation (...)