Commentary on 1 Samuel 15:34—16:13
While promise, covenant and anointing have become exalted terms in [...]
Alternate First Reading
Commentary on 1 Samuel 8:4-11 [12-15] 16-20; [11:14-15]
“We Want a King!” It’s [...]
Commentary on Judges 4:1-7
Women’s Work Judges 4:1-7 introduces two biblical chapters which focus on Deborah, in the form [...]
Commentary on Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25
The closing address in the book of Joshua is a [...]
Commentary on Joshua 3:7-17
The story of the crossing of the Jordan highlights the authorization of Joshua’s leadership and [...]
Commentary on Deuteronomy 34:1-12
Time flies. Last Sunday, we were privy to a conversation [...]
Commentary on Exodus 33:12-23
We are entering this Sunday right into the midst of an ongoing argument between Moses [...]
Commentary on Exodus 32:1-14
With the golden calf narrative, preachers have an opportunity to explore with their congregations the [...]
Commentary on Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20
This week’s lectionary text is a bit daunting. The Ten [...]
Commentary on Exodus 17:1-7
In this week’s text, we continue journeying with the Israelites in Exodus’ narrative of the [...]