Alternate First Reading

Commentary on 1 Samuel 15:34—16:13

In 1 Samuel 15, Samuel denounces King Saul for violating [...]

Commentary on Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25

This Old Testament lesson has been excerpted from the second [...]

Commentary on Joshua 3:7-17

For additional lectionary resources on the assigned texts for All Saints, please see the Craft [...]

Commentary on Deuteronomy 34:1-12

For additional lectionary resources on the assigned texts for Reformation [...]

Commentary on Exodus 33:12-23

In Exodus 32:1-14, Moses appeared calm and collected as he successfully negotiated with God on [...]

Commentary on Exodus 32:1-14

Tell me, whose side are you standing on? I’m standing on the Lord’s side. Whose [...]

Commentary on Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20

Exodus 19:1 states that “on the third new moon after [...]

Commentary on Exodus 17:1-7

Exodus 17 records the fourth occurrence of “complaining” by the Israelites in the early days [...]

Commentary on Exodus 16:2-15

Exodus 16 has many themes that speak to Christians today–grumbling by the people of God, [...]

Commentary on Exodus 14:19-31

Just as the central New Testament story of Jesus’ death and resurrection comes to us [...]