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Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 Sermon Commentary
Advent 2A
In too many places all over the world it has long been the case that some who come into power as kings, presidents, prime ministers, and the like seem to see their power as principally an avenue by which to enrich themselves. Power corrupts, they say, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. And all too often…
Matthew 3:1-12 Sermon Commentary
Advent 2A
It’s time for our annual Advent trip to the banks of the Jordan River and to come to terms with whether we are ready—prepared—to repent and receive the kingdom of heaven. One like John the Baptist was prophesied by Isaiah: a voice crying out in the wilderness, both as a prayer and a call to…
Isaiah 11:1-10 Sermon Commentary
Advent 2A
It can be hard to talk about fear. Once you get past fears of public speaking or mice or heights or whatever and start talking about fear at a gut-level, it’s an incredibly vulnerable thing. Our fears reveal to us who we are and what we value and what happens when we those things are…
Romans 15:4-13 Sermon Commentary
Advent 2A
My wife and I recently accepted our friends’ invitation to join them in their home for supper on Friday night. At first glance, little seems to be unusual about that. We have, after all, joined our friends for no fewer than 10 meals over the course of our 10-year friendship. We are very comfortable in…
Commentary posted on December 1, 2025
Advent 2A Sermon Commentary
The Advent 2A Sermon Commentaries include reflection and illustration ideas for Matthew 3:1-12 from the Lectionary Gospel; Isaiah 11:1-10 from the Old Testament Lectionary; Psalm 72:1-7,18-19 from the Lectionary Psalms; and Romans 15:4-13 from the Lectionary Epistle.
Related Reformed confession: Lectionary Gospel: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 72 (Lord’s Day 27)