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Isaiah 42:1-9 Sermon Commentary
Epiphany 1A
Illustration As a matter of visuals in the sanctuary or maybe as content for a children’s message, consider bringing in a bouquet of flowers in a vase, but bending one so that it sticks out at a strange angle. Perhaps consult with a florist in your congregation on methods they can use to support a…
Matthew 3:13-17 Sermon Commentary
Epiphany 1A
Unlike in the other baptism accounts in the gospels, where Jesus is the one who has an epiphany of sorts, Matthew lets us know that John the Baptist witnesses the revelation of heaven. In Mark and Luke, the words that boom down are “You are my Son,” but here John hears along with Jesus, “This…
Psalm 29 Sermon Commentary
Epiphany 1A
Last week the Year A Lectionary had us in Psalm 147 where God’s power and presence were depicted as being inside snow storms and icy blasts. This week Psalm 29 makes the same move but shifts the weather to thunderstorms. And if you think God’s awesomeness can be seen in a wintertime blizzard, that’s nothing…
Acts 10:34-43 Sermon Commentary
Epiphany 1A
Few accusations carry more emotional wallop than that of favoritism. Some children hurt their parents by accusing them of favoring one child over another. How many employees haven’t at least quietly suspected their bosses were playing favorites with some of their workers? At least this Sunday’s Epistolary Lesson’s Peter has the courage to admit he’d…
Commentary posted on January 5, 2026
Epiphany 1A Sermon Commentary
The Epiphany 1A Sermon Commentaries include reflection and illustration ideas for Matthew 3:13-17 from the Lectionary Gospel; Isaiah 42:1-9 from the Old Testament Lectionary; Psalm 29 from the Lectionary Psalms; and Acts 10:34-43 from the Lectionary Epistle.
Related Reformed confession: Lectionary Gospel: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 74 (Lord’s Day 27)