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Psalm 40:1-11 Sermon Commentary
Epiphany 2A
Psalm 40 is certainly one of the more curious of the psalms. The first 11 verses (which is all the Lectionary is directing us to) comprise an upbeat song of thanksgiving and praise to God. The psalmist claims to have waited patiently for God to come through for him and then God did. He lifted…
1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Sermon Commentary
Epiphany 2A
It can be tempting for some Christians to assume that ministers of the Word and sacrament, as well as missionaries are the only people God ever calls. When pastors share that assumption, it can easily get us into some binds. Among them is the question, “Where exactly is God calling me to do ministry?” At…
John 1:29-42 Sermon Commentary
Epiphany 2A
A theme in the Gospel of John is that of testimony, or being a reliable witness. Throughout the whole text, Jesus is establishing himself as needing no other witness. Here at the beginning of the narrative, we see John pointing to this reality through his own witness, supported by the witness of the prophecy he…
Isaiah 49:1-7 Sermon Commentary
Epiphany 2A
Illustration “Nearly all the wisdom we possess, that is to say, true and sound wisdom, consists in two parts: the knowledge of God and of ourselves.” Knowledge of God, of course, sounds noble enough but that knowledge of ourselves? Does it strike you as a little pop-psychology? Kind-of self-help-y and postmodern? Where does that quotation…
Commentary posted on January 12, 2026
Epiphany 2A Sermon Commentary
The Epiphany 2A Sermon Commentaries include reflection and illustration ideas for John 1:29-42 from the Lectionary Gospel; Isaiah 49:1-7 from the Old Testament Lectionary; Psalm 40:1-11 from the Lectionary Psalms; and 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 from the Lectionary Epistle.
Related Reformed confession: Lectionary Psalm: Heidelberg Catechism: Q&A 103 (Lord’s Day 38)