Home »
Romans 10:8b-13 Sermon Commentary
Lent 1C
In the United States across the last decade or so, partisan political divides have been more evident in society than has been true in a very long time. But it’s not just society. Christian congregations have been riven over such issues too. A recent study showed that during and after the COVID pandemic, many congregations…
Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Sermon Commentary
Lent 1C
Deuteronomy is a beautiful and unique book of the Pentateuch. Whereas the preceding four books can be read as a kind of biography of the people of God, Deuteronomy is fashioned more like the people’s memoir. No biography is complete, of course. Certain elements are left out or glossed over but, by and large, you…
Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 Sermon Commentary
Lent 1C
At first blush Psalm 91 seems an odd choice for the Year C First Sunday in Lent. After all, Psalm 91 is one of those psalms that makes lavish promises as to the constant well-being and prospering of anyone who makes God their refuge and strength. If you are on God’s side, God is constantly…
Luke 4:1-13 Sermon Commentary
Lent 1C
For many of us in more evangelical traditions, we think of retreats as pleasant and uplifting spaces where we can reconnect with God, be refreshed, and maybe even have a “mountaintop” spiritual experience. Retreats are hard to make space and time for, so it really isn’t surprising to me that most of us modern Christians…
Commentary posted on March 3, 2025
Lent 1C Sermon Commentary
The Lent 1C Sermon Commentaries include reflection and illustration ideas for Luke 4:1-13 from the Lectionary Gospel; Deuteronomy 26:1-11 from the Old Testament Lectionary; Psalm 91:1-2, 14-16 from the Lectionary Psalms; and Romans 10:8b-13 from the Lectionary Epistle.
Related Reformed confession: Lectionary Epistle: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 128 (Lord’s Day 52)