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Psalm 90:1-8, (9-11), 12 Sermon Commentary
Proper 28A
Psalm 90 is very much a unified psalm and so despite the Lectionary’s chopping it up and stopping short of the last 5 verses, one may as well preach on the whole poem. Psalm 90 is one of several psalms that bears a striking resemblance to the primary themes found in the Book of Ecclesiastes. …
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Sermon Commentary
Proper 28A
In this Sunday’s Epistolary Lesson, Paul returns to the theme of encouragement with which he ended last Sunday’s Epistolary Lesson. In 1 Thessalonians 4:18 he calls Thessalonica’s Christians to “encourage” [parakaleite*] each other with what he has written to them. Now, in 1 Thessalonians 5:11 he again calls them to “encourage” [parakaleite] one another. It…
Zephaniah 1:7-18 Sermon Commentary
Proper 28A
After spending a sustained amount of time in the books of Genesis and Exodus over the summer and early Fall, in the month-long lead up to Advent, the Lectionary plops us down into 4 different prophetic books. So part of the commentary each week will be to orient us to the argument of the book…
Matthew 25:14-30 Sermon Commentary
Proper 28A
This parable about what we do with ourselves as we wait for Christ’s return seems to be getting us ready for Advent a little early. Given that it is still Ordinary time, though, we can find our emphasis in the call to discipleship found in this story rather than the focus on Christ our Master’s…
Commentary posted on November 9, 2026
Proper 28A Sermon Commentary
The Proper 28A Sermon Commentaries include reflection and illustration ideas for Matthew 25:14-30 from the Lectionary Gospel; Judges 4:1-7 from the Old Testament Lectionary; Psalm 90:1-8, (9-11), 12 from the Lectionary Psalms; and 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 from the Lectionary Epistle.
Related Reformed confession: Lectionary Epistle: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 42 (Lord’s Day 16)