Articles by Andrew Bartelt
Easter 5 • Acts 8:26–40 • May 6, 2012
By Andrew Bartelt
Textual Notes
Verse 26: The pericope is framed by the actions of “messenger of the Lord” (v. 26) and the “spirit of the Lord” (v. 39). The “mal’ak yhwh” emphasizes the special presence and …
Proper 14 • Matthew 14:22–23 • August 7, 2011
By Andrew Bartelt
Literary and Canonical Background
Our Lord’s ministry began with the notice that John the Baptist had been arrested (4:12). The words and deeds of Jesus now have been twice interrupted by the ongoing story of …
Proper 18 • Deuteronomy 30:15–20 • September 5, 2010
by Andy Bartelt
Literary Context
Moses is coming to the conclusion of a long “sermon” of encouragement to God’s people on the plains of Moab, of which chapters 5–28 is the major piece. It is also his …
