By Joel P. Okamoto
Notes on the pericope
This pericope is a portion of Paul’s lengthy discussion of the salvation of both Jews and Gentiles in his letter to the Romans. At this point in the discussion, …

By Joel P. Okamoto
Notes on the Pericope
The lesson from the fourth chapter of Acts relates events after Peter and John had been arrested after healing a lame beggar. Their actions provoked a response. Annoyed because …

By Joel P. Okamoto
Notes on the pericope
This pericope consists of a paroimia (“parable” or “figure” or “illustration”) and part of Jesus’s explanation.
The parable follows an exchange recorded in chapter 9 between Jesus and the Pharisees …

By Dr. Joel P. Okamoto
Notes on the pericope
This pericope presents Elijah’s encounter with Yahweh on Mount Horeb and his call of Elisha. Recently Elijah had been on another mountain, Carmel, where he challenged the prophets …