• Epiphany 2 • John 2:1–11 • January 17, 2016

    By David I. Lewis Introduction  Today’s gospel lesson records the beginning of the miraculous signs (αρχη των σημειων) which Jesus did as recorded in the…

  • Reading Luther in China

    Reading Luther in China

    Won Yong Ji, Hank Rowold, and “Letting Luther speak Chinese.”

  • Baptism of our Lord • Luke 3:15–22 • January 10, 2016

    By Robert Kolb I am not particularly fond of John the Baptist. It is not his strange clothes or his strange diet that puts me…

  • The Press of the Text: Honoring Jim Voelz

    The Press of the Text: Honoring Jim Voelz

    A forthcoming Festschrift to celebrate a scholar of the Greek language, the Gospel of Mark, and a glass of wine.

  • O Emmanuel

    O Emmanuel

    December 23   ANTIPHON O Emmanuel, our King and Lawgiver, the Desire of All Nations and their Savior: Come and save us, O Lord our…

  • Fifth Multiethnic Symposium – January 26-27, 2016

    Fifth Multiethnic Symposium – January 26-27, 2016

    “Communities of Hope: One Community in Christ” will also feature the first HMong Symposium and the 10th Annual Lecture in Hispanic/Latino Theology and Missions.

  • O King of Nations

    O King of Nations

      December 22     ANTIPHON O King of the Nations, the Ruler they long for, the Cornerstone uniting all people: Come and save mankind…

  • Christmas 2 • Luke 2:40–52 • January 3, 2016

    By Thomas Manteufel This story shows the holy family in Jerusalem at the feast of Passover. According to Deuteronomy 16:16, all male Israelites were obligated…

  • O Dayspring

    O Dayspring

    December 21     ANTIPHON O Dayspring, Splendor of Light Everlasting and Sun of Righteousness: Come and enlighten those who sit in darkness and in…