Many of the articles featured are intentionally selected with sermon preparation in mind. Our editors look for scholarly yet accessible resources that shed light on upcoming lectionary readings, helping pastors uncover fresh insights, strengthen their exegesis, and enrich their preaching.
Did Jesus send the Twelve out with a staff or without one? Why does God call Israel “your people” in Exodus 32? How should pastors address the Romans 7 struggle in a world shaped by pornography and competing identities? This month’s recommendations explore these questions and more, drawing connections to upcoming lectionary readings and offering useful insights for sermon preparation, Bible study, and pastoral ministry.