I started this site as a resource to pastors and church leaders who might want more background on the words of Scripture. There’s so much Bible, it can be exhausting to go through commentaries, dictionaries and word lists. I’m hoping that by collating this work – and providing a few notes along the way – I can help reduce the stress of preparing to preach. This site will include word studies for the lectionary passages one week before they are due to be preached.
There’s so much Bible, and so little time…
But when there’s so little time, there’s So Much Bible!
On the creative side, I also write plays for use in worship, which are biblically grounded and full of humor. We’ve enjoyed presenting these in worship, with adults and children alike, and I’m happy to offer them for others to use.
Everything on this site is licensed through Creative Commons – which means that, as long as you attribute me (Rev. Elana Keppel Levy) and don’t sell my work, you’re welcome to use it in your context, and modify it as you like.
Lectionary Texts for Next Sunday
- Exodus 24:12-18“the appearance of the glory of the Lord was like a devouring fire on the top of the mountain” Transfiguration of the Lord A February 15, 2026
- Psalm 2“why do nations conspire?” Transfiguration of the Lord A February 15, 2026
- Psalm 99“he spoke to them in the pillar of cloud” Transfiguration of the Lord A February 15, 2026
- 2 Peter 1:16-21“he received honor and glory from God” Transfiguration of the Lord A February 15, 2026
- Matthew 17:1-9“tell no one about the vision” Transfiguration of the Lord A February 15, 2026
- John 9:1-41“he went and washed and came back able to see” NL429 February 15, 2026
- Psalm 27:1-4“the Lord is my light and my salvation” NL429 February 15, 2026
- Zechariah 8:1-8“the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in its streets” Transfiguration of the Lord – A Women’s Lectionary February 15, 2026
Featured Play
Another Day Older and Deeper in Babylon: Stories from the Lives of Daniel and the Exiles
Daniel joins other exiles around the campfire to share tales of what it’s like in Nebuchadnezzar’s palace. As Daniel tells stories, the Hebrew people reenact them, doing send-ups of the tyrant who makes their lives miserable, holding onto the faith the holds them together. Based on Daniel 2-4.
