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
- Genesis 45:1-15“it was not you who sent me here, but God” Ordinary A38 August 16, 2020
- Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32“the gifts and calling of God are irrevocable” Ordinary A38 August 16, 2020
- Matthew 15:10-28“yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table” Ordinary A38 August 16, 2020
- Isaiah 56:1, 6-8“these I will bring to my holy mountain and make them joyful in my house of prayer” Ordinary A38 August 16, 2020
Featured Play
Jacob & Esau: Start with an Open Heart
From in utero wrestling to birthright stealing to surprise marriages to competitive child birthing and beyond – journey with Jacob & Esau (mostly Jacob).
Featured Lesson
Learning to Follow Jesus with the Apostles
A series of lessons, with “Bible Trading Cards” of the Apostles! This was created to be a Lenten study, including Bible passages, discussion questions, and information from church traditions, too.