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 32:1-14“Moses delayed to come down from the mountain” Proper 23A October 11, 2026
- Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23“they exchanged the glory of God for the image of an ox that eats grass” Proper 23A October 11, 2026
- Isaiah 25:1-9“on this mountain the Lord of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food” Proper 23A October 11, 2026
- Philippians 4:1-9“rejoice in the Lord always” Proper 23A October 11, 2026
- Matthew 22:1-14“many are called, but few are chosen” Proper 23A October 11, 2026
- Exodus 19:3-7 & 20:1-17“Moses went up to God; the Lord called to him from the mountain” NL105 October 11, 2026
- Matthew 5:17“I have come not to abolish but to fulfill” NL105 October 11, 2026
- 2 Samuel 20:1-3, 14-22“I am one of those who are peaceable and faithful in Israel.” A Women’s Lectionary – Proper 23 October 11, 2026
- Psalm 50:14-23“to those who go the right way, I will show the salvation of God” A Women’s Lectionary – Proper 23 October 11, 2026
- 1 Corinthians 6:1-6“when any of you has a grievance against another, do you dare to take it to court” A Women’s Lectionary – Proper 23 October 11, 2026
- Mark 6:1-6“what deeds of power are being done by his hands!” A Women’s Lectionary – Proper 23 October 11, 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.
