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“Joseph made himself known to his brothers” Proper 15A August 16, 2026
- Psalm 133“how very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity” Proper 15A August 16, 2026
- Isaiah 56:1, 6-8“these I will bring to my holy mountain and make them joyful in my house of prayer” Proper 15A August 16, 2026
- Psalm 67“let all the people praise you” Proper 15A August 16, 2026
- Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32“the gifts and calling of God are irrevocable” Proper 15A August 16, 2026
- Matthew 15:10-28“every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be uprooted” Proper 15A August 16, 2026
- Exodus 19:1-6 & 20:1-2“the Lord called to him from the mountain” NL August 16, 2026
- Matthew 22:34-40“you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind” NL August 16, 2026
- 1 Samuel 17:55-18:9“Saul has killed his thousands and David his ten thousands” A Women’s Lectionary – Proper 15 August 16, 2026
- Psalm 47:1-2, 5-9“clap your hands, all you peoples A Women’s Lectionary – Proper 15 August 16, 2026
- Hebrews 1:1-9“let all God’s angels worship him” A Women’s Lectionary – Proper 15 August 16, 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.
