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 29:15-28“what is this you have done to me? Did I not serve with you for Rachel?” Proper 12A July 26, 2026
- Psalm 105:1-11, 45b“let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice” Proper 12A July 26, 2026
- Psalm 128“happy is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways” Proper 12A July 26, 2026
- 1 Kings 3:5-12“I give you a wise and discerning mind” Proper 12A July 26, 2026
- Psalm 119:129-136“the unfolding of your words gives light” Proper 12A July 26, 2026
- Romans 8:26-39“who will separate us from the love of Christ?” Proper 12A July 26, 2026
- Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52“the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls” Proper 12A July 26, 2026
- 2 Timothy 1:1-14“guard the good deposit entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit living in us” Narrative Lectionary July 26, 2026
- Luke 17:5-6“if you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, ‘be uprooted and planted in the sea'” Narrative Lectionary July 26, 2026
- 1 Samuel 9:1-3, 15-18 & 10:1“where is the house of the seer?” A Women’s Lectionary – Proper 12 July 26, 2026
- Psalm 22:23-31“future generations will be told about the Lord” A Women’s Lectionary – Proper 12 July 26, 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.
