Lectionary Commentary – Palm/Passion C

The following links are to the Revised Common Lectionary commentary pages of Howard Wallace and Bill Loader, and are suggested as preparation for hearing the readings in worship for the Sunday indicated above.

Two sets of readings are suggested today: one for Palm Sunday, and one for Passion Sunday

Isaiah 50:4-9a

Psalm 31:9-16 (for Passion Sunday)

or Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 (for Palm Sunday) see also By the Well podcast on this text

Passion and Palm Sunday: Philippians 2:6-11

Passion Sunday: Luke 22:14 – 23:56

or Palm  Sunday: Luke 19:28-40 see also By the Well podcast on this text