COMMENTARY

Old Testament: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31
Wisdom was with Yahweh when he created the earth. Before the earth was created, Wisdom, a female figure, was created and observed Yahweh's bringing the world into shape: the earth, heavens, the boundaries of the sea, and the foundations of the earth. According to this passage, Yahweh did not create out of nothing, but ordered creation. The climax of creation is humanity in whom Wisdom delighted and rejoiced. In the Old Testament wisdom is used to express God's self-disclosure in revelation and action. Wisdom is the personification of God's creative purpose. On this Trinity Sunday, we see God the Father's work of creation.

Epistle: Romans 5:1-5
Christians have peace with God by faith in Christ whose love comes into their hearts through the …