COMMENTARY

Old Testament: Genesis 1:1-2:4a
God the Father created the universe. In this first of two creation accounts, God, the first person of the Trinity, causes the entire universe to come into existence with humankind, made in God's image, as the crown of creation. How did he do it? By the power of his Word. How did he feel about his work? It was good.

Old Testament: Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9
God gives his people another chance.

Epistle: 2 Corinthians 13:(5-10) 11-14
Paul concludes his ethical exhortations with a trinitarian benediction. Paul is having trouble with the Corinthian church. Unless they straighten out, on his third visit, he threatens them with severity. To avoid the unpleasant visit, he urges them to examine themselves to see if they have the true faith and urges them to lo…