This is the second volume in the Connections series from WJK Press. As a preacher, I have found this to be an excellent addition to a growing number of lectionary resources. The lectionary commentary provides two essays for each lectionary text. One essay focuses on the original context of a passage and its connection with other texts. The second essay seeks to connect the passage with the current situation, making the practical turn. This pattern is set for all passages, except the Psalm. Here there is only one essay, focusing on its relationship to worship. Personally, I wish they would have continued the same pattern for the Psalm, but I understand the rationale. We don't normally preach from the Psalms (though I've been doing that more of late).

Again, this is a most useful, up-to-date resource that will benefit preachers and teachers who engage the lectionary. I highly recommend it.