This commentary for practice was developed with the involvement of biblical scholars from Europe, Latin America, and India as a model for communal Bible reading and has now been brought up to date with the latest exegetical insights by two recognized experts in the field. It combines the rigor of historical-critical exegesis with the engagement of the individual Bible reader. Each pericope is addressed in three steps: - Graphic text design: The structure and organization of the text are immediately recognizable. - Text explanation: The necessary factual knowledge for understanding is provided. - Action impulse: The truth of the biblical text can only be experienced by those who live it.