Monthly Archives: October 2015

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER FOUR Part IV Verses 23-24: “Jesus went everywhere throughout Galilee.” Apparently Peter told his nephew Mark, that after calling the disciples, Jesus went up early the next … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER FOUR Part III (con’t) Verses 19-20: Now we are given even more information that may help us understand why Jesus moved from Nazareth to Capernaum. “Jesus said … Continue reading →

The next time someone tells you, especially your pastor, that Jonah was swallowed by a whale, please discreetly let them know they are incorrect. First of all, the Bible doesn’t call it a whale, but a huge fish. Also, it … Continue reading →

The Reverend William Archibald Spooner (1844-1930), Warden of New College, Oxford, unconsciously switched the first letters of successive words, causing uproarious laughter in his congregation. After awhile, these verbal slip-ups earned the nickname, “Spoonerisms.” Some examples were instead of saying … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER FOUR Part III It is also worth noting that the mention of Galilee as being the place where many non-Jews lived seems to be a parenthetical statement … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER FOUR Part II (con’t) Verse 11: “So the devil left Him alone. Then some angels came to Jesus and attended to Him.” This is a mission and … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER FOUR Part II Verse 7: “Jesus answered, ‘The Scriptures also say, You must not test the Lord your God.’” One of the most reliable methods of determining … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER FOUR Part I (con’t) Now Satan makes one last attempt to derail our Lord’s commitment to the cross. And what was his first temptation? Bread, of course! … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER FOUR Part I Verse 1: “Then the Spirit led Jesus into the desert. He was taken there to be tempted by the devil.” Jesus’ temptation in the … Continue reading →

It is amazing how many speeches are given, laws are written, and decisions are made based on how little people know, not how much knowledge they have assimilated. I say that because for every fact we know, there are thousands … Continue reading →