Monthly Archives: April 2016

BEING IN GOD’S WILL CAN BE A THRILL Years ago I traveled to one of the more remote areas of what was once called Yugoslavia, now Serbia, to preach for the pastor of a congregation in a small farming village. … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER SIXTEEN Part V  Verse 18: So I tell you, you are a small stone. But upon this rock, I will build My house of prayer, and the … Continue reading →

y  NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER SIXTEEN Part IV Verse 14: They answered, “Some people say you are John the Baptizer. Others say you are Elijah. And some say you are Jeremiah … Continue reading →

t NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER SIXTEEN Part III Verse 12: Then the disciples understood what Jesus meant. He was not telling them to guard against the yeast used in bread. He … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER SIXTEEN Part II Verses 5-6: Jesus and His followers then sailed across the lake. But His followers forgot to bring along any bread. So Jesus said to … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER SIXTEEN Part I Verse 1: The Pharisees and Sadducees approached Jesus. They wanted to test Him. So they asked Him to show them a miracle as a … Continue reading →

Two centuries ago, an English poet, painter, and etching illustrator named William Blake, largely unknown during his lifetime, wrote a work that was done in what he called: “visual artistry.” In one volume of poetry, where he portrayed the characters … Continue reading →

GOD IS NEVER WRONG! Years ago a good friend who pastored a church just outside Stuttgart, Germany invited me to come and hold evangelistic services for a week. He rented a meeting room in the local Gasthaus (Tavern) that seated … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY UPDATE We just finished the very informative and enlightening 15th Chapter of the Gospel of Matthew. Jesus’ fame had spread from the shores of the Sea of Galilee to the walls of Jerusalem. The religious leaders … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER FIFTEEN Part VII Verse 32: Jesus called His followers to Him and said, “I feel sorry for these people. They have been with me three days, and … Continue reading →