Monthly Archives: May 2016

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER SEVENTEEN Part IV Verse 14: Jesus and the three disciples returned to the crowd of people. As they approached, a man came running to Jesus and bowed … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER SEVENTEEN Part III Verse 9: As Jesus and His followers were descending off the mountain, He gave them this command: “Don’t tell anyone about what you just … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER SEVENTEEN Part II Verse 4: Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you want, I will put up three tents here—one … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER SEVENTEEN Part I Verse 1: Six days later, Jesus took Peter, James, and John the brother of James and went up high on a mountainside. They were … Continue reading →

I would not be surprised if you’ve heard a minister say from the pulpit or on a Christian broadcast, “We are what we think and say we are.” In other words, if you think you are inferior you will be … Continue reading →

ARE YOU A FAN OF THE HOLY SPIRIT While in England to speak at a National Youth Convention, I went a few days early and had the privilege of visiting the first Methodist Church ever built in England, the John … Continue reading →

IMPORTANT UPDATE ON NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Beginnning on Monday we will begin to explore Chapter 17 of Matthew’s Gospel. The disciples will witness the most glorious transformations of Jesus right before their eyes. What does it mean? What lessons … Continue reading →

UPDATE ON NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTURAL COMMENTARY STUDY We just finished the turning point portion of Matthew’s Gospel, where Jesus reveals three important factors in His journey here on earth. Up until now, He ministered throughout His home province of Galilee in … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER SIXTEEN Part IX Verse 27: The Son of man will come again with His Father’s glory and with His angels. And He will reward everyone for what … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER SIXTEEN Part VIII Verse 24: Then Jesus said to His followers, “If any of you want to be my follower, you must stop thinking about yourself and … Continue reading →