Monthly Archives: October 2016

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX Part III As another highly respected Rabbi points out that these instructions from Moses are a warning that such discussions with the Judges of the Supreme … Continue reading →

During this intense season of political discourse, I’m reminded of something one of America’s most talkative yet lovable politicians named Hubert Horatio Humphrey (1911-1978), senator and Vice President of the United States (1965-1969), once said: “The right to be heard … Continue reading →

There are many beautiful and inspirational songs we sing in praise and worship today, but having grown up during the time when the church hymnal was used, I still find that whenever one of these old hymns is sung, my … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX Part II It is reasonable to believe that the number who met at Caiaphas’ house was only a small, ad hoc, hand-picked portion of this mighty … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX Part I Verses 1-2: After Jesus finished saying all these things, He said to His followers, “You know that the day after tomorrow is Passover. On … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Robert R Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW SUMMARY OF CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE At the beginning of Chapter 24, we read where Jesus took His disciples over to the Mount of Olives for one last instruction session on what … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE Part XI Verse 45: “The king will answer, ‘The truth is, anything you refused to do for any of my people here, you refused to do … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE Part X To put this in perspective, Jesus is saying that good or bad the evidence will either convict or acquit the person being judged. For … Continue reading →

“I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do.”1 These words are attributed to Edward Everett Hale … Continue reading →

Here is a young lady’s story I read recently that may make you smile. Consumed by my loss, I didn’t notice the hardness of the pew where I sat. I was at the funeral of my dearest friend – my … Continue reading →