Monthly Archives: December 2016

RESOLUTION FOR 2017 As I sat in a hotel dining area I saw a young woman trying to eat while wrestling with her fidgety one-year-old son. I felt sympathy for her but was in no position to help. Minutes later, … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW SUMMARY OF CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN We began this chapter reading about the terrible end to one of Jesus’ disciples. He was the one who orchestrated the betrayal of his … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN Part XIX Verses 62b-64: The next day, the leading priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate. They said, “Sir, we remember that while that impostor was … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN Part XVIII Isaiah had prophesied that the Messiah would be laid in a tomb among those who are rich.1 Also, in a small Jewish tractate we … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN Part XVII The last Mary, in Matthew’s list, was the mother of Zebedee’s children – James and John. In Mark’s Gospel, she is identified as also … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN Part XVI In the Jewish Mishnah, we read the following law concerning those accused of blasphemy, such as Jesus was: “The blasphemer is liable only if … Continue reading →

Cindy Lew, who became disabled due to medical issues after being a high school teacher and who now feels extremely blessed and inspired to work with students teaching Graphic Design, wrote this line: “Remember, the greatest gift is not found … Continue reading →

Christmas Reunion True Story – by Pastor Rob Reid A young pastor and his wife, newly assigned to their first ministry, to reopen a church in suburban Brooklyn, arrived in early October excited about their opportunities. When they saw their … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN Part XV In the mean time, Matthew tells us that some soldiers apparently thought the pain was too much for this suffering king, so they went … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN Part XIV Another thing to consider was how far this darkness extended beyond Jerusalem. In other words, did it become dark as far away as Antioch … Continue reading →