Monthly Archives: December 2016

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN Part XIII It must be appreciated that Jesus was not crying out in disrespect of His heavenly Father or because He had done anything wrong, but … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN Part XII The heckling and disrespect of those in authority, especially those who God anointed to teach and guide His people was something predicted long ago. … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN Part XI On the topic of the soldiers gambling on Jesus’ garments, Origen gives us his commentary: “There are those who to this day do not … Continue reading →

Thomas Andrew Lehrer, American singer-songwriter, satirist, pianist, and mathematician, in his comedy music album: “That Was the Year That Was” (1965), speaking on the subject of a lady named Alma he says (to much applause): “Speaking of love, one problem … Continue reading →

Not long back I read a story that some years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida, a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN Part X Here we have echoed of what David said in his psalm: “My mouth is as dry as a piece of baked pottery. My tongue … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN Part IX After they played their silly pranks, the Roman soldiers put Christ’s garments back on Him and led Him away to the place where He … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN Part VIII Verse 26: Then Pilate set Barabbas free. And he told some soldiers to beat Jesus with whips. After that, he handed him over to … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN Part VII Chrysostom believes that Pilate’s question to the crowd on what should he do with Jesus was intentional in order to embarrass them into reconsidering … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN Part VI Verses 17-18: When a crowd gathered, Pilate said to them, “I will free one man for you. Which one do you want me to … Continue reading →