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In one of his poems, well-known poet laureate of Vermont, Robert Frost, penned this line: “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.”1 There was … Continue reading →

LEARNING TO BE A LEADER CAN BE HARD – PART ONE Back in Jesus’ day, just as it is today, so many leaders had followers whose egos and pride needed affirmation from others as well as their mentor. The disciples … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR Part XV Verse 32: “The fig tree teaches us a lesson: When its branches become green and soft, and new leaves begin to grow, then you … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR Part XIV Verse 29: “Right after the trouble of those days, this will happen: ‘The sun will become dark, and the moon will not give light. … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR Part XIII Verse 27b-28: “It will be like lightning flashing in the sky that can be seen everywhere. It’s like looking for a dead body. You … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR Part XII In examining an early church commentary on Matthew by an unknown scholar we read: “Scripture doesn’t say ‘that they might deceive even the elect, … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR Part XI Verse 23: “Someone might say to you at that time, ‘Look, that’s the Messiah!’ Or someone else might say, ‘There he is!’ But don’t … Continue reading →

Ralph Ellison (1913-1994), was an African-American scholar and writer. In his novel, “Invisible Man” he makes this statement: “When I discover who I am, I’ll be free.” But as all of us know, discovering who we really are is tough … Continue reading →

WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF ALL THE LIGHTS WENT OUT? On Wednesday, February 6, 1788, James Madison wrote in the “Independent Journal” to the people of the State of New York an article titled: The Structure of the Government Must Furnish … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR Part X In describing the horrible conditions that engulfed Jerusalem during the siege by the Romans in 70 AD, one revered Rabbi makes this point: “From … Continue reading →