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I once read this brain teaser that got me to thinking: “Before Mt. Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain in the world?” My first thought was to look through the Almanac to see what was the second highest … Continue reading →

Have you ever heard a pastor or a person say: “In the Bible it says, ‘God helps those who help themselves?’” Then next time you hear someone repeat that axiom, let them know it isn’t in the Bible, unless you … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER FIVE Part V (con’t) “But I tell you, don’t be angry with anyone. If you are angry with others, you will be judged.” The Greek word used … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER FIVE Part V One esteemed Rabbi was commenting on how using God’s name in a greeting was not violating the commandment to not use God’s name in … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER FIVE Part IV (con’t) Verse 19: “The same is true with obeying every command in the law, even one that does not seem important. Whoever refuses to … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER FIVE Part IV While the story you just read may sound somewhat cryptic, the point is that apparently the Philosopher was referring to a copy of Matthew’s … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER FIVE Part III (con’t) One place in Jewish writings we read where Caesar Nero sent troops to destroy Jerusalem before he sent Vespasian in 67 AD. There … Continue reading →

Here’s another brain teaser I read: “A clerk at a butcher shop stands six feet two inches tall, with a 46 inch waist, and wears size 13 boots. What do you think this butcher weighs?” I’m sure you got that … Continue reading →

Most Bible readers know the sad story of Samson and Delilah in the Old Testament which ends in tragedy for a son born to parents who were told ahead of time by an angel of his coming. The common understanding … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER FIVE Part III Verse 13: “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its taste, it cannot be made salty again. Salt is … Continue reading →