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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 →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER FIVE Part II (con’t) So what is the difference between a “peacemaker” and a “peacekeeper?” In an ironic twist, in 1873 gun manufacturer Samuel Colt introduced a … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER FIVE Part II Verse 7: “Great blessings belong to those who show compassion to others, because compassion will be shown to them.” We find this expressed by … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER FIVE Part I (con’t) NOTE: Luke includes a Beatitude not found here in Matthew.1 It reads, “Great blessings belong to you who are crying now. You will … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER FIVE Part I Verses 1-2: “When Jesus saw the crowds of people there, He went up on a hillside and sat down. His followers came and sat … Continue reading →