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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 →

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 →