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Sir Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881), a British politician, novelist, essayist, and twice Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, was speaking before parliament on Tuesday, January 24, 1860, concerning an earlier address by the Queen. In his speech, he made this statement: … Continue reading →

A TIME OF CRISIS [I wrote this article some three years ago, and after reviewing it I wanted to share it with you again.] What would you do if you were suddenly assigned the task of leading a large group … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO Part X There is a story told by the Jewish fathers about a woman whose husband dedicated his life to the reading and studying of God’s … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO Part IX Verse 33: When the people heard this, they were amazed at Jesus’ teaching. In a campaign speech given in California by former US President … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO Part VIII Verse 30: “After the resurrection takes place, there will be no marriage or men and women. Instead, everyone will be like the angels in … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO Part VII Verse 25: “Now, there were seven brothers among us. The first brother married but died. He had no children. So his brother married the … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO Part VI Verse 21b: Then Jesus said to them, “Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to God what belongs to God.” This same … Continue reading →

The great Chinese philosopher Confucius wrote several important works, but he was also quoted by many who heard him teach. One quote ascribed to him reads: “Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.” It is a poetic … Continue reading →

FROM SCARY TO SACRED I shared this story several years ago, but with so many new friends visiting my website I felt led to tell it again. It was a tense and frightening few days as I witnessed the people … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO Part V By now, the Pharisees and other opponents of Jesus are faced with the reality that this Jesus of Nazareth was the real thing. For … Continue reading →