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NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER SIXTEEN Part I Verse 1: The Pharisees and Sadducees approached Jesus. They wanted to test Him. So they asked Him to show them a miracle as a … Continue reading →

Two centuries ago, an English poet, painter, and etching illustrator named William Blake, largely unknown during his lifetime, wrote a work that was done in what he called: “visual artistry.” In one volume of poetry, where he portrayed the characters … Continue reading →

GOD IS NEVER WRONG! Years ago a good friend who pastored a church just outside Stuttgart, Germany invited me to come and hold evangelistic services for a week. He rented a meeting room in the local Gasthaus (Tavern) that seated … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY UPDATE We just finished the very informative and enlightening 15th Chapter of the Gospel of Matthew. Jesus’ fame had spread from the shores of the Sea of Galilee to the walls of Jerusalem. The religious leaders … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER FIFTEEN Part VII Verse 32: Jesus called His followers to Him and said, “I feel sorry for these people. They have been with me three days, and … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER FIFTEEN Part VI Verse 27: The woman said, “Yes, Lord, but even the dogs eat the pieces of food that fall from their master’s table.” People from … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER FIFTEEN Part V Verse 21: Jesus then departed from there and went to the area of Tyre and Sidon. Most scholars believe that Jesus only went as … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER FIFTEEN Part IV Verses 15-16: Peter then said, “Explain to us what you said earlier to the people.” Jesus replied, “Do you still have trouble understanding?” Just … Continue reading →

At the turn of the last century, a young poet was writing his reflections on how the world had not turned out as he and others had hoped it would. In one of his poem, he penned this line: “Dreaming … Continue reading →

WHO SAYS GOD DOESN’T SPEAK ANYMORE While ministering in Germany, I was invited to conduct a week’s revival in a nearby town. At the close of the second night’s service, a young woman came forward during the altar call and … Continue reading →