Category: Writings by Daniel C Snaddon
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The Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 18, by Daniel C Snaddon
Verses 1-4 Despite the teachings of Jesus regarding the spiritual aspect of the kingdom, the disciples had not understood. Hence they asked the question, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” To answer their question Jesus called a little child to Him. When they had gathered round Him,…
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The Gospel of Matthew, Matthew 17, by Daniel C Snaddon
During the time the Lord and His three favored disciples were on the Mount of glory, the rest of the group were having their problems in the valley. They had miserably failed in a healing mission. The distraught father was waiting for the Savior. Kneeling before Him, he asked the…
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The Gospel of Matthew, Last Visit to Nazareth, by Daniel C Snaddon
Matthew 13:53-58 After concluding His discourse at the Sea of Galilee, the Lord went back to Nazareth, His hometown. He was called Jesus of Nazareth. In His earlier visit, Luke 4:16-29, the people with whom He had been raised attempted to throw Him over a cliff. His second and final…
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The Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 12, by Daniel C Snaddon
In chapter 11 the Lord has been rejected by the nation. His total rejection is summarized in the attitude of three of the prominent cities of Galilee. Chorazin – Bethsaida – Capernaum. The Lord pronounced judgment upon them because of their rejection of Him. Interestingly, the destruction of Chorazin and…
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The Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 10, by Daniel C Snaddon
The truths of this section would apply to God’s servants during any period of Bible history. Running alongside the truth of service and our relationship with Christ, there is the perplexing subject of suffering. Paul says, “I bear in my body the marks”, etc. Let us look first of all…
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The Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 8, by Daniel C Snaddon
Chapter 8 begins the third section of the book. In the first section Chapters 1-4 to verse 11, the King is introduced. His Genealogy – Birth and early Life are described. The second section reveals the principles and laws with which He would govern the Kingdom – The Sermon on…
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The Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 7, by Daniel C Snaddon
Generally speaking the Sermon on the Mount covers three distinct areas of the believers life. (1) In chapter 5 we have the believers relation to the world. (2) In chapter 6 we have the believers relation towards God. (3) In chapter 7 we have the believers relation towards his fellow…
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The Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 6, by Daniel C Snaddon
Some thoughts on Matthew 6:25-34 Chapters 5-7 give us the laws of the Kingdom. Primarily, they were intended to govern the kingdom which Christ could have established. They will yet be used in the future kingdom. This is the strict interpretation of the chapters. However, the truths can be applied…
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The Gospel of Matthew, The Sermon on the Mount, by Daniel C Snaddon
Studies in the Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5-7 It is no accident that this sermon of Jesus is placed so near the beginning of the New Testament. Its position indicates its importance. It contains a comprehensive statement of the principles relating to the kingdom which the Lord Jesus proclaimed.…
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The Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 1, by Daniel C Snaddon
Matthew 1 Matthew is the Kingly Gospel. He writes principally to the Jews to show that the Jesus of Nazareth of the New Testament is the Messiah predicted in the Old Testament. A king must be able to trace his royal ancestry. Matthew begins the New Testament by presenting the…
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The Gospel of Matthew, Introduction to Matthew’s Gospel, by Daniel C Snaddon
The four Gospels are neither histories of the life of Christ nor biographies. They are rather portraits of the person and work of the world’s Savior. As portraits they present four different poses of one unique personality. Matthew presents Him as King – Mark as Servant – Luke as Man…
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The Gospel of Luke, Christ is the Center and Circumference of the Scriptures, by Daniel C Snaddon
Broadly speaking there are five great divisions in the Scriptures. Christ in many facets of His glory-Each division portrayed. These divisions can be conveniently fixed in the memory by five key words. Christ Himself is the one theme of the Scriptures. He Himself attested this truth when He took the…
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The Gospel of Luke, The Rich Man and Lazarus, by Daniel C Snaddon
Luke 16:19-31 A look beyond the veil or Life beyond the present. This story shows us that there is a hell. (to be shunned) This story shows us that there is a heaven. (to be gained) While on earth, the Lord spoke of a “broad way” which led to destruction…
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The Gospel of Luke, Parable of the Lost Sheep, by Daniel C Snaddon
Luke 15:1-7 If we were selecting some of the great chapters of the Bible, it is certain that Luke 15 would be among them. The chapter describes the activity of the Trinity as it is involved in the redemption of a soul. The parable is in three sections describing, first…
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The Gospel of Luke, The Prodigal Son, by Daniel C Snaddon
The younger brother took his inheritance and went into a far country, where he squandered his wealth on worldly pleasures. Soon he found himself destitute. “Pleasures are like poppies spread.” In his desperation to survive he became a feeder of pigs. Unclean. He joined himself = He glued himself. He…
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The Gospel of Luke, Christ’s Devotion to God as Seen in Luke’s Gospel, by Daniel C Snaddon
Luke 2:41-50 Consider the Incarnation as an act of devotion. Hebrews 10:5 “A body hast Thou prepared.” The Lord came from the realms of glory, Was conceived by the Holy Spirit, Born in a stable, cradled in a manger. Chapter 2:7 At the incarnation God visited our Planet in the…
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The Gospel of Luke, Prayers of the Lord in Luke, by Daniel C Snaddon
Prayer is the portal or door of service. Luke 3:21-22—Before public service there is prayer. Luke 5:16—As an escape from popularity. We need to be desecularized and decarnalized. Reputation is formed before men, character is formed in the presence of God. Luke 6:12, 13:20-28—Prayer and the twelve all night. Luke…
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The Gospel of Luke, Some Thoughts on Prayer, by Daniel C Snaddon
Luke 18:1 Webster’s definition of prayer is interesting. He says it is an earnest request—an entreaty—a supplication—it is spiritual communion with God. Burns, the Scottish national poet said, that, “Prayer is a correspondence fixed with heaven.” A survey of the Scripture shows us that prayer has many different facets. Supplications—prayers—intercessions—giving…
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The Gospel of Luke, The Miraculous Birth, by Daniel C Snaddon
The miraculous birth of the Lord Jesus is one of the foundation stones of our Christian faith. The prophet Micah prophesied in the fifth chapter of his book that Jesus would be born in Bethlehem, in the district of Ephratah – in Judah. There were several Bethlehems in Palestine. But…
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The Gospel of Luke, The Birth of Christ, by Daniel C Snaddon
Luke 1:26-38 These verses contain the matchless story of the Annunciation. The story is matchless indeed, mysterious, magnificent, and majestic. It is the story of the angel Gabriel coming to Nazareth. The story of a messenger sent from heaven, bringing to earth stupendous tidings. This messenger sent from God, came…
Down to Earth But Heavenly Minded 