Category: The Gospels

Estudios sobre los Evangelios | Studies in the Gospels

Nos gustaría invitarle a un estudio bilingüe en español e inglés este día del Señor (domingo) a las 11:00 a.m. La reunión tendrá lugar en la Iglesia Presbiteriana Reformada, situada en 1870 Route 50, Tuckahoe, NJ. Debería durar entre 30 y 40 minutos y estudiaremos varios pasajes del Evangelio. ¡Nos encantaría que usted y su familia se unieran a nosotros!

Cantaremos un salmo métrico en español y, después de una oración, escucharemos una lección de 15-20 minutos sobre el pasaje que estamos estudiando, seguida de un debate con preguntas y respuestas. Habrá material impreso disponible para aquellos que deseen mejorar su comprensión del inglés o del español.

También tenemos previsto retransmitir estos estudios en directo por si no puede acompañarnos en persona. Acceda aquí para ver la retransmisión en directo. Si tiene alguna pregunta u observación durante el debate, envíe un mensaje de texto a Peter Rivera al 787-800-7839.

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No sign—except the sign of Jonah

“And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet. For as Jonas [Jonah] was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation. The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here. The men of Nineve [Nineveh] shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here” (Luke 11:29-32).

Jesus will soon come in the clouds to judge the nations. He will come to judge you and me, and we will all stand before Him. But though He came so many years ago to show mercy by dying on the cross, suffering the wrath of God for sinners, yet as the great Prophet, He powerfully denounced His generation and threatened fearful judgment. They had received so much, but had proven so unworthy of their blessings!

What is Jesus’ verdict on our generation? Will He acquit? Or will Jesus call witnesses against us?

Join us for our afternoon service at 4:00 p.m. this Lord’s day (Sunday) at the Presbyterian Reformed Church, located at 1870 Route 50, in Tuckahoe. And please feel free to stay after for a shared supper around 5:30 p.m. We would love to have you there!

Could the Shroud of Turin be authentic?

I had long written this off. But now I’m not so sure—could this indeed be authentic? I’m not at present aware of what biblical or theological reasons would rule it out. If it is fraudulent, it would be a 2nd Commandment violation, since we must not make images of God or any of His three persons. But if it’s real, it is no less a violation of the ban on images than the Ark of the Covenant, or for that matter, the sacramental bread and wine.

Los Dos Deudores | The Two Debtors

Español. Únase a nosotros en directo aquí a las 7:00 p.m. del 9 de febrero. Y amigos en Woodbine: Le invitamos a que nos acompañe a las 6:00 p.m. con un refrigerio antes antes del culto de las 7:00 p.m.. La casa está ubicada cerca del antiguo museo de la sinagoga. Póngase en contacto conmigo, Pr. Michael Ives por teléfono o texto al 515-783-5637 o Peter Rivera al 787-800-7839 para la dirección.

English. Join us by livestream here at 7:00 p.m., February 9. And friends in Woodbine: We would warmly welcome you to join us for food and refreshments at 6:00 p.m. before the service at 7:00 p.m. The house is located near the old synagogue museum. Contact me, Pr. Michael Ives by phone or text at 515-783-5637 or Peter Rivera at 787-800-7839 for the address.

The irony of the solders’ abuse

Mark 14:60-65, “And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, saying, Answerest thou nothing [Do you not respond]? what is it which these witness against thee? But he held his peace [remained silent], and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed? And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven. Then the high priest rent [tore] his clothes, and saith, What need we any further witnesses? Ye have heard the blasphemy: what think ye? And they all condemned him to be guilty of death. And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands.”