Today's Igniting Insight
People belonging to a particular community experienced immense oppression because they were considered lower in the hierarchical social and religious status. The women were not allowed to wear upper clothes, and if they wore it would be torn, and women would be beaten up and fined. Charles Mead, who worked among them, helped them to […]
Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J.N. Manokaran
In the city of Philippi, Paul was irritated by a demon-possessed slave girl. She publicly cried daily, seeing Paul stating: Servants of the Most-High God. That girl used to tell …
The Lord Jesus Christ was tired and weary. He sat beside the well. (John 4:6) 1) A strange man: The Samaritan Woman must have been surprised to see a man …
Apollos was a powerful preacher from Alexandria who taught in the Jewish synagogues. As an itinerant preacher, he was popular, who visited the cities where Jewish Diaspora lived and had …
One non-Christian started playing guitar with a worship team. Since they found no expert to meet their expectations, they invited him. He joined enthusiastically, as he got a good few …
A powerful political leader of a ruling party visited a Christian campus. He had always been favourable to Christians as he appreciated their services. It was a Christmas program with …
Five teenagers were indoctrinated to hate Christians. They wanted to desecrate the church, beat up the worshippers and punish the pastor. One midday, four of them climbed to the pinnacle …
In some countries, people are hostile to the Christian faith. Nevertheless, most commercial establishments take advantage of the season to sell Christmas-themed decorations, cards, cakes, stars, trees…Some miscreants entered a …
A woman denied herself and gave her most precious, valuable treasure and asset, poured herself as a drink offering unto the Lord. All four gospels record the event, though the …
This psalm was written by David when he was in a dire situation. (Psalm 22) Though the specific context is not known, it is a Messianic psalm, prophesying the pain …
The Lord Jesus Christ revealed one hundred per cent God and one hundred per cent human to His disciples. Both glory and human weakness were transparently shown to the eyewitness …
God’s commandments are not burdensome. (I John 5:3) Apostle John taught that giving life for someone is a demonstration of love to other humans. (I John 3:16) Auschwitz: This was …
In the ancient world, it was a terrible disease. Lepers became outcasts and had to live outside the city. According to the interpretation of Mosaic laws, a person must keep …
Going through persecution is not easy. There are reasons to doubt, be discouraged, and depressed. Nevertheless, the widow’s persistent plea to the ungodly judge provides hope to those who go …
Bartimaeus, the blind man, was healed by the Lord. He said, “Go your way; your faith has made you well.” (Mark 10:52) The faith life of Bartimaeus teaches us about …
Some people have zeal, but do not obey, and even overdo things that should not be done. King Saul is one such example. God commanded to execute God’s judgment on …
The principal of a government high school on the outskirts of Hyderabad has been accused of asking senior students to assault some juniors to “teach a lesson” for allegedly deflating …
It was a five-star hotel. In the lobby, somebody had left a wallet with a lot of currency. A couple picked that up and gave it to the manager. The …
Many times, the contributors of assistants or associates are significant. Somehow, they are in the shadows and soon forgotten. The status given to the missionary team of Paul and Barnabas …
A businessman purchased a sophisticated smartphone. He used it for two days and then left it at home and went on a long overseas trip. After he came back, the …
The characteristics of the Amalekites indicate the human traits which are worldly-wise, flesh–dominated, and carnal-minded. God commanded Saul to destroy all Amalekites, which he did not. Sadly, an Amalekite brought …