Rev J N Manokaran

They were from a different country. Trying to save their lives, they left everything and crossed over waters of the deep ocean on boats. The host country was better than a war torn country. However, this country did not want refugees seeking asylum and the government did not treat them fairly. They were left in […]

The biblical account of the David and Goliath fight is well-known in the world. A popular Sunday School narrative that inspires not only children but also adults. Saul, the first king miserably failed to lead the Nation of Israel to victory. Goliath intimidated Israel daily twice, for forty days – 80 times. (I Samuel 17:16)

As the use of Information Technology increases, there are wicked people you use the technology to commit crimes. One of such crimes is using a malware known as Ransomware. This software can infiltrate any computer, prevent or limit the usage of their own system. The screen could be locked or files could be locked. Then

A man got frequently sick. The reason was not just physical, it was more emotional and spiritual. Doctor said: “Your problem is Worry, Hurry and Curry. Avoid all of them, you will be healthy.” That is true with many people today. 1) Worry: Humans are naturally prone to worries. Worry is rooted in fear. Fear

The remarkable queen heard of the wisdom of Solomon, visited him to learn and was blessed. (I Kings 10:1-13; II Chronicles 9:1-12; Matthew 12:42) 1) Great information: The greatness of King Solomon regarding his wisdom was known around the world and kings sought an audience to listen to him. Now the Great gospel, portraying the

The rich man of the village owned large tracts of land. He had several workers, whom he did not treat with dignity. Mostly, they were bonded laborers and belonged to a lower stratum of society and had to work without pay. They were paid with some grains and dress once a year. The owner would

Herod seems to be a familiar name for readers of the gospels. The family of Herod seems to be against Lord Jesus Christ, Truth, the Church and purpose of God. 1) Herod Agrippa I: He was the oldest of Herod or patriarch of the family. He reigned when Lord Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem.

Christians have been given the mandate to preach the gospel to all humans. Essentially the Gospel is Good News for humanity. Those who repent of their sins, and believe in Lord Jesus Christ will receive forgiveness of sins, and eternal life. 1) Eternal Christ: Lord Jesus Christ is eternally pre-existent and self-existing Son of God.

In the biography of Lalitha Chellappa (Potter and Clay), she writes about a crisis that overwhelmed the couple. As a last attempt, Chellappa tried to get that problem solved. As he went, there was a beggar singing a beautiful Christian song sitting on the railway platform. He felt that was God’s way of affirming him,

The little horn is identified as Antiochus IV Epiphanes, who ruled over Syria and Israel under the Seleucid dynasty. (Daniel 8:9-12) He was ruthless and brutal; that he killed his brother to gain throne; murdered other rulers to gain territories and killed an estimate one hundred thousand Jews. He stopped sacrifices in the Temple of