Rev J N Manokaran

The temple in Lord Jesus’ time was rebuilt by Zerubbabel and Ezra. (Ezra 6:15) It was extended and expanded by Herod. Herod doubled the Temple area to 36 acres (150000 square meters). The Herod project began in 19 BC and was completed only 63 AD to be destroyed seven years later. Idol: For Jews it […]

One psychologist explained that life could be better if people adapt two simple principles: Silence and Smile. In fact, people who are wise, mature, righteous, and humble use these, even when they are provoked. Wisdom: Sometimes, even fools are considered wise, when they keep silent and prudent when they close their lips. (Proverbs 17:28) God’s

In the modern world, all humans desire to have weekend holidays. God’s purpose and intent was to help human beings, by celebrating Sabbath. The media hype about the weekend has impacted the minds of youngsters. God-fearing society regards Sabbath, while godless society rejoices on weekends. Strengthened by Sabbath Rest: God created the world in six

St. Paul exhorts believers to be filled, led by the Spirit of God. (Romans 8:14; Ephesians 5:18) He warns against grieving the Holy Spirit. (Ephesians 4:30) In practical Christian life, many disciples experience hindrances. Unable to walk in Spirit, they falter and sometimes fail. (Galatians 5:25) This is an essential discipline; a disciple should strictly

The coming of the Lord will be like a snare or trap or surprise. Like a thief, who comes during an unexpected time in the night, Lord will come. Blessed is those who are awake, alert and anticipating. (Revelation 16:15) It is essential to heed to the Lord’s warnings, so that we do not go

Lord Jesus Christ taught the Parable of Ten Minas in the city of Jericho. (Luke 19:11-27) This parable is different from the Parable of the Talents. (Matthew 25: 14-30) A nobleman went to a far country to receive the kingdom and then return. Resources: The Master called ten of his servants and gave them ten

There was a pastor baptizing a young man in a river. Some people who hate Christianity were there and were shouting at the pastor. “You have polluted our holy river. We will teach you a lesson.” River and religion: In history, it is evident that civilizations or habitations happened on the shore of a water

Lord observed the people who were putting their gift in the treasury. (Luke 21:1-4) Grand show: There was perhaps a long queue. The rich were displaying their pride and piety. However, the Lord sees specifically an odd person, a poor widow who gives her two mites as offering. Researchers state that one mite was one

In Christian walk, it is good to have mentors and leaders who could be facilitators to grow in faith. For some, there are good facilitators with a smaller number of those who are frustrated. For some, it is another way round, many who frustrate and few who facilitate. In the life of David, he had

Mordecai said to Esther that she had become a queen for such a time like this. (Esther 4:14) All believers, including Esther are chosen ‘according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will.’ (Ephesians 1:11) Like Esther each one of us is placed in a unique context