Rev J N Manokaran

Antonius Felix was a slave. His brother Pallas was a friend of Emperor Claudius. By that connection and influence, he first gained freedom. And through wise moves he became a governor of a Roman province. He was the first slave to attain such status. Though he became the governor, he had a mentality of a […]

Lord Jesus Christ after resurrection, on the Emmaus Road explained to the two disciples about Himself from the Old Testament. (Luke 24:27) Typology or a type is the initiative of God who placed in history a special example or symbol or picture that points to future larger fulfilment in Lord Jesus Christ. 1) Adam: Paul

A.W. Tozer wrote: “In every Christian’s heart there is a cross and a throne, and the Christian is on the throne till he puts himself on the cross. If he refuses the cross, he remains on the throne. Perhaps this is at the bottom of the backsliding and worldliness among gospel believers today. We want

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were there on Sunday morning to complete the burial rites of their Master and Lord Jesus Christ. They were surprised to see the Empty Tomb. “So, they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples.” (Matthew 28:8) Interestingly, joy and fear

“And the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush. He looked, and behold, the bush was burning, yet it was not consumed. And Moses said, “I will turn aside to see this great sight, why the bush is not burned.” (Exodus 3:2-3) The

Cross is the centre of the world and humanity. Good Friday is an apt time to reflect and meditate on this truth. 1) History of Humanity: The cross divides the history of humanity. All that was before His death and resurrection belongs to the Old Covenant period and all that belongs after is New covenant.

The mob was instigated by the High Priest and other religious leaders. Before the Roman Governor Pontius Pilate, they chose Barabbas, who warned about the blood of the innocent Lord Jesus Christ. “And all the people answered, “His blood be on us and on our children!”” (Matthew 27:25) Lord responded from the cross to such

An educated engineer who studied in one of the prestigious colleges: Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad was arrested and put in jail. He had threatened to rape a ten-month old daughter of Virat Kohli, Captain of Indian Cricket Team. The team lost in a World Cup match, and one team member was blamed, trolled, and

“New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern’s three-year-old daughter Never had decided everything, even the affairs of state, could wait.” While the Prime Minister was addressing the nation about Covid 19 restrictions, from her home, ‘mummy’ came the sound from Neve. She demanded her attention; the PM had to apologise and attend to her. (NDTV 11 November

David writes about passing through the valley of death. In the world, there are times, people of God must cross hard, trying, troubling and terrifying times. David confidently asserts that during such times God is with us. (Psalms 23:4) Job went through such a dark period in his life. Satan accused God of bribing Job