Rev J N Manokaran

Eyes are considered the window to the world. It helps us to observe, learn, focus, and see the world. However, the eyes could also lead to sin. Worldliness: Lust/Desire of eyes, flesh (body), and pride of life are described as principles of worldliness by John. (I John 2:16) What we look for is important. Why

There were a bunch of job seekers. They aspired to get government jobs. One scamster knowing their desire took at least 28 people and were made to stand at different platforms in the New Delhi Railway Station every day for eight hours for a month to count the arrival and departure of trains, counting the

People are conscious of their safety, security, and survival. Many concerned people prepare for emergencies like personal health emergencies, survival amid a natural disaster, accident…etc. Preventive measures and adequate precautions are better than solving a crisis. Ezekiel’s baggage: God commanded the prophet Ezekiel to prepare baggage for exile. (Ezekiel 12:7) In ancient times, the captives

The Ten Commandments forbids idol worship or creating a representation of God. Sadly, the Children of Israel changed The Ark of Covenant and even the Temple at Jerusalem as the objects of their faith, which became blind faith based on assumptions. War equipment? The Israelites were fighting against the Philistines. The Ark of Covenant was

God has called us to answer gently to those who wish to listen to the truth. However, there are occasions when silence is considered gold. It is also not wise to answer in certain contexts too. The three friends of Daniel refused to explain why they will not worship the image Nebuchadnezzar had made, thought

In Jewish literature, there are seven kinds of Pharisees. Many of them were legalistic, while few were God-fearing and God-loving. The God-fearing Pharisees were considered as good, while God-loving Pharisees were considered the best. 1. The shoulder Pharisee: He parades his good deeds before men, and wears a badge of honor on his shoulder. Lord

One of the bible’s imageries for leadership is a shepherd. The religious and political leadership of Israel, again and again, failed to do God’s will. Prophet Ezekiel writes about their flaws that the sheep were scattered. “The weak you have not strengthened, the sick you have not healed, the injured you have not bound up,

Lord Jesus touched the lepers, allowed a sinful woman to anoint his feet with tears, and was a guest of tax-collector Zacchaeus. (Matthew 8:3; Luke 7:36-39; 19:1-10) Throughout history, the Church has brought radical changes by challenging social evils. There are three approaches to mission, especially in bringing social transformation. Sati: When a husband dies,

Lord Jesus was termed a Friend of sinners – who welcomed the commoners, marginalized, mocked, boycotted, ostracized, and abandoned. (Matthew 11:19) Throughout history, the Church has embraced the lost, the last, and the least. Healing Mission: Paul Brand served as a missionary doctor who pioneered breakthrough treatment for leprosy, at Christian Medical College and Hospital

A teenager had a bicycle that he used to ride to school. It was a good cycle that he had used for less than a year. As he became eligible to ride a scooter/motorcycle, he stopped riding a bicycle. One day his father asked: ‘Now you are using a motorcycle, will you use the bicycle?’