Rev J N Manokaran

One out of ten

Ten lepers lived outside regular inhabitation in between Samaria and Galilee. As Lord passed through that area, the lepers, standing far off as required by Law, pleaded for mercy. The Lord commanded them to go and show themselves to the priest. They needed faith to do that. Yes, they were healed and fulfilled the purification

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He dwelt among us

The court saw an acrimonious fight between a couple who claimed to be Christians. Husband: “How can I live with this woman. Even the Bible says you cannot live with a contentious woman.” Wife: “Who can live with an addict and violent man? Whose eyes are always red.” (Proverbs 21:9; 23:29) Both had known each

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Turn the world upside down?

Political ideologies seek revolution, mostly by violence. However, gospel brings holistic transformation in communities, societies, and nations. Gospel transformation is through ideas: preached, proclaimed, proved, and persuaded. In Thessalonica, a mob shouted: “These men who have turned the world upside down have come here also.” (Acts 17:6) 1) Exclusive deity! Jewish people were enraged with

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Maximum Care

Daily we could see strands of hair on our pillows, combs, and bunches on bathroom floors. Most probably we never care to look a second time. For most of us, the hair fallen is waste, garbage and dirty. No one likes fallen hair in the food served in home or restaurants. There are people who

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They tested the Lord

The rebellious nation of Israel provoked the Lord again and again, at least ten times. (Numbers 14:20-23) Strangely and surprisingly, the ex-slaves could not perceive themselves as a Nation chosen by God to be His representatives in the world. 1) Fear of Pharaoh: God judges the Nation of Egypt with Ten Plagues. However, Pharoah was

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