Rev J N Manokaran

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

All wish to find favor with the Lord. Those who follow instructions and law will find favor in the eyes of God and man. (Proverbs 3:4) God’s favor is connected to God’s purpose. There are biblical personalities who received God’s purpose for a specific purpose. 1) Preservation of lives: Joseph was sold as a slave,

God loved humans is evident in the Garden of Eden. When Adam and Eve committed sin, by choosing to eat the forbidden fruit, God punished them and did not eliminate them. Just similar to pressing the trash button on a computer, God could have eliminated his creation and could have created it all over again.

In the history there are many who wanted to perpetuate their names ever after death. Create a name: Some build cities and named after them. Even the citizens of Babel Tower wanted to create a name for themselves. (Genesis 11: 4) That spirit of Babel has worked throughout all generations. Simon Bolivar is the founder