It was in the late 1980s I had an opportunity to meet an elderly gentleman in New Delhi, as a young missionary. He was indeed an old man using his walking stick and had a turban covering his hair. He used to attend an English worship service. That person shared his interesting experience as to […]
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Elizabeth was a beautiful young woman. One person who was enchanted by her beauty wanted to marry her. He approached Doddana who was a magician, black magician and involved in witchcraft. He paid him an advance to mesmerize Elizabeth and make her marry him. So, Doddana went to Elizabeth’s house in disguise, took sand from
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The mission epicentre would be Jerusalem. (Acts 1:8) This is the place where Lord Jesus was crucified, buried, and rose again from the dead, and ascension to heaven happened before numerous witnesses. The mission could be classified as four categories: E0 Mission: Evangelism and witness in Jerusalem could be considered as the E0. In this
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God spoke to the world through his Son, the ultimate revelation. (Hebrews 11:2) 1) Incarnation: Apostle John clearly writes that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. (John 1:14) Incarnation is God’s way of making himself visible, experienceable, touchable in human context. 2) Inauguration: Lord Jesus inaugurated the Kingdom of God by reading out
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Loving God rejoices and sings amid His people. Prophet Zephaniah prophesied during King Josiah’s reign in Judah and gave this great promise. Hilkiah the priest found a copy of the Book of Law in the temple. King Josiah and the Nation humbled himself before the Lord. (II Kings 22:19) He brought many changes including removing
The rich man who got a bumper harvest thought he could store and enjoy it for many years. God called him a fool and asked, what will happen to what he had gathered and prepared as he will die that night. (Luke 12:13-21) The great boom could be from the Share Market or lottery in
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One old man in shabby clothes was brought to an Old-age home by a young well-dressed man. The young man claimed that he saw this old man roaming aimlessly and was an orphan and got him admitted to the Old-age home which provides free service. After three years the old man died. It was found
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One young man was boasting that he will have the largest youth church in the city. A senior leader asked him: how? He said: “I will have the best music team, an impressive stage, latest audio, video equipment, sound-proof air-conditioned hall, and great singers.” Who will preach? The young man said he will preach for
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Bulimia Nervosa was a cultural condition in the ancient world. Romans used to tickle their throat to induce vomit after eating the first course in a feast, and special vomitorium did exist. Then again eat the next course, repeat it. Roman emperors Claudius and Vitellius were bulimic. Wisdom literature warns to place a knife in
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Job was ultimately restored. His restoration has seven aspects. God was faithful to restore Job to his pre-suffering state, and he added bonuses too. 1) Spiritual: Repentance, confession and expression of humility restored his relationship with the Lord. In fact, Job’s relationship with the Lord became stronger and closer. Job attained spiritual maturity also. 2)
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