Rev J N Manokaran

“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

Many people wonder why the book of Job is included in the Bible. Sometimes, it seems to be boring speeches, difficult to comprehend. Sovereign God allows suffering to refine us like gold. (Job 23:10) 1) Teach Satan: God allowed Job to suffer to teach Satan and other angelic beings. Satan did understand God’s character. He

All philosophies however profound boil down to three essences: love, faith and hope. Interestingly the three wisdom books in the Bible deal with these: Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, and Job. 1) Ecclesiastes: This book provides insights, how human life without faith is vanity, futility, pointlessness, purposelessness, and meaninglessness. In fact, Ecclesiastes concludes: “Remember also your

There are bookies who are involved in gambling, over sports. Soccer, cricket and other team games have players who could be wooed or intimidated to underplay so that a particular team could close. These bookies want to gain much and making a team or win will benefit them. Several times, the players were caught red-handed

God created Adam and Eve in His own image. God continues to be involved in the creation. King David beautifully states: “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.

Worry, anxiety, fear, grief, sickness and sorrow could make our heart troubled and overwhelmed. The disciples were troubled in their heart as they could not accept the fact that their Lord and Master would leave them. (John 14:1) However, if they had realised the purpose of His incarnation, their heart would have overflowed with gratitude.

Simple preaching of the gospel had a profound impact and created powerful counter currents in the city of Ephesus. 1) Hall of Tyrannus: Two years of preaching, Paul in the Hall of Tyrannus had a great impact. Paul chose the resting time between 11 AM to 4 PM for his lectures. It could be 500

There is a lot of talk about people increasingly becoming followers of Lord Jesus Christ. There are many who wish that should be stopped – legitimately or illegitimately. Laws are framed, people are arrested, churches and institutions are attacked. The crux of the matter is: Who is this Lord Jesus Christ? The same dilemma was

Paul had almost been in ministry for about 30 years. He was about 54 years old and did not have further opportunities like this. In Ephesus he used a new strategy of using a public hall to preach and teach for about two years daily. It could be 500 to 600 days, five hours daily.