Rev J N Manokaran

Prophet Jeremiah stated that the chastisement of Jerusalem was more severe than the judgment on Sodom. (Lamentations 4:6) Jeremiah had seen the glorious city of Jerusalem, which was reduced to ruins by the ruthless Babylonians. He lamented for the city, which was chosen by God, but not judged by Him. The comparison of the destruction […]

Some people argue that moral values are known and evident in all cultures and all religions. Nevertheless, all moral and spiritual values are derived from one source, the Holy God, the creator of Heaven and Earth. For example, the covenant of marriage is a biblical value. (Genesis 2:21-22) Holy God: The attribute of holiness is

In recent times, in some villages in India, the dead Christians are exhumed, burnt, and ashes scattered. The Supreme Court has banned such acts. (The Scroll, 18 February 2026) Prophet Amos condemned the nation of Moab for a specific sin. They burnt the bones of the king of Edom into lime or ashes. (Amos 2:1)

Under rocks, in the darkness, live many insects. If the rocks are rolled over, when light shines on them, they flee away. Christians, as children of light, should expose the fruitlessness of darkness. (Ephesians 5:11) Darkness: The eyes of sinners are blinded by Satan and live in darkness. (II Corinthians 4:4) Fruitless deeds of darkness

Sceptre represents the Sovereign authority of God over Israel. However, Israel chose to reject God and accept an inferior wood like the surrounding nations. (Ezekiel 21:10) Foolishly, they chose inferior false gods instead of the true God. For generations, Israel repeatedly rejected God. Only the Babylonian captivity of 70 years healed them of this disease

“Jacob was left alone.” (Genesis 32:22) In certain circumstances in life, people of God or saints of God are left alone. There, they must seek God and do so alone. In those situations, no one could help. Well – meaning parents, friends, siblings, relatives, believers, pastors, counsellors…could not provide any assistance. Walking on the lonely

The Bible mentions without naming the king of Nineveh. (Jonah 3:6) Jonah lived during the reign of King Jeroboam II of Israel. (793-753 BC) The Assyrian king during that time was either Adad-Nirari III (811-783 BC) or Shalmaneser IV (783-773 BC). Transformation: The king, who was a symbol of cruelty, ruthlessness, tyranny, and oppression, became

Paul writes that every Christian believer is involved in spiritual warfare. Putting on the spiritual weapons of helmet, breast plate, belt, shield, shoes, and sword is important. However, it is not enough to be armed with spiritual weapons; they should be undergirded with prayer. Paul writes with clarity about how prayer should be. (Ephesians 6:1-20)