Rev J N Manokaran

God desires His children to be holy, righteous, and blameless. God certified that Job was a blameless man. (Job 1:1) Today, the world needs people like Jobs. 1. Consistent relationship with the Lord (Job 29:2-5) Job had a consistent relationship with God. He experienced loss, suffering, and rejection by friends and others. Amid his loss […]

Walt studied only up to sixth grade. But he had a desire to serve the Lord. He approached his pastor to teach in the Sunday School. The pastor said, “Go to the community, find boys, they are your class.” He went and picked up the boys, calling them to play with marbles with him. He

The rich young ruler asked the Lord of Life: “What should I do to inherit eternal life” (Luke 18:18-25; Mark 10; 17-26; Matthew 19:16-26). He had inherited the privileges and blessings in this world, but also desired eternal Life. Good desire: Very few who are rich think about life after death. They get immersed in

Humanity is blinded by Satan and does not have an interest in seeking either wisdom or light. (II Corinthians 4:4) Nevertheless, the Bible asserts that wisdom is made available in public places and high-visibility spaces, like rooftops. “Wisdom cries aloud in the street, in the markets she raises her voice; at the head of the

Many parents do not have parenting skills or patience. Hence, children are growing up to be prodigals, rebels, and disobedient. In the Parable of the Prodigal Son, the Father was wise, had skills and patience to deal with his wayward son. (Luke 15:11-32) He reflected, repented, returned, reconciled, and restored, which helped the father to

Rev. Richard Howell, who served as the Director for Evangelical Fellowship of India, is a prophetic voice to the nation. (Facebook post on 10 April 2026) Greatly disheartened by the practice of the caste hierarchy among Christians of all denominations, he made a theological diagnosis of the Church. A serious theological diagnosis must specify what

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