Rev J N Manokaran

Some leaders become self-serving and ineffective leaders. They begin with a great promise, have all abilities, talents, and gifts, and a favorable context. Yet, they fail. Apostle John writes about three leaders, two were great: Gaius and Demetrius. He also briefly mentions one ineffective leader – Diotrephes. (III John 9,10) Probably, he became a disciple […]

In the Sunday School, a teacher taught the Parable of Prodigal Son. (Luke 15: 11-32) The teacher tried to explain the younger son was a Bad Boy: disobedient, rebellious, wayward, and greedy. One adolescent boy looked confused. When the teacher asked him what bothered him. He said: “My father bought me a Bad Boys brand

There are two kinds of sorrows: Repentance which is a product of godly sorrow leads to salvation and repentance based on worldly sorrow leads to death. (II Corinthians 7:10) In the Bible, there are examples of both. Pharaoh – an obstinate rebel: Pharaoh when he saw the plagues, repented stating he is a sinner. But

Solomon was blessed with wisdom by God. Instead of depending on God, the source and giver of all wisdom, Solomon depended on the gift of wisdom. He pleased his wives rather than God. Political alliances: He used his wisdom independent of God and decided to make political alliances with kings of surrounding nations. God had

One Bible teacher was invited to speak in a mega church. He had a conversation with a prominent member of the church. The member was bragging about his faith journey. “When I came to this church ten years ago, I came cycling. Then God blessed me with a motorbike. Now I own a Hyundai car.

King Solomon harvested information from the Census to recruit workers (bearing burdens and cutting stones) for the mega project of Building the Temple. (II Chronicles 2:18) God does not need a temple: God spoke to Isaiah that Heaven is His throne, earth his footstool. (Isaiah 66:1) When King David expressed his desire to build a

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the triune God express their attribute of love. God is love, He first loved us. He sent His Son Lord Jesus Christ into this world. The love of God is poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit. (I John 4:16; John 3:16; Romans 5:5) God has commanded His followers

Most people like to work and rest. In the modern world, the weekend is designated as a time for rest, relaxation, fun, and entertainment. However, God created humans to Rest and then work. One translation states that God created man and made him rest in the Garden of Eden. (Genesis 2:15) Adam was not just

A herd of deer was grazing in a green pasture in a National Wildlife Park. A tiger attacked the herd and killed an old female deer. Her fawns also ran away from the helter-skelter. In a few minutes, the tiger finished its fresh meal and left. Meanwhile, the rest of the herd went grazing the

The disciples of Lord Jesus Christ experienced another shock. They came out for the initial shock of crucifixion of Lord Jesus Christ, as they witnessed the resurrected Lord. They were glad about His presence, whenever they had the opportunity to see him. The Lord commanded them to gather on Mount Olives. As they were watching,