Rev J N Manokaran

It is natural for humans to seek the help of a mediator or middleman. The teenage son seeks the mediation of his mother, to get concessions or privileges from an angry father. Citizens seek mediators to get things done or to deal with the government. Israel: God delivered Israel from Egyptian slavery. Moses led them […]

John Newton, the author of the great favorite hymn: Amazing Grace, wrote about signs that accompany salvation. According to his biographer, it was written in 1799. (John Newton: From Disgrace to Amazing Grace by Jonathan Aitken) He also encouraged William Wilberforce to continue his fight against the slave trade. Contrite spirit: God is gracious to

Jacob feigned himself as Esau, before his father Isaac who became blind. Isaac wanted to make sure that he gave the blessings to his eldest son Esau. He asked if he was Esau. Jacob replied he was Esau. Isaac had another doubt, How could he come back quickly from hunting, cleaning, and cooking so fast?

Moses climbed Mount Sinai, about 2285 meters at least eight times. It was not an adventure trip, but a spiritual exercise to receive God’s commandments. Treasured possession: God spoke to Moses about making a covenant with the Nation of Israel, a treasured possession, a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. (Exodus 19:2-7) Commitment: Moses

It is a privilege to worship a living, proactive, dynamic, and intimate God. The living God communicates with humans and indeed delights to speak to His people. (Exodus 20:1) It is not only a personal conversation; God addressed the whole nation of Israel. Moses among people: Standing at the foothill of Mount Sinai, Israel witnesses

Technology has changed many things in the world. Landline phones were great tools, once upon a time. It helped people to connect, speak, share information, encourage, counsel, and pray. However, that has been replaced by smartphones. The good landline phone was replaced by better smartphones. The author of Hebrews reiterates that the good old has

Moses is seen as a shepherding leader of the Children of Israel. (Exodus 18:13-23) The children of Israel are mentioned as a congregation, called out people of God. God is the leader: God is the leader of the Nation of Israel. In the New Testament, the Church is the Body of Christ and Lord Jesus

Jethro, the father-in-law of Moses, the priest of Midian, was likely a descendant of Abraham through Keturah. (Genesis 25:1-2) Hence, it is believed that Jethro was a worshiper of Jehovah. He could be portrayed as an ideal Father-in-law and a grandfather. Hospitality: Jethro showed hospitality to Moses, a stranger when he escaped from Egypt. (Exodus

In the city of Aligarh, a thief enters a temple. He piously worships the idols there. Then he steals the brass bell in the temple and flees. The CCTV recording shows the whole act of theft. (Times of India, 9 June 2023) Religious or righteous: The thief seems to be a religious person, but not

In the conversation with Nicodemus, Lord Jesus taught that those who believe in the Son of God, be saved. Those who reject the Lord Jesus Christ sent by God the Father will perish. (John 3:16) The unrepentant sinners, those with hardened hearts and rebellious spirits, perish. God is patient that sinners should not perish, hence