One intellectual wanted to discredit the Bible. He was speaking with a few women who were not rich according to the world, but rich in faith. He said: “The Red Sea did not divide, Israel walked through wading in less than one-foot-deep water.” One of the women shouted: “Hallelujah, Praise the Lord, it is indeed […]
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There are hapless fans of celebrities and intellectuals. They chose to be fans or follow that personality. 1. Not known: Will the celebrity know the individual? Not likely. God has loved us and chosen us means: He has called us out, by name and it is an invitation for a special relationship. (Isaiah 43:1; I
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Few people were furiously discussing prayer. One said: “Why did God not answer the fervent prayers of God’s people from the prayer mountains in South Korea for North Korea.” There was pin-drop silence. Since 1945, North Korea has remained a staunch Communist nation. Even a two-year-old baby along with their parents was imprisoned for possessing
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One servant maid shared her agony of being mistreated like dogs. The master used to buy meat for dogs and gave it to servants for their food. For the master and family, there was always the best meat. There are reports that servants are verbally, physically, and sexually abused and even tortured. The Bible teaches
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Many people want their name to be great and remembered beyond their lifetime. Many statues were erected as grateful memorials, later forgotten, destroyed, or dumped into obscurity. Those who built Babel wanted their name to be great. (Genesis 11:4) Absalom made a pillar as his legacy. (II Samuel 18:18) Nehemiah’s prayer: Nehemiah remarkably mobilized people
One senior bank executive was lured by an advertisement that promised one plate of food free if one plate is purchased. She downloaded the App and ordered food. Within minutes she lost over ninety thousand Indian Rupees from her bank account. (Deccan Herald 27 May 2023) Feeding of Five Thousand: Lord Jesus Christ fed the
Lord Jesus Christ said that storing new wine in an old wineskin will burst the wineskin, hence new wine should be poured into the new wineskin. (Matthew 9:17; Mark 2:22; Luke 5:37-39) Old traditions: Some asked Lord Jesus, why his disciples were not fasting like Pharisees and disciples of John the Baptist. The parable of
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The egg came first or the hen. This is a funny question people ask. The creation account in the bible clearly states that the birds that include the hen were created on the fifth day. (Genesis 1:20) Some ask similar questions in the spiritual realm: A person is called a sinner, only when he sins.
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An evangelist happened to meet the President of a country in a private function. He approached the President and said he wanted to share about Lord Jesus Christ. The President immediately stood up. The evangelist said: “Sir, you can sit, I can speak.” He replied: “I stand up to respect the Lord about whom you
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In the Bible as well as in the ancient world, the firstborn was given certain special rights, priority, prominence, privileges, and responsibilities. Importance of firstborn The firstborn male child represented the prime of human strength and vitality. (Genesis 49:3; Psalms 78:51) The firstborn is termed the ‘opener of the womb.’ (Exodus 13:2,12,15; Numbers 18:15; Luke
