Sins of self are multi-faceted. Self-confidence: Generally, people assume self-confidence is good. For disciples, self-confidence disconnected from God-confidence could be disastrous. The Nation of Israel was self-confident, indeed over-confident after defeating Jericho and thought Ai is like kids’ play. They were defeated. (Joshua 7:1-26) Self-seeking: Baruch the penman of Jeremiah, was an educated man and …
Sitting is a posture that demonstrates a noble relationship with the master. In many cultures, students sit at the feet of gurus, wash the feet of gurus, and even worship them. Peter fell at the feet of the Lord worshiping Him. (Luke 5: 8) The man who was delivered from demon possession sat at Lord’s …
God is the Sovereign God who rules over all nations. All nations are subject to Him and He will demand accounts from them, punish and judge them. Why did God send the Ten Plagues to Egypt? The plagues destroyed Egypt; they could not conquer the fleeing slaves. There are several reasons for the plagues. Who …
Mary and Martha are sisters who lived in the village of Bethany. Lord Jesus visited their home; Mary chose to sit at the feet of the Lord and listen. Martha was busy serving and was frustrated. She complained to the Lord, asking him to send his sister to help her. Lord said that Mary had …
The Spirit of God will not keep on striving or working in humans. (Genesis 6:1-3) If their disobedience, rebellion, and obstinate behavior are consistent, that could be termed as a hardened heart or stubborn heart. Free will is granted to human beings, they have the freedom to harden their hearts. When humans harden their hearts, …
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. …
