“There was a little city with few men in it, and a great king came against it and besieged it, building great siege works against it. But there was found in it a poor, wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city. Yet no one remembered that poor man. But I say that […]
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Lack of unity is an issue, in most local churches and in many denominations. Unity among a variety of Christian denominations is another challenge and puzzle. Paul exhorts Philippians to celebrate unity so that Paul could rejoice. (Philippians 2:1-4) 1) Consolation in Christ: Lord Jesus Christ, the Messiah was given a title: consolation of Israel.
One preacher declared: “I did not pray for this meeting. Yet, whatever I speak is the Word of God.” This is exactly taking Lord’s name in vain, exalting human words as God’s word. Another said that he prepared to preach in the meeting and God gave him the message. Sadly, the message was for unmarried
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Rebellion is in the DNA of all humans. Children rebel against parents, students against teachers, citizens against authorities, poor against the rich, labourers against their supervisors. Even people of God rebelled against God and His chosen leader Moses. In all, God defended Moses by doing signs and wonders in the three kinds of rebellions. 1)
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One shrewd person asked: Lord Jesus Christ said that: God so loved the world; but Apostle John says: love not the world. (John 3:16; I John 2:15,16) Whom should we follow? World is mentioned in the bible in three ways. 1) Created world: God created Heavens and the Earth, all that are seen: mountains, oceans,
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The Great Commission given by the Lord was to preach the gospel to all nations and they shall be His witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and to the corners of the world. (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8) Yet, Lord had to nudge Peter to go out to reach Gentiles. 1) Vision or trance: Peter was staying
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There is a Tamil saying that means: “A timely help is greater than the whole world.” Human beings who are social beings are expected to help one another. Moreover, the believers are called to be supportive of each other and do good to all. In a medical emergency, the first hour is called ‘golden hour,’
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Paul writes that he forgets the past, stains toward the goal, to fulfil God’s purpose in His life. 1) Forget past sins: “Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.” (Proverbs 28:13) God is faithful and just to forgive those who repent and exercise faith in
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