“Lord Jesus in His testimony before Pontius Pilate made a good confession.” (I Timothy 6:13) Many observers of the conversation between Pilate and Lord Jesus conclude, Pilate was standing trial before the Lord. The whole conversation has not been recorded; John gives the essence only. There are three important themes the Lord taught the Roman […]
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One politician said: “Money is not god; but not lesser than god.” The Bible clearly teaches about money and wealth. 1) In Vs out: Human beings either bring anything – material things into the world, or can take it away. (Job 1:21) 2) Temporal Vs. Eternal: Money or currency in one country may not be
Ira Byock, in the book: ‘The Best Care Possible’ quotes Margaret Mead an anthropologist. She opined that the animals with a broken leg did not survive for long so that it is healed. With a broken leg an animal cannot hunt for food or drink from a stream. The animal dies of hunger or is
David is rich in his vocabulary as he sings praises, sings, thanks and worships God. “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” (Psalms 18:2) He gives nine titles for the Lord. 1)
Hotel Broadmoor, Colorado Springs is considered as one of the best destination resorts in the world. The name is interesting as the facilities they provide are very broad and more, meaning big, surplus, and multiple experiences. King David writes: “He brought me out into a broad place; he rescued me, because he delighted in me.”
Lord Jesus gave an overview of the ministry of the Holy Spirt. Holy Spirit is the third person of Trinity. He will be poured and will indwell in all believers. His main work is to convict people. The three grand areas of conviction are: Sin, Righteousness and Judgement. 1) Sin: Refusing Lord Jesus Christ is
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“The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one,” (John 17:22) Lord Jesus Christ has given His glory to disciples. Here are some manifestations of His glory. This cannot be monopolized by any individual or organization or denomination. It is the Lord’s
Those who deliver goods for online purchase are sometimes notorious. They persistently knock at the door. When we open, it could be a wrong person knocking at the wrong door. There could be gentle knocks like whisper, an important friend, or guest, but do not bang on the door. If we are not alert, we
Five trade routes pass through the city of Sardis. The city was famous for carpet, wool, and dyed cloth products. Dyeing technique began from Sardis. The city of Sardis fell because of overconfidence and failure to watch a few times. Cyrus II, King of Persia, invaded Sardis in 547 BC. The Lydian king Croesus was
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When Moses said to Pharaoh that the Lord of Israel has commanded Pharaoh to let Israel go to offer sacrifice in the wilderness. “But Pharaoh said, “Who is the Lord, that I should obey his voice and let Israel go? I do not know the Lord, and moreover, I will not let Israel go.” (Exodus
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