There are only 4 chapters in the book of Jonah. Yet we get valuable lessons from the four chapters. Jonah gave more importance to himself than the word of God. He had a very narrow mind. Prophet Jonah stepped back from the duty given by the Father almighty. Father in heaven desires only repentance andContinue reading “Jonah, the one who runs away from God”
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Guilt/Remorse should lead to Repentance
There is always a feeling of security and trust when we are surrounded by our family members. Family should be a place where one is able to share and feel safe at all times. If we sit down introspect ourselves, we will find that there are many blessings that we do not deserve or areContinue reading “Guilt/Remorse should lead to Repentance”
John The Baptist, who prepares the way for Jesus
Luke 1:11-18,11 Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. 12 When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear. 13 But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you areContinue reading “John The Baptist, who prepares the way for Jesus”
Two criminals on the Cross
Luke 23:32-33, 32 Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. 33 When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. The gospel of Luke clearly mentions that Jesus was crucified along with two criminals. JesusContinue reading “Two criminals on the Cross”
The God who loves man
1 John 1:7, …the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. 1 Peter 2:24-25, 24 “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” 25 For “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd andContinue reading “The God who loves man”
At the feet of the Cross
Matthew 27:56,56 Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons. John 19:25-27, 25 Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26 When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, “Woman, here isContinue reading “At the feet of the Cross”
Christian Living and Corrections
Since childhood if there is one thing that we do not like to accept or hear is correction. Be it from parents, siblings, friends, teachers, even small children do not like to be corrected. Many families have broken down due to this nature since even though we know that the correction is right we doContinue reading “Christian Living and Corrections”
The Lord Jesus Christ appears before those who seek Him from the heart
John 20:14-17, 14 At this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not realize that it was Jesus. 15 He asked her, “Woman, why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for? Thinking he was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, andContinue reading “The Lord Jesus Christ appears before those who seek Him from the heart”
The Speaking Blood of Jesus
1. Jesus has rescued us: Just as parents rescue a child from the kidnappers by paying a ransom in return, Lord Jesus paid His life as ransom for our souls. When we read and ponder on the Bible there arises a strong desire within the person to come closer to the presence of God. Similarly,Continue reading “The Speaking Blood of Jesus”
Are we another Judas?
Judas Iscariot was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus. He was the only one from Judea, while others were from Galilee is what we understand from reading the Bible. Just like the other eleven disciples Jesus chose Judas too to spread the Good News among people. The early life of Judas with Jesus wasContinue reading “Are we another Judas?”