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Matthew 28:16-20   ‘And Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations…(Matthew 28:18,19a)   The church exists for mission as a candle exists for burning”- Emil Bruner   We value the last words of great personalities and of our … [Read more…]

Jeremiah 7:1-7   This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: Reform your ways and your actions, and I will let you live in this place. (Jeremiah 7:3)   This is prophetic address to the people of Judah as they come to the temple of God for worship. God called Jeremiah to stand … [Read more…]

Matthew 5:38-48 “And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. “(Matthew 5:47,48) Lenten season is set apart for spiritual evaluation, repentance and renewal. The Fifteen days lent, to commemorate the life and mission … [Read more…]

Acts 8:26-35   He replied, “How can I, unless someone guides me?” And he invited Philip to get in and sit beside him. (Acts 8:31)   What is the imperative of witnessing? Definitely, it is the question of somebody around us, (most often which is unheard) ‘how can I, unless someone guides me?’ Really, there are many people … [Read more…]

1 Samuel 3:1-10   The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel! ” Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” (1 Samuel 3:10)   The call of Samuel is one of the dramatic incidents in the Bible. Samuel was an apprentice under the veteran priest, Eli to … [Read more…]

Luke 5:17-20   When Jesus saw their faith, he said, “friend, your sins are forgiven” (Luke 5:20)   A faith that brings healing The healing of the paralytic is a well known story in the gospels, which shows the power and authority of Jesus to heal and to forgive. In this incident, the sick man owes a … [Read more…]

Mark 10:35-39   “You don’t know what you are asking,” Jesus said. “Can you drink the cup I drink or be baptized with the baptism I am baptized with?” (Mark 10:38)   This passage describes the request of James and John, which is related to power. Jesus gives a new interpretation to power and discipleship. It happens before … [Read more…]

Ephesians 4:1-6   “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all… through all and in all.” (Ephesians 4:4-6)   Ephesians presumes that conversion leads to moral renewal. The exhortation to ‘lead a … [Read more…]