Romans 13:1-7 Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. (Romans 13:1) How many times have you been running late for work, speeding down the road, when you were pulled over and issued a ticket? … [Read more…]
Nehemiah 2:1-17 “You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace. ” (Nehemiah 2:17) The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Jesus’ words from over 2000 years … [Read more…]
Matthew 17:1-8 While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him ! ” (Matthew 17 :5) S. Lewis said ” The glory of God is the real business of life.” In … [Read more…]
John 13:1-17 Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. (John 13:14) After washing his disciples’ feet and telling them that he has set an example for … [Read more…]
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…]