Tag Archives: bible

Broom of destruction (6 May 2024)

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) New brooms sweep well is a proverb.  As time goes on with wear and tear, the broom becomes ineffective.  In the same way, some people start projects enthusiastically and then become mediocre … Continue reading

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Gospel Strategy Model (3 May 2024)

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) Paul went to the city of Athens, the intellectual capital of the world and the political capital of Greece.  He proclaims the gospel to four different kinds of people to transform the … Continue reading

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Curse and blessings (2 May 2024)

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) A young girl became a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ.  Her family members thought she was demon-possessed. A reputed sorcerer was summoned, he frequented between home and cemeteries several times.  He … Continue reading

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Deceived by spiritual siblings? (1 May 2024)

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) There was a small boy who sold tea on the roadside.  One rich man just to encourage him would drink tea and pay him, with some extra coins.  Every day, the boy … Continue reading

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Rejoice in the prison? (27 April 2024)

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) Paul from the prison to his dear fellow believers in the city of Philippi to Rejoice Always.  (Philippians 4:4) Is it possible to rejoice in the prison?  Dr. Manoj Jacob is a … Continue reading

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Traditions To Torments (25 April 2024)

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) Festivals of many religions are expensive, even from ancient times.  It could include the sacrifice of butter, milk, honey, flowers, and even animals.  Some rituals even require human sacrifice.  Sadly, people believed … Continue reading

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The Ultimate Personality (21 April 2024)

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) She is a follower of Lord Jesus Christ from a different religious background.  In the social hierarchy, she was from the privileged caste.  When she was 14 years old, her mother died.  … Continue reading

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Rebuke and punishment (19 April 2024)

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) Moses and Aaron who delivered the Israelites from Egyptian tyranny, led them through the wilderness but were not able to take them triumphantly into the Promised Land.  They were rebuked and punished. … Continue reading

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Confessing foolishness (18 April 2024) 

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) It took seven years of punishment to live like of an animal in the wild, eating grass, for Nebuchadnezzar to confess that he was a fool to imagine himself as the Sovereign … Continue reading

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Migrant Harvesters (17 April 2024)

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, in some parts of the world, the harvest was ripe.  The delay means the harvest will overripe and rot.  The owners were desperate.  They talked with government … Continue reading

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