Closer Day By Day

Another day, another reading of Leviticus, another 3 sets of teachings; it is marvellous to note how much we can gather from just each chapter of the Bible alone, isn’t it? Not forgetting that we doing a set of chapters each day, let’s try to glean what ever we can through the help of the [...]

Last week, we had read that the church at Thessalonica was the epitome of a good church.  There are many areas of the members there that are worthy for us to learn from.  And yet, we find Paul constantly reminding them of what they ought to do and how they ought to behave with regards [...]

The final two chapters of Luke seemed to me to be played in a fast forward mode. We have the trial of Jesus before Pilate and Herod, the walk up to Calvary, the Crucifixion, the death of Jesus, the Resurrection, and the appearing of Jesus to His disciples to give His final instructions. Prior to [...]

As I was reading the passage for today, it occurred to me that while it contains some of the most unconnected chapters in our reading of Ezekiel so far, there can be a common thread if we look at them from the aspect of the process of construction. What is being constructed? Chapters 40 to [...]

We have been reading the book of Wisdom for the past few weeks.  Perhaps after reading, you wonder,  “How can I develop the kind of wisdom that we find in Proverbs?” Perhaps amongst the verses in today’s passage, you can find a clue… Bible Passage:  Proverbs 13 Ok… I admit.  After reading the passage again, [...]

Today we have come to the last three “chapters” of Book Three of Psalms. Bible Passage: Psalms 87 to 89 The expressions found in the psalms are sometimes very abstract and therefore not easy for the readers of today to understand and to deeply appreciate them. However, through the words, especially the metaphors, chosen to [...]

Having practically grown up in Church, I have seen many new members added to the fold of the Lord.  But at the same time, many members no longer come to Church for one reason or another.  Some still come – but only very occasionally or on special occasions. I often wonder why is it that [...]

Recently I was pondering over the question related to mixed alternatives. And I got to read of this in today’s reading in Leviticus 19:19. Though it is a fairly short portion, it got me thinking about what a preacher mentioned once, some time back. “You shall keep My statues. You shall not let your livestock [...]

Of all the churches that Paul ministered to, the Chuch at Thessalonica was perhaps the model church in carrying out the instructions and teachings of the apostles.  Indeed, the story of their faith spread far and wide, impressing all who heard it, even us today (1 Thess 1:7-9). Their example is a great lesson for [...]

As I was meditating over today’s chapters on Luke, I was also feeling drained from my secular work. (I am sure many of you can empathise with this feeling, especially those who are working.)  For a moment, this feeling of fatigue is luring me to give up and just go to bed. “It’s okay, you [...]