“Appointed And Sent To Open Eyes!”
“Appointed And Sent To Open Eyes!”(Acts 26:12-18).We know how Paul was converted. In this pericope, he narrates his conversion experience in defence of his life. Paul had been accused of propagating a message contradicting Judaism. He was arrested and brought before the Sanhedrin. From the Sanhedrin, he was brought before Governor Felix. The case was […]
“Called To Call Others!”
“Called To Call Others!”(Jn.1:43-51).In the gospel of John, the call of the first disciples was a “relational process of disciples discovering Jesus through” the witness of others. Firstly, John the Baptist was with two of his disciples when he saw Jesus passing by. John said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” The two followed Jesus and […]
“Called From The Boat Pulpit!”
“Called From The Boat Pulpit!”(Lk.5:1-11).In his early days, the Lord Jesus Christ had already gained popularity as a Lakeside or Waterfront preacher, and “people were crowding around him and listening to the word of God.” Jesus understood that effective leadership is about building a team to whom you sell your vision so that there is […]
“Called To Deconstruct And Reconstruct!”
“Called To Deconstruct And Reconstruct!”(Jer.1:4-10)One lame hope-killing excuse is “I am too young for this.” This excuse challenges the wisdom of God’s choice. Just like he told Jeremiah, “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, before you were born, I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”Other […]
“Serving God But Not Yet Called!”
“Serving God But Not Yet Called!”(I Sam.3:1-20).Hannah had cried in the house of the LORD, and the LORD gave her a son whom she named Samuel. She had made a promise that as soon as she weaned Samuel, she would bring him to serve the LORD. True to her word, she did just that.Hannah brought […]