King Nebuchadnezzar II was a powerful, irrational and highly emotional king. The book of Daniel chapter 2 records his frustration over a troublesome dream he had. He doesn’t remember his dream and is determined to know what it means. His fortunetellers, magicians, and enchanters are brought in for this task. Their responses recorded in versesContinueContinue reading “Daniel 2”
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Daniel 1
The book of Daniel in the Bible starts with captivity. This captivity and conquest was prophesied. So Daniel probably remembered the words of the prophets as he was being led away from his land and people. Because of his youth and intellect, he was enslaved to serve the king. He was enslaved to serve hisContinueContinue reading “Daniel 1”
Journey with Jesus : Remember
Maundy Thursday commemorates the Lord’s mandate or commandment. Jesus and his disciples celebrated the Passover meal together as part of Jewish tradition in remembrance of how Yahweh saved them from the Egyptians and made them into a nation. During Jesus’ lifetime, the Israelites were under Roman rule and hoped for ‘salvation’ from life under them.ContinueContinue reading “Journey with Jesus : Remember”
Journey with Jesus (Ash Wednesday)
The Christian Calendar is a wonderful way to nourish the soul. Those chosen days help set apart concentrated time with our Creator. It brings to the forefront the acts of amazing grace. We are coming to the culmination of one such period of concentrated remembrances with its highlight on Easter/ Christ’s resurrection. Journey with JesusContinueContinue reading “Journey with Jesus (Ash Wednesday)”
Compassion preceeds provision
pondering over the story of the 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish. Here Jesus was talking and telling stories to a huge bunch of people. Stories about the art of living and true life. The time flew by and it was time for a meal. So Jesus looks at all these people just waitingContinueContinue reading “Compassion preceeds provision”