Thought from The Bible

Great Commission and its implication for social transformation in India.

Great Commission and its implication for social transformation The Great commandment provides a foundation for the Great Commission. The term Great Commission is commonly used to Jesus Christ’s command to his disciples as found in Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15-…

“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. John 15:5 Jesus completed all that the Father commanded him to do during his lifetime in this world. He depended on the Father in everything he did. He left us a model for us to follow. [ 650 more words ]

John 15:5 – Abide in Him “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. John 15:5 Jesus completed all that the Father commanded him to do durin…

And he who overcomes, and keeps My works until the end, to him I will give power over the nations. Revelation 2:26. The second chapter in the book of Revelation records the letter to the church in Thyatria. The church at Thyatira was loving, faithful and growing in influence. But there was a woman called Jezebel who was a false prophetess and was leading Christians astray with idolatry and immorality. [ 176 more words ]

Revelation 2:26 – Firm in God And he who overcomes, and keeps My works until the end, to him I will give power over the nations. Revelation 2:26. The second chapter in the book of Revelation records the letter to the church in …

I will satiate the soul of the priests with abundance, And my people shall be satisfied with my goodness, says the Lord. Jeremiah 31:14God spoke through the prophet Jeremiah to the people of Israel. Due to their sinful ways and wrong practices, they became distant to God. As a result, they were captivated by foreign kings and to work for them as slaves. [ 749 more words ]

Jeremiah 31:14 – The Lord Satisfies us. I will satiate the soul of the priests with abundance, And my people shall be satisfied with my goodness, says the Lord. Jeremiah 31:14God spoke through the prophet Jeremiah to the people of Israel…

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.1 Corinthians 15:58Paul explains the revelation that not all believers face death. Our Lord Jesus Christ is going to come again! Those dead in Christ will raise as imperishable beings and those living in Christ will be changed in a flash, in a twinkling of an eye. [ 913 more words ]

1 Corinthians 15:58 – Work of the Lord Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.1 Corinthians 15:58Paul explains the revelatio…

For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul. Jeremiah 31:25The Lord God of Israel spoke to His people through the prophet Jeremiah. For the anger of the LORD kindled against them, because they had forsaken the LORD, and served foreign gods.And the LORD said unto Jeremiah, "I will utter My judgments against them concerning all their wickedness, Because they have forsaken Me, Burned incense to other gods, And worshiped the works of their own hands" (Jeremiah 1:16). [ 716 more words ]

Jeremiah 31:25 For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul. Jeremiah 31:25The Lord God of Israel spoke to His people through the prophet Jeremiah. For the anger of the LORD kin…

Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; Keep watch over the door of my lips. Psalm 141:3Psalm 141, written by David expressed his concern that he might be kept away from evil and wicked things. He prayed earnestly unto God to preserve him from the temptations he faced. David approaches God when he fears of committing sin.Most of the time, out of anxiety or annoyance we let out words that hurt others. [ 610 more words ]

Psalm 141:3 – Set a Guard Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; Keep watch over the door of my lips. Psalm 141:3Psalm 141, written by David expressed his concern that he might be kept away from evil and wicked things. He pray…

English Teach me to do Your will, For You are my God; Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness.Psalm 143:10 To do the will of God is our sole purpose on this earth. David not only wanted to know the will of God, he also wanted a heart trained to obey that will. In the foregoing verses, David prays for deliverance from his enemies. [ 694 more words ]

Psalm 143:10 – Learn God’s Will English Teach me to do Your will, For You are my God; Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness.Psalm 143:10 To do the will of God is our sole purpose on this earth. David not only wa…

English “Therefore thus will I do to you, O Israel; Because I will do this to you, Prepare to meet your God, O Israel!”Amos 4:12 The book of Amos is about the evil ways and the judgment that was to come upon the people of Israel. The sins of Israel had increased and they refused to repent. As the Israelites were persistent in rebellion and idolatry, the wrath of God was coming against them. [ 640 more words ]

Amos 4:12 English “Therefore thus will I do to you, O Israel; Because I will do this to you, Prepare to meet your God, O Israel!”Amos 4:12 The book of Amos is about the evil ways and the judgment that was to…

English redeeming the time, because the days are evil.Ephesians 5:16 In the book of Ephesians, chapter 5 Paul talks about Christian living. Paul tells us to be careful about how we live and the things we do in everyday life. He calls us to redeem time and act with wisdom. When Paul wrote this, it was a time of persecution for the people of God in Ephesus. [ 395 more words ]

Ephesians 5:16 – Redeem Time English redeeming the time, because the days are evil.Ephesians 5:16 In the book of Ephesians, chapter 5 Paul talks about Christian living. Paul tells us to be careful about how we live and the thi…

ENGLISH ✝️ Good morning ✝️ 🙂 Thought for the Day 🙂 Today’s Bible Portion: Today's Bible Verse: Cause me to hear Your loving kindness in the morning, For in You do I trust;Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, For I lift up my soul to You.Psalm 143:8 ✒️The prayer of psalmist David is a prayer of guidance. [ 274 more words ]

Psalm 143:8 ENGLISH ✝️ Good morning ✝️ 🙂 Thought for the Day 🙂 Today’s Bible Portion: Today’s Bible Verse: Cause me to hear Your loving kindness in the morning, For in You do I trust;Cause me to know th…