Shalini Jebasingh PatrasJan 28, 20212 minWhy Did God Kill the People in the City of Jericho?When we read a chapter like Joshua 6, some of us may relate with the people inside the city of Jericho, and we might feel angry,...
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasJan 28, 20212 minThe Most Beautiful Imagery of God's Love.Deuteronomy 33 has one of the most beautiful imagery of God’s care, protection, and love for His children. It is in these verses: Surely...
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasJan 9, 20212 minNever AbandonedOne of the most common reasons for divorce is abandonment. A couple might be living in the same home, but they may hardly talk to one...
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasJan 5, 20212 minIs Obedience = Wealth and Health?Deuteronomy 28 is a chapter that at first glance seems to endorse this formula: Obey God = Wealth
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasJan 2, 20212 minWill you Visit me in Prison?The Old Testament laws, including the law of tithing does not apply to those who follow Jesus.
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasDec 23, 20202 minSustained ObedienceInstead of being consumed by anger and revenge, Joseph tries to save his fiancé, Mary from public humiliation.
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasDec 21, 20202 minGod’s Preparations for ChristmasKnowing God’s plan does not make things easy. Many times, it puts fear, doubts, and confusion in our hearts.
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasDec 17, 20201 minReligion versus FaithDeuteronomy 23 ends with two behavioral appeals that appear counterintuitive to the business community.
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasDec 14, 20202 minDo we have God’s favor?Moses never imagined that his words in this chapter, Deuteronomy 21 would signify what Jesus Christ did for us.
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasDec 12, 20201 minFear is a Part of the Human ConditionFear is a God given powerful and natural emotion that is a part of our survival mechanism. But, God did not create us to be governed by fear
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasDec 11, 20201 minCrime and Punishment in National LawsSecond, there is no prison sentence or prison system! This is surprising because the Egyptians and others around the Israelites had a prison
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasDec 9, 20201 minA Good Advice for Pastors and MissionariesIn the first two verses, Moses tells those engaged in priestly duty to not receive any earthly inheritance because God is their inheritance.
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasDec 7, 20201 minThree Things that Mark your IdentityIn Deuteronomy 14 verses 1 and 2, Moses reminds the Israelites three things that mark their identity.
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasDec 7, 20201 minA Breach of Faith Without knowing God and walking with Him, we can never understand when someone is tempting us to walk away from God.
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasDec 7, 20202 minEat, Be Glad, and Rejoice! Because of Jesus’ sacrifice, we who follow Jesus have the privilege of being in God’s presence, always!
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasDec 7, 20201 minThe Alien and the Citizen. A vertical relationship with God was essential for a horizontal relationship with people.
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasDec 7, 20201 minNo, It is not You. God did not adopt us as His children because of anything we did.