RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST:  AFFIRMATION OF LIFE HERE ON EARTH AND IN HEAVEN Luke 24:6-7 recounts the pivotal moment when the angels announced to the women at the empty tomb, “He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.'” These verses encapsulate the essence of the Christian faith  – the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The words of the angels unveil the profound implications of this event, exploring its theological s ..read more

The Case of the Daughters of Zelophehad: A Tribute to Women’s Rights in Numbers 27:1-11  International Women’s Day is observed every year on March 8th. It offers a chance to contemplate the advancements achieved, to push for change, and to pay tribute to the acts of bravery and perseverance shown by ordinary women who have played extraordinary roles in the history of their nations and communities. The theme for the 2024 celebration is “Count Her In: Accelerating Gender Equality Through Economic Empowerment.” This theme is in line with the main focus of the UN 68th Commission on the Stat ..read more

Morning Mercies: Embracing the Consistent Faithfulness of God “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness” Lamentations 3:22-23 To understand the context of these verses, it’s helpful to examine the entire passage and consider the circumstances that led to the writing of the book of Lamentations. Lamentations, a collection of poetic laments traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah, was penned in response to the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple by the Babylonians in 586 BCE. The people o ..read more

New Year Message “The Eternal God: Yesterday, Today, and Forever” Dear Co-workers in Christ, As we stand at the beginning of the year 2024 to delve into the timeless truths of God’s Word, I am reminded of the unchanging nature of our Creator God. The God we serve is not confined by the constraints of time and space; our God is the God of our Past, the God of our Present, and the God of our Future – the “Immanuel” – the boundless God. What a comforting assurance that the God who walked with our ancestors in the past, the God who sustained us in our present, is the same God who holds our futu ..read more

YOUR WORD IS A LAMP UNTO MY FEET AND A LIGHT UNTO MY PATH  Psalm 119:105 In this season of joy and reflection we celebrate the timeless message Your Word is a Lamp unto my feet and a Light unto my path. This deep truth resounded in the hearts of the unassuming shepherds, who amidst the peace and tranquility of the night, heard the sacred Words in the song sung by a host of angels guiding them to the manger where the Savior was born. As we gather to rejoice in this miraculous birth, let us also remember the wise men who were guided by a celestial light and followed it,  a ..read more

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DREAMS AS A CATALYST FOR TRANSFORMATION “Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” Mathew 1:19-21 In the realm of human existence, dreams have ..read more

Biblical Reflection “But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” – Jeremiah 17:7-9 Photo Credit: Mangrove forest in Baratang Island, Middle Andaman My personal experience of a walk in the enchanting Mangrove forests in Sundarbans, back in 2019 and in Baratang Island, Andamans just a few days ago makes me stand in awe at the intrinsic beauty of Go ..read more

Free Bible Videos in Indian languages Experience an exciting journey to engage with the Bible. The BibleProject brings animated and very creatively made videos to help the church in India to study the Bible. These videos are not just though provoking but helpful to understand the Word and making it message real to our lives. Bible Society of India and Bible Project is collaborating to making it accessible and available in Indian languages. Click the link below to watch videos in your preferred language. 1.       Bengali https://biblepr ..read more

Rev Dirk Gevers, Secretary General, United Bible Societies with the Bible Society of India It was a great joy for the Bible Society of India to have Rev Dirk Gevers, Secretary General, the United Bible Societies (UBS) on August 21 and 22, 2023. It was good to have Mr. Andrian White too, the Chief Operating Officer of UBS with Dr. Gevers during these two days. Our UBS guests were honoured with our Indian traditional Kashmere Shawls and with a logo of the Bible Society of India as a memento. The visit encompassed significant events including the BSI Ecumenical Evening hosted on behalf of our ..read more