John Kodiyil

‘I say to you, make friends for yourself by means of unrighteous wealth, so that when you fall short, they may receive you into eternal dwellings.’ Luke 16:9 This does not tell us to be dishonest, and eternal dwellings obviously cannot be their home. So then, what exactly does Jesus mean?Be prudent, be wise, be … Read more

‘I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.”’ Luke 13:5 Sin is sin, get right with God. In all your getting, get understanding. ‘“He answered him, ‘Sir, leave it alone this year also, until I dig around it and fertilize it. And if it bears fruit, well. But if not, … Read more

After this the Lord appointed seventy others, and sent them two by two ahead of Him into every city and place where He Himself was about to come. Luke 10:1 MEV The Lord send them out for an effective door to be opened to receive Christ. Healing and other signs and wonders established the Kingdom … Read more

When Jesus heard these words, He marvelled at him, and turned and said to the people who followed Him, “I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel.” Luke 7:9 MEV There are times when we in the church think we are more devoted to God than the unbelievers. One has … Read more

Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, Luke 4:1 MEV After being filled with the Holy Spirit, the first task at hand was to do what no fallen human could do, i.e. overcome Satan and the dark side. If this is the … Read more