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Behold the Lamb: A Good Friday Reflection with Dr. Balajied Nongrum
Good Friday is more than a day of mourning; it is a day of profound recognition. Yesterday, at Union Church in Bhubaneswar, we gathered for the English Worship service to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice that defines our faith. Dr. Balajied Nongrum brought a powerful word titled "Behold, the Lamb," grounding us in the weight and the wonder of John 1:29. The Shadow of the Lamb: A Biblical Context The message began by tracing the lineage of sacrifice. From the blood on the doorposts in Egypt to the smoke rising from the Temple altars, the Old Testament was a long shadow pointing toward a single, perfect substitute. Dr. Nongrum reminded us that while those ancient sacrifices covered sin temporarily, they were always intended to prepare our hearts for the Final Lamb. ...
The Serving King: Reflections on the Mandate of Love
Holy Week is often a whirlwind of emotions, but Maundy Thursday holds a unique, somber place in our hearts. It is the night of the Last Supper, the night of the garden agony, and—most importantly—the night of the Mandatum (the Mandate). In a recent moving sermon on 2nd April 2026 at the Union Church, Bhubaneswar, Dr. Balajied Nongrum challenged us to look past the tradition and see the heart of the "Serving King." Here are the four key movements from that message. The Journey of the King Holy Week isn't a static event; it’s a revelation of Jesus’s character. Dr. Nongrum reminded us that Jesus didn't just come to be a figurehead; he moved through specific roles to meet our every need. Palm Sunday: The Humble King (on a donkey). Monday: The Cleansing King (restoring worship). Tuesday: The Teaching King (confronting falsehood). Thursday: The Serving King (washing feet). Easter: The Risen King (conquering death). The Shared Pain of Betrayal One...