Malankara World Journal, Volume 7 No. 393 January 13, 2017, Theme: Calling Disciples, Christian Spirituality from a Jacobite and Orthodox Perspective

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. This Sunday in Church: 2nd Sunday After Danaha

1. Bible Readings for This Sunday (January 15)

http://www.MalankaraWorld.com/Library/Lectionary/Lec_2nd_sunday_after_Denho.htm

http://www.MalankaraWorld.com/Library/Sermons/Sermon-of-the-week_2nd-sunday-after-denaha.htm

3. From Malankara World Journal Archives

Malankara World Journals with the Theme: 2nd Sunday After Denho ('Come and See')

Volume 6 No 325 January 15 2016
Come and See - Evangelism
Volume 5 No 259: January 16 2015
Discipleship - Come and See
Volume 4 No 190: January 16, 2014
Nathaniel and Discipleship

Malankara World Journals with the Theme: Discipleship

Volume 6 No 371 Sep 7 2016
St. Mary and Discipleship
Volume 6 No 351 May 27 2016
Theme: Discipleship, Eternal Peace
Volume 5 No 289: June 5 2015
Sword, Peace and Discipleship
Volume 4 No 245: November 7, 2014
Theme: Discipleship - Taking Up Your Cross
Volume 4 No 224: June 20, 2014
Theme: Discipleship - Challenges and Sacrifice
Volume 4 No 220: May 24, 2014
Discipleship
Volume 3 No 154: August 1, 2013
Theme: Evangelism/Discipleship
Volume 3 No 145: May 30 2013
Theme: Cost of Discipleship
Volume 3 No 140: May 2 2013
Focus: Christian Persecution And Discipleship
Volume 3 No 120: Jan 17 2013
Theme: Discipleship

II. Lectionary Reflections

4. The Call of The First Disciples - A Bible Study

John's account of the call of the first disciples is quite different than the account in Matthew, Mark and Luke. In John's gospel, Andrew, a disciple of John the Baptist, is called first and he goes and finds his brother. ...

5. Probability, Prejudice, and Christ

Nathanael is wrong. He has made a mistake. Jesus does come out of Nazareth, and he is good. Nathanael will have to eat his words very soon. But here's question: What was the nature of Nathanael's mistake? ...

6. Come and See

Can you think of times when you were invited to 'come and see?' In your experience what difference did the 'seeing' make? ...

III. General Weekly Features

7. Health: Is Your Water Making You Fat?

If you're drinking water to lose weight, good for you. But if you're drinking the wrong kind of water, you could be sabotaging your good efforts. ...

8. Recipe: Seven-Layer Bean Dip

9. Family Special: The Power of Words

Words can hurt. They go deep and leave a mark, for good or for bad. ...

10. Family Special: Unspoken Lessons from Dad

Today, I want to share a few of the lessons my dad has taught me. Although many of the lessons were taught through his words and actions when I was a kid, my dad's most significant teachings occurred more recently, without any words and with very limited actions. ...

11. What Special Someday Are We Saving For?

Don't ever save anything for a special occasion. Every day you're alive is a special occasion. ..

12. 3 Things to Remember When You Feel Invisible

When we don't feel complete in Christ, we compete with others. But we don't need to do this. If you're tiptoeing through a minefield of competitiveness, try this…

13. About Malankara World