Fr. Daniel Poovannathil

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S1E11. ഉത്പത്തി 20: മനുഷ്യന്റെ കുറവുകളും ദൈവത്തിന്റെ കരുണയും | Genesis 20: Man's flaw and God's mercy May 11, 2018

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Fr Daniel Poovannathil explains of Abrahams flaws and God's mercy in detail, how God worked in the lives of Abraham, Sarah, Abimalech. This chapter is important even in our contemporary lives when we go through similar situations as has happened to Abraham or Abimalech and how could we overcome such temptations especially those of the bodily sins. Abraham, Lot, Sarah, Abimalech and his family were all human, flawed but God interfered their lives timely as he interferes with the lives of people he loves and it also explains the necessity of asking for Gods permission before taking big steps in life. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHshKJhOAl4

S1E10. ഉത്പത്തി 19: സോദോം ഗോമോറ നശിപ്പിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു | Genesis 19: Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah May 10, 2018

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Fr. Daniel Poovannathil explains the reasons behind the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and why Lot escaped the fate of Sodom. He stresses on the importance of leading a life built on values of the bible and teachings of the church. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmfSIx_XCnI

S1E9. ഉത്പത്തി 18: മൂന്നു സന്ദർശകർ | Genesis 18: The three visitors May 09, 2018

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Fr. Daniel Poovannathil explains the great qualities in Abraham that made him dear to God. Abraham was humble, had immense respect and love to others. In Genesis 18, Abraham is told that he will have a son from his wife Sarah. Fr. Daniel also shows us an Abraham who pleads to God tirelessly hoping to avoid the destruction of Sodom explaining how our interceding prayers for others will help save lifes. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wM4Tb3O2o8M

S1E8. ഉത്പത്തി 17: ഉടമ്പടിയുടെ അടയാളം | Genesis 17: Sign of the covenant May 08, 2018

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Fr. Daniel Poovannathil talks about Abram being named Abraham and the covenant between God and Abraham and his descendants and circumsion being the sign of the covenant. Fr. Daniel explains how Christian sacrament of Baptism is the sign through which we enter into the same covenant God made with Abraham. He also explains how to worship God in our body, mind and soul. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1joITilC7yI

S1E7. ഉത്പത്തി 16: ദൈവത്തിന്റെ വിശ്വസ്തത | Genesis 16: God's faithfulness May 07, 2018

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Explaining Genesis 16, Fr. Daniel Poovannathil asks us to remain patient and pray and wait for God to fulfill his promises as he is faithful in keeping his covenent. God will never forsake you no matter how impossible the situation seems. He talks about the events behind the birth of Ismael. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIjgm6ku6MI

S1E6. ഉത്പത്തി 15: ദൈവത്തിൻറ്റെ ഉടമ്പടി | Genesis 15. The Promises May 06, 2018

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Fr. Daniel Poovannathil explains the promises God made to Abraham and appeals us to trust and receive the promises of God through the scriptures by saying Amen to it. He explains how God fulfills his promises made to us, why hard times are there in life, need for submission and sacrifices and importance of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O6YVOrMTM0

S1E5. ഉത്പത്തി 14: മെൽക്കിസെദെക്ക്‌ | Genesis 14. Melchisedech May 05, 2018

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Fr. Daniel Poovannathil describes the events in Genesis 14, how Abram defeted 4 kings to secure the release of Lot and his belongings. The ruler of Salem (Jerusalem), Melchisedech arrives to meet a triumphant Abram and reminds him that it was God who made him victorious. Fr. Daniel also explains the link between Melchisedech and Jesus Chrish quoting Psalms and Letter to Hebrew. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIuwL8-VSrc

S1E4. ഉത്പത്തി 11-13: തീരുമാനങ്ങൾ തെറ്റിയാൽ | Genesis 11-13 When decisions err May 04, 2018

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Fr. Daniel Poovannathil talks about the two times that God called Abraham to follow him. He explains the need to ask God and seek his will before taking every decision in life.This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dPL2A0I6k0

S1E3. ഉത്പത്തി 5-10: അവൻ മരിക്കുമ്പോൾ പ്രളയം വരും | Genesis 5-10: His death would beckon floods May 03, 2018

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Fr. Daniel Poovannathil explains how Enoch lived faithful to the God because of Methuselah, his son, whose death would accompany with floods as was prophesied. We all have our own "Methuselah" in our life which/who make us look towards the Lord and that such instances of bad luck make us more related to the Lord. Genesis 5-10 talks about the ways which the God exalts the faithful and how such occurances of bad luck help us to live a life closer to the God. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pzk7WwI-yI

S1E2. ഉത്പത്തി 4: ദൈവം പ്രസാദിക്കാതിരുന്ന ബലി | Genesis 4: An offering that did not please God May 02, 2018

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In Genesis 4 Fr. Daniel Poovannathil explains the offerings made by Abel & Cain, and the repurcussions of their lifestyles in God's acceptance of the offerings. We pray to god for mercy with hearts filled with Pride, Jealousy and Anger that God cannot accept our prayers because he cannot remain oblivious of our thoughts and our intentions. Cain was proud, jealous and angry and for these sins God was not happy with him first and then his offerings, so would be the case with our sacrifices and our offerings lest we forgive and live a life according to the wishes of the Lord. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEcZuYha3Wg

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