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I was cleaning out old papers today and came across a final exam. I'll post a picture in a minute.
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Do JWs consider the “anointed” governing leaders as priests? That identity is not spoken of much, whereas their self-appointed label of “faithful and discreet slave” is widely advertised. Of course, it would be an anointed priest who would fulfill that role, appointed only by Jesus and recognized as such, when he returns. (Matt 24:45-47; 25:21) The organization’s “daily text” for yesterday, November 10, mentions 1 Sam 13:8-12, where King Saul disregarded the prophet Samuel’s direction to wait for Samuel to return and offer a burnt sacrifice to God. Israel was “hard pressed” in conflict with the Philistines. (1 Sam 13:6,7) Samuel had previously told Saul to go a…
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Km 5/70 pp 3-6 - As Jehovah’s witnesses we are intensely interested in Revelation, for we recognize that since 1914 we have been living in the “Lord’s day.” "Don’t be so easily shaken or alarmed by those who say that the day of the Lord has already begun. Don’t believe them, even if they claim to have had a spiritual vision, a revelation, or a letter supposedly from us. 3 Don’t be fooled by what they say. For that day will not come until there is a great rebellion against God and the man of lawlessness is revealed—the one who brings destruction." 2 Thess 2:3,4 Contributed: The organization of JW’s say they are spirit directed and “Gods channel of c…
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Dear Friends Is there a notebook available for this assembly and for the one with the Circuit overseer which follows this one please? I will appreciate this so much. We used to get from someone a kids version but with COVID and all I forgot where. I have a son who has Autism and he enjoys that kind of book too. If anyone knows where we can get one, that will be fantastic. Stay strong, may Jehovah continue to Bless you all. Love Sonja from Cape Town, South Africa
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"Do not fret because of evildoers; do not be envious of doers of wickedness. 2 For like the grass they will dry up quickly, and like green vegetation they will wither. 3 Trust YHWH and do good. Abide in the land and feed on God’s faithfulness. 4 Take pleasure in YHWH as well, and he will give to you the requests of your heart. 5Commit to YHWH your way; Trust also on him and he will act. 6 Then he will bring forth your righteousness like the light, and your justice like the noonday. 7 Be quiet before YHWH and wait for him. Do not fret about one who succeeds in his way, about a man making evil plans. 8 Refrain from anger and forsake wrath. D…
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Here localy the field service seems to be in full swing. However I do not see any door to door activity, but I do see carts set up in spots where no one can reach them, aka intersections, places with little access to carts. I pass by these carts several times a day and the jw's are just standing there, like being in a coma.
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There were times when Jesus answered his enemies and they left him without a response because they recognized his answer was 'the truth'. Who could argue against him? Those who recognized his teachings as truth had a choice to make. Do I humble myself and become a follower of Jesus Christ or do I choose to become an enemy of Christ and scatter his followers? Many are the latter! Imagine if John 1:1 was rendered correctly... and the Public got to see that there is only one Bible in the World that read, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was the Son of God." Who could argue against Jesus being the Son of God? Imagine the lives that …
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Contributed by "Joseph" If you are a JW and saw Jerusalem surrounded by encamped armies, and you knew Jesus command was to flee (Luke 21:20-21; Matthew 24:15), but the governing body were to tell you to stay, who would you listen to? Would you follow Jesus’ direction and flee, or would you disobey Jesus and listen to the governing body? This is the exact same scenario happening today inside your organization. Jerusalem, which is symbolic for the anointed (Revelation 21:2-3;9; Gal 4:26; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 2:20-22; 1 Peter 2:5;9; 1 Cor 6:19; 2 Cor 6:16; Rev 5:10), are completely surrounded by encamped armies in the form of elders (Luke 19:43-44; …
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For a child is born to us, and a son is given to us, whose government is upon his shoulder: and his name is called the Angel of Great Counsel: for I will bring peace upon the princes, and health to him. (Isaiah 9:6) This scripture easily links to (Proverbs 8:35-36) & (Judges 13:18) His government shall be great, and of his peace there is no end: upon the throne of David, and his kingdom, to establish it, and to support with judgment and with righteousness, from henceforth and forever. The seal of Jehovah of hosts shall perform this. (Isaiah 9:7) Notice that the Angel of Great Counsel would bring Peace to those who take heed, but he would bring righteous judg…
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español / Italiano Part of a series on: Jehovah's Witnesses > Baptized JW's Serena Williams- tennis player ; 8 Grand Slam champion. Her "baptized" status is disputed since she has never been disfellowshipped for having a baby out of wedlock with Drake or her publicly nude photographs. Let's just say she is now the most famous celebrity who CLAIMS to be one. Venus Williams - tennis player ; 5 time Grand Slam champion Damon Wayans - TV and Film Comedy Star. Part of "The Wayans Brothers" TV show back in the 1990's. - Their father was a JW (someone mentioned even Anointed) Michael Jackson (deceased) Michael Jackson's Children and Mother Ka…
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Was It Designed? ??? "However, ask, please, the animals, and they will instruct you; Also the birds of the heavens, and they will tell you. Or give consideration to the earth, and it will instruct you; And the fish of the sea will declare it to you. Who among all these does not know That the hand of Jehovah has done this?" (Job 12:7-9) The Wing of the Dragonfly Certain dragonflies can glide for 30 seconds without any significant loss in altitude. Their secret? An aerodynamic wing that is unlike any manufactured by the aircraft industry! Consider: The microthin wing of the dragonfly is corrugated, with pleats that p…
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The path in the drawing below, which supposedly represents the path to “paradise”, appears to allow for “new light”, or “adjustments” (a more favored word lately), indicated by the sharp turns along the way. The eye of the individual may be looking straight ahead toward the end of the valley, but the path that lies before him will determinedly lead the person in other directions, diverting his focus away from the valley’s end. (Job 23:11; Prov 14:12; 2 Cor 6:3; Phil 4:8) How wearisome for the traveler to obediently remain on a path that defies all scriptural understanding of what following in the footsteps of Jesus means for us; a narrow, straight path which does …
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Contributed by "Joseph" The meaning of HADES = not perceiving; not being aware or conscious of (something); or come to realize or understand. This means that you can be alive while in Hades, but you are unable to perceive the meaning of scriptures, being in spiritual darkness. You may have been taught that Hades was the common grave, or a place of eternal torment, but according to the Bible, Hades is a state of not perceiving. Straight from the Greek interlinear, Matthew 11:23: https://www.scripture4all.org/OnlineInterlinear/NTpdf/mat11.pdf adou hadou = hades G86 n_ Gen Sg m OF-UN-PERCEIVED unseen Jesus spoke about th…
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A scripture that awaits to be seen in the light... (Matthew 28:19) “Jesus approached and spoke to them, saying: “All authority has been given ME in heaven and on the earth. Go, therefore, and make disciples of people of all the nations in MY Name, teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you. And look! I am with you all the days until the conclusion of the system of things.” (Hebrew Matt 28:18-20) "Go, therefore, and make disciples of people of all the nations in MY Name, " (Hebrew Matthew 28:19) The Historian Eusebius of Caesarea (263-339), had extensive access to the Library that kept a copy of the original text of Matt…
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Jehovah's Day is upon us... Jehovah's Day is a 'timed event' that will soon bring an end to all wickedness. (Matthew 24:14) The fulfillment of this prophecy was unknown to the angels and even Jesus Christ himself was not privy to the timing of this Great Day. (Matthew 24:36) Jehovah's Day is well prophesied in the Bible throughout the scriptures. It is linked to the Conclusion of Satan's Wicked and Violent World during the Last Days. Jehovah's Day is a transition period that brings an End to the Last Days and ushers in Christ's Millennial Reign as Christ's Political Enemies are brought to nothing under his feet. The trigger for Jehovah's D…
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“Benefactor” from the dictionary – someone or something that provides help or an advantage a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help) Can the “governors” of the organization be considered its benefactors? Well, they have the “colossal task” of overseeing the “preaching work”, providing a “steady supply of timely spiritual food”, and “managing the financial needs” of the organization. They may not be the literal source of providing financial help, but they certainly are experts at fundraising and begging. (2 Cor 2:17; Rom 12:17) Do the scriptures give us a setting that can be applied to the governing leaders as the …
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We are told by the organization’s leadership that the running list of accumulated adjustments in teachings since 1870, shows evidence of three vital factors at work, which somehow prove that the leadership is directed in the same way as the early apostles. These three factors are - #1 - Holy Spirit #2 - angelic assistance #3 - reliance on the scriptures They state that since Jesus knew “first hand” that these three factors “helped him take the lead” when on earth, he has provided the governing leaders with the same assistance. In my heart, I feel this statement is an appalling defamation against the power, authority, and wisdom of Christ in their …
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Armageddon comes in two phases... Most have not yet gained the understanding that Armageddon begins as a Spiritual Event and then Ends as a Literal One. The Last Days are cut short in the sense that Gog of Magog's Attack on God's Named People are stifled and held in check, and 'they will not cause any harm or any ruin in all my holy mountain'. (Isaiah 11:9) This EVENT could very well last 1,000 years while Satan and his demons are put in a deathlike state of inactivity. ARMAGEDDON is the beginning of Christ’s Millennial Reign. The Great Crowd enters“ the times of restoration of all things” that expands to include physical blessings for faithful hu…
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Korah seeks the priesthood – Numbers 16:3-7,10-11,18,20-21,35,40 “Foreigners uncircumcised” serving in the temple as priests, are an abomination – Num. 18:7; 2 Chron 23:6-7; Ezekiel 44:6-9https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Num.+18%3A7%3B+2+Chron+23%3A6-7%3B+Ezekiel+44%3A6-9&version=NKJV Today’s priesthood and Temple of God - 1 Pet 2:5,9; 1 Cor 3:16-17; 1 Cor 6:19-20; Eph 2:20-22 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Pet+2%3A5%2C9%3B+1+Cor+3%3A16-17%3B+1+Cor+6%3A19-20%3B+Eph+2%3A20-22&version=NKJV 2002/8/1 Wt. – “Representing the royal priesthood are appointed elders, who serve in positions of responsibility in congregations of Je…
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Presence of Christ Foretold (2x) 29 CE & 1914 CE Prophecies often unfold with two fulfilments. The first revealing of a prophecy is often referred to as a minor or physical fulfillment. The second revealing is referred to as a major or spiritual fulfillment on a much grander scale. Prophecies often are intertwined with other prophecies undergoing fulfillment and can overlap one another. However, each prophecy has a beginning and an end. They cover a specific period of time. The Prophet Daniel foretold the coming of the first presence of the Messiah. Not only did he pinpoint the year that the Messiah would show up but also pinpointed to the year of t…
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I am reading: "Rutherford's Coup" by Rud Persson -- 600+ pages, and much too expensive! 1 2 3 4 7
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I just paid over $39 for a book. And even though it's well over 600 pages, I don't know what the author was thinking. It's $55 in softcover and $65 in hardback. It's the kind of price you'd pay for a book of academic research. Anyway I'd have to say that, after about 60 pages that I read this morning, it is clearly the most comprehensive, thorough, well-referenced, and seemingly accurate account I have ever read. It is very balanced, so far, and doesn't try to create negative "drama" out of guesswork. I've seen other authors, even Witnesses, do this sometimes. Even recently, I've tried to get hold of many of the resources he uses and was unable for many of them.…
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Dude is making prophecy on behalf of the governing body, is it/he one of the governing body or just a loose screw in the cog of the society?
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Every Browser works a little bit different. EXTRACTING VTT SUBTITLES USING EDGE AND GOOGLE CHROME IN MICROSOFT 10.pdf I use Cliqz (Firefox). Short : Go to tv.jw.org Select the video, but do not start it. Press F12 Press Network Analysys Press All or XHR Start the video after a few seconds a vtt-file appears (now you can stop the video) rigtclick on the .vtt open in a new Tab Download the file
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"During that time {Jesus Christ} will stand up, the Great Prince who is standing in behalf of your people. And there will occur a time of distress such as has not occurred since there came to be a nation until that time. And during that time your people will escape, everyone who is found written down in the book. And many of those asleep in the dust of the earth will wake up, some to everlasting life and others to reproach and to everlasting contempt." (Daniel 12:1-2) So Michael is the angel that would be given a new name. That new name would have a significant meaning since prophecy states, "I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you on the way and to bring you…
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Now—THERE’S an image: “The waves of death broke all around me; Flash floods of worthless men terrified me.” (2 Samuel 22:5) Flash floods of worthless men. Not all translations so personalize it but enough do to make it clear that the former are being overly prissy, the latter adding a necessary specification that the former avoid. “A deadly flood was carrying me away,” says English Revised Version. Oh yeah? A deadly flood of WHAT? “the floods of ungodly men made me afraid,” says King James Version Thank you. “while torrents of abuse from the ungodly overwhelmed me” International Standard Version Yes. “devil waters rushed over m…
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Soon, all the inhabitants of the earth will have to know God's Name Jehovah. "I will not allow my holy name to be profaned any longer; and the nations will have to know that I am Jehovah" (Ezekiel 39:7) The refinement periods of 40 years are a repeated pattern throughout the scriptures that are often applied to God's People. The first pattern was applied to all the inhabited earth in 1914. The 40 year pattern thrice (1935-1975-2015) can be applied to Jehovah's Organization! It's during this period that specific and overlapping refinement periods can be applied. Jehovah is a God of order and not one of chaos. (1 Corinthians 14:33) As Jehovah's Wintesses, we have been …
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Soon, all the inhabitants of the earth will have to know God's Name Jehovah. "I will not allow my holy name to be profaned any longer; and the nations will have to know that I am Jehovah" (Ezekiel 39:7) The refinement periods of 40 years are a repeated pattern throughout the scriptures that are often applied to God's People. The first pattern was applied to all the inhabited earth in 1914. The 40 year pattern thrice (1935-1975-2015) can be applied to Jehovah's Organization! It's during this period that specific and overlapping refinement periods can be applied. Jehovah is a God of order and not one of chaos. (1 Corinthians 14:33) As Jehovah's Wintesses, we have been …
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A New World approaches... In a private conversation with four of his disciples, Jesus answers their question of what sign to look for about his second presence stating, "for those days will be days of a tribulation such as has not occurred from the beginning of the creation that God created until that time, and will not occur again." (Mark 13:19) The disciples did not discern Jesus' answer in quoting the Hebrew Scriptures from Daniel 12:1 about his return in Kingdom Glory. This Prince of Peace would stand up to Satan in a glorified state as King while he goes subduing in the midst of his enemies. (Psalm 110:2) "During that time {Jesus Christ} will s…
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I was watching the Friday afternoon’s “Persue Peace” Convention, and when they showed all the food that we will have in the New System I saw for about 3/8 of a second flash of a big hunk of roast beef in center screen, and a few seconds later near bottom of screen someone holding a fried chicken leg and thigh. Later I heard and saw Bro. Gerrit Losch referring to the Lion laying down with the lamb and the Lion eating “FIGURATIVE straw.” I would LIKE to think that resisting Disney fantasies is FINALLY paying off
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… and now, as they say in Monty Python’s Flying Circus “Something completely different!”.
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In “The DaVinci Code” novel, the Pope had an albino assassin, sort of a 00VII, as a part of Opus Dio, the Jesuits, which was quite believable ….. if you know Catholic History. Little is known about the secret NY Triad Cabal known as “The Librarians”….. ……BROUHAHAHAHAA
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JWI was on the verge of doing so but couldn’t find your card in the card catalogue—none of which would have happened had he heeded my urging to modernize.
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Hello Twyla, when will the weekly study material be available. I am a member.· 1 reply
Janice Lewis lewisjanice84@gmail.com
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Hi Twyla,· 0 replies
When will the meeting material for week com Monday 11th March 2024 be available?
You normally post it the week before, normally on a Thursday.
Please let me know if there is any problem.
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