Blanchie DeGrate

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Chairman's Address: Jehovah Deserves "Undivided Loyalty" Maintain Loyalty in – Thought! Maintain Loyalty in – Word! Maintain Loyalty in – Action! DRAMATIC BIBLE READING: "Who Is on Jehovah's Side?" Jehovah's "Loyal Love Is Better Than Life" Be Loyal, as Jesus Was – When Young Be Loyal, as Jesus Was – When Persecuted Be Loyal, as Jesus Was – When Tempted Be Loyal, as Jesus Was – When Praised Be Loyal, as Jesus Was – When Tired Be Loyal, as Jesus Was – When Abandoned Be Loyal, as Jesus Was – When Facing Death Loyally Uphold Jehovah's Judgements – Hate What Jehovah Hates Loyally Uphold Jehovah's Judgements – Shun Unreptentant Wrongdoers Loyally Uphold Jehovah's Judgements – Be Forgiving Loyalty—Part of the New Personality How Christ's Loyalty as High Priest Helps Us SATURDAY
Helping Others to Become Loyal to Jehovah – Unbelieving Mates Helping Others to Become Loyal to Jehovah – Former Bible Students Helping Others to Become Loyal to Jehovah – Inactive Ones Helping Others to Become Loyal to Jehovah – Relatives Do Not Imitate Disloyal Ones – Adam Do Not Imitate Disloyal Ones – Absalom Do Not Imitate Disloyal Ones – Solomon Do Not Imitate Disloyal Ones – Judas Iscariot Imitate Loyal Ones – Ruth Imitate Loyal Ones – David Imitate Loyal Ones – Hushai Imitate Loyal Ones – Shiprah and Puah BAPTISM: Never Abandon Your Loyal Love for Jehovah Lessons on Loyalty From the Book of Job – Loyal Despite Direct Attacks Lessons on Loyalty From the Book of Job – Loyal Despite Subtle Attacks Lessons on Loyalty From the Book of Job – What We Learn From Natural Forces Lessons on Loyalty From the Book of Job – What the Animal Creation Teaches Us DRAMA: "Hope for What We Do Not See" Keep Waiting Eagerly With Endurance! SUNDAY
Avoid What Erodes Loyalty – Pride Avoid What Erodes Loyalty – Improper Entertainment Avoid What Erodes Loyalty – Bad Associations Avoid What Erodes Loyalty – Fear of Man Pursue What Builds Loyalty – Appreciation Pursue What Builds Loyalty – Self-Control Pursue What Builds Loyalty – Love Pursue What Builds Loyalty – Faith PUBLIC BIBLE DISCOURSE: When Will Loyal Love Triumph Over Hatred? Summary of The Watchtower DRAMA: "O Jehovah, ... I Trust In You" Jehovah Will Treat His Loyal One in a Special Way

This cup means the new covenant by virtue of my blood.—1 Cor. 11:25.
Those who rightly partake of the Memorial emblems are absolutely sure that they are parties to the new covenant. God has made the new covenant with the spiritual Israelites. (Gal. 6:15, 16) This covenant has been validated by Christ’s sacrifice and has been made operative by his shed blood. (Luke 22:20) Jesus is the Mediator of the new covenant, and loyal anointed ones taken into it receive a heavenly inheritance. (Heb. 8:6; 9:15) Individuals entitled to partake of the Memorial emblems know that they have also been taken into the Kingdom covenant. (Luke 12:32) Because they are in the Kingdom covenant, faithful anointed ones will reign with Christ as heavenly kings forever.—Rev. 22:5. w15 1/15 2:14, 15
Memorial Bible reading: (Daytime events: Nisan 11) Mark 11:20–12:27, 41-44
 
 
 

The Son of man came . . . to give his life as a ransom in exchange for many.—Matt. 20:28.
How would this ransom satisfy justice? (1 Tim. 2:5, 6) As a perfect man, Jesus had prospects similar to those of Adam before he sinned. Jehovah’s purpose was to fill the earth with Adam’s perfect offspring. Hence, with deep love for his Father and for Adam’s descendants, Jesus gave up his human life in sacrifice. Yes, Jesus gave up a perfect human life that corresponded to what Adam had lost. Thereafter, Jehovah restored his Son to life as a spirit. (1 Pet. 3:18) Jehovah could justly accept the sacrifice of that one perfect man, Jesus, as a ransom, or purchase price, to buy back Adam’s family and give them the life prospects that Adam had forfeited. In a sense, Jesus took the place of Adam.—1 Cor. 15:45. w14 9/15 4:11, 12
Memorial Bible reading: (Daytime events: Nisan 10) Mark 11:12-19
 

That piece is so very uplifting. Thank you, dear sister, for your time, effort and encouraging thoughts. Moreover, it does praise the True and Living God. lenjomc

Thank you so much the God of all comfort

she is deeply missed. My condolences to her family. She worked so hard and gave so much to us. I appreciated her very very much. 
 

She is very missed.... my condolences to her family.

Learn from me, for I am mild-tempered and lowly in heart.—Matt. 11:29.
During his earthly ministry, Jesus spoke and acted in ways that revealed genuine humility. He never called undue attention to himself. Instead, he directed all glory to his Father. (Mark 10:17, 18; John 7:16) He never talked down to his disciples or made them feel inferior. Rather, he dignified them, praising them for the good he saw in them and expressing his confidence in them. (Luke 22:31, 32; John 1:47) Jesus outstandingly showed humility by his obedience. (Phil. 2:5-8) Unlike arrogant individuals who disdain obedience, Jesus humbly submitted to God’s will for him, becoming “obedient to the point of death.” Is it not clear that Jesus, the Son of man, was “lowly in heart”? w15 2/15 1:7
Memorial Bible reading: (Daytime events: Nisan 9) Mark 11:1-11
 

See, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!—John 1:29.
Jesus explained that he came, “not to be ministered to, but to minister and to give his life as a ransom in exchange for many.” (Matt. 20:28) The “many” who would benefit from Jesus’ ransom were not to be limited to repentant Jews. Rather, it is God’s will that “all sorts of people should be saved,” since the ransom “takes away the sin of the world!” (1 Tim. 2:4-6) Did those early disciples of Jesus have the needed courage to keep on witnessing about him? Indeed they did. (Acts 5:30-32) Some 27 years after Pentecost 33 C.E., it could be said that “the message of truth of the good news” had reached Jews and Gentiles “in all creation under heaven.”—Col. 1:5, 23. w14 7/15 4:7, 8
Memorial Bible reading: (Events after sunset: Nisan 9) Mark 14:3-9
 

With humility consider others superior to you.—Phil. 2:3.
We appreciate it when people are straightforward yet tactful when approaching us. How can we extend the same courtesy to those we meet in our ministry? In many territories, we need to make the purpose of our visit clear to the householder. True, we have valuable information the householder does not have, but suppose we did not really introduce ourselves and merely began our presentation abruptly with a question like this: “If you could solve any problem in the world, what would it be?” We know that the purpose behind such a question is to find out what is on the person’s mind and then direct the conversation to the Bible. However, the householder might wonder: ‘Who is this stranger, and why is he asking me this question? What is this all about?’ So we should try to put the householder at ease. How can we do so? The key is to adjust our presentation to the way that people in our area likely want to be approached. w14 5/15 2:14-16

I will come against those living in security.—Ezek. 38:11.
Soon, our lives will seem to be in peril. By the climax of the great tribulation, the governments of this world will have devastated and completely destroyed religious organizations that were larger and more numerous than ours. (Rev. 17:16) Jehovah prophetically describes our vulnerable condition as “the land of unprotected settlements . . . , unprotected by walls, bars, or gates.” (Ezek. 38:10-12, 14-16) With our physical eyes, it will appear that we have no chance of survival. How will you react? We need not waver in fear. Why not? Because Jehovah has foretold that attack on God’s people. He has also foretold the outcome. “‘On that day, the day when Gog invades the land of Israel,’ declares the Sovereign Lord Jehovah, ‘my great rage will flare up. In my zeal, in the fire of my fury, I will speak.’” (Ezek. 38:18-23) God will then destroy all those who want to harm Jehovah’s people. w14 4/15 2:17, 18

BUT  JEHOVAH  WILL  RESCUE  HIS  OWN  FOLK ❤

In the next room, I can hear that political news from CNN is on the television, and various presidential candidates are bragging about their propositions and their positions on various issues. Even though they try to sound "seasoned with salt" during these speeches, they are still trying to dig at opponents, aggrandize themselves, brag about their resumes, and spin their failures as if they were accomplishments.
There is a big difference between speaking words "seasoned with salt" and those who try to get under each others' skin and then rub salt in the wounds.
It's times like this when we especially love the up-building speech of our brothers and sisters, and enjoy the preview of paradise.
I like the NWT cross references that show that the real context of the verse is about how we respond to others. Something to always improve in, especially in contexts such as these kinds of forums:
(Colossians 4:6) 6 Let your words always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should answer each person.
(1 Peter 3:15) 15 But sanctify the Christ as Lord in your hearts, always ready to make a defense before everyone who demands of you a reason for the hope you have, but doing so with a mild temper and deep respect.
(2 Timothy 2:23-25) 23 Further, reject foolish and ignorant debates, knowing that they produce fights. 24 For a slave of the Lord does not need to fight, but needs to be gentle toward all, qualified to teach, showing restraint when wronged, 25 instructing with mildness those not favorably disposed.. . .
 
 

Thank Jehovah for the Ranson Sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

Yes,  we  will  do,  bec. love  and  peace  always  in  Jehovah's  sense. Then  all  humans feeling  alot  better !  In  paradise,  we've  forgotten  the  word :  c o n f l i c t  wow  ;o)

Always be kind and respectful to one another

Let your words always be gracious, seasoned with salt.—Col. 4:6.
In conversations with fellow believers, we use words that build up rather than tear down. (Eph. 4:29) When we talk to others about God’s Kingdom, we season our words “with salt.” We try to discern the needs and interests of householders and then choose our words accordingly. We remember that gracious words may open doors—and hearts. In addition, when explaining our beliefs, we try to let the Bible speak for us. Hence, we cite it as an authority and read from it whenever possible. We recognize that the Bible’s message is far more powerful than anything we could possibly say on our own authority. (Heb. 4:12) Discernment enables us to control our spirit, making us “slow to anger.” (Jas. 1:19) When others offend us, we try to discern what is behind their words or actions. Such insight can melt anger and help us to “overlook an offense.”—Prov. 19:11. w15 2/15 2:15, 16

The spirit itself bears witness with our spirit that we are God’s children.—Rom. 8:16.
If you are an anointed Christian, the heavenly hope is an important subject of your personal prayers. When the Bible speaks of being ‘promised in marriage’ to the heavenly Bridegroom, Jesus Christ, you apply that to yourself, and you look forward to being part of Christ’s “bride.” (2 Cor. 11:2; John 3:27-29; Rev. 21:2, 9-14) When God in his Word expresses his love for his spiritual children, you respond, “That means me.” And when Jehovah’s Word gives instructions to his anointed sons, holy spirit moves you to obey and to say in your heart, “That applies to me.” God’s spirit and your spirit thus join in bearing witness that you have the heavenly hope. On the other hand, if you are part of the “great crowd” of “other sheep,” God has given you the earthly hope. (Rev. 7:9; John 10:16) You want to live forever in Paradise, and you find joy in meditating on what the Bible says about future life on earth. w15 1/15 2:16-18

When [the mustard grain] has grown, it is the largest of the vegetable plants and becomes a tree.—Matt. 13:32.
In Jesus’ illustration, the grain represents the Kingdom message as well as what results from the preaching of that message—the Christian congregation. Like the mustard grain that is “the tiniest of all the seeds,” the Christian congregation had small beginnings in 33 C.E. However, within a few decades, the congregation grew rapidly. (Col. 1:23) This growth was beneficial because Jesus tells us that “the birds of heaven” were able to “find lodging among its branches.” These figurative birds picture righthearted individuals who find spiritual food, shade, and shelter within the Christian congregation. (Compare Ezekiel 17:23.) Jesus used the amazing growth of a mustard grain to illustrate the power of God’s Kingdom arrangement to expand, protect, and conquer all obstacles. Since 1914 the growth of the visible part of God’s organization has been phenomenal!—Isa. 60:22. w14 12/15 1:7, 8

Yes,  thats  true  and  importend  for  our  wonderful  goal ❤  Lets  try  and  work  it,  dear  Blanchie ;o)

Thank Jehovah for the Ranson Sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

Don't ever give up! 

The  stork - bird  must  let  clever  froggie  free  >>>>>>>>>  hop  hop  away  ;o)
 

[Christ] was put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit.—1 Pet. 3:18.
The apostles knew that Jesus’ resurrection was different from the resurrections that preceded it. People who were brought back to life earlier came back with physical bodies and eventually died again. Jesus was resurrected with a spirit body that was imperishable. (Acts 13:34) Peter wrote that Jesus “is at God’s right hand, for he went to heaven, and angels and authorities and powers were made subject to him.” (1 Pet. 3:18-22) The previous resurrections were both marvelous and miraculous, but none compared to this supreme miracle. Jesus’ resurrection had a profound impact on his disciples. He was no longer dead but was alive as a mighty spirit person whom no human could harm. His resurrection proved that he was the Son of God, and knowing that fact, the disciples found their spirits lifted from that of profound sorrow to great joy. Furthermore, their fear was replaced by courage. w14 11/15 1:5, 6

He will crush your head.—Gen. 3:15.
The Edenic promise not only emphasized that the instigator of the rebellion in the garden of Eden and all ill effects of his action would be done away with but also identifies the means by which this would take place. Who would the woman’s offspring prove to be? Since the offspring is to crush the serpent’s head, that is, “bring to nothing” the spirit creature Satan the Devil, the offspring would have to be a spirit person (Heb. 2:14) Therefore, the woman giving birth to the offspring would also be of a spiritual nature. While the offspring of the serpent proliferated, the identity of the offspring and the woman remained a mystery for almost 4,000 years. Meanwhile, Jehovah made several covenants that identify the offspring and assure His servants that the offspring would be the means by which God would undo the disaster that Satan had brought on the human family. w14 10/15 1:6-8

Be Determined to '' Let Your Brotherly Love Continue''!  
--Hebrews. 13:1.