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Who is the Alpha and the Omega? Alpha (Α or α) and omega (Ω or ω) (Revelation 22:13) "I am the Al′pha and the O·me′ga, the first and the last, the beginning and the end." ALPHA AND OMEGA Alpha (Α or α) and omega (Ω or ω) These are the names of the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet and are used as a title three times in the book of Revelation. The additional occurrence of this phrase in the King James rendering of Revelation 1:11, however, does not receive support from some of the oldest Greek manuscripts, including the Alexandrine, Sinaitic, and Codex Ephraemi rescriptus. It is, therefore, omitted in many modern translations. Alp…
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"His wives . . . inclined his heart to follow other gods." 1 Ki. 11:4 Things took a bad turn after Solomon became king. Solomon formed “a marriage alliance with Pharaoh the king of Egypt and [took] Pharaoh’s daughter and [brought] her to the City of David.” (1 Ki. 3:1) In time, Solomon built a house for her (and perhaps her Egyptian maids) outside the City of David. Why? The Scriptures say that he did so because it was not fitting for a false worshipper to dwell near the ark of the covenant. (2 Chron. 8:11) Solomon may have seen political advantages in marrying an Egyptian princess, yet could he justify it? Long before, God had forbidden the marrying of p…
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I think I've seen some other similar photos in recent years... A new phenomenon among JW's?
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Jehovah's Witnesses Our Christian Life Meeting 8 June 2017
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Jehovah’s Witnesses Our Christian Life Meeting 8 June 2017 Via
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Indiana woman Jamie Porter claimed her first-grader son was punished for refusing to say the pledge of allegiance. Now she is suing the teacher and principal allegedly responsible. The complaint, obtained by Fox 59, said the incident happened in March. Fuqua Elementary School teacher Kelly McFarland allegedly sent the boy to the principal’s office because he stayed seated during the pledge. Asked why he didn’t recite it, he said that “he was doing it to protest the government of the United States, as it was racist, greedy and does not care about people,” the lawsuit stated. Later, Principal Mary Beth Harris‘ office allegedly made him practice reciting the pledge…
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When we’re really suffering it might seem that there’s no light at the end of the tunnel. But thankfully, God’s inspired Word assures us that “the end of a matter is better than its beginning.” ????? (Ecclesiastes 9:9-17)"All of this I have seen, and I applied my heart to every work that has been done under the sun, during the time that man has dominated man to his harm. 10 And I saw the wicked being buried, those who used to go in and out of the holy place, but they were soon forgotten in the city where they acted that way. This too is futility. 11 Because sentence against a bad deed has not been executed speedily, the heart of men becomes emboldened to …
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Why are JW's not allowed to use piñatas at parties?
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Cute Ministry Service cupcakes!??from @dvtcakes!
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9 March 2017 A Jehovah’s Witness in London. ‘These were some of the most persecuted Christians of the 20th century.’ The small Siberian town of Birobidzhan is set in a mosquito-infested swampland on the far eastern end of the Trans-Siberian railway. It was to places such as this that the Soviets exiled various undesirables. In April 1951 more than 9,000 Jehovah’s Witnesses were rounded up and sent to Siberiaon Stalin’s instruction. They were allowed to take 150kg of their possessions with them. Everything else was confiscated by the state. You may walk past embarrassed as Jehovah’s Witnesses try and hand you cringeworthy religious literature on the high st…
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Praise Jehovah, all you his angels, mighty in power, who carry out his word, obeying his voice.—Ps. 103:20. Spirit creatures called angels are “mighty in power.” They are superior to humans and thus have greater intellect and strength. Of course, faithful angels use their power for good. For example, on one occasion an angel of Jehovah struck down 185,000 enemy Assyrian soldiers—a feat that would have been impossible for one human and difficult even for an entire army. (2 Ki. 19:35) On another occasion an angel used his superhuman power and ingenuity to release Jesus’ apostles from jail. That spirit creature eluded security measures, unlocked the doors, let out the …
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The court ruled that the Military Manpower Administration Office must suspend the disclosure of personal information identifying conscientious objectors on its website. Source
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Decades ago, Jehovah’s Witnesses enjoyed freedom of worship in Egypt and were registered as a religion. The Witnesses don’t enjoy those same freedoms today. Source
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Wanting to be loyal to Jehovah or claiming to be loyal to him is different than actually remaining loyal. Source
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"From the sun’s rising even to its setting my name will be great among the nations." —Mal. 1:11. WALK IN JEHOVAH’S NAME Why should we view it as an honor to walk in Jehovah’s name? ??? The prophet Micah wrote: “All the peoples, for their part, will walk each one in the name of its god; but we, for our part, shall walk in the name of Jehovah our God to time indefinite, even forever.” (Mic. 4:5) ??? That Jehovah allowed the Bible Students to adopt his name was more than just a great honor. It was also a reassuring indication of his approval. (Read Malachi 3:16-18.) What, though, about you personally? Are you making every effort to “walk in the…
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THE MIRACLE OF LIFE ❤ AN AMAZING VIDEO.... ENJOY ! What a wonderful and wise Jehovah God we have
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"Jonathan began to love [David] as his own soul."—1 Sam. 18:1. ????? Jonathan and David Some 20 years later, the Philistine champion Goliath taunted the Israelite army, but David slew him. Although Jonathan was likely 30 years David’s senior, the two had much in common.* The courage that Jonathan displayed at Michmash was evident also in David. More than all else, David had the same faith in Jehovah’s saving power, enabling him to face Goliath fearlessly when all other Israelites shrank from the challenge. So it was that “Jonathan’s very soul became bound up with the soul of David, and Jonathan began to love him as his own soul.”—1 Samuel 17:1–18:4. ?…
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"It is necessary to circumcise them and charge them to observe the law of Moses." Acts 15:5 In 49 C.E., the apostles and older men in Jerusalem, themselves circumcised Jews, “gathered together to see about this affair.” (Acts 15:6) What followed was, not a mind-numbing theological debate over dry technicalities, but a lively doctrinal discussion. Strong opinions were expressed on both sides of the issue. The passage that helped settle the matter was Amos 9:11, 12. Thus, when the Scriptures foretold that those remaining of the house of Israel (Jews and circumcised Jewish proselytes) together with “people of all the nations” (uncircumcised Gentiles) would become …
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Prince hasn't been forgotten by fans in Cleveland, home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Cleveland.com reports ( http://bit.ly/2sHbbBn ) that around 400 people clad in purple showed up to participate Wednesday in a "Prince Day" celebration at the downtown museum. Fans showed off their best dance moves and rocked out during an air guitar contest to songs including "When Doves Cry." The celebration came on Prince's date of birth. Organizers were careful to not refer to it as a birthday out of respect for the artist's faith as a Jehovah's Witness, whose practitioners don't celebrate birthdays. Kathryn Metz, manager of community and family programs for the Ro…
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“God Is Love" ????? He that does not love has not come to know God, because God is love.”—1 JOHN 4:8. ????? ALL of Jehovah’s attributes are sterling, perfect, and appealing. But the most endearing of all of Jehovah’s qualities is love. Nothing else draws us so powerfully to Jehovah as his love. Happily, love is also his dominant quality. How do we know that? ????? The Bible says something about love that it never says about Jehovah’s other cardinal attributes. The Scriptures do not say that God is power or that God is justice or even that God is wisdom. He possesses those qualities and is the ultimate source of all three. About love, though, some…
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Awaiting Jehovah’s Day With Endurance ***????*** Illness Has Not Stopped Them ~ God does not now cure us miraculously, but he does give us the fortitude to endure illness. ) ???? (Psalm 41:1-3) . . .Happy is anyone acting with consideration toward the lowly one; In the day of calamity Jehovah will provide escape for him. 2 Jehovah himself will guard him and preserve him alive. He will be pronounced happy in the earth; And you cannot possibly give him over to the soul of his enemies. 3 Jehovah himself will sustain him upon a divan of illness; All his bed you will certainly change during his sickness." ???? “For as long as I can recall,”…
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"In showing honor to one another take the lead." — (Rom. 12:10) ????? What is involved in honoring others? It starts with respect. In fact, the words “honor” and “respect” are often used together because they are closely related. ????? Honor is the manifestation, or outward demonstration, of respect. In other words, respect refers primarily to how we view our brother while honor refers to how we treat our brother. ????? How can a Christian show genuine honor to fellow believers if he does not have heartfelt respect for them? ????? (3 John 9-10) I wrote something to the congregation, but Di·ot′re·phes, who likes to have the first …
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"Serve [Jehovah] with a complete heart . . . ; for all hearts Jehovah is searching."—1 Chron. 28:9. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ ALL of us are imperfect and make mistakes. Thankfully, Jehovah has provided the ransom and is ready to forgive us. So if we are humble and repentant, we can ask him for forgiveness. We can be sure that Jehovah will not deal with us “according to our sins.” (Psalm 103:10) Still, we must “serve him with a complete heart.” (1 Chronicles 28:9) How can we do so even though we are imperfect? ❤️❤️❤️❤️ A person who serves God with “a complete heart” deeply loves Jehovah and wants to worship him forever. In the Bible, the word “heart” usually refers to …
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SONG 150 ( formally 133) Seek God for Your Deliverance (Zephaniah 2:3) 1.Nations align as one, Opposing Jehovah’s Son. Their time of human rulership By God’s decree now is done. Rulers have had their day; God’s Kingdom is here to stay. Soon Christ will crush earthly enemies. No more will there be delay. (CHORUS) Seek God for your deliverance, Yes, look to him with confidence. Seek his righteousness, S…
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"At once [Nehemiah] prayed to the God of the heavens."—Neh. 2:4. ?????????? Jehovah caused Artaxerxes to grant Nehemiah permission to go and rebuild the wall of Jerusalem. “A king’s heart is as streams of water in the hand of Jehovah,” says Proverbs 21:1. “Everywhere that he delights to, he turns it.” ?????????? https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2006082?q=neh+2%3A4&p=par
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What happens to their Vow of Poverty when a Bethelite leaves the religious order?
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Shine Forth Your Beauty! ??????? (Daniel 12:3) . . .“And the ones having insight will shine like the brightness of the expanse; and those who are bringing the many to righteousness, like the stars to time indefinite, even forever." ????????????? "In the deepest depths of you and me. In the deepest depths of we. Lies the most beautiful jewel. Shining forth eternally Within that precious jewel. Within that priceless piece of we. Lies a time beyond all time. Lies a place beyond all space Within that sacred source of radiance. Lies a love beyond all love, Waiting Waiting Waiting Ever so patiently Waiting for you, waitin…
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Nets Ignore Russia's Escalating Intolerance of Jehovah's Witnesses When the Kremlin banned Jehovah’s Witnesses from publicly practicing their faith in Russia, the big three broadcast networks remained silent. Now, as religious freedom violations escalate, the silence shamefully continues. Late last month, members of Russia’s FSB security service raided a private residence where a Bible study was taking place. While all the participants were captured and imprisoned overnight, only one was detained past morning – a Danish man named Dennis Christensen. He now faces six to ten years in jail, according to Religion News Service reporter Lauren Markoe. In a countr…
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