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SONG 44 A Prayer of the Lowly One (Psalm 4:1) 1. Jehovah God, I call to you and ask you: “Hear my prayer.” My wounds are deep and slow to heal; my load is hard to bear. Despondent thoughts and disappointed hopes have left me weak. O God of comfort, care for me; your favor I do seek. (CHORUS) Do raise me up; help me endure. When I’m in doubt, make my hope sure. From deep despair, I turn to you. Jehovah God, my strength renew. 2. Your Word has been my comfort and a refuge when I’m weak, Expressing feelings dear to me in words I cannot speak. Please build in me the faith and trust …
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A Miracle That “Is Alive and Exerts Power”!! The miracles of bygone days—miraculous healings and resurrections—no longer occur. But we have reason for confidence that in God’s upcoming new world, such miracles will take place again, this time on a global scale. They will bring permanent relief and will go beyond our present ability to comprehend. The miracle of the Bible can even today perform what is tantamount to miracles by motivating people to change their personalities for the better. “The Power of God’s Word,” Hebrews 4:12 states: “The word of God is alive and exerts power and is sharper than any two-edged sword and pierces even to the dividi…
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How did Jesus treat women? Give an example. Jesus was very kind to women. For example, think about the woman who “had a flow of blood for 12 years.” She touched Jesus’ garment so that she would get healed. Did Jesus become angry with her? No. He was kind and said: “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be healed from your grievous sickness.”—Mark 5:25-34. What happened on the day of Pentecost in the year 33? While Jesus and his apostles were traveling, there were some women who cared for their needs. (Luke 8:1-3) And on the day of Pentecost in the year 33, about 120 men and women received God’s spirit in a special way. (Read Acts 2:…
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"I will put enmity between you and the woman and between your offspring and her offspring."—Gen. 3:15. The Blessings of the Kingdom The Messianic Kingdom will destroy God’s enemies and all the families of the earth ? will be blessed. "Pondré enemistad entre ti y la mujer, y entre tu descendencia y la descendencia de ella." Gén. 3:15. Las bendiciones del Reino El Reino mesiánico será destruir a los enemigos de Dios y todas las familias de la tierra recibido.
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12 "You have given me life and loyal love; You have guarded my spirit with your care." (Job 10:12) Job maintained his loyalty to Jehovah despite severe pressure Job 6:3; 7:16; 9:20-22; 10:1, 12 Extreme grief caused Job to have the wrong perspective. He mistakenly concluded that God did not care if he remained faithful Because of discouragement, Job did not consider other possible reasons for his suffering Though grief-stricken, Job still spoke to his accusers about his love for Jehovah https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/202016088?q=job+10%3A12&p=par
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The Kalins Printing Under Ban in Siberia
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Despite Mr Akhmedov’s poor health, an Astana court sentenced him to five years in prison for sharing his religious beliefs with others. Source
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Make a habit of shutting down conversations that aim to tear others down. 19 "A slanderer goes about revealing confidential talk; Do not associate with one who loves to gossip." (Prov 20:19) NWT
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Whoever eats the loaf or drinks the cup of the Lord unworthily will be guilty respecting the body and the blood of the Lord.—1 Cor. 11:27. https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2017/5/4 What point is the apostle Paul here making? An anointed Christian would partake unworthily if he did not maintain a good relationship with Jehovah. (Heb. 6:4-6; 10:26-29) Such a warning helps anointed Christians to remember that they have not yet taken hold of the reward. They need to continue to press on “toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God by means of Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 3:13-16) Under inspiration, Paul appealed to anointed Christians “to walk worthily of t…
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They all became filled with holy spirit.—Acts 2:4. https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2017/5/3 The year was 33 C.E., and it was the day of Pentecost. In an upper room in Jerusalem, a group of about 120 Christians were gathered together, “persisting in prayer.” (Acts 1:13-15) What was about to happen to them fulfilled a prophecy uttered by the prophet Joel. (Joel 2:28-32; Acts 2:16-21) God’s holy spirit was poured out on that group of Christians who were gathered in the upper room. (Acts 1:8) They started to prophesy, or bear witness, concerning the wonderful things they had seen and heard. To a multitude that soon gathered, the apostle Peter explained the sign…
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Jehovah's Witnesses' appeal to be heard in Supreme Court Hearings in the Appellate College of the Supreme Court of the Russian federation on the appeal in the case of the "Administrative Center of Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia" have been scheduled for 13 June 2017 at 11:40. Source: webpage of the Supreme Court of the Russian federation
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{THIS IS FAKE AND UNFORTUNATELY HAS BEEN SPREAD AROUND A LOT. ACCORDING TO "SCAMADVISOR" IT HAS A 73% CHANCE THAT IT ORIGINATED IN GHANA IN AFRICA AND IS NOT TRUE.} President Donald Trump has sent a strong message to the Russia Federation over the country’s ban on the “peaceful activities” of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Trump warns Russia to reverse its decision immediately else he would use the country’s own constitution against them. “You know right that this is contrary to the constitution of the land of the Russia Federation. I request you to reverse the decision immediately before I use your own constitution against you” – Trump warned. Trump went…
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One Of The Saddest Things Done In The Name of Religion - To Not Teach That God Had a Name? 1 2
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18 “I am bearing witness to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll: If anyone makes an addition to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this scroll;" 19 and if anyone takes anything away from the words of the scroll of this prophecy, God will take his portion away from the trees of life and out of the holy city, things that are written about in this scroll." (Revelation 22:18,19) Many religions and an increasing number of Bible translations fail to use and make known God’s personal name. (Psalm 83:18) Yet, in the original Hebrew text, that name—Jehovah—appears about 7,000 times! (Inconsistently, while removing t…
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Do you feel that you are trying to do more than time allows? If so, you can likely improve your mental and physical health by being more balanced. Source
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Jesus is "the leader", while the Governing Body are merely "those taking the lead".. what, exactly, is the difference between a "leader" vs. "one who is taking the lead"?.
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Kazakhstan Cracks Down on Religious Freedom
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The central Asian nation of Kazakhstan is cracking down on religious minorities. 60-year-old Teimur Akhmedov, a Jehovah's Witness, was found guilty of "inciting ethnic, social, religious, family and racial hatred in collusion with a group of other persons." Akhmedov was arrested in January and went on trial on April 6th. http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2017/may/jehovahs-witness-sentenced-to-prison-in-kazakhstan
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KAZAKHSTAN: Five year jail, three year ban
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Jehovah's Witness prisoner of conscience, pensioner and cancer-sufferer Teymur Akhmedov was jailed in Astana on 2 May for five years and banned for a further three years from conducting "ideological/preaching activity". He denied KNB secret police charges of "inciting religious hatred" and will appeal. On 2 May a Judge in Kazakhstan's capital Astana sentenced Jehovah's Witness prisoner of conscience Teymur Akhmedov to five years' imprisonment for discussing his faith with seven young men who were National Security Committee (KNB) secret police informers but claimed to be students. He was also banned from conducting "ideological/preaching activity in the area of relig…
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"Deaden, therefore, your body members that are upon the earth as respects fornication, uncleanness, sexual appetite, hurtful desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry."—Col. 3:5. “Flee From Sexual Immorality!” PORNOGRAPHY—A FIRST STEP In many lands, pornography is featured on newsstands, in music, and on television, and it virtually saturates the Internet. Is it harmless, as some claim? Absolutely not! Those who view pornography may become habitual masturbators and nurture “uncontrolled sexual passion,” which may result in an addiction to sex, perverted desires, serious marital disharmony, and even divorce.(Romans 1:24-27; Ephesians 4:19) …
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Parents, you need not control your children’s every move, but you do need to monitor their computer use. Do not abandon them to online immorality, violent games, spiritism, and bad association. "Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you."—Jas. 4:8.
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Informant's report leads to fine of Jehovah's Witness LEADER OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES CONGREGATION IN KYZYL FINED FOR CONDUCTING MEETING SOVA Center for News and Analysis, 3 May 2017 The head of a local religious organization was punished for conducting a meeting after the suspension of its activity. On 3 May 2017, the MVD for the republic of Tuva reported that on 19 April 2017, a magistrate judge of court district No. 2 of Kyzyl found the leader of a local religious organization of Jehovah's Witnesses guilty of committing an administrative violation of law, provided for by part 1 of article 20.28 of the Code of Administrative Violations of …
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Lucio Marsella decided to study law after being inspired by the biography of a famous Canadian lawyer, W. Glen How
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From Rome to Reno: Italian attorney whose wife has area ties visits local court, judge. Reno County District Judge Tim Chambers never had an attorney from Italy in his courtroom. However, last week as he was finishing up the day’s hearing schedule, he noticed an impeccably dressed man sitting in the back of the room. Chambers asked if he was a defendant or a party to a case. “No,” Lucio Marsella said in a very strong Italian accent. “I’m just visiting.” Marsella, a Roman attorney, was in town for several weeks visiting his wife Erin’s family in rural Reno County. Erin Seiders Marsella, who grew up in Sylvia, met Lucio in 2012 …
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WHAT ARE MY CONVICTIONS? (1 Cor 9:26) Why it matters: Without convictions, you’ll be wishy-washy. Like a chameleon, you’ll change colors to blend in with your peers—a sure sign that you don’t have your own identity. Consider: The Bible encourages Christians to ‘prove to themselves the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.’ (Romans 12:2) When your actions are based on your convictions, you stay true to yourself—regardless of what others do. Bible example: While a teenager, the prophet Daniel “determined in his heart” that he would observe God’s laws, though separated from his family and fellow worshippers. (Daniel 1:8) By doing so,…
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El General Says Satan Drove Him to Make Reggaeton
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Born again Panamanian reggaeton legend El General says Satan benefited from the success of the singer’s hits in the early 90s, including such fan favorites as “Muevelo” and “Tu Pum Pum.” Edgardo Franco told the host of TV show Reporte Semanal that he was influenced by “malas compañías,” who preyed on his childhood dreams of becoming a singer, overwhelming his religious belief and convincing him to record the sexually suggestive party jams, which were seminal breakout hits in the early days of reggaeton. Such was El General’s battle with their content, he said, that he had to drink to get the devil’s word out. “The lyrics [of my songs] caused conflict with my con…
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The Ministry of justice liquidated the organization «Jehovah’s Witnesses» in the Penza region
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The office of the Ministry of justice’s Penza region have stopped activity of all four local religious organizations of «Jehovah’s Witnesses» after the Supreme court’s decision banning the work of the main center of the organization in Russia, has informed a press-management service. According to authorities, on the basis of the operative part of the decision of the armed forces office of the Ministry of justice adopted the decision on the termination of two local organizations of «Jehovah’s Witnesses» in Penza, as well as one in the cities of Zarechnyy and Nikolsk. «Documents sent to the office of the Federal tax service of the Penza region to the relevant entr…
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Be Watchful—Satan Wants to Devour You! “Be watchful! Your adversary, the Devil, walks about like a roaring lion, seeking to devour someone.”—1 PETER 5:8. "The god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers."—2 Cor. 4:4. At Revelation 12:9, Satan is called Devil, which means “Slanderer.” Satan has dishonored God by calling him a liar. The words “the original serpent” remind us of how Satan used a snake to deceive Eve. The expression “the great dragon” is also a good way to describe Satan. He is fierce, he is cruel, and he is evil. He wants to stop Jehovah’s purpose from coming true and to destroy God’s people. When we oppose Satan…
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Salvation and Rejoicing Under the Messiah’s Reign Isaiah 11:1–12:6 Changed Conditions on Earth Isaiah now paints a heartwarming picture of the conditions that God will bring about in the land. He says: “The wolf will actually reside for a while with the male lamb, and with the kid the leopard itself will lie down, and the calf and the maned young lion and the well-fed animal all together; and a mere little boy will be leader over them. And the cow and the bear themselves will feed; together their young ones will lie down. And even the lion will eat straw just like the bull. And the sucking child will certainly play upon the hole of the cobra; and upon the l…
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In Southern Russia, the religious communities of Jehovah's Witnesses expect massive persecutions after the judgement of the Russia’s Supreme Court (SC) to liquidate the communities in Russia as extremist ones. The "Caucasian Knot" has reported that on April 20 the SC of Russia satisfied the demand of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to liquidate all the 396 religious organizations of Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia as extremist. The believers have treated the verdict as biased and promised to appeal against it. Members of one of the Dagestani communities of Jehovah's Witnesses report that their landlord has cancelled the lease agreement on the premises, used as the p…
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