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Part of a series on: The Memorial > Matthew 26:1-5 Now when Jesus had finished saying all these things, he said to his disciples: 2 “You know that two days from now the Passover takes place,+ and the Son of man will be handed over to be executed on the stake.”+3 Then the chief priests and the elders of the people gathered in the courtyard of the high priest, who was named Ca′ia·phas,+ 4 and they conspired together+ to seize* Jesus by cunning* and to kill him. 5 However, they were saying: “Not at the festival, so that there may not be an uproar among the people.” Mathew 26:14-16 14 Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Is·c…
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Local Jehovah's Witnesses Defend Brothers, Sisters In Russia CapeNews.net - Apr 7, 2017 “It is my understanding that the laws of the Russian government guarantee freedom of religion to all citizens. Jehovah's Witnesses strive to be good citizens,” Mariah's letter states. It continues and asks that the official consider God's word before ... Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia v. in the US …
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Part of a series on: The Memorial > Matthew 21:33-41 33 “Hear another illustration: There was a man, a landowner, who planted a vineyard+ and put a fence around it and dug a winepress in it and erected a tower;+ then he leased it to cultivators and traveled abroad.+34 When the fruit season came around, he sent his slaves to the cultivators to collect his fruit. 35 However, the cultivators took his slaves, and they beat one up, another they killed, another they stoned.+ 36 Again he sent other slaves, more than the first group, but they did the same to these.+ 37 Lastly he sent his son to them, saying, ‘They will respect my son.’ 38 On seeing t…
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Part of a series on: The Memorial > Matthew 21:12,13 12 Jesus entered the temple and threw out all those selling and buying in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves.+13 And he said to them: “It is written, ‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’+ but you are making it a cave of robbers.”+ Matthew 21:18,19 18 While returning to the city early in the morning, he felt hungry.+ 19 He caught sight of a fig tree by the road and went to it, but he found nothing on it except leaves,+ and he said to it: “Let no fruit come from you ever again.”+ And the fig t…
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Part of a series on: The Memorial > Matthew 21:1-11 When they got close to Jerusalem and arrived at Beth′pha·ge on the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,+2 saying to them: “Go into the village that is within sight, and you will at once find a donkey tied and a colt with her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If someone says anything to you, you must say, ‘The Lord needs them.’ At that he will immediately send them.”4 This actually took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet, who said: 5 “Tell the daughter of Zion: ‘Look! Your king is coming to you,+ mild-tempered+ and mounted on a donkey, yes, on a colt, the offspri…
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Part of a series on: The Memorial > Matthew 26:6-13 6 While Jesus was in Beth′a·ny in the house of Simon the leper,+ 7 a woman with an alabaster jar of costly perfumed oil approached him, and she began pouring it on his head as he was dining.* 8 On seeing this, the disciples became indignant and said: “Why this waste? 9 For this could have been sold for a great deal of money and given to the poor.” 10 Aware of this, Jesus said to them: “Why do you try to make trouble for the woman? She did a fine deed toward me. 11 For you always have the poor with you,+ but you will not always have me.+ 12 When she put this perfumed oil on my body, she did it t…
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of course .... some might call me a little biased.
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91,2 FM Moscow regions NewsBlogsTopsPollsRatingsDoc Now PlayingOne -All air QQAAV/0Y Moscow Echo your phone iPhone-App Mobile version of the site Prohibit Do "Jehovah's Witnesses"? ONLINE: J 32718 people voted. Back to voting 123 …
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29 And when he got near to Bethʹpha·ge and Bethʹa·ny at the mountain called Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples, 30 saying: “Go into the village that is within sight, and after you enter it, you will find a colt tied, on which no man has ever sat. Untie it and bring it here. 31 But if anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ you must say, ‘The Lord needs it.’” 32 So those who were sent went away and found it just as he had said to them. 33 But as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them: “Why are you untying the colt?” 34 They said: “The Lord needs it.” 35 And they led it to Jesus, and they threw their outer garments on the colt and seated Jesus on …
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Russian Government Seeks To Ban Jehovah’s Witnesses – Experts Call Government Action Absurd Posted on April 8, 2017 by Staff Writer in Europe, Human Rights, International News, Spotlight // 1 Comment Russian Government Claims JW.ORG Publication Promote Hate & Violence The Russian Government has decided to take on the God Jehovah and has launched a bid to ban Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia. The Government has been engaged in a three-day legal battle with the Russian branch of Jehovah’s Witnesses claiming that the group engages and promote extremist activities in the country. Russia’s Ministry of Justice says it is se…
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JESUS CHRIST IS COURAGEOUS Self-Sacrificing Love Impels Us To Show Courage "No one has love greater than this, that someone should surrender his life in behalf of his friends." (John 15:13) NWT
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FROM TASS: Jehovah's Witnesses' claim of exceptionalism alleged to threaten public order AFTER BAN OF THE ORGANIZATION JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES MAY BE BROUGHT TO TRIAL FOR EXTREMISM Ministry declares that they posses instances of distribution of literature containing assertions posing a threat to public order TASS, 6 April 2017 Jehovah's Witnesses violate the law "On combating extremism," by promoting the idea of their own exceptional nature and superiority over other religions, and they may be prosecuted on the basis of the criminal article regarding extremism in the event of the ban of the organization. This was declared by a lawyer…
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ALL OF US SHOULD PRAYERFULLY CONTEMPLATE WHAT IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN IN THE NEAR FUTURE SUCH AS WITH OUR BROTHERS IN RUSSIA. THE FACT IS JEHOVAH IS IN COMPLETE CONTROL OF MATTERS AND NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS IT WILL BE "IN STYLE" TO HIS GLORY. HERE IS THE TALK BY BR. JACKSON OF THE GOVERNING BODY THAT IS MOST FITTING AT THIS TIME TO REVIEW: Expect the Unexpected Bro. Jeffrey Jackson, 2016 Annual Meeting I'm sure everyone of us here today will agree that this year's regional convention program was absolutely fantastic! And probably one of the most common comments that have been made is that many brothers and sisters have said this convention has truly prepared us f…
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Sympathetic press coverage for Jehovah's Witnesses JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES DESCRIBE FOR COURT BASELESSNESS OF ACCUSATIONS OF CRIMES Kavkazskii Uzel, 7 April 2017 In 26 years of official activity in Russia of the organization of Jehovah's Witnesses, no harm from their activity has been proven, the head of the Administrative Center of Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia, Vasily Kalin, declared in the Supreme Court. His deputy, Sergei Cherepanov, pointed out that only in Russia are Jehovah's Witnesses prosecuted for extremism, although in the world around 20 million persons attend their worship services. As Kavkazskii Uzel had written, the lawsuit of t…
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I thought you might want to know how a 10-year-old might explain her beliefs
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Train Your Child to Serve Jehovah LOVE YOUR CHILDREN Jesus often told his disciples that he loved them. (Read John 15:9.) He also spent a lot of time with them. (Mark 6:31, 32; John 2:2;21:12, 13) Jesus was not just their teacher; he was their friend. So there was no doubt in their minds that he loved them. What can you learn from Jesus? 9 "Just as the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; remain in my love." Your children can learn much from your prayers. Of course, you do not pray only to teach your children. But when they hear you pray, they can learn to rely on Jehovah. In your prayers, do not just ask Jehovah to help your children, but …
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Lesson for today. (Pr 10:4; 12:24; 18:9) Steady and persevering activity; painstaking effort; diligence; zeal. Commonly the term implies lawful and useful labor. It is the opposite of slothfulness or idleness. In the Bible the Greek word that is translated “industriousness” is more often rendered “earnestness,” “real earnest,” or “earnest effort.” The sense of the word is also sometimes conveyed by the translation “haste,” “speed,” or “business.” Christians are admonished not to slack their hands or become weary in well doing. Paul said: “We desire each one of you to show the same industriousness [literally, “speed up”] so as to have the full assurance of the …
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Lesson for today. (Phil 4:8, 9) Some individuals have become information addicts, always feeding an insatiable desire to be up-to-date while neglecting more important things. Others acquire partial information about complex fields of knowledge and then view themselves as experts. Based on only a limited understanding, they may make crucial decisions that can cause harm to themselves or to others. And always present is the danger of exposure to false or inaccurate information. There is often no reliable way to verify that the flood of information is accurate and balanced. Curiosity has long been a human trait. The dangers of wasting too much time i…
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BELLOWS FALLS — A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed against the Bellows Falls Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses and Norton True, a former baptized minister of the church. The church and True had been sued by Annessa Lewis, who contended she was sexually abused by True sometime between 1991 and 1993 and elders of the church, who were told about the alleged abuse in 1996, failed to do anything about it. The alleged abuse was reported to the Vermont State Police, which concluded there wasn't enough evidence to charge True. The court's decision hinged on a reading of Vermont's statute of limitations and previous rulings that defined how an organization can be he…
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After looking at the new 2017 year book, I see that JWs can be found EVERYWHERE! Even outside some big buildings like churches. See the front cover, and page 61. that really means preaching everywhere!!
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26 “Lift up your eyes to heaven and see.Who has created these things? It is the One who brings out their army by number; He calls them all by name. Because of his vast dynamic energy and his awe-inspiring power, Not one of them is missing." (Isaiah 40:26) NWT
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Apr 8, 2017 “The brochure, Listen to God: It barely has any printed information. It contains pictures and Bible verses and a few brief expressions. What could be extremist in the brochure? The FSB pointed to one phrase in the publication: ‘Avoid bad behavior.'” – Attorney for Jehovah’s Witnesses, Victor Zhenkov “What about the book, Benefit from Theocratic Ministry School Education? This book is designed to improve speaking ability. We do not know on what basis it was declared extremist. The court did not allow Jehovah’s Witnesses to participate in the case. We never had a chance to review the case materials. We never even were invited to participat…
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APRIL 3, 2017 RUSSIA On Video: Experts React to Threat of Ban on Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia On April 5, 2017, the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation is expected to rule on whether to liquidate and ban the activity of all legal entities used by Jehovah’s Witnesses throughout Russia. A ruling against the Witnesses would criminalize their worship. Several human rights experts from Russia and abroad comment on the unjust actions of Russian authorities and how a ban on Jehovah’s Witnesses would affect not only the Witnesses but also Russia’s international reputation and religious freedom for its citizens. Heiner Bielefeldt: “If Jehovah’s Witnesses are e…
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Father, I thank you that you have heard me. True, I knew that you always hear me.—John 11:41, 42. http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2017/4/8 For your relationship with Jehovah to be real, you must be convinced that he is hearing prayers. Consider this: From his prehuman existence, Jesus observed firsthand Jehovah’s response to the prayers of His human servants. Then, during his earthly ministry, Jesus used prayer as his means of communicating his feelings to his Father in heaven. Would he have done so—even spending an entire night in prayer—had he thought that Jehovah was not really listening? (Luke 6:12; 22:40-46) Would he have taught his disciples to pray ha…
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Threat of international tension over Jehovah's Witnesses case NOW TRUMP MAY BE ANGERED BY "PERSECUTION OF CHRISTIANS" IN RUSSIA Izvestiia, 7 April 2017 If the Russian response to the missile attack of the USA in Syria becomes a military-political game on steroids, then the subterfuge of the new confrontation inevitably will touch the topic of so-called "spiritual security" that is sensitive for our country. Passions have been inflamed over the lawsuit of the Russian Ministry of Justice for the liquidation of the Administrative Center of Jehovah's Witnesses. In response, the movement rolled out a worldwide campaign #stopjwban, an appeal to put pressure…
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NEWS..... ( click on the link to JW Broadcasting ) https://tv.jw.org/#en/video/VODOurOrganization/pub-jwb_201703_14_VIDEO Our Organization Russian Authorities Move to Ban Jehovah’s Witnesses speaking is our GB Brother Sanderson ! Very interesting to hear.... Length 9:03
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6 "Search for Jehovah while he may be found. Call to him while he is near." (Isaiah 55:6) NWT Isaiah says: “Let the wicked man leave his way, and the harmful man his thoughts; and let him return to Jehovah, who will have mercy upon him, and to our God, for he will forgive in a large way.”—Isaiah 55:7. IMG_4971.mov 3 pictures 1 moving 1 GIF 1 regular picture
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There is nothing that brings joy than to know someone out there is ready to hold all your burdens on his shoulders. But not only holding them but also bringing an end to all the burdens we have and rescues us from this unjust system. (Job 29:12) 12 For I would rescue the poor who cried for help, Along with the fatherless child and anyone who had no helper." Its no other but Jehovah He will rescue The poor, the fatherless, the orphans, The wayward and all others in no time. Let's remain faithful and keep our eyes on the prize. Will you? I promise I will. #JehovahGod #GodsKingdom #LoyalLove #JesusChrist #LoveOneAnother? #Prayforoneanothe…
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