Queen Esther

4 minutes ago, Eoin Joyce said:

I was thinking that, but you know it doesn't seem that far from Brooklyn and there a lot of people in between.  Check Google map: Warwick Headquarters

Oh  yes,  thats  not  far  from  the  town   Thank  you  for  the  great  link  Eoin  Joyce,  now  I've  a  good  view  over  all !

41 minutes ago, ARchiv@L said:

it is also very quiet environment ..... 

 

Yes,  that  is  true !  I  would  miss  different  animals,  where & how  they  go  serving ?  They  need  a  helicopter,  bec.  its  looking  little  like  a  jungle   Many  questions...  hahaha  But  our  Brother's  made  of  sure  a  very  good  choice ! 

@ARchiv@L  The  last  photo  is  looking,  like  the  Bethel  is  very  far  away  from  the  next  town,  thats  weird  I  think  -  but  very  safe  from  the  rest  of  the  world.  Its  nice  around  full  nature, a  little  similar  the  German  Bethel  in  Selters...  Maybe  other  Bethel - houses  too ?

I see it more simple   The Bible does not speek about the weird Valentin's day....  so its not importend for me and  I not give much time for such of commercial days, the same for Xmas, etc. etc. -  Satan is using many traps !  The Bible is deciding and on the 1. place,  NOT always our literature. Thats my opinion and experience.

3 hours ago, ARchiv@L said:

the celebrations because of "love" had nothing to do with actuall love or agape.
all celebrations included eʹros,=love between the sexes.
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1200002781?q=agape&p=par#h=5
(see also images above)

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Babylonian Deities.

After the death of Nimrod, the Babylonians reasonably would have been inclined to hold him in high regard as the founder and builder and first king of their city and as the organizer of the original Babylonian Empire.
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1200001732#h=9
 

Origin of Gods and Goddesses. 
The striking similarity readily observable when comparing the gods and goddesses of ancient peoples can hardly be attributed to chance. Concerning this, J. Garnier writes: “Not merely Egyptians, Chaldeans, Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans, but also the Hindus, the Buddhists of China and of Thibet, the Goths, Anglo-Saxons, Druids, Mexicans and Peruvians, the Aborigines of Australia, and even the savages of the South Sea Islands, must have all derived their religious ideas from a common source and a common centre. Everywhere we find the most startling coincidences in rites, ceremonies, customs, traditions, and in the names and relations of their respective gods and goddesses.”—The Worship of the Dead, London, 1904, p. 3.
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1200001732#h=6
 

 

Tradition has it that Nimrod died a violent death. 
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1200001732#h=9
....the religions of many ancient peoples included the worship of a god placed in the role of a benefactor who dies a violent death on earth and then is restored to life.
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1200001732#h=8
 

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give me some more time if I can find MORE SIMILARITIES !

thank you

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A number of scholars have linked Anahita with the Babylonian Ishtar. 
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1200001732#h=37
 

 

Grecian Deities. 
An examination of the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece reveals the traces of Babylonian influence. 
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1200001732#h=41

Origins
The name Lupercalia was believed in antiquity to evince some connection with the Ancient Greek festival of ....
...whom the Greeks call Pan (see image above) from @Bible Speaks
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lupercalia
 

Thanks for your detailed comment and time, you needed for that...  our dear Brother ! 

Tuesday, February 14  2017
My ears have heard about you, but now I do see you with my eyes.—Job 42:5.
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2017/2/14
Jehovah's Witnesses

14 hours ago, ARchiv@L said:

 

Thank  you  for  the  wonderful  video - link !

                   Sirvamos a Jehová sin distraernos

Hombre, ¿quién me nombró juez o repartidor sobre ustedes? (Luc. 12:14).

http://wol.jw.org/es/wol/dt/r4/lp-s/2017/2/15

Durante el ministerio de Jesús sucedieron muchas cosas que pudieron haberlo distraído, pero él no lo permitió. Por ejemplo, poco después de comenzar su ministerio, predicó e hizo varios milagros en Capernaum. Lógicamente, la gente le suplicó que se quedara. ¿Cómo respondió a esta petición tan halagadora? Les dijo: “También a otras ciudades tengo que declarar las buenas nuevas del reino de Dios, porque para esto fui enviado” (Luc. 4:42-44). Y eso fue precisamente lo que hizo: trabajó muy duro y recorrió Palestina de norte a sur y de este a oeste enseñando a la gente. Claro, aunque era perfecto, tenía las mismas necesidades y limitaciones que cualquier otro ser humano. Por eso, de vez en cuando tenía que parar a descansar (Luc. 8:23; Juan 4:6). En otra ocasión, mientras Jesús estaba enseñando a sus discípulos cómo hacer frente a la persecución, un hombre lo interrumpió para pedirle algo: “Maestro, di a mi hermano que divida conmigo la herencia”. En vez de meterse en esa discusión familiar, Jesús le contestó las palabras que leemos en el texto de hoy (Luc. 12:13-15). w15 15/10 3:10, 11

NUEVA DETENCIÓN DE TESTIGOS EN UZBEKISTAN...
Nuestros hermanos estaban predicando a pesar de la prohibición
Les han sido puestas multas de hasta 100 veces el salario mínimo. También están siendo detenidos todos los testigos que se les encuentra reunidos...

https://ria.ru/world/20170214/1487942438.html

14:39  -  14.02.2017
(обновлено: 14:44 14.02.2017)

ТАШКЕНТ, 14 фев — РИА Новости.

В Самарканде задержали последователей "Свидетелей Иеговы"

                   Serve Jehovah Without Distraction

Man, who appointed me judge or arbitrator between you two?—Luke 12:14.

http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2017/2/15

Many things happened during Jesus’ ministry that could have distracted him, but he never succumbed to them. Early in his ministry, after he had taught the crowds and performed miracles in Capernaum, people begged him not to leave their city. But how did Jesus react to this flattering request? He said: “I must also declare the good news of the Kingdom of God to other cities, because for this I was sent.” (Luke 4:42-44) True to his word, Jesus walked the length and breadth of Palestine, preaching and teaching. Though perfect, he had normal human needs and sometimes felt very tired because of expending himself in God’s service. (Luke 8:23; John 4:6) On a later occasion while Jesus was teaching his followers how to cope with opposition, a man interrupted, saying: “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” But Jesus refused to be drawn into this dispute.—Luke 12:13-15. w15 10/15 3:10, 11

I  just  read  this  by  a  Brother.....

Why  Jehovah's Witnesses  " Do Not " participate in Valentine's Day,...
See neutral news report in the newspaper Tenerife  Weekly  14. Februay  2014

@Kurt  Thank you so much for sharing that story... also that nice video !  

Also  that  link - video  of  the  Convention  - and  the  page  of Jehovah's Witnesses Scandinavia....  thank  you

@The Librarian  I  will  pray  for  all  our  poor  Brother's  &  Sister's...

De oídas he sabido de ti, pero ahora mi propio ojo de veras te ve (Job 42:5).

http://wol.jw.org/es/wol/dt/r4/lp-s/2017/2/14

A veces, los problemas de la vida nos agobian tanto que nos impiden ver con claridad la ayuda que Dios nos ha dado y nos sigue dando. El caso del profeta Elías lo demuestra. Cuando la reina Jezabel lo amenazó de muerte, el miedo lo hizo olvidar el apoyo que Jehová le había dado hasta ese momento. Incluso sintió el deseo de morir (1 Rey. 19:1-4). ¿Cómo podría recuperar el ánimo y el valor? Con la ayuda de Jehová, por supuesto (1 Rey. 19:14-18). A Job le pasó algo parecido; estaba tan concentrado en sus problemas que olvidó ver las cosas desde la perspectiva correcta, como las ve Dios (Job 42:3-6). A nosotros, los problemas también podrían impedirnos ver a Dios. ¿Qué debemos hacer en ese caso? Leer la Biblia. Además debemos levantar la cabeza y mirar lo que está ocurriendo a nuestro alrededor. Así veremos que Jehová realmente nos está ayudando y será más real para nosotros. w15 15/10 1:15, 16

         ¿Cómo respondemos al amor de Jehová?

Amamos, porque Dios nos amó primero (1 Juan 4:19).

http://wol.jw.org/es/wol/dt/r4/lp-s/2017/2/13

Dios “nos amó primero”. ¿De qué manera? El apóstol Pablo explicó que Dios nos ha demostrado su amor porque “mientras todavía éramos pecadores, Cristo murió por nosotros” (Rom. 5:8). La principal cualidad de Jehová es el amor. Por eso, Jesús dijo que el mandamiento más importante era este: “Tienes que amar a Jehová tu Dios con todo tu corazón y con toda tu alma y con toda tu mente y con todas tus fuerzas” (Mar. 12:30). Como vemos, Jehová espera que lo amemos de todo corazón; no se conforma con menos. Pero además, debemos amarlo con toda nuestra alma, mente y fuerzas. Es decir, con nuestros pensamientos y acciones (Miq. 6:8). w15 15/9 5:1-3

50 minutes ago, Arauna said:

I spoke with a Swedish sister yesterday while on field service.  She said that the Swedes NEVER talk about religion - it is a taboo in their culture.  Many Swedes are secularist.   The sister took quite long to become active because she could not tell her parents that she wanted to be a witness and she still cannot speak to them about Jehovah because it is taboo in their family to speak about any aspect of any religion.  So I find these brothers advertising their faith so loud very encouraging and brave!

Thanks  for  your  wonderful  comment,  Arauna   I  like  it,  sharing  always  with  us  your  so  nice  experiences...  thank  you  so  much ❤  Agape

( are you a sister or brother...? thanks )

My ears have heard about you, but now I do see you with my eyes.—Job 42:5.

http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2017/2/14

What are some reasons why we may not clearly see God’s hand in our affairs? Life’s challenges can overwhelm us. When this happens, we may forget to keep focused on how Jehovah has already helped us. When Queen Jezebel threatened the prophet Elijah’s life, even Elijah momentarily forgot how God had acted in his behalf. Regarding Elijah, the Bible says: “He asked that he might die.” (1 Ki. 19:1-4) What was the solution to Elijah’s problem? He needed to look to Jehovah for encouragement. (1 Ki. 19:14-18) Job also got so distracted by his own concerns that he neglected to see things from God’s viewpoint. (Job 42:3-6) Like Job, we may need to put forth greater effort to see God. How can we do that? In the light of the Scriptures, we need to meditate on what is happening around us. As we become aware of how Jehovah supports us, he will become more real to us. w15 10/15 1:15, 16

        How Can We Show That We Love Jehovah?

We love, because [God] first loved us.—1 John 4:19.

http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2017/2/13

In what way has God “first loved us”? The apostle Paul said: “God recommends his own love to us in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Rom. 5:8) Love is Jehovah’s dominant attribute, so we can understand why Jesus told one inquirer that the first commandment from God is: “You must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind and with your whole strength.” (Mark 12:30) From Jesus’ words, we learn that love for God involves, first of all, our heart. Being halfhearted is displeasing to Jehovah. However, we note that love for God also involves our whole soul, mind, and strength. This means that genuine love for God is much more than just an emotional feeling of the heart. In addition to being heartfelt, our love for God must involve all our spiritual and physical faculties. According to the prophet Micah, that is what Jehovah wants from us.—Mic. 6:8. w15 9/15 5:1-3

17 minutes ago, Bible Speaks said:

Queen Esther:

Ok how do I move it? ???

I  was  looking.....    by   Jehovah's Witnesses,  Category  "Miscellaneous"  -  the  link  is:

https://www.theworldnewsmedia.org/forum/129-miscellaneous/

Look  on  &  off  bec. the  views, sometimes  it  takes  little  time

PS.  The  1. video  too....  both  are  very  long  for  here  -   but  NOT  delete  here,  its  ok !

@Bible Speaks  This  video  belongs  more  to  the  JW  Categories...  Its  from  jw.org  -  and  very  long  for  "post a photo".....  I  think  so !

@ARchiv@L ......  

2 hours ago, Alzasior Lutor said:

Η ζωή είναι μια παραλία στο γιοτ …τροπικό νησί  ---

Το σκάφος μοιάζει με απομονωμένο, ηφαιστειογενές νησί, με τις τροπικές παραλίες του και καλύβες που μπορούν να φιλοξενήσουν έως δέκα άτομα. Το σχεδίασε η βρετανική εταιρεία Yacht Island Deigns.

Στο κύριο κατάστρωμα υπάρχει ένας ορμίσκος με μια πισίνα που έχει θέα στον ωκεανό, στην οποία καταλήγει το νερό από έναν καταρράκτη.

Το σκάφος… «συνοδεύουν» μια σειρά νησάκια, όπου οι επισκέπτες μπορούν να χαλαρώσουν!

Η σουίτα των ιδιοκτητών βρίσκεται μέσα στο ηφαίστειο και εκτείνεται σε δύο καταστρώματα, ενώ υπάρχουν ακόμη τέσσερις VIP σουίτες με ιδιωτικά μπαλκόνια και πρόσβαση στο κύριο κατάστρωμα.

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La vie est une plage sur le yacht île tropicale ... ---

Le navire ressemble isolé, île volcanique, avec des plages et des huttes tropicales qui peuvent accueillir jusqu'à dix personnes. La conçue par la société britannique Yacht île daignera.

Sur le pont principal, il y a une crique avec une piscine donnant sur l'océan, ce qui conduit l'eau d'une cascade.

Le bateau ... "accompagner" une série d'îles, où les clients peuvent se détendre!

Les propriétaires de bains à l'intérieur du volcan et couvre deux ponts, et il y a encore quatre suites VIP avec balcon privé et l'accès au pont principal.

Cela sonne bien à  -  mais pas dans l'ancien système!  Peut-être que dans le nouveau monde?   Nous verrons...

Thanks, my Brothers and Sisters ! ?

On 12. Februar 2017 at 11:48 AM, ARchiv@L said:

Hahaha...  I like this BIG  THANK YOU ! ? 

6 minutes ago, Bible Speaks said:

For me ? Thank you?? Looking beautiful ! ???

Thank you Maron ??