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Almaty, Kazakhstan Former Republics of the Soviet union persist in imitating their political mother, Russia, by disturbing Jehovah's witnesses. Despite the authorization of the authorities to conduct an investigation of more than 5000, the police are involved in disturbing the 20 buses carried by brothers to the assembly centre.At 6 a. M a number of police cars arrived at accommodation hotels and waited for the buses to pull out to stop them and make them arrive with 3-hour delays to the assembly. Many older brothers and sisters waited hours on the street without having basic services. Bus drivers were subjected to alcohol controls.The organization accuses the harassment police of religious discrimination. https://rus.azattyq.org/a/28576842.html

"You are a priest to time indefinite according to the manner of Melchizedek!"—Ps. 110:4. ???? Jesus Christ, the promised Seed, now rules from heaven. Also, he serves as mankind’s High Priest. ???? Christ’s Priesthood Typified. In a notable Messianic prophecy the sworn oath of Jehovah to David’s “Lord” is: “You are a priest to time indefinite according to the manner of Melchizedek!” (Ps 110:1, 4) This inspired psalm gave the Hebrews reason to regard the promised Messiah as the one in whom the office of priest and king would be combined. The apostle Paul, in the letter to the Hebrews, removed any doubt about the identity of the one foretold, speaking of “Jesus, who has become a high priest according to the manner of Melchizedek forever.”—Heb 6:20; 5:10; see COVENANT. ???? Direct appointment. Jehovah evidently appointed Melchizedek to be a priest. In discussing Jesus’ status as the great High Priest, Paul showed that a man does not take the honor “of his own accord, but only when he is called by God, just as Aaron also was.” He also explained that “the Christ did not glorify himself by becoming a high priest, but was glorified by him who spoke with reference to him: ‘You are my son; I, today, I have become your father,’” and the apostle next applies the prophetic words of Psalm 110:4 to Jesus Christ.—Heb 5:1, 4-6. ???? No predecessors or successors. Paul clearly indicates that perfection was unattainable through the Levitical priesthood, thus necessitating the appearance of a priest “according to the manner of Melchizedek.” He points out that Christ sprang from Judah, a nonpriestly tribe, but, citing Jesus’ similarity to Melchizedek, shows that he became a priest, “not according to the law of a commandment depending upon the flesh, but according to the power of an indestructible life.” Aaron and his sons became priests without an oath, but the priesthood conferred on Christ was ordained by an oath of Jehovah. Also, whereas the Levitical priests kept dying and needed to have successors, the resurrected Jesus Christ “because of continuing alive forever has his priesthood without any successors” and, therefore, is able “to save completely those who are approaching God through him, because he is always alive to plead for them.”—Heb 7:11-25. ???? How was it true that Melchizedek had ‘neither beginning of days nor end of life’? ???? Paul isolated an outstanding fact respecting Melchizedek, in saying of him: “In being fatherless, motherless, without genealogy, having neither a beginning of days nor an end of life, but having been made like the Son of God, he remains a priest perpetually.” (Heb 7:3) ???? Like other humans, Melchizedek was born and he died. However, the names of his father and mother are not furnished, his ancestry and posterity are not disclosed, and the Scriptures contain no information about the beginning of his days or the end of his life. Thus, Melchizedek could fittingly foreshadow Jesus Christ, who has an unending priesthood. As Melchizedek had no recorded predecessor or successor in his priesthood, so too Christ was preceded by no high priest similar to himself, and the Bible shows that none will ever succeed him. ???? Furthermore, although Jesus was born in the tribe of Judah and in the kingly line of David, his fleshly ancestry had no bearing on his priesthood, nor was it by virtue of human ancestry that the offices of both priest and king were combined in him. These things were as a result of Jehovah’s own oath to him. ???? A view that appears in the Targums of Jerusalem and that has gained wide acceptance among the Jews and others is that Melchizedek was Noah’s son Shem. Shem was then alive and even outlived Abraham’s wife Sarah. Also, Noah specifically blessed Shem. (Ge 9:26, 27) But this identification has not been confirmed. ???? The fact remains that Melchizedek’s nationality, genealogy, and offspring are left undisclosed in the Scriptures, and that with good reason, for he could thus typify Jesus Christ, who by Jehovah’s sworn oath “has become a high priest according to the manner of Melchizedek forever.”—Heb 6:20. ???? https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1200002970?q=ps+110%3A4&p=par

"I will most gladly spend and be completely spent for your souls."—2 Cor. 12:15. Christian Elders—‘Fellow Workers for Our Joy’ “We are fellow workers for your joy.”—2 COR. 1:24. ????????? “KNOW THE LOVE THAT I HAVE . . . FOR YOU” Being a shepherd involves hard work. At times, elders spend sleepless nights in prayerful concern for God’s flock or in giving spiritual support to fellow believers. (2 Cor. 11:27, 28) Still, elders carry out their responsibility fully and gladly, just as Paul did. He wrote to the Corinthians: “I will most gladly spend and be completely spent for your souls.” (2 Cor. 12:15) Indeed, out of love for his brothers, Paul fully spent himself in strengthening them. ????????? We as God’s servants today also love our caring Christian elders and thank Jehovah in our personal prayers for providing them. They add to our joy by showing personal interest in us. We feel enriched by their shepherding visits. Moreover, we are grateful that they stand ready to come to our aid at moments when we feel overwhelmed by the pressures of this world. Yes, such attentive Christian elders truly are ‘fellow workers for our joy.’ ????????? https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2013047?q=2+Cor.+12%3A15&p=par

"He that conducts himself as a lesser one among all of you is the one that is great." (Luke 9:48) ??❣️???? Jesus used a young child to make clear to his apostles that they should be humble and modest.

"The eyes of Jehovah are roving about through all the earth to show his strength in behalf of those whose heart is complete toward him."—2 Chron. 16:9. ?? Unlike many humans, God always uses his power for good. Jehovah directs his power in a controlled way. Patience holds back God’s execution of the wicked to give them the opportunity to repent. ?? The awesome power of our heavenly Father is a reason for trust and confidence—both in his promises and in his protection. ?? https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2000163?q=2+chron+16%3A9&p=par

HELP FOR THE FAMILY | PARENTING ??⚠️? How to Teach Teens Internet Safety https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/g201405/teach-teens-internet-safety/

Looks like same video to me? Still he doesn't know? KGB not doing their work? OR JEHOVAH GOD is doing His! ??♥️??

SUBJECT: When a Loved One Dies “God knows best, baby. . . . Don’t . . . you . . . cry. Those words were whispered into the ear of a woman named Bebe. She was at the funeral of her father, who had died in a car accident. https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/watchtower-no3-2016-may/when-a-loved-one-dies/

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⛓?⛓ THE KNOTS OF PRAYER ⛓?⛓ (1 John 3:19, 20) Vital to happiness is a feeling of personal dignity, or self-worth. Because of human imperfection and the resulting weaknesses, some have a negative view of themselves, and for many, such feelings date from childhood. ⛓?⛓ It may be hard to overcome entrenched feelings, but it can be done. The solution lies in applying God’s Word. ⛓?⛓ The Bible explains how the Creator feels about us. Is not his view more important than that of any human—even our own? The very personification of love, God looks at us without prejudice or malice. He sees us for what we are, as well as for what we can be. In fact, he views those wanting to please him as precious, yes, desirable, whatever their imperfections. ⛓?⛓ Of course, God does not ignore our weaknesses and any sins we commit. He expects us to try hard to do what is right, and he supports us when we do so. (Luke 13:24) Still, the Bible says: “As a father shows mercy to his sons, Jehovah has shown mercy to those fearing him.” It also says: “If errors were what you watch, O Jah, O Jehovah, who could stand? For there is the true forgiveness with you, in order that you may be feared.”—Psalm 103:13; 130:3, ⛓?⛓ So learn to see yourself through God’s eyes. Knowing that he views those who love him as desirable and that he has confidence in them—even though they may view themselves as unworthy—can do much to enhance a person’s happiness. Strengthen your hope by spending time each day reading the Bible. Doing so will enrich you spiritually, help you avoid the things that rob people of happiness, and build up your sense of contentment. ⛓?⛓ http://m.wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2001161#p16

Why Quit Smoking? ????? SMOKING is not for those who want to live a long and happy life. The probability that a long-term smoker will eventually be killed by tobacco is 1 in 2. The director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO) stated: “A cigarette is . . . a cleverly crafted product that delivers just the right amount of nicotine to keep its user addicted for life before killing the person.” ????? One reason, then, to quit smoking is that smoking tobacco endangers health and life. Smoking has been linked to more than 25 life-threatening diseases. It is, for example, a major contributor to heart attack, stroke, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and various cancers, especially lung cancer. ????? Of course, a person may smoke for years before being stricken with one of these diseases. Meanwhile, smokingdoes not make a person more appealing to others. Advertising portrays smokers as glamorous and healthy. The reality is different. Smoking makes the breath stink and stains teeth and fingers a yellowish-brown. In men it contributes to impotence. It causes smoker’s cough and shortness of breath. Smokers are also more likely to experience premature facial wrinkling and other skin problems. ????? The Bible says: “You must love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:39) Love for your neighbors—and your family members are your closest neighbors—is a powerful reason to quit. ????? Smoking hurts others. Until recent times a smoker could light up just about anywhere and expect no objection. But attitudes are changing because more people understand the dangers of breathing in smoke that drifts from the cigarettes of others. For example, a nonsmoker who is married to a smoker has a 30-percent greater risk of developing lung cancer than if he or she were married to a nonsmoker. Children who live with parents who smoke are more likely to develop pneumonia or bronchitis in the first two years of life than are children who live in homes where no one smokes. ????? What Is in Cigarette Smoke? Cigarette smoke contains tar, consisting of over 4,000 chemicals. Of these chemicals, 43 are known to cause cancer. Among them are cyanide, benzene, wood alcohol, and acetylene (a fuel used in torches). Cigarette smoke also contains nitrogen oxide and carbon monoxide, both poisonous gases. Its main active ingredient is nicotine, a highly addictive drug. ????? https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102000202?q=smoking&p=par

3 "By wisdom a house is built up, And by discernment it is made secure. 4 By knowledge its rooms are filled With all sorts of precious and pleasant treasures." Proverbs 24:3,4. ????? 1 Moving Picture 1 Regular Picture IMG_8284.mp4

Why Commend Others? "A word at its right time is O how good!"—(Prov. 15:23) ❤️??❤️ MANY people feel that their efforts go unnoticed by others. For example, workers often feel unappreciated by their employers. Many married people believe that their mate takes them for granted. And some children think that they can never meet the expectations of their parents. Surely, such feelings could be alleviated if we were all willing to commend one another from time to time. ❤️??❤️ Sincere words of commendation are not the norm in today’s world. This is hardly surprising, for the Bible foretold: “In the last days critical times hard to deal with will be here. For men will be lovers of themselves, . . . unthankful, disloyal.”—2 Timothy 3:1, 2. ❤️??❤️ Have you been given sincere commendation? Then you know how it can warm the heart and lift the spirit. “A word at its right time is O how good!” says the Bible. (Proverbs 15:23) The Holy Scriptures can help us to treat one another with kindness. ❤️??❤️ Look for the Good in Others Because he is deeply interested in us, God notices and appreciates our fine qualities and deeds. The Bible assures us: “[God’s] eyes are roving about through all the earth to show his strength in behalf of those whose heart is complete toward him.” (2 Chronicles 16:9) ❤️??❤️ When we show our love for God by obeying his laws, he is sure to notice it. Jehovah God does not look for our faults. If he did, none of us could stand. (Psalm 130:3) ❤️??❤️ Instead, Jehovah is like a miner who patiently sifts through piles of stones looking for precious gems. When the miner finds a gem, he rejoices. The rough stone may not look precious, but the miner sees its potential value. ❤️??❤️ Similarly, when God searches our heart, he is looking for precious qualities, not faults. When he finds them, he rejoices. He knows that those qualities, when shaped and polished, can produce something truly valuable—a faithful and devoted worshipper of Jehovah. ❤️??❤️ We can learn from God’s example. When we look at others, we might be prone to focus on their faults. Yet, if we look at people as Jehovah does, we will search out their fine attributes. (Psalm 103:8-11,17, 18) ❤️??❤️ When we find their precious qualities, we can commend them. With what result? Our words will surely refresh them, and they may try even harder to do what is right! In turn, we will experience the joy that comes from giving to others.—Acts 20:35. https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102012130?q=prov+15%3A23&p=par

Glorify God “With One Mouth” "Become imitators of me, even as I am of Christ."—1 Cor. 11:1. ??? Paul knew that Christian unity is vital, and he gave fine counsel to help Christians put up with one another in love. (Ephesians 4:1-3; Colossians 3:12-14) ??? Nevertheless, after establishing many congregations and visiting others over a period of more than 20 years, he knew that maintaining unity could be a challenge. (1 Corinthians 1:11-13;Galatians 2:11-14) ??? Thus, he urged fellow believers living in Rome: “May the God who supplies endurance and comfort grant . . . that with one accord you may with one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Romans 15:5, 6) ??? In Rome there were both Jewish and Gentile believers. (Romans 4:1; 11:13) Some Jewish Christians apparently could not bring themselves to stop practicing certain customs they had observed under the Mosaic Law, even though they should have realized that such practices were not essential for salvation. ??? Still, as Paul pointed out, all were “God’s beloved ones.” All could praise God “with one mouth” if they maintained the proper mental attitude toward one another. https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2004642?q=1+cor+1%3A11&p=par

What would happen if Jehovah installed a telephone answering machine in His House? ??? ?? Imagine praying , using an intermediary to Jesus and listening to the message: Thank you for calling My Father 's House .Please select one of these options : * ?Press 1 for requests .* ?Press 2 for thanks giving. * ?Press 3 for complaints. * ?Press 4 to any other matter ' Imagine that the Jehovah will use this excuse known : ?' At the moment all of our angels are busy helping other speakers . Please keep praying on the line, your call will be answered in the order it was received . ' .. Can you imagine getting this kind of response when you call Jehovah in prayer ? ?If you wish to speak to an archangel, press 5 ._ ?The Seraph , press 6._ ?The Any other angel, press 7._ ?If you want to hear them sing a Psalm , press 8._ ?If you want to get answers to silly questions about dinosaurs , the age of the Earth, where Noah's Ark is , please wait to get to the new world. ??? ?? Can you imagine the following in your prayer :Our computer says you called today. ?Please clear the line for others who want to pray ...Or: ?Our offices are closed for being prepare information for Assembly District . ?Please call back on Monday. Thank the Jehovah that this does not happen ...Thank the Jehovah that you can call as many times as you need prayer ...Thank the Jehovah that the first call, the answer will always ...Thank the Jehovah because the line of Jesus is never busy, and we can use the ransom to approach Him ..Thank the Jehovah that He answers us and knows us by name ....Thank the Jehovah that He knows our needs before they are manifest ...Thank the Jehovah because to us to call him in prayer , because if you look , he is left to find ...Thank the Jehovah because reading this, maybe you make me want to use it as more beautiful environment that has placed at our disposal , the power to communicate with Him all the time, able to speak and when we lie, when we rise, when we are happy when we are depressed, when we feel fear and happiness. Contributed - ??? ??

Turns out it does rain on the sun — just not the kind any of us would want to experience. In this photo captured by the orbiting TRACE telescope, coronal rain — plasma riding magnetic waves above the sun's surface — is falling back to the surface as it cools. The average temperature of this "rain"? A searing 107,540 degrees Fahrenheit. #OurCreatorJehovahGod?

The Cat's Eye Nebula, which is 3,000 light-years from Earth, as captured by the Hubble telescope. (Photo: NASA) #OurCreatorJehovahGod?

One day in the New World ? I would Love to meet them all! But, Moses and Job are my favorites. ?????

Who Among These Can You Testify About Their Faith? WHO DO YOU CHOOSE AS AN EXAMPLE? ONE WORD PLEASE? ????? “So, then, because we have such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also throw off every weight and the sin that easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, ????? By faith Noah, after receiving divine warning of things not yet seen, showed godly fear and constructed an ark for the saving of his household; and through this faith he condemned the world, and he became an heir of the righteousness that results from faith. (Hebrews 12:1) ????? (Hebrews 11:8)"By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed by going out to a place he was to receive as an inheritance; he went out, although not knowing where he was going. 9 By faith he lived as a foreigner in the land of the promise as in a foreign land, living in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the very same promise. 10 For he was awaiting the city having real foundations, whose designer and builder is God." ????? (Hebrews 5:13) "For when God made his promise to Abraham, since he could not swear by anyone greater, he swore by himself,14 saying: “I will surely bless you and I will surely multiply you.”15 So after Abraham had shown patience, he obtained this promise." ????? Nevertheless, from among his descendants there came men of faith who “walked with the true God,” such as Noah, Enoch, and Job. (Ge 5:22; 6:9;7:1; Job 1:1, 8; 2:3) ????? Of Abraham, it is stated that he exercised faith in God and was “declared righteous”; also, it is written that Rahab of Jericho manifested her faith by her works and so was “declared righteous,” her life being spared when the city of Jericho was destroyed. (Jas 2:21-23, 25) ????? It may be noted that in James’ epistle (as cited) and also in Paul’s letter to the Romans (4:3-5, 9-11), in which he quotes Genesis 15:6, it is stated that Abraham’s faith was “counted to him as righteousness.” Understanding of this expression is aided by considering the sense of the Greek verb lo·giʹzo·mai, “count,” here used.

The Lie That Made God Cruel WHAT MANY BELIEVE ????? “Immediately after death the souls of those who die in a state of mortal sin descend into hell, where they suffer the punishments of hell, ‘eternal fire.’” (Catechism of the Catholic Church) Some religious leaders say that hell is a state of complete isolation and separation from God. ????? THE TRUTH FROM THE BIBLE ?“The soul that is sinning—it itself will die.” (Ezekiel 18:4) ?The dead “are conscious of nothing at all.” (Ecclesiastes 9:5) If the soul dies and is unconscious, how could it suffer “eternal fire” or even the pain of everlasting separation from God? ????? In the Bible, the Hebrew and Greek words often translated “hell” actually refer to the common grave of mankind. For example, when Job suffered a painful illness, he prayed: “I wish you would hide me in my grave [“in hell,” Douay-Rheims Version].” (Job 14:13, Holy Bible—Easy-to-Read Version) Job wanted to rest, not in a place of torment or alienation from God, but in the grave. ????? Cruelty does not endear us to God; it repels us. “From infancy I was taught the doctrine of hellfire,” says Rocío, who lives in Mexico. “I was so terrified that I could not imagine that God had any good qualities. I thought that he was angry and intolerant.” ????? The Bible’s clear statements about God’s judgments and the condition of the dead changed the way Rocío viewed God. “I felt free—that a big emotional burden had been lifted off me,” she says. “I began to trust that God wants the best for us, that he loves us, and that I can love him. He is like a father who takes his children by the hand and wants the best for them.”—Isaiah 41:13. ????? Many have striven to be pious out of fear of hellfire, but God does not want you to serve him because you are terrified of him. Rather, Jesus said: “You must love Jehovah your God.” (Mark 12:29, 30) ????? Moreover, when we realize that God does not act unjustly today, we can trust his future judgments too. Like Job’s friend Elihu, we can confidently say: “Far be it from the true God to act wickedly, and the Almighty to act unjustly.”—Job 34:10. ????? https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2013805?q=hellfire&p=par

"Jehovah, Jehovah, a God merciful and compassionate, slow to anger and abundant in loyal love and truthshowing loyal love to thousands." (Ex 34:6) ??⛰⛰⛰?? HOW would you describe God—his personality and his ways? Imagine that you could ask God about himself and then listen as he described his own attributes. The prophet Moses had just such an experience. Thankfully, he was inspired to record what happened. ????? Up on Mount Sinai, Moses implored Jehovah: “Cause me to see, please, your glory.” (Exodus 33:18) The next day, the prophet was privileged to be given a glimpse of God’s glory.* Moses did not describe in detail what he saw in the magnificent vision. Instead, he recorded something of more profound importance—what God said. Let us examine what Jehovah said, as found at Exodus 34:6, 7. ????? The first thing Jehovah reveals about himself is that he is “a God merciful and gracious.” (Verse 6) According to one scholar, the Hebrew word rendered “merciful” bespeaks God’s “tender compassion, like that of a father to his children.” The word rendered “gracious” is related to a verb that “depicts a heartfelt response by someone who has something to give to one who has a need.” Clearly, Jehovah wants us to know that he looks after his worshippers as parents look after their children—with tender love and deep concern for their needs.—Psalm 103:8, 13. ????? Next, Jehovah says that he is “slow to anger.” (Verse 6) He is not prone to become angry with his earthly servants. Rather, he is patient with them, putting up with their shortcomings while giving them time to change their sinful ways.—2 Peter 3:9. ????? God continues, saying he is “abundant in loving-kindness and truth.” (Verse 6) Loving-kindness, or loyal love, is a precious quality by which Jehovah forges between himself and his people a bond that is steadfast, unfailing. (Deuteronomy 7:9) Jehovah is also a wellspring of truth. He can neither deceive nor be deceived. Since he is “the God of truth,” we can have complete faith in everything he says, including his promises for the future.—Psalm 31:5. ????? Another great truth that Jehovah wants us to know about himself is that he pardons “error and transgression and sin.” (Verse 7) He is “ready to forgive” repentant sinners. (Psalm 86:5) At the same time, Jehovah never condones badness. He explains that “by no means will he give exemption from punishment.” (Verse 7) The holy and just God will not leave willful sinners unpunished. Sooner or later the consequences of their sinful behavior will catch up with them. ????? Jehovah’s description of his qualities is a clear indication that he wants us to get to know him and to become acquainted with his personality and ways. Are you not moved to learn more about his beautiful qualities? https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2009328?q=ex+34%3A6&p=par

Jehovah’s Restored People Praise Him Earth Wide ????? “I shall give to peoples the change to a pure language, in order for them all to call upon the name of Jehovah.”—ZEPHANIAH 3:9. ????? WHAT powerful judgment messages Jehovah inspired Zephaniah to deliver! Those words of doom were fulfilled upon the nation of Judah and her capital, Jerusalem, because the leaders and the people as a whole were not doing Jehovah’s will. ????? The prophet was also inspired to include a wonderful message of hope—one that would be very comforting to those who continued to be faithful to Jehovah. As recorded at Zephaniah 3:9, Jehovah God declared: “Then I shall give to peoples the change to a pure language, in order for them all to call upon the name of Jehovah, in order to serve him shoulder to shoulder.” ????? There would be people to whom the pure language would not be given. The prophecy takes note of them, saying: “I shall remove from the midst of you your haughtily exultant ones.” (Zephaniah 3:11) So the haughty ones who disdained God’s laws and practiced unrighteousness would be removed. And who would benefit from this? Zephaniah 3:12, 13 states: “I [Jehovah] shall certainly let remain in the midst of you a people humble and lowly, and they will actually take refuge in the name of Jehovah. As regards the remaining ones of Israel, they will do no unrighteousness, nor speak a lie, nor will there be found in their mouths a tricky tongue; for they themselves will feed and actually lie stretched out, and there will be no one making them tremble.” ????? Regarding those who would enjoy that restoration, Zephaniah foretold: “Joyfully cry out, O daughter of Zion! Break out in cheers, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem! Jehovah has removed the judgments upon you. He has turned away your enemy. The king of Israel, Jehovah, is in the midst of you. You will fear calamity no more. In that day it will be said to Jerusalem: ‘Do not be afraid, O Zion. May your hands not drop down. Jehovah your God is in the midst of you. As a mighty One, he will save. He will exult over you with rejoicing. He will become silent in his love. He will be joyful over you with happy cries.’”—Zephaniah 3:14-17. https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2001125?q=zep+3%3A9&p=par

Praise Jehovah, the Hearer of Prayer ??‍♀️??????‍♀️ Jehovah is Loyal to Us, May We be Loyal to Him! "God did hear; He paid attention to my prayer. Praise to God, who did not reject my prayer, Or withhold his loyal love from me." (Ps. 66:19,20) ??‍♀️??????‍♀️ Make your promises to Jehovah a matter of prayer Psalms 61:1, 8 Praying about our promises will strengthen our resolve to keep them Our dedication to God is the most important promise we can make ??‍♀️??????‍♀️ Hannah Show trust in Jehovah by pouring your heart out to him in prayer 62:8 A meaningful prayer includes our innermost feelings When our prayers are specific, we become more keenly aware of Jehovah’s answers ??‍♀️??????‍♀️ Jesus Jehovah is the Hearer of prayer for all righthearted ones 65:1, 2 Jehovah listens to “people of all sorts” who sincerely want to know him and want to do his will We can go to Jehovah in prayer at any time ??‍♀️??????‍♀️ Cornelius Write down some topics you want to include in your prayers. https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/202016242?q=ps+66%3A19%2C20&p=par

“We Have Found the Messiah”! ??? "[Jesus] went journeying from city to city . . . , preaching and declaring the good news of the kingdom of God."—Luke 8:1. ??? Some four centuries after the last book of the Hebrew portion of the Bible was written, Micah’s prophecy about the Messiah was fulfilled: Jesus was born in Bethlehem. About 30 years later, in 29 C.E., the first part of Daniel’s prophecy about the coming of the Messiah was fulfilled. Jesus was baptized, and God anointed him with holy spirit. Right on time, the long-awaited Messiah, the Seed, had arrived! ??? Jesus immediately began his ministry, “declaring the good news of the kingdom of God.” (Luke 8:1) Just as it had been prophesied, Jesus proved to be kind, gentle, and genuinely concerned about others. His teaching was practical and loving, and he cured people of “every sort of infirmity,” demonstrating that God was with him. (Matthew 4:23) People of all ages flocked to Jesus and concluded: “We have found the Messiah”!—John 1:41. ??? Jesus foretold that just before his Kingdom took complete control, the world would experience wars, earthquakes, and many other troubles. He urged all to “keep on the watch.”—Mark 13:37. ??? Jesus was a perfect man who remained obedient to God, but he had enemies who eventually had him killed. His death thus provided the perfect offering to buy back for us what Adam and Eve had lost—the prospect of endless life in Paradise. https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2013725?q=luke+8%3A1&p=par