Bible Speaks

No matter how far you go in the wrong direction, there's always a chance to turn your life around. "Let the wicked man leave his way, And the evil man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovah, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way." (Isa.55:11) Loyalty is a warm quality that includes devotion, faithfulness, and unswerving allegiance. A loyal person is not fickle. Rather, he lovingly attaches himself to someone (or something), sticking closely to that person (or thing) even through difficult circumstances. Yes, Jehovah is the supremely “loyal One.”— (Rev. 16:5) How can we imitate Jehovah’s loyalty? One way is by taking action in behalf of those who are facing difficult circumstances. (Prov. 3:27) For example, do you know of a fellow believer who is discouraged, perhaps because of health problems, family opposition, or personal failings? Why not take the initiative to offer that person some “good words, comforting words”? (Zech. 1:13) Doing so, you are proving yourself to be a loyal and true friend, one “sticking closer than a brother.”— (Prov. 18:24) We can imitate Jehovah’s forgiveness by choosing to be forgiving toward one another whenever there is a basis for doing so. Being forgiving does not mean that we condone offenses or allow others to take unfair advantage of us. No. It basically means that we choose to let go of resentment. Significantly, though, in order to be forgiven by God, we must imitate Jehovah’s forgiveness in our dealings with others. www.jw.org

#Repost @ecua_gringo ・・・ The sisters had prepared sandwiches and drinks for the as always early arrivals. Parents and other adults arrived later. One 12 year old study named Digna brought along six of her friends. Three of them asked María Alegría if they could each have a regular Bible study like Digna has! #Repost @ecua_gringo ・・・ Totoras, Ecuador. Picking up children and parents to take to our Quichua language Memorial. 15 children were cleaned up, dressed in clean clothes and waiting for us on the side of the road two hours prior to the Memorial! #Repost @ecua_gringo ・・・ None of these Quichua speaking children have had an opportunity to take a picture before. This was their first lesson. First rule, keep the heads in the frame! #Repost @ecua_gringo ・・・ Totoras, Ecuador. 1.5 hours before the Memorial, locals, especially children, began to arrive at the small house we rent monthly for the Group meetings. They happily watched many Carlitos and Lucia Quichua videos. #Repost @ecua_gringo ・・・ 'Selfies' are a category of their own, some like them and some don't. Personally I like photos taken of persons taking their selfie. An interesting change not having everyone looking directly at the lens.

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A MIND TROUBLED BY DOUBT CAN NOT FOCUS ON THE COURSE TO THE NEW WORLD 6 "But let him keep asking in faith, not doubting at all, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven by the wind and blown about." (James 1;6) TAP SCREEN FOR BIRDS ? 1 moving picture and one GIF, 1 photo IMG_2238.MOV

@Queen Esther Sweet, brings tears the music! Been in Truth 62 years, baptized 49. Time flies. The Brother and Sister that came to visit were Circuit Overseer and Wife. I will try to find their experience in the WT Library. Much Love, ?????

What a joy! When I was a little girl I had a Brother and Sister come every Summer to the lake. They would play Kingdom songs. She played the piano and he played the violin. The music sounded like this. Memories! Of course I was born in 1954 so that was in the 60's they would come. They also drove a Model - T Ford. Thank you for sharing Stamatis Kioutsoukis!

THEY PRAISE PEACE BUT GLORIFYING WAR. (WORLD WAR II) Some History for you to know about..... FRANKFURT on MAIN, Germany, September 24. The German PROTESTANT and Catholic churches now publish in their magazines extensive exhortations which explains the duties of the soldier who fights in defense of their country and warn the German soldier to fight with the same resolution of San Miguel for a German victory and a just peace. In Catholic newspapers front-page appears the figure of the Archangel brandishing a sword of war and shifting a dragon with a sacred spear. In the Catholic dioceses in the West and to the South of Germany, the clergy, headed by bishops and archbishops, is actively busy working for the refugees who have been evacuated from districts that remain on the western border. Many convents have been transformed into hospitals and both monks and nuns are working under the direction of the Red Cross. The Catholic Bishops of Germany have issued a pastoral letter that says: "At this crucial hour, we urge our Catholic troops to fulfill their obligation in obedience to the Führer and be willing to sacrifice all personal interest. "We call to all the faithful so that you join in ardent prayer, so that Divine Providence of the Almighty God leads this war to a blessed success and peace to our fatherland and nation." In addition, all bishops have sent a special message to their respective dioceses, including the Bishop of Rottenburg in Württemberg, who had been expelled last year from his diocese for having refused to vote in a national election call socialist. Cardinal Archbishop Bertram, head of the German episcopal congregation, issued a patriotic message similar to his faithful, urging them to "everyone who trusts in God Almighty is strong heart". Awake 1985, Dec. 22, Page 5.

How was Linen used in the Bible? The cleanness and purity of white linen, it is used in the Scriptures to symbolize righteousness. The robe of fine white linen worn by the Aaronic high priest was to be woven in checkerwork, evidence that the Israelites were well acquainted with the art, being able to weave patterns into their fabrics.—Ex 28:39. In the construction of the tabernacle, Bezalel and Oholiab were experts whose ability was increased and sharpened by God’s holy spirit, so that they could do the required work exactly according to the pattern given by Jehovah. (Ex 35:30-35) Also, there were women with fine ability in this direction, spinning thread from flax and from wool. (Ex 35:25, 26) In making the fabric for the ephod of Aaron the high priest, the workmen “beat plates of gold to thin sheets, and . . . cut out threads to work in among the blue thread and the wool dyed reddish purple and the coccus scarlet material and the fine linen, as the work of an embroiderer.”—Ex 39:2, 3. Linen was woven from flax, which has much longer fibers than cotton and is easier to spin but is harder to dye. Linen was a cherished item in the wardrobes of kings and high officials. Joseph was clothed with “garments of fine linen” when he was made a ruler in Egypt. (Ge 41:42) Also, Mordecai went out from before the Persian king in royal apparel of blue and linen. (Es 8:15) Women valued clothing made of linen.—Pr 31:22. Other Uses. Cloth bands were used as swaddling bands for newborn babies. (Lu 2:7) The Jews also had the custom of preparing bodies for burial by binding them with bandages of clean linen along with spices (not an embalming process such as the Egyptians practiced). (Joh 19:40; Mt 27:59) After Jesus’ resurrection John and Peter found the bandages and the cloth that had been upon Jesus rolled up separately lying in the tomb. (Joh 20:5-7) When Lazarus was resurrected he came out of the tomb with his countenance still bound up with the cloth that had been placed over his head at burial—apparently a long piece of linen fabric.—Joh 11:44. Money was sometimes kept wrapped in a cloth. This was the way the wicked slave referred to in one of Jesus’ illustrations kept his mina instead of investing it. (Lu 19:20) Money was often carried in the voluminous folds of the bosom of the garment, probably wrapped in such cloths. God’s law to the people of Israel commanded: “You must not wear mixed stuff of wool and linen together.” (De 22:11; see also Le 19:19.) Regarding this, theEncyclopaedia Judaica (Jerusalem, 1973, Vol. 14, col. 1213) remarked: “The clothing of the priests was notably exempt from the prohibition of [sha·ʽat·nez′] [a garment of two sorts of thread, NW]. Exodus 28:6, 8, 15 and 39:29 prescribe that various pieces be made of linen and colored wool interwoven. . . . This suggests that the general prohibition was grounded on the taboo character of such a mixture, pertaining exclusively to the realm of the sacred.” Figurative Usage. Because of the cleanness and purity of white linen, it is used in the Scriptures to symbolize righteousness. The garments next to the high priest’s body, namely the drawers, robe, and turban, as well as the drawers, robes, and headgears for the underpriests, were made of fine, white linen. (Ex 28:39-42; compare Job 29:14.) The bride of the Lamb is arrayed in bright, clean, fine linen, for “the fine linen stands for the righteous acts of the holy ones.” (Re 19:8) The armies following Jesus Christ in heaven are represented as being clothed in white, clean, fine linen. (Re 19:14) Babylon the Great, which has been rich in the traffic of merchandise including fine linen, also has put on an appearance of righteousness, being “clothed with fine linen,” while at the same time carrying on the activities of a harlot.—Re 18:3, 12, 16 Figurative Use. Babylon the Great is depicted as being arrayed in fine linen and purple and scarlet, representing luxury. (Re 18:16) But in the case of the bride of Christ the fine linen of her apparel is clearly said to represent “the righteous acts of the holy ones.” Likewise the heavenly armies are shown clothed in white, clean, fine linen, indicative of their carrying on war in righteousness.—Re 19:8, 11, 14; see also Da 10:5; Re 15:6 http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1200273468

"The power beyond what is normal [is] God’s and not that out of ourselves."—2 Cor. 4:7. The Privilege of Prayer COMPARED to the universe, the earth is very small. When Jehovah looks at the earth, all the people in all the nations seem like just a tiny drop of water from a bucket. (Psalm 115:15;Isaiah 40:15) Even though we are so small when compared to the universe, Psalm 145:18, 19 says: “Jehovah is near to all those calling on him, to all who call on him in truth. He satisfies the desire of those who fear him; he hears their cry for help, and he rescues them.” What an amazing privilege we have! Jehovah, the almighty Creator, wants to be close to us, and he wants to listen to our prayers. Yes, prayer is a privilege, a special gift that Jehovah has given to each one of us. Jehovah uses his holy spirit to answer our prayers. When we pray for help to cope with a problem, he may use his holy spirit to give us guidance and strength. (2 Corinthians 4:7) Jehovah also uses the Bible to answer our prayers and to help us to make wise decisions. When we read the Bible, we may find scriptures that will help us. Jehovah can also motivate someone who comments at a meeting to say what we need to hear or an elder in the congregation to share a point from the Bible with us.—Galatians 6:1. http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102015157?q=2+cor+4%3A7&p=par

@John Lindsay Barltrop Jehovah feeds us well! We rejoice in His Words, they are getting brighter and brighter! Paradise is coming you can "see" it on the horizon! Thank you ? ⛵️????⛵️〰〰〰?

@Kurt Thank you! Interesting. There are hooks in Satan's jaw and he's going down fast. Let them do what they want. Who is the extremist here? We can still pray, go to friends and family, etc, the best thing is look ? all religions will be affected worldwide, Let it come, we have no fear, Jehovah is near. Bible Speaks ???

http://tv.jw.org/#en/video/VODBible/pub-jwbai_201511_1_VIDEO 2016 it said for date ?‍? Worked! ???? @The Librarian @ARchiv@L Don't know if this is what you wanted? ?

STAY HUNGRY! 6 “Happy are those hungering and thirsting for righteousness, since they will be filled." (Matthew 5:6) http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2004802?q=matt+5%3A6&p=par

@Elizabeth Dolewka; I have videos I posted under Russia. If you can't find them let me know? Agape ???

The Resurrection Hope Is Sure! “I have hope toward God . . . that there is going to be a resurrection.”—ACTS 24:15. É certa a esperança da ressurreição! “Eu tenho esperança para com Deus, . . . de que há de haver uma ressurreição.” — ATOS 24:15. Η Ελπίδα της Ανάστασης Είναι Βέβαιη! «Έχω ελπίδα προς τον Θεό . . . ότι πρόκειται να γίνει ανάσταση».—ΠΡΑΞΕΙΣ 24:15. https://www.jw.org/en/publications/books/bible-teach/hope-resurrection-of-dead-loved-ones/

"We know that all creation keeps on groaning together and being in pain together until now."— (Rom. 8:22)

"You will be hated."—Matt. 24:9. 17 Be on your guard against men, for they will hand you over to local courts and they will scourge you+ in their synagogues. 18 And you will be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a witness to them and the nations. 19 However, when they hand you over, do not become anxious about how or what you are to speak, for what you are to speak will be given you in that hour; 20 for the ones speaking are not just you, but it is the spirit of your Father that speaks by you." (Matthew 10:17-20)

24 "But on the first day of the week, they came very early to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared. 2 But they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 and when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they were perplexed about this, look! two men in shining garments stood by them. 5 The women became frightened and kept their faces turned toward the ground, so the men said to them: “Why are you looking for the living one among the dead? 6 He is not here, but has been raised up. Recall how he spoke to you while he was yet in Galʹi·lee, 7 saying that the Son of man must be handed over to sinful men and be executed on the stake and on the third day rise.” 8 Then they remembered his words, 9 and they returned from the tomb and reported all these things to the Eleven and to all the rest. 10 They were Mary Magʹda·lene, Jo·anʹna, and Mary the mother of James. Also, the rest of the women with them were telling these things to the apostles. 11 However, these sayings seemed like nonsense to them, and they would not believe the women. 12 But Peter got up and ran to the tomb, and stooping forward, he saw only the linen cloths. So he went off, wondering to himself what had occurred." (Luke24:1-12)

6 Jesus said to him: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:26)

It has begun a countdown that only if we remain united with the authentic and discreet slave of Jehovah's Witnesses, will lead us to survive the great tribulation. @Queen Esther Soon Jehovah will fight his enemies right before our eyes! May we be strong and put out confidence in Jehovah! He is our Salvation. ??????

THE HOPE OF THE RESURRECTION The devil can not prevent the resurrection of those in Jehovah's memory. 16 "At that time those who fear Jehovah spoke with one another, each one with his companion, and Jehovah kept paying attention and listening. And a book of remembrance was written before himfor those fearing Jehovah and for those meditating on his name. (Mal 3:16) 28 "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice" 29 "and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment." (John 6:28,29) 15 "And I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous." (Acts 24:15)

(Russia) Pyotr Krivokulsky remembers the summer of 1945 when the brothers were tried and sent to various camps. "In the camp where I was, many prisoners showed an interest in the truth. One prisoner, a clergyman, quickly understood the truth and took his stand for Jehovah." Nevertheless, conditions were harsh. "One inspector told me: ‘Your Jehovah won’t free you from here.’ My daily ration was 10 ounces of bread and a cup of water. I repeatedly asked Jehovah to give me the strength to endure. (Jer. 15:15) The labor camp court sentenced me to ten years of maximum-security for ‘agitation and propaganda against Soviet authority.’ I was told that if I didn’t renounce my faith, these [criminals] would do anything to me that they were told to do. I weighed only 80 pounds and could barely walk. But even there, I was able to find ones who were favorably disposed toward the truth. Once when praying, an elderly man approached me and asked, ‘What did you do to end up in this hell?’ Learning that I was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, he sat down, embraced me, and kissed me. Then he said: ‘Sonny, I have wanted to learn about the Bible for so long! Will you please teach me?’ My happiness knew no bounds. I had sewed several old scraps from the Gospels into my tattered clothes, so I immediately pulled them out. His eyes filled with tears. He told me that he worked in the camp’s mess hall and that he would feed me. He grew spiritually, and I gained strength. I was sure that Jehovah had made this arrangement. After a few months, he was set free, and I was taken to another camp where conditions were much better. I was happy to be conducting Bible studies with four prisoners. In 1952 the camp foremen found us with literature. When our sentences were read, none of my Bible students panicked. I was so happy about that! All four of us were sentenced to 25 years in the camps. I got an extra 25 years in a maximum-security camp and 10 years in exile. Leaving the room, we thanked Jehovah for supporting us. The guards were astonished, wondering what we were happy about. We were split up and sent to different camps while I was sent to the maximum-security camp in Vorkuta.” (2008 Yearbook)

"He was raised up."—Matt. 28:6. 24 "But on the first day of the week, they came very early to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared. 2 But they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 and when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they were perplexed about this, look! two men in shining garments stood by them. 5 The women became frightened and kept their faces turned toward the ground, so the men said to them: “Why are you looking for the living one among the dead? 6 He is not here, but has been raised up. Recall how he spoke to you while he was yet in Galʹi·lee, 7 saying that the Son of man must be handed over to sinful men and be executed on the stake and on the third day rise.” 8 Then they remembered his words, 9 and they returned from the tomb and reported all these things to the Eleven and to all the rest. 10 They were Mary Magʹda·lene, Jo·anʹna, and Mary the mother of James. Also, the rest of the women with them were telling these things to the apostles. 11 However, these sayings seemed like nonsense to them, and they would not believe the women. 12 But Peter got up and ran to the tomb, and stooping forward, he saw only the linen cloths. So he went off, wondering to himself what had occurred." (Luke24:1-12) "Él fue resucitado." - Matt. 28: 6. 24 Pero el primer día de la semana llegaron muy temprano al sepulcro, trayendo las especias que habían preparado. 2 Pero hallaron que la piedra rodaba lejos del sepulcro, 3 Y cuando entraron, no hallaron el cuerpo del Señor Jesús. 4 Mientras estaban perplejos acerca de esto, ¡mira! Dos hombres con vestidos brillantes estaban junto a ellos. 5 Las mujeres se asustaron y se volvieron hacia el suelo, y los hombres les dijeron: -¿Por qué buscan al viviente entre los muertos? 6 No está aquí, sino que ha resucitado. Recuerda cómo te habló mientras estaba todavía en Galilea, 7 diciendo que el Hijo del hombre debe ser entregado a los hombres pecadores y ser ejecutado en la hoguera y al tercer día levantarse ". 8 Entonces se acordaron de sus palabras, 9 Y volvieron del sepulcro y dijeron todas estas cosas a los once ya todos los demás. 10 Fueron María Magdalena, Joanana y María la madre de Jacobo. Además, el resto de las mujeres con ellos estaban diciendo estas cosas a los apóstoles. 11 Sin embargo, estos dichos parecían absurdos, y no creían a las mujeres. 12 Pero Pedro se levantó y corrió al sepulcro, y se inclinó hacia delante, y vio sólo los lienzos. Así que se fue, preguntándose lo que había ocurrido. "(Lucas 24: 1-12)

ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION DON'T JUDGE! Help them, you will never truly understand something till it happens to you. 5 "Every saying of God is refined.He is a shield to those taking refuge in him." (Proverbs 30:5) NWT