Bible Speaks

Tel Dan Inscription The David narratives have for years been interpreted as a priestly propaganda campaign during the Babylonian exile in an attempt to bolster their national integrity. No extra Biblical evidence of David previously existed, and since he was such a monumental leader of the nation of Israel skeptics denied his existence. The argument of lack of evidence raised yet again. However in 1993 renown archaeologist Avraham Biran was excavating ancient Dan when one of his staff discovered a piece of basalt with an inscription on it in the rubble of a wall. It was found along with two more pieces found the next season to contain a reference to the ?House of David?. It was written in the Paleo-Hebrew script and has been dated both paleographically and in accord to its position in the site levels to 858-824BC. Now we have solid evidence that King David did exist, his family descendant being the subject of this stele. The inscription is in fact a victory monument of one king of Damascus (Aram) proclaiming his defeat of a king of Israel and the House of David.

"It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." (Proverbs 10:22) NWT jw.org IMG_5357.mov

Do all that you can and all that you thought you could not... 29 "He gives power to the tired one And full might to those lacking strength." (Isaiah 40:29) NWT jw.org

How foolish to be distracted by or longingly look back at what we have left behind in the world! 26 "But Lot’s wife, who was behind him, began to look back, and she became a pillar of salt."

How foolish to be distracted by or longingly look back at what we have left behind in the world! 26 "But Lot’s wife, who was behind him, began to look back, and she became a pillar of salt."

How foolish to be distracted by or longingly look back at what we have left behind in the world! 26 "But Lot’s wife, who was behind him, began to look back, and she became a pillar of salt."

14 For this reason I bend my knees to the Father, 15 to whom every family in heaven and on earth owes its name." (Ephesians 3:14,15) NWT Jehovah himself designed the family arrangement. Ever the God of order, he has organized the family so that it can work well. (1 Corinthians 14:33) He gives the husband and father authority to act as family head. The husband shows respect for his Head, Christ Jesus, by imitating the way Jesus exercises headship over the congregation. (Ephesians 5:23) Thus, the husband is not to abdicate his responsibility but to shoulder it manfully; nor is he to be tyrannical or harsh but, rather, loving, reasonable, and kind. He keeps in mind that his authority is relative—it never overrules Jehovah’s authority. A wife and mother is to act as her husband’s helper, or complement. She too is vested with authority in the family, for the Bible speaks of “the instruction of your mother.” (Proverbs 1:8) Of course, her authority is subordinate to that of her husband. A Christian wife shows respect for her husband’s authority by helping him fulfill his role as family head. She does not belittle him, manipulate him, or usurp his position. Rather, she is supportive and cooperative. When his decisions are not to her liking, she may respectfully express her thoughts, but she remains submissive. If her husband is not a believer, she may face challenging situations, yet her submissive conduct may move her husband to seek Jehovah.—Read 1 Peter 3:1. Children bring delight to Jehovah’s heart when they obey their father and mother. They also bring honor and joy to their parents. (Proverbs 10:1) In single-parent families, children apply the same principle of obedience, aware that their parent may have an even greater need for their support and cooperation. In families where all members fulfill the roles that God designed for them, a great deal of peace and joy results. This reflects well on the Originator of all families, Jehovah God.—Ephesians 3:14, 15. http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102008063

13 "But I still cry to you for help, O Jehovah, Each morning my prayer comes before you." (Psalms 88:13) NWT jw.org

When the character of a man is not clear to you, look at his friends.... "Do not be misled. Bad associations spoil useful habits." (1 Cor. 15:33) NWT jw.org

18 May people know that you, whose name is Jehovah, You alone are the Most High over all the earth." (Psalms 83:18) NWT jw.org

A BIG HOLE IN THE SUN'S ATMOSPHERE: A large, canyon-shaped hole has opened in the sun's atmosphere, and it is spewing a stream of solar wind toward Earth. Polar geomagnetic storms are likely when the fast-moving stream arrives, probably on Feb 1st. This large "coronal hole" is spewing a stream of solar wind toward Earth. Image credit: NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory.

Why Would the Bible say that the day of Ones death is better than Ones birth? Ecclesiastes 7:1 "A good name is better than good oil, and the day of death is better than the day of birth."

"For the wages sin pays is death, but the gift God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 6:23) NWT jw.org

10 “You are my witnesses,”declares Jehovah, “Yes, my servant whom I have chosen, So that you may know and have faith in me And understand that I am the same One. Before me no God was formed, And after me there has been none. 11 I—I am Jehovah, and besides me there is no savior.” (Isaiah 43:10,11)

Let God's Kingdom Come! The only solution! ???????

Psalms A Song of the Ascents. 121 "I raise my eyes to the mountains. From where will my help come? 2 "My help comes from Jehovah, The Maker of heaven and earth." 3 "He will never allow your foot to slip. The One guarding you will never be drowsy." 4 "Look! He will never be drowsy nor go to sleep, The One guarding Israel." 5 "Jehovah is guarding you. Jehovah is the shade at your right hand." 6 "By day the sun will not strike you, Nor the moon by night." 7 "Jehovah will guard you against all harm. He will guard your life." 8 "Jehovah will guard you in all you do From now on and forever." IMG_5320.MP4

“The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame.You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.” Isaiah 58:11

11 But the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace." (Psalm 37:11) IMG_5272.MP4

“Praise Jehovah from the earth, . . . you young men and also you virgins, you old men together with boys.” (Psalm 148:7, 12)

"Your Grand Instructor will no longer hide himself, and you will see your Grand Instructor with your own eyes." (Isaiah 30:20) IMG_4310.MP4

"For the way man sees is not the way God sees, because mere man sees what appears to the eyes, but Jehovah sees into the heart.”(1Samuel 16:7b) jw.org

He also tells me: “Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this scroll, for the appointed time is near." (Revelation 22:10) NWT jw.org

"He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, A tree that produces fruit in its season, The foliage of which does not wither. And everything he does will succeed." (Psalm 1:3) NWT jw.org IMG_5103.mov