Bible Speaks

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. 
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The Cat's Eye Nebula, which is 3,000 light-years from Earth, as captured by the Hubble telescope. (Photo: NASA)
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Who Among These Can You Testify About Their Faith?
WHO DO YOU CHOOSE AS AN EXAMPLE? ONE WORD PLEASE?
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“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, 
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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)
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(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."
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(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."
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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)
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 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) 
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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.
 

One day in the New World ? I would Love to meet them all! But, Moses and Job are my favorites. 
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The Lie That Made God Cruel WHAT MANY BELIEVE
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“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.
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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?
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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) 
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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.
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https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2013805?q=hellfire&p=par

Regional Convention 2017 in Kiev, Ukraine, with two platforms. Many brothers in Russia have been able to hear the program in Russian.

Regional Convention 2017 Vienna, Austria

"Show yourself to be an example of fine works in every way.Teach what is pure with all seriousness, using wholesome speech that cannot be criticized, so that those who oppose may be put to shame, having nothing negative to say about us."(Titus 2:7,8).
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Usually, God’s people are praised because of their good conduct. While standards in general are deteriorating, Jehovah’s Witnesses view high standards of conduct as an obligation, a part of their worship. They know that their actions reflect upon Jehovah and their Christian brothers and that their good conduct recommends the truth that they preach. (John 15:8)
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Maintain our good conduct and thus continue to uphold the fine reputation of Jehovah and his Witnesses and how we benefit ourselves in so doing.

“We Have Found the Messiah”!
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"[Jesus] went journeying from city to city . . . , preaching and declaring the good news of the kingdom of God."—Luke 8:1.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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

Good advice!

Strangers smile back at you when you smile!  A smile is contagious!

Some things we can appreciate now what Paradise will be like! Enjoy! We must wait more to come! 
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Just to be alive!  All other things are a bonus!

Du même exemple que le peuple qui est sorti d'Egypte et qui n'est pas entré dans le repos de Dieu beaucoup aujourd'hui ont des idéologies de poscessîons comme un dû comme si Dieu lui même était notre obligé deux seulement sont entrés en terre promise ! 
La vie véritable et le paradis sera le résultat du Royaume pour certains après l'épreuve final 
Et n'oublions jamais que que si la mort n'existera plus la destruction le sera toujours 
Jéhovah ne recherche que des personnes qui l'aime pour lui même !
 

Martin Popek of Nýdek, Czechia, photographed these jellyfish sprites high above a thunderstorm in Austria on June 20, 2017. 
JELLYFISH SPRITES OVER EUROPE: We all know what comes out of the bottom of a thunderstorm: lightning. But do you know what comes out of the top? On June 20th, an amateur astronomer photographed incredible jellyfish-shaped 'sprites' flickering above a storm system in Austria. Such upper atmospheric lightning is a form of space weather that is being seen and photographed by increasing numbers of sky watchers.

“A King Will Reign for Righteousness” ??⚖️
Jesus, the King, provides “princes,” or elders, who care for the flock Isaiah 32:1-3
? ?Like “a place of concealment from the rainstorm,” they work to protect the flock from storms of persecution and discouragement   ?? Like “streams of water in a waterless land,” they refresh those who are spiritually thirsty by offering pure, unadulterated truth   ?⚖️Like “the shadow of a massive crag in a parched land,” they bring relief to the flock by providing spiritual guidance and refreshment 2 Pictures 1 GIF 1 Moving  https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/202017006?q=refresh&p=par IMG_8191.mov

A God of Love and Justice  
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"Prove yourselves sons of your Father who is in the heavens, since he makes his sun rise on both the wicked and the good and makes it rain on both the righteous and the unrighteous." (Matt. 5:45)
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Jehovah did not leave it to us to determine what is just and what is not. He has established standards and laws by which he wants his earthly children to live. It is when God’s laws are broken that injustice occurs. 
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These were all written down in the Bible more than 3,500 years ago. When we live by these just standards from Jehovah God, we are reflecting God’s justice, and we can have a happier and more satisfying life.” 
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Jehovah is a loving Person and a God of justice. They had always felt that love and justice were among the most important qualities that people should show in their dealings with others. They had always tried to be loving and just with their children. Now they understood that these deep-seated desires were actually a reflection of the qualities of the Creator, Jehovah God.
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"Show yourself to be an example of fine works in every way.Teach what is pure with all seriousness, using wholesome speech that cannot be criticized, so that those who oppose may be put to shame, having nothing negative to say about us."(Titus 2:7,8).
ARE YOU IN LINE? ?➖➖➖➖➖?
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Usually, God’s people are praised because of their good conduct. While standards in general are deteriorating, Jehovah’s Witnesses view high standards of conduct as an obligation, a part of their worship. They know that their actions reflect upon Jehovah and their Christian brothers and that their good conduct recommends the truth that they preach. (John 15:8)
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Maintain our good conduct and thus continue to uphold the fine reputation of Jehovah and his Witnesses and how we benefit ourselves in so doing.

Are You Reflecting the Glory of Jehovah?
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"There is no man that does not sin." (2 Chron. 6:36)
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Despite our sinful condition, Jehovah has proved to be “the God who gives hope.” (Rom. 15:13) He has provided the means for abolishing sin—the ransom sacrifice of Jesus Christ. By exercising faith in that sacrifice, we are no longer “slaves to sin,” but we are in a position to reflect Jehovah’s glory. (Rom. 5:19; 6:6;John 3:16) 
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Maintaining this approved relationship with God guarantees us Jehovah’s blessing now as well as the future benefits of perfection and everlasting life. Although we are still sinful humans, what a blessing it is to be viewed by God as individuals who can reflect his glory!
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To be in the proper position to reflect God’s glory, we must honestly recognize our sinful nature. (2 Chron. 6:36) 
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Jesus was the only human who ever lived and died without failing to please God and reflect His glory. Although we are not perfect as Jesus was, we can and should strive to follow his example. (1 Pet. 2:21) Jehovah weighs the effort we put forth along with the progress we make, and he blesses our earnest endeavor to bring him glory.
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Jehovah’s written Word can illuminate for us the pathway to improvement. In-depth study of the Scriptures and meditative Bible reading are essential. (Ps. 1:1-3) 
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Reading the Scriptures daily will help us to make improvement. (Read James 1:22-25.) Bible knowledge is the basis for our faith and is the means of fortifying our determination to avoid grave sin and to please Jehovah.—Ps. 119:11, 47, 48.
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To reflect God’s glory, we also need to “persevere in prayer.” (Rom. 12:12) We can and should pray that Jehovah help us to serve him in an acceptable way. To that end, we can properly ask him for holy spirit, for more faith, for strength to resist temptation, and for ability to ‘handle the word of the truth aright.’ (2 Tim. 2:15; Matt. 6:13; Luke 11:13;17:5) 
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As a child depends on his father, so we need to depend on our heavenly Father, Jehovah. If we ask him to help us serve him more fully, we can have confidence that he will do so. May we never feel that we are a bother to him! Instead, in prayer let us praise him, thank him, seek his direction especially when under trial, and ask that he help us to serve him in ways that glorify his holy name.—Ps. 86:12; Jas. 1:5-7.
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2012364?q=2+chron+6%3A36&p=par
   

Just a Smile
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JW Broadcasting - September 2015
? We can tell a hundred stories; we can speak a million words.We can paint a thousand pictures, but will our heart be stirred.We can often make a difference, with a kindly word or deed.But sometimes just a smile is all we really need.
? Just a smile… can lift a weary heart.Just a smile… can help us make a start.When you’ve done your best, praying you’ll succeed.Then you will see, a smile is what we need.
? This world is unforgiving, full of coldness and despair.Many hopes are disappointed, by a world that doesn’t care.And we see it in their faces, as they passes on the street.So we offer a hope and comfort, to the people that we meet.
? Just a smile… can lift a weary heart.Just a smile… can help us make a start.When you’ve done your best, praying you’ll succeed.Then you will see, a smile is what we need.
? At times we feel downhearted, when no one seems to care.About the hope we offer, or the message that we bear.For some hearts that’s just too hardened, to receive the Kingdom seed.But could it be a friendly smile, is what they really need.
? Just a smile… can lift a weary heart.Just a smile… can help us make a start.When you’ve done your best, praying you’ll succeed.Then you will see, a smile is what we need.
Thank you,
Ricky Barrun Lique ?

http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/18/europe/portugal-fire/index.html
Fire in Portugal
As far as information comes to us, our 38-Year-old brother has died with his 5-Year-old nephew. Another sister is admitted to a hospital. Pray for Portugal
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Firefighters rest during a wildfire at Penela, Coimbra in central Portugal. More than 2,000 firefighters continue to work to control the flames of a forest fire that killed at least 62 people this weekend. Patricia De Melo Moreira/AFP/Gerry Images

Moonjellies ? Tell me if you will how do you create this sea creature? Where does it finds its food or know how to reproduce? 
16 "Have you gone down to the sources of the sea
Or explored the deep waters?" (Job 38:16)
38 Then Jehovah answered Job out of the windstorm:
 2 “Who is this who is obscuring my counsel
And speaking without knowledge?
 3 Brace yourself, please, like a man;
I will question you, and you inform me?" (Job 38:1-3)

I have thought about these additional questions that were resolved by Jesus' faithfulness until death:
1) Satan could have made the allegation that the first and direct creation of Jehovah would not be faithful and would do the same as he did if under pressure, which made this a "universal" issue.... in heaven and earth.
2) Satan could make the allegation that Adam and he himself were not created "perfect" as Jehovah said they were!
Jesus proved that Adam was perfectly made because Jesus came down to earth as a man (like Adam), was put under greater temptations and stress than Adam,  and remained faithful to Jehovah until death.  His concience was fully functional- knowing right from wrong- and he followed Jehovahs directions perfectly and did not bow to any selfish desires.
By coming down to earth with less power than an angel - having been an angel before- Jesus proved that Satan could have remained faithful to Jehovah .... and hence, Jesus provided the legal basis for the destruction of Satan and any other angel who rebelled against Jehovah as well as humans who followed their deceitful way of thinking and the shifting of blame. False accusations were now proven to be false and provided a legal guarantee for Jehovah's future actions.
Do you not love the cohesion and logic  in the Bible !

@Arauna Truly the scriptures really fortify the Truth of harmony and unity! So much we can say and beyond our joys and appreciation it makes us keep pondering! Thank you for your support and comments! Jehovah bless! 
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