Bible Speaks

"We who have exercised faith do enter into the rest."—Heb. 4:3
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When quoting Genesis 2:2 concerning God’s rest, Paul wrote under inspiration the words. (Heb. 4:4, 6, 9) So the seventh day was ongoing in Paul’s day. 
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How much longer was that day of rest to continue? In order to answer that question, we must remember the purpose of the seventh day. Genesis 2:3 explains what it is: “God proceeded to bless the seventh day and make it sacred.” That day was ‘made sacred’—sanctified, or set apart, by Jehovah—in order to bring his purpose to completion. That purpose is for the earth to be inhabited by obedient men and women who will take care of it and all life upon it. (Gen. 1:28) 
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It is toward the realization of that purpose that both Jehovah God and Jesus Christ, the “Lord of the sabbath,” have “kept working until now.” (Matt. 12:8; John 5:17)
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God’s rest day will continue until his purpose in connection with it has been fully realized at the end of Christ’s Thousand Year Reign. 
 

"We have been declared righteous as a result of faith, let us enjoy peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." Rom 5:1
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"The love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy spirit." (Rom. 5:5)
 

"When you catch sight of the disgusting thing that causes desolation.. . . begin fleeing to the mountains."—(Matt. 24:15, 16)
Jesus’ command to “begin fleeing to the mountains” has a modern-day application. Just what form our flight will take remains to be seen.

ARE YOU BUSY? - WHAT MATTERS? - HOW YOU SPEND YOUR TIME, TIME IS SHORT, DO YOU SEE IT? MAKE HASTE!
“When you see all these things, know that he is near at the doors.”—Matthew 24:33.
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Can you see how the Bible prophecies we have studied are being fulfilled right now? As Jesus warned us, we do not know the exact day or hour of the end. (Matthew 24:36; 25:13) But Paul mentioned that we do know when “the season,” that is, the last days, would be. (Read Romans 13:11.)
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We are living in that season right now. If we pay attention to Bible prophecy and to what Jehovah God and Jesus Christ are doing, we will see the clear evidence that the end of this wicked world is near.
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If we keep paying attention to Bible prophecies that are being fulfilled in our day, we will not be distracted by Satan’s world. We will not be blind to the real meaning of world events. Christ will soon complete his victory and destroy this wicked world during the righteous war of Armageddon. (Revelation 19:11, 19-21) Imagine how happy we will be after that! ???⚔️??

Old Light
New Light
"Millions Now Living Will Never Die" Rutherford, 1920.
"You can survive the end of this system of things" Watchtower 6/15/89, p7
"Millions Now Dead Will Live Again" Watchtower, May l, 1990
Never Die
will DIE & live again!
 
Examples Old light
Original prophecy New light
More specific prophecy
(Adds to old light) Black light
Failed prophecy
(contradicts old light) We will give an answer the answer is yes the answer is now no! It will be a colour It will be blue We were wrong about blue, it will now be red It will rain It will rain today We were wrong about today, it will rain tomorrow Armegaddon is in the Bible Armageddon in 1925 & 1975 We were wrong when we said 1975 & 1925 Will the men of Sodom be resurrected?
Yes
Watchtower 7/18/79 p. 8 No
Watchtower 6/1/52 p. 338 Yes
Watchtower78/1/65 p. 47g No
Watchtower7 6/1/88 p. 31 Yes
Live Forever (old ed. ) p. 179 No
Live Foreverr (new ed. ) p. 179 Yes
Insight, vol. 2, p. 985 No
Revelation. book, p. 273 The Governing Body is neither inspired nor infallible. Therefore, it can err in doctrinal matters or in organizational direction. In fact, the Watch Tower Publications Index includes the heading “Beliefs Clarified,” which lists adjustments in our Scriptural understanding since 1870. Of course, Jesus did not tell us that his faithful slave would produce perfect spiritual food.  Wt Feb Study E 2017 Who is Leading God's People? par 12
Moses, prophets and others were directed by Jehovah personally with direct inspiration.  Jehovah's direction was never wrong through the prophets.  They made mistakes of course because of there imperfections but when God spoke prophecy or direction through them they were fulfilled or took place.  Any flip flops in understanding belongs to man and not to "new light."
When an organisation claims to be God's only true representatives, it cannot afford to be wrong once, especially in prophecy! 
I thought Jesus was meant to of been head of the organization since 1919!
1922 '1914 ended the Gentile Times...The date 1925 is even more distinctly indicated by the Scriptures...by then the great crisis will be reached and probably passed' (Watchtower Sept. 1, 1922, p. 262)
1923 '1925 is definitely settled by the Scriptures...the Christian has much more upon which to base his faith than Noah had (so far as the Scriptures reveal) upon which to base his faith in the coming deluge' (Watchtower April 1, 1923, p. 106)
1924 "Surely there is not the slightest room for doubt in the mind of a truly consecrated child of God that the Lord Jesus is present and has been since 1874." (Watchtower, Jan. 1, 1924, p5)
1924 "The year 1925 is a date definitely and clearly marked in Scriptures, even more clearly than that of 1914. (Watchtower 1924, p. 211)
So Jesus as head of the congregation was leading in a false manner.  False light to be then adjusted later on to true understanding.
Human wisdom is fallacious but Jesus and God's Holy spirit are not. (see below)
1989 They have a modern Governing Body of older Christian men from various parts of the earth who give needed oversight to the worldwide activities of God's people. these men, like the apostles and older men in Jerusalem in the first century, are anointed members of the faithful and discreet slave class designated by Jesus to care for all of his Kingdom interests here upon earth. History has proved that they can be trusted to follow the direction of the holy spirit and that they do not rely on human wisdom in teaching the flock of God the ways of genuine peace. (The Watchtower; Dec. 15, 1989; p. 6)
Failed prophecy of the generation that will not pass away - Human wisdom and interpretation not directed by God. (see below)
1992 "Today, a small percentage of mankind can still recall the dramatic events of 1914. Will that elderly generation pass away before God saves the earth from ruin? Not according to Bible prophecy. 'When you see all these things,' Jesus PROMISED, 'know that he is near at the doors. Truly I say to you that THIS generation will by no means pass away until all these things occur.' - Matthew 24:33, 34." (Watchtower May 1, 1992 page 3: The Year That Shocked The World)
Jehovah's Witnesses say they have new light. But the old light is not light, it is failed prophecy and interpretation.  So the "increased light" e.g 'the generation that saw the generation that saw the events of 1914, would not pass away,' has it's basis on faulty light to begin with.  Would Jesus and the Holy Spirit be responsible for that?

Deuteronomy 18:22  When a prophet speaks in the name of JEHOVAH and the thing does not happen or come true, that is the thing which Jehovah has not spoken. The prophet has spoken it presumptuously; you shall not be afraid of him.
 
Revelation 22:18  I testify and warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book [its predictions, consolations, and admonitions]: if anyone adds [anything] to them, God will add to him the plagues (afflictions, calamities) which are written in this book;
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The truth wil and is being known don't get hung up on one source? 

Look at three other news sources then? 

Even if we "lose" we WIN! Thank you Jehovah God! ???????

WILL YOU BE WITH ME IN PARADISE?
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 “Truly I tell you today, you will be with me in Paradise.” (Luke 23:43).
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Jesus used the Greek expression pa·raʹdei·sos when referring to the future earthly Paradise. “He said to him [an evildoer who was being impaled alongside Jesus and who expressed faith in Jesus’ coming kingship]: ‘Truly I tell you today, You will be with me in Paradise.’”—Luke 23:43.
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When would Jesus ‘get into his kingdom’ and fulfill his Father’s purpose to make the earth a paradise? 
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The book of Revelation, written about 63 years after the statements recorded at Luke 23:42, 43 were made, indicates that these events were still in the future.
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..."Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God. (1 Cor.1:24)
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Christ’s power comes from Jehovah, so we know that Almighty God can control the forces of nature. For example, before the Flood, Jehovah said: “In just seven days, I will make it rain on the earth for 40 days and 40 nights.” (Genesis 7:4) 
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Also, at Exodus 14:21, we read: “Jehovah drove the sea back with a strong east wind.” And we read at Jonah 1:4: “Jehovah hurled a strong wind at the sea, and there was such a violent storm on the sea that the ship was about to be wrecked.” It is very good to know that in the new world, Jehovah will always control the elements.
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Why is it comforting to know that Jehovah and Jesus have the power to control the forces of nature?
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It is comforting to know that Jehovah and Jesus have the power to control the forces of nature. During the Thousand Year Rule of Christ, everyone living on the earth will be safe. No one will be injured or killed by natural disasters such as typhoons, tsunamis, volcanoes, or earthquakes. We will not be terrified of any disasters because “the tent of God” will be with mankind! (Revelation 21:3, 4) 
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We can be confident that Jehovah will give Jesus the power to control the forces of nature during his Thousand Year Rule.
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/402015441?q=1+cor+1%3A24&p=par
 

8 Finally, all of you have unity of mind,
fellow feeling, brotherly affection, tender compassion." (1 Peter 3:8)
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“Be quick to listen, slow to speak.”—James 1:19. “In showing honor to one another, take the lead.”—Romans 12:10. “Have unity of mind, fellow feeling.”—1 Peter 3:8. ⏰ THE RIGHT TIME?
The Bible says: “A word spoken at the right time—how good it is!” (Proverbs 15:23) Of course, the opposite is also true.
“There is a direct link between bad timing and bad conversations.”—Sirppa.
“Hungry and tired are two big no-no’s for serious discussions.”—Julia.
“One time I started to vent as soon as my husband came home. Then I stopped myself mid-sentence and realized how annoying and exhausting I must have been! I told my husband that I would finish after we ate dinner. He thanked me, and by the time we continued our conversation, we were both more reasonable and calm.”—Lurdes.
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102016088?q=1+peter+3%3A8&p=par

ARE YOU PROUD AND HAUGHTY?
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"The works of the flesh are manifest."(Gal. 5:19)
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Jehovah does not view lightly those who use the gift of speech to defame others or to cause divisions. He hates those “sowing contentions among brothers.” (Proverbs 6:16-19) 
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The Greek word rendered “slanderer” is di·aʹbo·los, which is also used as a title of Satan. He is the “Devil,” the evil slanderer of God. (Revelation 12:9, 10) 
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Surely we want to avoid speech that would cause us to become, in effect, a devil. There is no room in the congregation for slanderous speech that stirs up such works of the flesh as “dissensions” and “divisions.” (Galatians 5:19-21) 
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Hence, before repeating some news about someone, ask yourself: ‘Is it true? Would it be kind to repeat this? Is it necessary or advisable to share this information?’—Read 1 Thessalonians 4:11.
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Paul admonished Christians: “Put away from yourselves every kind of malicious bitterness, anger, wrath, screaming, and abusive speech.” (Ephesians 4:31) 
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Other translations render the phrase “abusive speech” as “evil words,” “injurious language,” and “insulting language.” Abusive speech—including degrading name-calling and harsh, relentless criticism—can strip others of their dignity and leave them feeling worthless. The tender and trusting hearts of children are especially vulnerable to the crushing effects of abusive speech.—Colossians 3:21.
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Encouragement and consolation. Jehovah deeply cares about “the lowly” and “those being crushed.” (Isaiah 57:15) His Word urges us to “keep encouraging one another” and to “speak consolingly to those who are depressed.” (1 Thessalonians 5:11, 14) 
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We can be sure that God notices and appreciates our efforts to encourage and console fellow believers whose hearts are weighed down with sadness.
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/sysl/r1/lp-e?url=/en/wol/sydp/r1/lp-e/{rsconf}/{library}/r1/lp-e/1102008071/null

The truth wil and is being known don't get hung up on one source? 

Are You Washed Clean? ?????
"You have been washed clean; you have been sanctified; you have been declared righteous in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and with the spirit of our God." (1 Cor. 6:9-11) 
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God’s word of truth is likened to water that cleanses. For instance, the apostle Paul wrote that the congregation of anointed Christians is clean in the sight of God, like a chaste bride for Christ, who cleansed it “with the bath of water by means of the word . . . , that it should be holy and without blemish.” (Eph. 5:25-27) 
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Earlier, Jesus too had spoken of the cleansing power of the word of God, which he proclaimed. In speaking to his disciples, Jesus stated: “You are already clean because of the word that I have spoken to you.” (John 15:3) 
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Hence, the truth of God’s word has power to carry out moral and spiritual cleansing. Only if we allow God’s truth to cleanse us in this way will our worship be acceptable to him. 
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Thus, to become workers in God’s harvest, we first eliminate all morally and spiritually defiling practices from our life. Yes, in order to continue to qualify for the privilege of being a harvest worker, we must be exemplary in upholding Jehovah’s high moral and spiritual standards.
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https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2016924?q=washed+clean&p=par
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Does God Really Care About Me? Learn How He Comforts Us ?
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God is described in the Bible as “the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort.” (2 Corinthians 1:3) 
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God, whose name is Jehovah, knows we need comfort. The Bible uses “comfort” in various forms over a hundred times, assuring us that God not only understands what we face but also desires to comfort us. 
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This knowledge convinces us that even when others do not seem to notice, understand, or care about our plight, Jehovah God does.
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The fact that Jehovah cares for people as individuals is clearly seen from the Scriptures. “The eyes of Jehovah are in every place,” says the Bible, “keeping watch upon the bad ones and the good ones.” (Proverbs 15:3) 
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Similarly, at Job 34:21, we read: “His eyes are upon the ways of man, and all his steps he sees.” Jehovah sees what we do—good or bad—and he is aware of our circumstances, so that he can respond in ways he sees fit. 
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This is confirmed in the words of Hanani the seer, or prophet, to King Asa of Judah: “As regards Jehovah, his eyes are roving about through all the earth to show his strength in behalf of those whose heart is complete toward him.”—2 Chronicles 16:7, 9
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Jehovah keeps watch over us for another reason. Jesus explains: “No man can come to me unless the Father, who sent me, draws him.” (John 6:44) Jehovah cares enough to search a person’s heart to see if it is inclined toward him. If it is, he can respond in ways truly amazing.
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Many people today believe that God takes no interest in human affairs. But as we have seen, the Bible clearly shows that God very much cares for those who demonstrate true faith in him. 
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Even though life today is often filled with distress, worries, disappointments, and hurt, we need not despair. Jehovah God does care. In fact, he lovingly invites us to turn to him for support. “Throw your burden upon Jehovah himself, and he himself will sustain you,” says the psalmist. “Never will he allow the righteous one to totter.”—Psalm 55:22
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/402011766?q=comfort&p=par

"If [a wife] should actually depart, let her remain unmarried or else make up again with her husband." (1 Cor. 7:11)
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Of course, there has never been a perfect marriage. Each marriage is made up of two imperfect people. That is why the Bible says that married people “will have tribulation” at times. (1 Cor. 7:28) 
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Sad to say, many individuals in this world have a casual attitude toward marriage. When the relationship becomes strained, they just give up and walk out on their marriage mate. That, however, is not the Christian way. Breaking one’s marriage vow is equivalent to lying to God, and God hates liars! (Lev. 19:12; Prov. 6:16-19) 
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The apostle Paul wrote: “Are you bound to a wife? Stop seeking a release.” (1 Cor. 7:27) Paul could say that because he knew that Jehovah also hates a treacherous divorce.—Mal. 2:13-16.
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What does the Bible say about divorce and separation?
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Jesus taught that the only Scriptural ground for dissolving a marriage vow is when an innocent mate chooses not to forgive an adulterous partner. (Matt. 19:9; Heb. 13:4) 
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What, then, about separating from one’s marriage mate? 
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The Bible does not set out grounds for marital separation. However, some married Christians have viewed certain situations as a reason for separation, such as the extreme endangerment of one’s life or spirituality by an abusive or apostate spouse.
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https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2017365?q=1+cor+7%3A11&p=par
 

26 "But the helper, the holy spirit, which the Father will send in my name, that one will teach you all things and bring back to your minds all the things I told you." (John 14:26)
"Just as the Son of man came, not to be ministered to, but to minister and to give his life as a ransom in exchange for many.” (Matthew 20:28)

I have four children and I cannot imagine the heartache resulting should one of them die. Yet here, Manasseah willingly scarified some of his children to a false god as a burnt sacrifice. (King Ahaz did the same thing). No wonder the law of Jehovah was to remove anybody guilty of such a thing from the nation as that action was detestable to him (Jehovah) 
Even though Manaasseah repented and turned back to Jehovah, he could not undo what had been done. He could not bring his sons back from the dead. However, they would be in line for a resurrection on a paradise earth when all things will be made new. Imagine that family reunion. 

@David Normand
Yes, he must have still pain allhis his life! But knowing Jehovah now forgave him made him rejoice to know that he would see his Sons one day. All tears ? will be no more. What a loving God Jehovah is, he could have destroyed him instantly, but could see deep in his heart. 
Thank you for your encouraging thoughts.
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