I’ve always understood that the “little flock” referred to in Luke 12:32 represents the 144,000 kingdom heirs. Likewise, I’ve never before questioned that the “other sheep” mentioned in John 10:16…
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This week's bible reading caused me to think of a recent post. From the outline for this circuit assembly part on maintaining "oneness of mind", we had this line of reasoning:
“Meditate on the fact…
Jomaix’s comment got me thinking about the pain that elders can cause when they abuse their power. I don’t pretend to know the situation that Jomaix’s brother is going through, nor am I in a…
This week's Watchtower study from the November 15, 2012 issue is "Forgive One Another Freely". The final sentence in paragraph 16 reads: “Hence, what [the judicial committee] decide in such matters…
“Be obedient to those who are taking the lead among you and be submissive...” (Hebrews 13:17)
In English, when we use the words “obey” and “obedience”, what thoughts come to mind? English words are…
One of our commenters brought an interesting court case to our attention. It involves a libel case brought against brother Rutherford and the Watch Tower Society in 1940 by one Olin Moyle, former…
I don’t know how I missed this at our 2012 district convention, but a friend in Latin America—where they are now having their district conventions for the year—brought it to my attention. The first…
“We need to guard against developing a spirit of independence. By word or action, may we never challenge the channel of communication that Jehovah is using today. “ (w09 11/15 p. 14 par. 5 Treasure…
One of our regular readers submitted this interesting alternative take to our understanding of Jesus' words found at Mt. 24:4-8. I am posting it here with the reader's permission…
One of the regular readers of this forum sent me an email a few days ago introducing an interesting point. I thought it might be beneficial to share the insight. – Meleti
Hello Meleti,
My first…
It has long been our understanding that if someone is destroyed by Jehovah God at Armageddon, there is no hope of a resurrection. This teaching is partly based on the interpretation of a couple of…
The circuit assembly for this service year includes a four-part symposium. The third part is entitled “Keep This Mental Attitude—Oneness of Mind”. It explains what oneness of mind is in the…