“Look! I Am With You All the Days”
[Originally published on April 22 of this year, this is a re-posting (with some additions) of a review of the second study article in the July 15 issue of The Watchtower which explains our new understanding of Jesus’ parable of the wheat and weeds.] Before continuing,...Identifying the Faithful Slave – Part 4
[Click here to view Part 3] “Who really is the faithful and discreet slave…?” (Mt. 24:45) Imagine you are reading this verse for the first time. You come across it without prejudice, without bias, and without an agenda. You are curious, naturally. The slave Jesus...Ambassadors or Envoys
This week’s The Watchtower study opens with thought that it is a great honor to be sent by God as an ambassador or envoy to help people establish peaceful relations with Him. (w14 5/15 p. 8 par. 1,2) It’s been over ten years since we’ve had an article explaining how...Kiss the Son
Serve Jehovah with fear And be joyful with trembling. Kiss the son, that He may not become incensed And YOU may not perish [from] the way, For his anger flares up easily. Happy are all those taking refuge in him. (Psalm 2:11, 12) One disobeys God at one’s peril. ...Who Should Partake?
“Keep doing this in remembrance of me.” (Luke 22:19) Let’s summarize what we’ve learned so far. We cannot prove with certainty that Rev. 7:4 is referring to a literal number of individuals. (See post: 144,000—Literal or Symbolic) The Bible doesn’t teach that the...The Spirit Bears Witness
[Note: To facilitate this discussion, the term “the anointed” will refer to those who have the heavenly hope according to the official teaching of Jehovah’s people. Likewise, “other sheep” refers to those with an earthly hope. Their use here does not imply that the...“Look! I Am With You All the Days”
This post is a review of the second study article in the July 15 issue of The Watchtower which explains our new understanding of Jesus’ parable of the wheat and weeds. Before continuing, please open the article to page 10 and take a good look at the illustration at...144,000 – Literal or Symbolic?
Back in January, we showed that there is no Scriptural basis for our claim that the “little flock” in Luke 12:32 refers only to a group of Christians destined to rule in heaven while the “other sheep” at John 10:16 refers to another group with an earthly hope. (See...Isaiah's Foreigners
[This post is by way of an essay, and I would very much appreciate getting feedback from regular readers of this forum to help in better understanding what Isaiah is referring to.] In last week’s Watchtower study (w12 12/15 p. 24) titled “Temporary Residents United in...Peter and the Presence of Christ
Peter speaks about the Presence of the Christ in the third chapter of his second letter. He would know more than most about that presence since he was one of only three who saw it represented in a miraculous transfiguration. This refers to the time when Jesus took...Who are the Children of God?
I wasn’t going to write about this, but sometimes it is just too hard to let something go. It concerns this sentence from yesterday’s Watchtower study: (w12 7/15 p. 28 par. 7) Although Jehovah has declared his anointed ones righteous as sons and the other sheep...The Faithful Steward – in Summation
“Who really is the faithful and discreet slave?” (Mt. 24:45-47) In a previous post, several of the forum members provided valuable insights on this subject. Before moving on to other subjects, it would seem beneficial to summarize the key elements of this discussion....Who Is the Faithful and Discreet Slave?
Preface When I set this blog/forum up, it was for the intention of getting a group of like-minded individuals together to deepen our understanding of the Bible. I had no intention to use it in any way that would disparage the official teachings of Jehovah’s...Can the Resurrected Marry?
(Luke 20:34-36) Jesus said to them: “The children of this system of things marry and are given in marriage, 35 but those who have been counted worthy of gaining that system of things and the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage. 36 In...When Does the First Resurrection Occur?
What is the First Resurrection? In Scripture, the first resurrection refers to the resurrection to celestial and immortal life of Jesus’ anointed followers. We believe that this is the little flock which he spoke of at Luke 12:32. We believe their number is a...What Our Salvation Depends On?
There is a statement in this week’s study article that I cannot recall having ever seen before: “The other sheep should never forget that their salvation depends on their active support of Christ’s anointed “brothers” still on earth.” (w12 3/15 p. 20, par. 2)...Annual Meeting 2023, Part 6: How Could God Not Condemn the Governing Body for Their Constant Lying?
By now, you all must know starting on November 1st of this year, the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses has dropped the requirement that congregation publishers report their monthly preaching activity. This announcement was part of the 2023 annual meeting program...The Compulsion of Self Sacrifice: Why JWs Imitate the Merciless Pharisees Instead of Jesus Christ
I’m going to show you the cover from the May 22, 1994 Awake! Magazine. It depicts over 20 children who refused blood transfusions as part of the treatment for their conditions. Some survived without blood according to the article, but others died. In 1994, I was a...Shunning, Part 3: Using Exegesis to Protect Ourselves from Being Deceived By Wicked Men
In the last video, we saw how the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses has distorted the meaning of Matthew 18:15-17 in a ludicrous attempt to make it appear to support their judicial system, based on the Pharisaical system with its ultimate punishment of shunning,...The Organization of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Spain is Suing a Little Flock of Its Victims
Eric Wilson There is a David vs. Goliath fight going on right now in the law courts of Spain. On the one hand, there are a small number of individuals who consider themselves to be victims of religious persecution. These comprise the “David” in our scenario. The...Welcome
“Carefully examining the Scriptures” —Acts 17:11 Welcome Beroean Pickets is run by Bible-believing Christians who are (mostly) current and former Jehovah’s Witnesses. We publish websites (in English, Spanish, and German), several JW-related books (in several...Examining the Trinity Part 7: Why the Trinity is so Dangerous (Proof Texts John 10:30, 33)
In my last video on the Trinity, I was showing how many of the proof texts Trinitarians use are not proof texts at all, because they are ambiguous. For a proof text to constitute real proof, it has to mean only one thing. For example, if Jesus were to say, “I am God...Examining the Trinity, part 6: Debunking Proof Texts: John 10:30; 12:41 and Isaiah 6:1-3; 43:11, 44:24.
So this is going to be the first in a series of videos discussing the proof texts that Trinitarians refer to in an effort to prove their theory. Let’s begin by laying down a couple of ground rules. The first and most important is the rule covering ambiguous...Jehovah’s Witnesses Violate the U.S. Constitution by their Shunning Practices
The murder trial of ex-police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd was televised. In the state of Minnesota, it is lawful to televise trials if all parties agree. However, in this case the prosecution did not want the trial televised, but the judge...Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment
In our last video, we studied how our salvation depends on our willingness not only to repent of our sins but also on our readiness to forgive others who repent of the wrongs they have committed against us. In this video, we are going to learn about one additional...Are Jehovah’s Witnesses Blood Guilty Because They Ban Blood Transfusions?
Countless young children, not to mention adults, have been sacrificed on the altar of the highly criticized “No Blood Doctrine” of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Are Jehovah’s Witnesses being wrongly maligned for faithfully adhering to God’s command regarding the misuse of blood, or are they guilty of creating a requirement that God never intended us to follow? This video will attempt to show from scripture which of these two alternatives is true.
Two elders meet with Shawn Burke to encourage him
Shawn has been baptized for six years, but is having issues with some of the teachings of the organization. In situations like this, are the elders interested in helping the sheep, or are they more interested in enforcing compliance?
Christian Baptism, In Whose Name? Part 2
In the first part of this series, we examined the Scriptural evidence on this question. It is also important to consider the historical evidence. Historical Evidence Let us now take a little time to examine the evidence of early historians, mainly Christian writers...You have a Place in Jehovah’s Congregation
“Just as the body is one but has many members, and all the members of that body, although many, are one body, so too is the Christ.”—1 Corinthians 12:12 [Study 34 From ws 08/20 p.20 October 19 – October 25, 2020] A place in the Congregation This section makes the...The Bible Book of Genesis – Geology, Archaeology and Theology – Part 6
The History of Adam (Genesis 2:5 – Genesis 5:2): The Consequences of Sin Genesis 3:14-15 – The Cursing of the Serpent “And Jehovah God proceeded to say to the serpent: “Because you have done this thing, you are the cursed one out of all the domestic animals...“Return to Me?”
[From ws 06/20 p.24 – August 24 – August 30] “Return to me, and I will return to you.” – MAL 3:7 “From the days of your forefathers you have turned aside from my regulations and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you,” says Jehovah of...The Messianic Prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27 – Part 5
Reconciling the Messianic Prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27 with Secular History Establishing Foundations for a Solution – continued (3) G. Overview of the Events of the Books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther Note that in the Date column, bold text is a date of an event...The Messianic Prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27 – Part 3
Reconciling the Messianic Prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27 with Secular History Establishing Foundations for a Solution A. Introduction To find any solutions to the problems we identified in parts 1 and 2 of our series, firstly we need to establish some foundations...My Awakening after 30 years of deception, Part 2: Awakening
[Translated from Spanish by Vivi] By Felix of South America. (Names are changed to avoid retaliation.) Introduction: In Part I of the series, Felix from South America told us about how his parents learned about the Jehovah’s Witness movement and how his family...My awakening after 30 years of deception, Part I: My childhood and adolescence.
[Translated from Spanish by Vivi] By Felix of South America. (Names are changed to avoid retaliation.) My family and the organization I grew up in what was known as “the truth” since my parents began studying with Jehovah’s Witnesses when I was...Examining Matthew 24, Part 12: The Faithful and Discreet Slave
Jehovah’s Witnesses contend that the men (currently 8) making up their governing body constitute a fulfillment of what they consider to be the prophecy of the faithful and discreet slave referred to at Matthew 24:45-47. Is this accurate or merely a self-serving interpretation? If the latter, then what or who is the faithful and discreet slave, and what of the other three slaves that Jesus refers to in Luke’s parallel account?
This video will attempt to answer all these questions using Scriptural context and reasoning.
Examining Matthew 24, Part 11: The Parables from the Mount of Olives
There are four parables that our Lord left us in his final discourse on the Mount of Olives. How do these relate to us today? How has the organization misapplied these parables and what harm has that done? We will begin our discussion with an explanation of the true nature of parables.
Love and Appreciation for Jehovah Lead to Baptism
“What prevents me from getting baptized?”—Acts 8:36 [From ws 03/20 p.2 May 04 – May 10] Paragraph 1: “Do you want to get baptized as a disciple of Christ! Love and appreciation have motivated many to make that choice.” This is such a pertinent statement....
Examining Matthew 24, Part 10: The Sign of Christ’s Presence
Welcome back. This is part 10 of our exegetical analysis of Matthew 24. Up to this point, we have spent a lot of time cutting away all the false teachings and false prophetic interpretations that have done so much damage to the faith of millions of sincere and...Let Jehovah Soothe You
“When anxieties overwhelmed me, you comforted and soothed me.”—Psalm 94:19 [From ws 2/20 p.20 April 27 – May 3] What we learn from faithful Hannah (par.3-10) These paragraphs deal with the example of Hannah, later the mother of the prophet Samuel. Sadly it is yet...Why I Left the Watchtower Organization After 61 Years of Devoted Service
By Sheryl Bogolin Email sbogolin@hotmail.com The first congregational meeting of Jehovah’s Witnesses that I attended with my family was held in the basement of a home filled with many, many chairs. Although I was only 10 years old, I found it to be rather...
Have Jehovah’s Witnesses Reached the Tipping Point?
While the 2019 Service Report seems to indicate that there is on-going growth in the Organization of Jehovah’s Witnesses, there is shocking news out of Canada to indicate that the figures have been cooked and in fact the organization is shrinking far faster than anyone had imagined.
Bible Musings: Are we missing the point?
In response to the last video—Part 5—in the Matthew 24 series, one of the regular viewers sent me an email asking about how two seemingly related passages can be understood. Some would call these problematic passages. Bible scholars referred to them by the Latin...Is the Governing Body Knowingly Deceiving Us over 607 B.C.E.? (Part 1)
When the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses gets something wrong and has to make a correction which is usually introduced to the community as “new light” or “refinements in our understanding”, the excuse frequently echoed to justify...
“Come to Me, … and I Will Refresh You”
“Come to me, all you who are toiling and loaded down, and I will refresh you.”—Matthew 11:28 [From ws 9/19 p.20 Study Article 38: November 18 – November 24, 2019] The Watchtower article focuses on answering the five questions outlined in paragraph 3. They are: How...Adjusting to a New Assignment
“God is not unrighteous so as to forget your work and the love you showed for his name.”—Hebrews 6:10 [From ws 8/19 p.20 Study Article 34: Oct 21 – Oct 27, 2019] We will start this week’s article with what some might view as a controversial comment – Although...“Let Your Love Abound”
“This is what I continue praying, that your love may abound still more and more.” – Philippians 1:9. [From ws 8/19 p.8 Study Article 32: Oct 7 – Oct 13, 2019] At first sight we should be able to enjoy an upbuilding article all about displaying love. So,...Rely on Jehovah when under Stress
“I am … under great stress.” – 1 Samuel 1:15 [From ws 6/19 p.8 Study Article 25: Aug 19-25, 2019] “Jehovah, understands how stress affects us. And he wants to help us deal with the challenges we face. (Read Philippians 4:6, 7)” So states paragraph 3. This is probably...The Merit of Works and Jehovah’s Witnesses
[This article has been republished with the author’s permission from his own web site.] Jehovah’s Witness doctrine about the application of Jesus’ teaching of the Sheep and the Goats in chapter 25 of Matthew has some similarity with the Roman Catholicism’s...Love and Justice in the Christian Congregation (Part 2 of 4)
“Go on carrying the burdens of one another, and in this way you will fulfill the law of the Christ.” – Galatians 6:2. [From ws 5/19 p.2 Study Article 18: July 1-7, 2019] This study article is the continuation of the series started in Study 9 ws 2/19 April 29th -May...A Journey of Discovery Through Time – Part 2
Arranging Summaries of Key Bible Chapters in Chronological Order[i] Theme Scripture: Luke 1:1-3 In our introductory article we laid the groundwork rules and mapped out the destination of our “Journey of Discovery Through Time”. Establishing Signposts and Landmarks In...Listen to Jehovah’s Voice
“This is my Son . . . Listen to him.”—Matthew 17:5. [From ws 3/19 p.8 Study Article 11: May 13-19, 2019] There in the title of the study article and the theme scripture we already have the contradictory message given by the Organization. We are told to listen to...Praise Jehovah in the Congregation
“In the midst of the congregation I will praise you”—Psalm 22:22 [From ws 01/19 p.8 Study Article 2: March 11-17] This week’s study article is about a problem endemic to most of the congregations, if not all. The problem of commenting. There are many fine...Put Trust in Our Active Leader—The Christ
[As a result of timing issues and a miscommunication for which I take full responsibility, you are the beneficiaries of two reviews of this week’s Watchtower Study article. The benefit is that you get two (three actually) sets of eyes on one topic.] [From ws 10/18 p....Jim’s Story
A Elder of over 40 years in Britain relates his story of being found by Christ.
Identifying True Worship, Part 11: The Unrighteous Riches
Hello everyone. My name’s Eric Wilson. Welcome to Beroean Pickets. In this series of videos, we have been examining ways to identify true worship using the criteria laid down by the Organization of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Since these criteria are used by Witnesses to...2018, March 26 – April 01, Our Christian Life and Ministry
Treasures from God’s Word and Digging for Spiritual Gems – “Keep on the Watch” (Matthew 25) Matthew 25:31-33 & Talk – How does the illustration of the sheep and the goats emphasize the preaching work? (w15 3/15 27 para 7-10) The first issue is in paragraph 7...How Can We Prove When Jesus Became King?
If one asked most practicing Jehovah’s Witnesses the question, “When did Jesus become King?”, most would immediately reply “1914”.[i] That would then be the end of the conversation. However, there is a possibility that we could assist them to reappraise this view by...
Anthony Morris III: Jehovah Blesses Obedience
In this latest video, Anthony Morris III is not really talking about obedience to Jehovah, but rather, obedience to the Governing Body. He claims that if we obey the Governing Body, Jehovah will bless us. That means that Jehovah approves of the decisions coming down...2017, November 20 – November 26, Our Christian Life and Ministry
Treasures from God’s Word and Digging for Spiritual Gems – “What does Jehovah Require of Us?” Micah 6:6,7 & Micah 6:8 – Sacrifices are meaningless to Jehovah if we fail to treat our fellow man properly (w08 5/15 p6 par. 20) With this theme, Jesus’ words come...2017, September 11 – September 17, Our Christian Life and Ministry
[Total Count in References: Jehovah – 26, Jesus – 3, Organization – 3, Governing Body – 5] Treasures from Gods Word – Blessings that restored Israel would enjoy [Count: Jehovah – 5] Ezekiel 47:13,14 The reference given is for the same Watchtower paragraph...2017, September 4 – September 10, Our Christian Life and Ministry
Treasures from Gods Word – Pure Worship Restored Ezekiel 45:16 – The people would support those whom Jehovah had appointed to take the lead (w99 3/1 10 para 10) Please take a moment to read Ezekiel 45:16,17. The context of Ezekiel 45—for example vs 1—shows it was...2017, August 14 – August 20, Our Christian Life and Ministry
Treasures from Gods Word – The Watchman’s heavy responsibility. Ezekiel 33:7 – Jehovah appointed Ezekiel as a watchman (it-2 1172 para 2) The reference correctly states that the prophet/watchman had to warn people otherwise he was blood guilty. But what about the...Overcoming Obstacles in Our Preaching by Introducing the Father and Family
Even after 3 ½ years of preaching, Jesus still hadn’t revealed all the truth to his disciples. Is there a lesson in this for us in our preaching activity? John 16:12-13[1] “I still have many things to say to you, but you are not able to bear them now. However, when...The Lord Is Knocking
[This little gem came out at our last weekly on-line meeting. I just had to share.] “. . .Look! I am standing at the door and knocking. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come into his house and take the evening meal with him and he with me.” (Re...“The Judge of All the Earth” Always Does What Is Right
[From ws4/17 June 12-18] “The Rock, perfect is his activity, for all his ways are justice.” – De 32:4. What Christian would disagree with the thoughts expressed in the title and theme text of this article? These are true thoughts expressed in God’s Word. The title...Salvation, Part 5: The Children of God
What role do the Children of God play in the salvation of Mankind? What is the “one-chance doctrine” of salvation and why is it taught so extensively? Does God truly give every human an equal opportunity to be saved?
2017, May 15 – 21 Our Christian Life and Ministry
Treasures from Gods Word: Jehovah Will Render to Each One According to His Works Jeremiah 39:4-7 – Zedekiah suffered the consequences of disobeying Jehovah While it is true that Zedekiah suffered terrible consequences personally, we should also not forget that he was...2017, April 3-9 – Our Christian Life and Ministry
Treasures from God’s Word The theme is ‘Let Jehovah Mold Your Thinking and Conduct’ this week based on Jeremiah 18. Yes indeed, let us all do that. When a question or an issue regarding our faith comes along, why not take a little time to give consideration as to what...Beroean Bible Study Reflections on the Memorial of Christ’s Ransom Sacrifice, Part 1 – When?
“Keep Doing THIS in Remembrance of Me.” – Jesus, Luke 22:19 NWT Rbi8 When and how often should we commemorate the Lord’s Evening Meal in obedience to the words found at Luke 22:19? Since the fourteenth day of the first lunar month of the year 33 CE,...Identifying the True Religion
Jehovah’s Witnesses are trained to be calm, reasonable and respectful in their public preaching work. Even when they meet with name calling, anger, dismissive responses, or just the plain old door-slammed-in-the-face, they strive to maintain a dignified demeanor....Jehovah Guides His People in the Way of Life
There is an underlying theme to this week’s Watchtower Study article which most will not see. What is its purpose?
Prove Yourself Loyal to Jehovah
What happens when the loyalty we owe to Jehovah conflicts with the loyalty demanded of us by men, even when those men claim to be speaking in God’s name? Under those circumstances, how can we truly prove ourselves loyal to God?
Dealing with Sinners – Part 1
Everything Jesus had to say about dealing with sinners within the congregation is encapsulated in Matthew 18:15-17. How can we apply those principles in the modern congregation?
The JW No Blood Doctrine – A Scriptural Analysis
Are blood transfusions really prohibited by God’s Word the Bible? This thorough Scriptural analysis of the “No Blood” directive/doctrine of Jehovah’s Witnesses will give you the means to accurately answer that question.
Use the Power of Your Tongue for Good
A useful Watchtower study for those who are awakening and would help others to do the same.
Jehovah’s Witnesses and Blood – Part 4
We have thus considered the historical, secular and scientific aspects of the No Blood doctrine of Jehovah’s Witnesses. We continue with the final segments which address the biblical perspective. In this article we carefully examine the first of the three...WT Study: How Can We Show that We Love Jehovah?
[From ws15/09 for Nov 23-29] “We love, because he first Loved us.” – John 4:19 I almost passed on reviewing this week’s Watchtower Study article since there is nothing new there. It’s just the same old, same old. Then something changed my mind. I opened the JW Library...WT Study: “Your Deliverance Is Getting Near”!
[From ws15/07 p. 14 for Sep. 7-13] A man comes to your town. He stands in the village square, and proclaims that soon death and destruction will rain down upon you and your fellow citizens. Next, he tells you how to escape. Sacrifices must be made, but if you all...Your Deliverance Is Near!
[this article is contributed by Alex Rover] The Governing Body has been steadily working toward a new prophetic framework over the past decade or so. An ounce of ‘new light’ at a time, just the right amount of change to make the friends excited, but not too much to...WT Study: Live in Harmony with the Model Prayer – Part 1
This Watchtower review was written by Andere Stimme [From ws15/06 p. 20 for August 17-23] “Let you name be sanctified.” – Matthew 6:9 No Christian can find fault with the counsel to “live in harmony with the model prayer”. The lessons to be learned...Geoffrey Jackson Speaks before the Royal Commission on Child Abuse
On August 14 at 11:00 AM AEST Brother Geoffrey Jackson of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses provided testimony under examination before the Australia Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. At the time of this writing, the...May TV Broadcast on tv.jw.org
An Historic Broadcast Brother Lett opens this month’s JW.ORG TV broadcast with the statement that it is historic. He then lists several reasons we might consider it to be of historical importance. However, there is another reason he does not list. This is the...God's Channel of Communication
Does God have an exclusive channel of communication? Who is the faithful and discrete slave today?
WT Study: Imitate Jesus’ Humility and Tenderness
[From ws15/02 p. 5 for April 6-12] “This people honors me with their lips, yet their heart is far removed from me.” (Mt 15:8 NWT) “Therefore, all the things they tell you, do and observe, but do not do according to their deeds, for they say but they do not practice...Esther: The Undercover Queen
[This article was contributed by Alex Rover] When we learn that our religious leaders have not always been honest with us, that certain teachings are squarely against what Scripture teach, and that following such teachings may actually lead us away from God, then what...Gathering True Worshippers
[this article was contributed by Alex Rover] First you publish some articles, then slowly but inevitably you gather some kind of following. Even if we remain humble and admit we may not have the full picture, in practice those who control the blog itself also control...The Rose of Sharon
[this article was contributed by Alex Rover] “I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys” – Sg 2:1 With these words, the Shulamite girl described herself. The Hebrew word used for rose here is habaselet and is commonly understood to be a Hibiscus Syriacus....The Hypocrisy of the Pharisees
[A Review of the August 15, 2014 Watchtower article, ”Hear Jehovah’s Voice Wherever You Are”] “13 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because you shut up the Kingdom of the heavens before men; for you yourselves do not go in, neither do you permit those on...Dealing with Persecution
[This is a continuation to the article, “Doubling Down on Faith”] Before Jesus came on the scene, the nation of Israel was ruled by a governing body made up of the priests in coalition with other powerful religious groups like the scribes, Pharisees and...The Greater Korah
A discussion based on the July 15, 2014 Watchtower study article, “Jehovah Knows Those Who Belong to Him.” Over the decades, The Watchtower has repeatedly referenced Korah’s rebellion against Moses and Aaron in the desert whenever the publishers felt the need...A Spirit Directed Majority?
Alex Rover gave an excellent summary of the changed state of affairs in our Organization in his comment on my most recent post. It got me to thinking about how these changes came about. For instance, his third point reminds us that in the “old days” we did not know...Why Does God Allow a Man of Lawlessness?
Recap: Who Is the Man of Lawlessness? In the last article, we discussed how we can use Paul’s words to the Thessalonians to identify the man of lawlessness. There are various schools of thought regarding his identity. Some feel he has not yet been manifested but will...Identifying the Man of Lawlessness
Let no one seduce YOU in any manner, because it will not come unless the apostasy comes first and the man of lawlessness gets revealed, the son of destruction. (2 Thess. 2:3) Beware the Man of Lawlessness Has the Man of Lawlessness Fooled You? How to Protect...WT Study: Honor the Aged Among You
[Watchtower study for the week of May 19, 2014 – w14 3/15 p. 20] The thrust of this article concerns identifying who should care for the elderly among us, and how the care should be administered. Under the subtitle “The Family’s Responsibility”, we start by quoting...Midweek Meeting Comments – Apr. 14, 2014
Congregation Book Study: Chapter 5, par. 18-21, box on p. 55 Theocratic Ministry School Bible Reading: Exodus 11-14 Jehovah brings the final plague. He could have done this at the start; a really powerful manifestation of his power to knock the Egyptians on their...Midweek Meeting Comments – Feb. 3, 2014
Congregation Book Study: Chapter 2, par. 12-20 Paragraph 18 of the study lists what we call the four cardinal attributes of Jehovah. I heard an illustration years ago that helped me to understand how these four attributes can produce all the diversity and subtlety of...Ravenous Wolves
(Matthew 7:15) 15 “Be on the watch for the false prophets that come to YOU in sheep’s covering, but inside they are ravenous wolves. Until reading this today, I had failed to notice that the ravenous wolves are false prophets. Now “prophet” in those days meant more...Membership Has Its Privileges
[There are some insightful and thought-provoking comments under the post “The Devil’s Great Con Job” which got me thinking about what congregation membership really entails. This post is the result.] “Membership has its privileges.” This is not only the advertising...Authors
