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Post by Admin on Jul 28, 2021 7:29:33 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Aug 3, 2021 13:08:18 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Aug 3, 2021 13:23:45 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Aug 3, 2021 13:24:00 GMT -5
IN THIS SECTION: We will see that our attitude towards others will effect how we give a witness and how people might respond [/i] 9:40 SYMPOSIUM: REMEMBER FAITHLESS PEOPLE CAN AQUIRE FAITH . . . Sadly some consider women to be inferioir and of little worth, but this is not true. INTRODUCTION : We delight to remember those most loved to us. This is true'of Jehovah who remembers all his friends. This includes many faithul woman ....We will se why they needed faith, how they showed faith and how we can imitate their faith.
1. Along with her husband Sarah left her home and family upon Gods command one of the most stressful things people experience (Genesis 12 :1 ; Hebrews 11:8). Her obedience revealed her strong faith in Jehovah.
# VIDEO PICTURE SLIDESHOW Moving away from the "modern conveniences" but seeing Jehovah fulfil his promises.
Sarahs faith was rewarded with the power to the birth of Isaac (Hebrews 11:11, 12)
- her laughter showed how amused she was at the idea of having a baby so late in life (Hebrews 11:11, 12)
- she showed faithnin defending Isaac at his weaning (Hebrews 11:11, 12)
Show a "Sarah like spirit in your marriage. This is "of grear value in the'eyes of God" (Hebrews 13:16)
VIDEO Couple
Rahab was faced with a life or death decision, side with the King of Jericho or side with Jehovahs people. The spies were probably the ffirst Israelites she had ever met but she made her decision based on what she knew about Jehovah.
# VIDEO PICTURE SLIDESHOW
Her faith was based on what she had heard about Jehovah. She expressed confidence that Jehovah is the Almighty God and that gave her courage to take a stand.
VIDEO DRAMATIZATION : Bible student takes a stand at Christmas. What limited knowledge she sheltered the spies and went in to abandon sexual immorality ( James 2:25). She went on to have the privldege of becoming an ancestor of the Messiah.
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Post by Admin on Aug 4, 2021 22:12:34 GMT -5
9:40 SYMPOSIUM: REMEMBER FAITHLESS PEOPLE CAN AQUIRE FAITH . . .
Most of us have faced scorn or various trials from personality differences. Hannah had a "double wammie" a difficult family situation and she was barren.
VIDEO SLIDE SHOW
Hannah managed to go from dispair to tranquility by praying
- no matter how agitated, find a quiet place and pour out your heart to Jehovah
- demonstrate your faith (vow)
- reflect on examples of faith (RACHEL)
- continued her spiritual routine despite being misjudges
VIDEO DRAMATIZATION: Sister diagnosed with a serious illness - persevere in prayer
- leave your worries with Jehovah
- see and give thanks for your blessjngs
- do not become "a stationary punching bag" FIGHT BACK ! 1 Peter 5:9
Jehovah will reward our faith by growing ever closer to him
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Post by Admin on Aug 4, 2021 22:16:21 GMT -5
9:40 SYMPOSIUM: REMEMBER FAITHLESS PEOPLE CAN AQUIRE FAITH . . .
The 11th century saw Israel and Syria were enemies. The little Israelite girl exercised faith by speaking up courageouly about Jehovah. She had learnt from her parents knew about the Prophets Elijahs miracles. The result was a cure and her masrer became aworshipper of Jehovah 2 Kings 5:15
VIDEO DRAMATIZATION : SISTER IMPRISONED FOR HER FAITH Gods word was alreafy in her heart so denied a bible she could copy passages. Speaking up took more courage than I thought I had but not more courage than Jehovah could give. It was hard, she says, to look beyond the locks and thd uniforms.
[/quote] Young ones - you too can become a bold evqngelizer Rom 10:13, 14[/l][/list]
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Post by Admin on Aug 4, 2021 23:50:27 GMT -5
" the name of the virgin was Mary" - Luke 1:279:40 SYMPOSIUM: REMEMBER FAITHLESS PEOPLE CAN AQUIRE FAITH . . . Mary had a difficult assignment. Her reaction at Luke 1:38 shows she knew Jehovah would be with her and would help her. See study note verse 48 shows she was a serious studentnof the bible. She must have memorised what she had heard in the synagogue (verses 46-55 ).
VIDEO DRAMATIZATION : Brother giving weighty theocratic respinsibilities has learnt to pray, stay loyal and have faith he is up to the task.
Have full confidence in Jehovah Psalms 56: 3, 4
As overwhelming as assignments may seem we too can display humility and have absolute confidence in Jehovah Psalms 56:3, 4 When the greek woman (born in Pheonecia) came across objections she did not lose faith. She overcame potential predudicce because she recognised Jesus as a man of God. She combatted discouragement and allows her faith to be tested (Matthew 15:26)
VIDEO DRAMATIZATION : New one declines to examine apostate literature reasoning why would I need to learn about Jehovahs Witnesses from their enemies. Like the Pheonecian can we recognize Jehovahs rep - they have evidence of holy spirit 1 Cor 2:13 - angelic assistance (growth and organisation of work) - reliance on Gods word rather than popular opinion ( Mat 24:45) Remain loyal to the organisation and be rewarded with everlasting life.
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Post by Admin on Aug 4, 2021 23:51:43 GMT -5
9:40 SYMPOSIUM: REMEMBER FAITHLESS PEOPLE CAN AQUIRE FAITH . . . VIDEO DRAMATIZATION Sister turns to Jehovah and his word for comfort after losong her son. We have written testimony of Jesus resurrection. We have the unswerving assurance of Jehovah ( Rev 21:3,4). All Christians must have faith in the resuŕection. [/list][/list] Sister Manu'Ishwi is one of the many sisters of faith. Born in 1909 she was baptised in 1929. She faced many hardships but remained faithful. Hela Tuome was sent to a slave labor camp for her faith in Estonia. They made miniture copies of the Watchtower and kept them in bars of fmsoap! SLIDESHOW PRESENTATION Sisters Ishwi and Toom. Both sisters remained loyal despite being informed of the deflection of prominent ones; both and refused to abandon their faith ( Psalm 37:25; 119:97, 98 ). Meditation on bible principles helped them endure physical and psychological torure. Sister said she would rather live in prison with her God than be free and abandon hom. VIDEO DRAMATISATION : The internal struggles of a brother where the work is restricted.
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Post by Admin on Aug 4, 2021 23:58:10 GMT -5
11:05 SOJJ #142: Holding Fast to Our Hope ( Hebrews 6:18, 19) and Announcements www.jw.org/en/library/videos/#en/mediaitems/2021Convention/pub-co-r21_10_VIDEO11:15 PUBLIC BIBLE DISCOURSE: “Have Faith in the Good News” ( Mark 1:14, 15; Matthew 9:35; Luke 8:1) INTRODUCTION : Often times "good news" does not turn out to be misleading. It is wise to be cautious but there is indeed a source of Good news ( Mark 1:14, 15)
1. What is the Good News?
2. Why can we have faith in the good news ?
3. How can we build faith
1. The Good news is the message about Gods government Luke 8:1). Jesus declared this with his mouth and his feet. He trained his disciples to do the same. This message effects all mankind because it will provide blessings that will touch every aspect of our lives
- Isaiah 33:24 "even the diseases you look fine on the outside but suffer" a pain free life!
- No one will be homeless; no rent or lease we will experience the full joy of ownership Isaiah 65:21, 22
- No starvation, no foodlines, poverty will be gone Psalm 72:16
- Death "swallowed" forever (Isaiah 25:8 ; "they that slesp in the earth will awake and shout for joy" NEB 26:19) The dead will awa
- War will end (Psalm 46: 9)
- Planet resorted (Rev 18:11)
- Jehovah God, who cannot lie is the source of the information ( Titus 1:15); Jehovahs past pattern of reliability provides a firm basis for confident. He has a perfect record of accurate detailed prophecy ( Babylon 9:35, 70 years, 69 weeks of years ) - The miracles of Jesus proved the credibility of his message by demonstrating the power to cure disease and infirmity( Matthew 9:35) # VIDEO War refugee sought answers found satisfying answers; former alcholic noticed the benefits in his family and changed his life. 3. How can we build faith in the good news? Real faithnis not gulibility, we must search for "convincing evidence" ( Hebrews 11:1) once we are convinced of the evidence we can accept the exkstence of that which cannot be seen. CONCLUSION We are thankful Hod not only provides us with good news but shows us his love. 11:45 SOJJ #22: The Kingdom Is in Place—Let It Come! ( Revelation 11:15 ; Revelation 12:10) and Intermission
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Post by Admin on Aug 4, 2021 23:58:24 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Aug 19, 2021 17:43:05 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Aug 21, 2021 8:08:24 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Aug 21, 2021 8:11:39 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Aug 21, 2021 8:12:09 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Aug 21, 2021 8:14:06 GMT -5
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