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Post by Admin on Jul 7, 2014 10:09:18 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Jul 7, 2014 10:20:15 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Jul 7, 2014 10:39:44 GMT -5
INTRODUCTION Song 134 asks us to "just see yourself in a world that is new". Paul encouraged us to " rejoice in the hope" (whether it is for life in heaven or the hope of life on the earth as subjects of that kingdom) - Romans 12:12; Psalsm 37:11, 29. This hope is more precious than anything the world can offer, but if we are going to have this hope realized we must keep this hope close in mind. Satan tries to crowd these thoughts out so we must regularly meditate on kingdom blessing. This SYMPOSIUM in [8] parts has been designed to help us to rejoice in the blessings the kingdom will bring. 1/8 A WOLRD WITHOUT SATAN (Revelation 20: 2, 3, 7,10) [Bible Reading - ...]<< cl chap 8 p. 83 par 17 [Satan Gone] >>  INTRODUCTON According to ( 2 Pet 3:10) Jehovah will destroy the " elements" that make up this world. This refers to the fundamental elements that influence people's thinking, the "spirit of the world" that pushes them to think and act in a way that reflects Satan's personality (violent, selfish, rebellious). WHAT WILL THE END OF SATAN THIS MEAN FOR US?- No more wars, aggression violence
- obcenitites, vulgarities, immorality
- Jehovah's Spirit will reign [ as spirit of peace, happiness. etc]
2/8 ONE LANGUAGE (Zephaniah 3:9; Zechariah 14:9) [Bible Reading [Tower of Babel] INTRODUCTUION In a figurative sense Jehovah's people aleady speak one languge, the " pure" language (Zephaniah 3:9) That pure language is the truth about Jehovah and his purposes contained in the bible it includes the truth about how Jehovah will use his kingdom to sanctify His name, justify his sovreignty and give eternal blessing to humans. Only Jehovah's people have clear understanding of these truths and this results in a extrordinary unity and love no matter what literal language they speak (compare Malachi 3: 18; John 13: 35) Will we all speak one literal language in the new world?It does seem logical that this will be the case for two reasons. [1] 1700 years agod, before the rebellion of Babel, only " one language*" was spoken [ftn the same vocabulary]. If that rebellion never taken place it seems reasonable to believe humanity would have continued to speak just one language (Genesis 11:1) [2] After the destruction of Satan, there will be literal unity. Will that language be Hebrew? Perhaps. How exactly will things proceed we don't know, we will have to wait and see, but one thing is sure, " the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jehovah As the waters cover the sea". And surely the educational program to teach the resurrected ones the " pure language" as well as the building projects will be faciliated by speaking one literal language(Isaiah 11:9b; Isaiah 65: 21-24) CONCLUSION: All barriors will be removed in the new system, the removal of liguistic barriors will be the final one that will lead finally to global unity. 3/8 PERFECT HEALTH (Job 33:9,25 Isaiah 33:24) [Bible Reading - ...] INTRODUCTION " How are you?" The day will come when this question will be unnecessary because everyone will be in perfect health. Perfect health is not a dream, Jehovah's original purpose was that humans never say " I am sick" (compare Isaiah 33:24). Notice that the text associates the end of sickness with the end of "pardoning of error" or sin. Thus one of the blessings of the ransom will be the return to perfect health for the faithful. CONCLUDING COMMENTS We can have confidence in the promise of perfect health since Jesus demonstrated his powers when he cured. Do you make your desire to see these future blessing the subject of your prayers?
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Post by Admin on Jul 7, 2014 10:40:14 GMT -5
4/8 COMPLETE HARMONY WITH THE ANIMALS (Isaiah 11: 6-9) [Bible Reading - ...]<< w12 9/15 p. 9 par. 7 [Peace with Animals] >> INTRODUCTION: Animals reflect an aspect of Jehovah's personality and teach us a lot about him (Gen 1.22); even today we get much pleasure from observing the animal kingdom how much more so in the new system (compare Job 12:7) eg. Spider's web ("Was it designed"). Have you imagined which animals you would first like to approach? A Tiger? An Elephant? There will be many animals to get to know in the new system and we will never stop Learning about the animal kingdom. Animals and humans will exist in perfect harmony according to Isaiah 11: 6-9 CONCLUDING COMMENTS Will God recreate animals that are presently extinct? The bible doesn't say. But we do know Jehovah will never stop surprising us with his animal kingdom. We will even sleep in a forest without fears (Ezekiel 34: 25) 5/8 PARADISE EARTH (Luke 23: 43) [Bible Readin: Rev 22] INTRODUCTON Is paradise a reality for you? Humans are " ruining the earth", but Jesus words to the thief at Luke 23: 43 provides a guarantee that this earth will indeed one day be a paradise. Notice Jesus said "truly" [Greek "amen"] so this paradise is a certainty (compare Math 25: 24; Rev. 11.18). Do we have any reason to doubt? Just as you wouldn't ask someone that invited you to dinner if he has enough forks, or if the meal will be properly cooked, we can have confidence in Jehovah's arrangements, especially as Jehovah's creation, notably the earth already demonstrates its amazing ability to regenerate itself [example how the river Thames, after the war was revitalized]. 6/8 NEW SCROLLS (Revelation 20:12) [Bible Reading - ...] INTRODUCTION The bible doesn't answer all the questions we may have about the new system. However, Jehovah has always provided needed instruction at the appropriate time. - The Exodus The Mosaic law provided needed instructions as to how the 3 million Israelites should be organized in view of their changed situation from a group of slaves to an independent nation (Deut. 32.45-47)
- First Century Christians were provided with needed information as to how they should be organized when the end of the Jewish system of worship made the Mosaic law no longer applicable
- 1914 Christians in the last days were provided with a refined understanding of God's purpose and their role therein (see Danial 12:4)
Can we expect new information after Armageddon? Absolutely. Revelation 20: 12 refers to " new scrolls". Instructions, laws but also perhaps information that will allow us to have an even better understanding of Jehovah, facinating insights into Jehovah's attributes. What an exciting future kingdom prospect. - New Scrolls New instructions, laws and new principles for the those in the paradise (including the millions of resurrected ones
- Scroll of Life Those that meet the conditions and apply the principles in the "new scrolls"
CONCLUDING COMMENTS The " new scrolls" will have an impact on living conditions, since a refined understanding of Jehovah's principles lead propotionally to Jehovah's people to better express his qualities. There will be no end to this, since we will never know everything about Jehovah.
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Post by Admin on Jul 7, 2014 10:40:53 GMT -5
7/8 ASSOCIATION WITH MULTITUDES OF RESURRECTD ONES (Job 14: 14, 15) [Bible Reading [Job] INTRODUCTION A "walk down memory lane" can be a painful experience because we have all lost dear ones and death is unnatural to us and its sting almost unbearable. Death is truly an "enemy", it cuts Jehovah off from his faithful servants and stops them from being able to continue to praise Him. It deprives us of our loved ones, and is certainly one of the most painful expériences we face (John 11). The resurrection will repair all this and will be a great joy for all Job 14:14, 15declares If a man dies, can he live again? I will wait all the days of my compulsory service Until my relief [my resurrection] comes. You will call, and I will answer you. You will long for the work of your hands. (Mark 5: 42) HOW WILL THE RESURRECTION PROCEED?God is a God of order so we can be sure it will be in an organized way but we don't know détails about exactly in what order this will happen. We can however be sure it will be a period of extraordinary joy. So we can imagine the joy of speaking with faithful ones of old (Job, Noah, John the Baptist) and imagine welcoming back our own loved ones. DURING TIMES OF GRIEF [Moving Resurrection Video SONG # 111]  CONCLUSION Yes, have faith and meditate on how sure that hope is. One day we will instead of having funerals having resurrection célébrations. Let this hope ancre you now. 8/8 ABILITY TO PRAISE JEHOVAH PERFECTLY (Psalm 5:30) [Bible Reading - ...]INTRODUCTION: Jesus was the only human that could say of his service to Jehovah " I always do the things pleasing to him" ( John 8:29). Wouldn't we like one day to be able to say the same? Unfortunately we cannot praise Jehovah perfectly. We can however have that desire which will satisfied in the future (Ps. 145.3) HOW DOES JEHOVAH VIEW HIS IMPERFECT SERVANTS?
Prov 11:20 states " those whose way is blameless bring pleasure to him." and even imperfect people can have integrity. Integrity in the bible means an wholehearted attachment to one person, to be entirely devoted to his will. So we put God's will first in our life and he loves such ones and allows for our limitations. Like a picture offered by a little child, we don't criticize it because we know it may not be very good but it's the best the child can do. Jehovah knows us and knows our potential. CONCLUSION For over 100 years, heaven is filled only with perfect praise, and one day soon the entire uninverse will praise Jehovah perfectly ( Revelation 5:13) Remember the trials are momentary, the blessings are forever! We have in the SYMPOSIUM looked at many different aspects of Kingdom blessings (Rom. 12.12, 2 Cor. 4.16-18.) when can we reflect on them?
- Early in the morning [day's text]
- During the day [Preaching activities]
- At social gathering [Family Worship]
- After the meetings[day's text]
- At shepherding calls
- During times of grief
- At night [before evening prayer]
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Post by Admin on Jul 7, 2014 10:42:23 GMT -5
SONG #135: See Yourself When All Is New
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Post by Admin on Jul 7, 2014 10:43:42 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Jul 7, 2014 10:44:21 GMT -5
SUNDAY MORNING: Public Discourse & WatchtowerINTRODUCTION This world needs a new world ruler! God is not the "the ruler of this world", Jesus identified the ruler of this world and announced the change in rulership we now face. THE GOD OF THIS WORLDSatan [ opposer] the Devil [ Reviler], not his original name but fitting descriptions of the " original serpant" (see John 12: 31; Rev 12:9). The world is "lying in the power of the wicked one " and that wicked one has "children" (1 John 5:19 Ftn; John 8: 44). Satan, the original rebel, the world's worst undercover criminal, is ultimately behind all the world's governmental powers (Luke 4: 5-6)and responsible for the autrocities we have witnesses over the centuries such as those committed in Auschwitz, Rwanda, and all the wars thorought human history. This doesn't mean that all governement officials are Under the direct control of the devil but it does mean they are influenced by him since they will not submit to Jehovah's rule. What kind of ruler is Satan? His rulership is characterised by trickery, anger and hatred. Jesus in John 8:44 exposed Satan as a liar. Thus we can understand why the present system is dominated by corruption, injustice and violence. "all creation keeps on groaning together and being in pain together until now." ( Roman 8:22) Happily the earth is heading for a new world government. GOD'S KINGDOM RULE
1) Why do we need a world government?
2) Is such a governement possible?
3) Who is qualified to head such a governement[1] Why do we need a global governement ? [1] Because mankind's problems of a global dimension.[/i] - Economic Injustice [3 riches people on the planet have more wealth than the 48 poorest countries]. Political unrest leads to mass movements in population, economic priorities waste food while the world's most vulnerable subjects suffer. What governement can eliminate world poverty?
- Environmental degradation Deforestation, death of the coral reefs, global warming, damage to the ozone. Acid rain, Chernoble... Disagreements lead to international inaction or lack of coordination. What government can bring an end to global pollution?
- International Exploitation 30 million slaves still exist today, sex slaves, factory/farm workers... What government can bring an end to slavery?
Humans are incapable of self-rule Just as humans cannot fly because they were not designed to do so, humans were not designed to govern themselves and will always be incapable of resolving their problems alone (compare Jeremiah 10:23; Ecclésiastes 8:9) We don't have the wisdom or the RIGHT to self govern. Only Jehovah has the legitimate right to rule (1 Chron 29:11) [2] Is such a governement possible?Yes, Jehovah has made it possible, indeed it already exists (Matthew 19: 26; 6:9), he [Jehovah] has chosen Jesus to rule over the whole planet(compare Daniel 7: 13, 14) [3] Who is qualified to head this governement? Jesus is certainly qualified for this position, his qualitie. [/b][/color][/url] [li] Wonderful Counselor always wise, perfect and pertinent; Jesus loves humans, so teaches humans how to live that is best for them for example for family life, morals, (John 2: 25; Prov 8: 31)[/li] [li] Mighty GodJesus is a powerful spirit whose power comes from Jehovah. Jesus will do what he demonstrated with his miracles on earth (Matthew 14: 14-21; Mark 4: 35-41) [/li] [li] Eternal Father Jesus will give eternal life to those that exercise faith in his ransome as well as protecting the faithful great crowd and will resurrect millions [/li] [li] Prince of PeaceJesus will eliminate war by removing nationalism, those that want to fight and terrorist. Even now his followers refuse to participate in wars. [/li][/quote] Other promises can be found at Isaiah 11: 2-4; 42: 1-4 CONCLUSION Will you allow Jesus to be your leader? Any who have not yet taken a position for the truth (teenagers, Young people, bible students, unbelieving mates...) Deutronomy 30: 19 " I take the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you today that I have put life and death before you, the blessing and the curse;+ and you must choose life so that you may live, you and your descendants". Encoruaged to go to jw.org and Watch the videa "why study the bible", to take the steps needed to show we support earth's new ruler!
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Post by Admin on Jul 7, 2014 10:45:13 GMT -5
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Samuel Herd, Member of the Governing Body
London 22-24 August 2014
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Post by Admin on Jul 7, 2014 10:51:28 GMT -5
<< SONG #16: Flee to God’s Kingdom! >>(Zephaniah 2:3)1. Oh, seek Jehovah, you meek ones and lowly; Seek what is right, and seek meekness today. Thus it may be in the day of his anger That you may be hidden away. (CHORUS) Flee to God’s Kingdom, the hope of mankind; Firm for his rule take your stand. There you will find God’s protection and blessing; Hasten to heed his command. 2. Come, you who hunger for truth and for justice; Why longer sorrow and cry out in pain? Seek now God’s way to escape the oppressor, Submitting yourself to Christ’s reign. (Chorus) 3. Look up, yes, lift up your heads with rejoicing; See all the proof that the Kingdom is here! Welcome the light that Jehovah is sending, And let him alone be your fear! (Chorus) (See also Ps. 59:16; Prov. 18:10; 1 Cor. 16:13.)
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Post by Admin on Jul 7, 2014 10:52:06 GMT -5
INTRODUCTION Fifty thousand men, along with their families travel for four months and 800 kilometers to from Babylon to Jérusalem. This journey was outlined in prophecy in Isaiah 35: 8-9 as "The Way of Holiness" where they would be protected. Is there a modern day fulfillment of this prophecy? MODERN DAY WAY OF HOLINESSIn 1919 anointed christias left Babylon the Great (Isaiah 40: 3)- Clear up: Enlighted teachings by first travellers
- stones: erroneous religious teachings
- Jerusalem: spiritual paradise/the new world* (Isaiah 35: 5-7)
[/i] [/ul] What conditions must be met to have access to the way? The Way of Holiness necessitates that those that take it must be morally, physically and spiritually pure. Note that those that distance themselves from Babylon the Great, such as atheists, agostics and others, do are not automatically on the Way of Holiness, because " They have not known the way of peace, And there is no justice in their tracks. They make their roadways crooked; no one treading on them will know peace" (Isaiah 59: 8) These ones do not have "peace" with God, their road leads to destruction. Avoiding Dangers? Are we in the middle of the route or are we drifting to the shoulder, pushing the limits between what God recommends for us and what is physically or spiritually dangerous? [7] potential dangers are: - Laziness: Be careful not to make excuses to not work hard in life or for the truth (Proverbs 15:19)
- Dating a non-believer: pressure to drift increased(2 Cor. 6.14)
- Family conduct: Excess of anger with our family (Eph. 4.31),
- Oversensitivity: We must learn not take offense at minor offenses (Ecclésiastes 7:9)
- Immoral Fantacies: Mentally toying with immoral thoughts can lead to the real thing (James 1.14, 15)
- Developing a Materialistic spirit: This risks to distract us from pure worship (1 John 2.15)
- Refusal to cultivate the fruit of the spirit Likened to taking your hands off a steering wheel(Gal 5.22)
CONCLUSION The paradise isn't far away, stay on the "Way of Holiness" and " bon route"! |
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Post by Admin on Jul 7, 2014 10:52:38 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Jul 7, 2014 10:54:18 GMT -5
INTRODUCTION People have a lot of anxieties and Jehovah's people are no exception (Matthew 6: 33, 34). Worry is nothing but a form of paralysis that leaves us unable to serve God fully. Often we worry about things that don't even happen.
STOP BEING ANXIOUS[Analysis of Matthew chapter 6] Although Jehovah's people are not immune to the anxieties of this world, however there are antydotes to being overpowered/overwhelmed by them. - Help others: This takes our minds off our own troubles (verse 3)
- Prayer: honest, open private prayer for yourself and others (verse 6)
- Forgiveness: Learn to let go of grievances and resentment (verses 14, 15)
- Avoid Hypocracy: Leading a double life is stressful (verse 16-18)
- Avoid materialism: Buying goods we don't need is stressful(verses 19-21)
- Focus on spiritual matters : Construction projects (verses 22-24)
- Trust in Jehovah: Do not be unduly worried about the essentials of life (verses 25); Satan is trying to scare us away from Jehovah's protective care (1 Peter 5: 7-9)
- Trust in Jehovah: There is no excuse to sideline kingdom interests even in pursuit of the necessities of life (verse 32)
- Prioritize the Kingdom : Continuously put kingdom interests first (verses 33, 34)
- Take one day at a time: Faithful brothers and sisters struggling with life threatening have been consciouse of this (verses 33; compare Proverbs 15:15)
- Stay Positive: Even old ones can remember "you're only OLD once"! (verses 33; compare Proverbs 15:15)
CONCLUSION: Let us be determined to continue to show gratitude to Jehovah by seeking first the kingdom in our lives. ====================================================================== *** RELEASE [DVD - Video Trailer presented] *** " These words must be on your heart"  ====================================================================== |
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Post by Admin on Jul 7, 2014 10:54:40 GMT -5
<< SONG #91: My Father, My God and Friend >>(Hebrews 6:10)1. Life in this world can be hard. Life in this world can bring tears and pain. Still ev’ry day I will say, “My life is not in vain.” (CHORUS) For God is not unrighteous, And he remembers the love I’ve shown. So he is ever near me; With Jehovah, I’m not alone. Yes, God is my provider and my protector down to the end. Yes, Jehovah is my Father, My God and Friend. 2. Gone are the days of my youth; Days of calamity now are here. Still through the eyes of my faith, My hope is bright and clear. (Chorus) (See also Ps. 71:17, 18.)
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Post by Admin on Jul 7, 2014 11:22:11 GMT -5
MISSIONARY DELEGATES INVITATION For all the missionaries to circle the field to greet those in attendance. London was very loud with cheering, whistling, shouting and many "mexican waves"... |
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