|
|
Post by Admin on Jul 13, 2015 5:47:48 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by Admin on Jul 13, 2015 5:47:58 GMT -5
<< Back to Program [Sunday Morning]>> << Back to Program [Sunday Afternoon]>>
SUNDAY MORNING
THEME: “Keep Following Me”—MATTHEW 16:24
|
9:20 Music
9:30 Song No. 84 and Prayer
9:40 SYMPOSIUM: “Have Love Among Yourselves” (John 13:34, 35)
- Be Patient and Kind (1 Corinthians 13:4)
- Avoid Jealousy and Bragging (1 Corinthians 13:4)
- Repudiate Pride and Indecency (1 Corinthians 13:4, 5)
- Reject Selfishness and Provocation (1 Corinthians 13:5)
- Do Not Keep Account of the Injury (1 Corinthians 13:5)
- Rejoice, Not Over Unrighteousness, But With the Truth (1 Corinthians 13:6)
- Bear, Believe, Hope, and Endure All Things (1 Corinthians 13:7)
- Cultivate Love, Which Never Fails (1 Corinthians 13:8)
11:10 Song No. 72 and Announcements
11:20 PUBLIC BIBLE DISCOURSE: Jesus Christ, World Conqueror—How and When? (John 16:33; Revelation 6:2; 17:12-14)
11:50 Summary of The Watchtower
12:20 Song No. 136 and Intermission |
|
|
|
|
Post by Admin on Jul 13, 2015 6:14:29 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2015 3:19:57 GMT -5
To watch video extract choose "conventions" tv.jw.org/#en/video/VODProgramsEvents9:40 SYMPOSIUM: “Have Love Among Yourselves” (( John 13:34, 35)) PART 1 Be Patient and Kind (1 Corinthians 13:4) PART 2 Avoid Jealousy and Bragging (1 Corinthians 13:4) PART 3 Repudiate Pride and Indecency (1 Corinthians 13:4, 5) PART 4 Reject Selfishness and Provocation (1 Corinthians 13:5) PART 5 Do Not Keep Account of the Injury (1 Corinthians 13:5) PART 6 Rejoice, Not Over Unrighteousness, But With the Truth (1 Corinthians 13:6) PART 7 Bear, Believe, Hope, and Endure All Things (1 Corinthians 13:7) PART 8 Cultivate Love, Which Never Fails (1 Corinthians 13:8) INTRODUCTION " God is love" and so when we live in harmony with God's will love dominates. Love is of the greatest value to Jehovah's servants. Our lives are enriched by examining this qualities. Jesus commanded his followers to love one another in the way he (Jesus loves). Love needs to be evident in the congregation. (Jh 13: 34, 35). There are many facets of love and how Jehovah and Jesus demonstrate this quality and how we can imitate them.
9:40 SYMPOSIUM: “Have Love Among Yourselves” (John 13:34, 35) :
JWB: Various Types of Love tv.jw.org/#en/video/VODProgramsEvents/pub-jwbam_201510_2_VIDEOPART 1 Be Patient and Kind ( 1 Corinthians 13:4) -- w14 1/15 p. 12 [100 years Kingdom RuleFor over 6000 years Jehovah has demonstrated patience, being kind towards the righteous and the wicked with the purpose of leading lost mankind to repentence (Rom 2:4). Jesus likewise was extraordinarily patience. For example when teaching his disciples the quality of humility or teaching the crowds (Lk 9: 10, 11). We must try to be patient and kind especially with our brothers putting up with their weaknesses and imperfections and giving even when it is not convenient. [ VIDEO DEMO #1: Tired sister patiently listens to another sister even though she's tired]  PART 2 Avoid Jealousy and Bragging ( 1 Corinthians 13:4) -- w14 1/15 p. 12 [100 years Kingdom RuleMany in the world are arrogant and conceited. Love is not Jealouse and does not brag, Jehovah is never envious of the accomplishments. Jehovah doesen't sign a beautiful sunset impose credits like in a movies. Jesus doesn't brag about his role in creation despite his prominent roll (Mat 12:15-19). A bragger is irritating and eventually alienates people [like a pebble in ones shoe] [ VIDEO DEMO #2: Brother brags about theocratic privileges] [ VIDEO DEMO #3: Asks about others and encourages - intentionally manoeuvering the conversation away from himself ]  |
|
|
|
Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2015 3:26:47 GMT -5
9:40 SYMPOSIUM: “Have Love Among Yourselves” (( John 13:34, 35)) PART 1 Be Patient and Kind (1 Corinthians 13:4) PART 2 Avoid Jealousy and Bragging (1 Corinthians 13:4) PART 3 Repudiate Pride and Indecency (1 Corinthians 13:4, 5) PART 4 Reject Selfishness and Provocation (1 Corinthians 13:5) PART 5 Do Not Keep Account of the Injury (1 Corinthians 13:5) PART 6 Rejoice, Not Over Unrighteousness, But With the Truth (1 Corinthians 13:6) PART 7 Bear, Believe, Hope, and Endure All Things (1 Corinthians 13:7) PART 8 Cultivate Love, Which Never Fails (1 Corinthians 13:8) PART 3 Repudiate Pride and Indecency ( 1 Corinthians 13:4, 5) -- w14 1/15 p. 12 [100 years Kingdom RuleJehovah can be said to be humble because he "stoops" or lowers himself to have a relationship with us despite his lofty position (Compare Ps 119:4-7). A proud human ruler doesn't reach down to collect something from the "trash (us), An internal feeling of superiority and manifest itself in inappropriate behaviour. Jesus was humble, for example he recognized he did not have authority to give James and John a particular position in the kingdom (Mat 20:20, 23). He refused to use his authority to stroke his own ego and overstep his boundaries. We should never let pride come between us and our brothers and sisters. Be submissive to theocratic arrangements and representative. [ VIDEO DEMO #4: Coordinator of the Body of Elders oversteps his authority by accepting to allow the hall to be used without consultation] [ VIDEO DEMO #5: Brother explains he will have to consult others to follow theocratic requirements] 
9:40 SYMPOSIUM: “Have Love Among Yourselves” (John 13:34, 35) :
PART 4 Reject Selfishness and Provocation ( 1 Corinthians 13:5) -- w14 1/15 p. 12 [100 years Kingdom RuleIn the world we are faced with selfishness. Jehovah has demonstrated with creation what an unselfish giver. Jehovah has unlimited powers but chooses not to be provoked (he did not anialate humans for Adams and Eves rebellion); likewise Jesus healed and taught people for their benefit. Even at his death he did not retaliate which would have not have sanctified Jehovah's name or saved mankind (Mat 27: 41-45) We can imitate Jehovah and have the happiness of giving (Acts 20:35). When being provoked : - think how our reation will effect Jehovah - think about our reaction effect the individual and onlookers (Ecc 10:4) - know what kind of situations provoke us personally and prepare to respond positively [ VIDEO DEMO #6: Brother when spoken harshly by a fellow elder reflects on why he should not react negetively] 
|
|
|
|
Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2015 3:26:57 GMT -5
9:40 SYMPOSIUM: “Have Love Among Yourselves” (John 13:34, 35) PART 1 Be Patient and Kind (1 Corinthians 13:4) PART 2 Avoid Jealousy and Bragging (1 Corinthians 13:4) PART 3 Repudiate Pride and Indecency (1 Corinthians 13:4, 5) PART 4 Reject Selfishness and Provocation (1 Corinthians 13:5) PART 5 Do Not Keep Account of the Injury (1 Corinthians 13:5) PART 6 Rejoice, Not Over Unrighteousness, But With the Truth (1 Corinthians 13:6) PART 7 Bear, Believe, Hope, and Endure All Things (1 Corinthians 13:7) PART 8 Cultivate Love, Which Never Fails (1 Corinthians 13:8) PART 5 Do Not Keep Account of the Injury ( 1 Corinthians 13:5) -- w14 1/15 p. 12 [100 years Kingdom RuleHow often did the nation of Israel hurt Jehovah; still Jehovah offers to "blots out" (or wiped out)even serious sin (Acts 3:19). When he blots out sin there is not trace and no accounting. Jesus had a valid reason to feel hurt by the abandonment of his disciples but rather than hold this against them, he prayed for them (John 16:32; 17:11, 24). We have to be particularly quick to forgive when it comes to our Christian companions. [ DEMO #7: Sister offended because she wasn't invited to her friends gathering] [ DEMO #8: Sister, still hurt makes an effort to be hospitable herself]  There will be times when we feel hurt by the actions of others, but when this happens we can, like Jesus personally pray for those that hurt us and try and forget the offense.
9:40 SYMPOSIUM: “Have Love Among Yourselves” (John 13:34, 35) :
PART 6 Rejoice, Not Over Unrighteousness, But With the Truth ( 1 Corinthians 13:6) -- w14 1/15 p. 12 [100 years Kingdom RuleRejoicing over unrighteousness comes from greed. Jehovah takes delight in seeing truth triumph over falsehood but truth goes hand in hand with righteous (1 Cor 13:6; Ps 35:5, 1 Jh 4:8:) And rejoices over the righteous acts of his servants. Jesus did have occassions for sadness but he did not let them stop him from rejoicing (Lk 10:1-12, 17-20). Jesus rejoiced at future spiritual victories (Lk 10:21). Rather than showing undue interest in just how unrighteous this world has become we concentrate on the advancement of kingdom truths. [ DEMO #9: A sister is helped to concentrate on the positive rather than talk about how far an aquaintence has fallen from the truth]  Our website and broadcasting contain ample reports for rejoicing. JW BROADCASTING MW: Br Sanderson - Mark Sanderson: "We Are Not Ignorant of His Designs" (2 Cor. 2:11) [Start at 3"45] tv.jw.org/#video/VODProgramsEvents/pub-jwbmw_201411_2_VIDEO
|
|
|
|
Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2015 3:27:12 GMT -5
9:40 SYMPOSIUM: “Have Love Among Yourselves” ( John 13:34, 35) PART 1 Be Patient and Kind (1 Corinthians 13:4) PART 2 Avoid Jealousy and Bragging (1 Corinthians 13:4) PART 3 Repudiate Pride and Indecency (1 Corinthians 13:4, 5) PART 4 Reject Selfishness and Provocation (1 Corinthians 13:5) PART 5 Do Not Keep Account of the Injury (1 Corinthians 13:5) PART 6 Rejoice, Not Over Unrighteousness, But With the Truth (1 Corinthians 13:6) PART 7 Bear, Believe, Hope, and Endure All Things (1 Corinthians 13:7) PART 8 Cultivate Love, Which Never Fails (1 Corinthians 13:8) PART 7 Bear, Believe, Hope, and Endure All Things ( 1 Corinthians 13:7) -- w14 1/15 p. 12 [100 years Kingdom RuleJehovah's prophecies reflect his belief in Jesus' integrity. Jehovah likewise prophecies about His people as a group. Jehovah show his love by telling his servants he believes in them. Likewise Jesus was sure with the right training and enough time his disciples would accomplish great things. He had enough confidence in them to enter into a legal contact that would bind them together as co-rulers (Lk 22: 28, 29). What are we willing to do to prove we believe in fellow believers? [ VIDEO DEMO #9: Brother explains how he learnt what really Christian love is about after he lost everything in a natural disaster; A family took in 6 brother]
9:40 SYMPOSIUM: “Have Love Among Yourselves” (John 13:34, 35) :
PART 8 Cultivate Love, Which Never Fails ( 1 Corinthians 13:8) -- w14 1/15 p. 12 [100 years Kingdom RuleJehovah's love is eternal - not circumstance can seperate us from Jehovah (Analysis of Rom 8: 35-39). This love is in Jesus for example the bible says he loved his disciples "to the end". We want to follow Jesus command to have love amongst ourselves. [ DEMO #10: New bible study is impressed by the love he sees displayed at the kingdom hall and accepts a bible study] 
|
|
|
|
Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2015 3:27:37 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2015 3:28:04 GMT -5
INTRODUCTION: Many have never thought to Jesus as a conquerer, indeed some illustrations of Jesus depicted him as a somewhat weak and effeminate individual. The way we view Jesus effects our lives and decision. - When did Jesus conquer the world? Before his execution Jesus confirmed he had "conquered the world" of people and forces in opposition to God's purpos ( John 16:33; 14:30). Jesus conquered the world in the following ways. - Jesus never let the attitudes or pressures around him cause him to yield or make him compromise in any way to this devotion (Mat 4:9, 10; 1 Pet 2:23). Recall how, even in agony on his execution stake he did not revert to retaliation, in fact he even prayed for his father to forgive their ignorance. - Jesus never lowered his standards (fearlessly removing the money changers twice from the temple). - Jeses upheld Jehovah's moral view, for example reestablished Jehovah's high moral standards (Mat 19:3, 9). If Jesus were alive today would he be viewed as "narrow minded"; Jesus' conquest instills zeal and confidence in us. Never let anyone dampen your quest to please Jehovah (Rom 12: 21). When is Jesus conquering the world? Jesus is generally depicted helpless at his execution or as a helpless infact but Revelation depicts Jesus as a warrior "conquering" (Rev 6:2; Ps 110). Since 1914 Jesus has been gathering by God's authorization to get the precious individauls from the nations.(compare Haggai 2:7) You can come under the direction of the king. Jesus will completely destory human governments and those that support them removing all who oppose him (Rev 17: 12; 14, Rev 19:11). He will conquer Satan and his hords rendering him inactive. Those "with him" faithful anointed Christians will assist Jesus in the restoration of the paradise earth (Rev 17: 14). May we all be on Jesus side when in the fullest sense the completely conquers the world. 11:50 Summary of The Watchtower
|
|
|
|
Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2015 3:28:27 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2015 3:29:46 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2015 3:32:09 GMT -5
1:35 Musical Interlude: Paradise Conditions  1:45 Song No. 108 |
|
|
|
Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2015 5:22:29 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2015 5:22:45 GMT -5
INTRODUCTION: As Jehovah's Witnesses we truly await a true liberation from the anxieties and problems of this system. This reminds us of the Jubilee arrangement (Lev 25: 10-12; Deut 4:8). The every 50th year, starting on the day of Atonnement. Benefits of the Jubilee arrangement- All heriditary land returned to its original owner, preventing families from sinking into permanent poverty (Lev 25: 28) - All Hebrew slaves and their children were set free (Lev 25: 41) - The land was to lie fallow - plowed and tiled but left unseeded (Lev 25: 18, 19). The land fertility was preserved. - The people would see how Jehovah kept His promises to sustain them (Lev 25: 21) - The family heads gained more time to pursue spiritual matters. By means of the Jubilee regulation Jehovah bought balance to the nation. The Jubilee reminds us that there is a greater "restoration of all things" during the thousand year reign (Acts 3: 21). The rebellion bought us all to slavery to sin and death. The ransom sacrifice is the means by which we will gain "l iberty to the captives" (Isaiah 61:1; Luke 4:17, 18, 21) What are the blessings of the thousand year reign?- property will be allocated and everyone will have land and a home - mankind will be set fre from corruption (Rom 8: 20, 21) - All work will have a spiritual dimension and be refreshing and rewarding [ read Isaiah 65: 21, 22] - Jesus will liberate all from the effects of sin and death (Rev 7:17) - The earth will "rest" from crime, poverty, pollution (Isaiah 14:7)
|
|
|
|
Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2015 5:23:14 GMT -5
NOTES:
|
|
