QUESTION: What are "the things coming upon the inhabited earth?" We've read about aliens or the demons showing up on earth. Are the demons going to show themselves? There is a card game called "Illuminati cards" and most of the big things like 9-11 were predicted, together with the NWO agendas such as population control or gun control and there are some cards showing that some mutated [...]
Friday, November 6 We recommend ourselves as God’s ministers . . . by sleepless nights, by times without food.—2 Cor. 6:4, 5. As indicated by the experiences of the apostle Paul, our ministry may result in “sleepless nights” and “times without food.” These expressions paint a vivid picture of self-sacrifice and may well remind us of pioneers who give their ministry first place in life while supporting themselves financially. [...]
Thursday, November 5 Be liberal, ready to share.—1 Tim. 6:18. How can we do that? By using our time and energy to help and encourage others. When we “practice giving,” we are sure to draw closer both to Jehovah and to our friends. We can also be generous toward Jehovah. “Honor Jehovah with your valuable things,” admonish the Scriptures. Those “valuable things” include our time, energy, and [...]
Wednesday, November 4 If . . . he cannot afford enough for a sheep, then he must bring . . . two turtledoves.—Lev. 5:7. Offering sacrifices in ancient Israel was the basis for receiving forgiveness of sins. Sacrifices were necessary for the people to enjoy Jehovah’s favor. Some of these were required; others were voluntary. Whole burnt offerings could be made as voluntary offerings, or gifts, to Jehovah. He lovingly [...]
Tuesday, November 3 He will actually call down evil . . . upon his God.—Isa. 8:21. In Isaiah’s day, the nation of Judah found themselves in dire straits. They were surrounded by enemies. Food was scarce. Many were hungry. Instead of looking to Jehovah for help in dealing with these hardships, however, they started to “call down evil” on their king and on their God. Yes, they [...]
Monday, November 2 Be as free people, and yet holding your freedom, not as a blind for badness, but as slaves of God.—1 Pet. 2:16. There are obstacles to overcome in living up to our dedication. We face a twofold fight. First, there is the conflict Paul faced. “I really delight in the law of God according to the man I am within,” he wrote, “but [...]
Sunday, November 1 Collect the weeds.—Matt. 13:30. As the collecting work progressed, the distinction between true Christians and false ones became ever clearer. By 1919, it became evident that Babylon the Great had fallen. What especially set true Christians apart from imitation ones? The preaching work. Those taking the lead among the Bible Students began to stress the importance of sharing personally in the Kingdom preaching [...]
This episode considers questions about the man of lawlessness, and whether the baptism of Jehovah's Witnesses is valid. Also, what does it mean that the elements will melt? And more.
QUESTION: In reading Acts 2:14-21, Peter quotes from Joel chapter 2. How do you reason that Joel’s prophecy applies to the modern day parousia, when Peter applied those verses to their time? Frankly, how could Peter have applied those prophetic words to then? Did the sun darken, moon into blood, people calling on the name of Jehovah to be saved then? ANSWER: It is interesting that [...]
Wednesday, October 21 What sort of persons ought you to be in holy acts of conduct and deeds of godly devotion!—2 Pet. 3:11. For us to gain God’s approval, our “acts of conduct” must be holy, that is, clean—morally, mentally, and spiritually. Moreover, we need to perform “deeds of godly devotion” with reverence for God and loyal attachment to him. Seeking his approval, then, involves not only our [...]
