Hundreds of millions of people claim to be Christians, meaning they believe in Jesus. The vast majority of “believers” wrongly believe that Jesus is God and part of some mysterious trinity. Most do not believe that Jesus had a beginning, that he was born, that he is the son of a father. On the other hand, a small number of “believers” do not believe that [...]
Friday, July 31 Jehovah is the Spirit, and where the spirit of Jehovah is, there is freedom. —2 Cor. 3:17. To enjoy and benefit from that freedom, we must ‘turn to Jehovah,’ that is, come into a personal relationship with him. (2 Cor. 3:16) The Israelites in the wilderness did not view Jehovah’s dealings with them in a spiritual way. It was as if their hearts and minds [...]
Thursday, July 30 You must assist those who are weak and must keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus, when he himself said: “There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving.” —Acts 20:35. Jesus Christ, through his anointed brothers and supportive “princes” of the other sheep, provides encouragement and guidance to despondent and discouraged ones in this time of need. That [...]
Wednesday, July 29 You are from your father the Devil, . . . a liar and the father of the lie. —John 8:44. Whether called pastors, priests, rabbis, swamis, or by some other title, religious leaders abound in the world today. Like their first-century counterparts, they are “suppressing the truth” from God’s Word and have “exchanged the truth of God for the lie.” (Rom. 1:18, 25) They promote such [...]
Monday, July 27 Oppose the Devil, and he will flee from you. —Jas. 4:7. Only three books of the Hebrew Scriptures, 1 Chronicles, Job, and Zechariah, mention Satan, which means “Resister.” Why was little said about our enemy prior to the arrival of the Messiah? Apparently, Jehovah did not want to give Satan undue prominence by devoting large portions of the Hebrew Scriptures to discussing him and [...]
The public ministry of Jehovah’s Witnesses is so common in the realm of Christendom that it has become part of the landscape, so-to-speak. Most homes have had visitations from witnesses. In most areas in the USA it is typical that each congregation would work their assigned territory about twice per year. And, of course, in recent years cart witnessing has become a common sight on [...]
Part three of the second study article I realize it may be discouraging for Jehovah’s Witnesses to consider the information presented on this site. It is hard for many to comprehend or accept that the Governing Body could be so far off the mark. The Watchtower is always tinkering and making adjustments, like these two articles on the topic of the king of the north, [...]
This is part three of the review of the second study article on the king of the north Builders know that having a proper foundation is essential in any sort of construction project. If the foundation is faulty the structure will not last. Jesus used this concept in an illustration to conclude his Sermon on the Mount, saying: “Therefore, everyone who hears these sayings of [...]
Wednesday, July 15 His face shone as the sun, and his outer garments became brilliant. —Matt. 17:2. Jesus had invited Peter, James, and John to accompany him up into a high mountain. While there, they saw a remarkable vision. Jesus’ face shone brightly and his clothes glistened. Two figures, representing Moses and Elijah, began talking to Jesus about his coming death and resurrection. (Luke 9:29-32) Next, [...]
