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8/15p.23par.14UnitedFruitBearers Just as the anointed "branches" of the "true vine" must remain in union with Christ, the "other sheep" must remain in close union with "the faithful and discreet slave," Christ’s anointed "brothers." Only thus can they hope to ‘inherit the Kingdom prepared for them from the founding of the world.’ w838/15p.24par.16UnitedFruitBearersThe facts indicate that this grafting in went on until the mid-1930’s. Today, at this late date, there is good reason to believe that the "full number" of both Jewish and Gentile branches has been grafted in.w092/15pp.24-25par.4They"KeepFollowingtheLamb" Yes, Jehovah provides direction to the slave. We can therefore have full confidence in the Scriptural insight, understanding, and guidance that we receive from the slave. w107/15p.23par.10"TheSpiritSearchesInto...theDeepThingsofGod" When the time comes to clarify a spiritual matter in our day, holy spirit helps responsible representatives of "the faithful and discreet slave" at world headquarters to discern deep truths that were not previously understood.w109/15p.8par.7EarnestlySeekJehovah’sBlessing Jesus Christ proved to be the primary part of Abraham’s "seed." Anointed Christians form the secondary part of that foretold "seed." They have been commissioned to "declare abroad the excellencies of the one that called [them] out of darkness into his wonderful light." (Gal. 3:7-9, 14, 16, 26-29; 1 Pet. 2:9) We cannot hope to acquire a good relationship with Jehovah if we ignore those whom Jesus has appointed to care for his belongings. Without the assistance of "the faithful and discreet slave," we would neither understand the full import of what we read in God’s Word nor know how to apply it.
rs p.234LastDays The present wicked system of things, which extends worldwide, entered its last days in 1914, and some of the generation alive then will also be on hand to witness its complete end in the "great tribulation."
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9/15p.14par.18Listen—Jehovah’sWatchman Speaks! The antitypical ‘man in linen’ is the class of anointed Christians. They go from house to house to put a symbolic mark on those who become part of the "great crowd" of Christ’s "other sheep." The "mark" is the evidence that such sheep are dedicated, baptized individuals with a Christlike personality. They ‘sigh and groan over detestable things’ done in Christendom.w57
6/15p.370par.7OverseersofJehovah’s People It is vital that we appreciate this fact, and respond to the directions of the "slave" as we would to the voice of God.w104/15p.10par.13HolySpirit’sRoleintheOutworkingofJehovah’sPurpose Third, holy spirit is at work in bringing Bible truths to light. (Prov. 4:18) This magazine has long been used by "the faithful and discreet slave" as the primary channel for dispensing increased light. (Matt. 24:45) For example, consider our understanding of those who make up "this generation" mentioned by Jesus.
w107/15p.20par.1"TheSpiritSearchesInto...theDeepThingsofGod" The apostle Paul highlighted another vital role that the holy spirit plays: "The spirit searches into all things, even the deep things of God." (1 Cor. 2:10) Indeed, Jehovah uses his holy spirit to reveal deep spiritual truths . Without this help, where would we be in our understanding of Jehovah’s purposes? (Read1 Corinthians2:9-12.)
w107/15p.20par.2"TheSpiritSearchesInto...theDeepThingsofGod" Jesus indicated a twofold way in which the spirit would operate. "The helper, the holy spirit, which the Father will send in my name, that one will teach you all things and bring back to your minds all the things I told you." (John 14:26) The holy spirit would thus act as a teacher and as a remembrancer.
w092/15pp.24-25par.4They"KeepFollowingtheLamb" Yes, Jehovah provides direction to the slave. We can therefore have full confidence in the Scriptural insight, understanding, and guidance that we receive from the slave.
w107/15p.23par.10"TheSpiritSearchesInto...theDeepThingsofGod" When the time comes to clarify a spiritual matter in our day, holy spirit helps responsible representatives of "the faithful and discreet slave" at world headquarters to discern deep truths that were not previously understood.
w109/15p.8par.7EarnestlySeekJehovah’sBlessing Jesus Christ proved to be the primary part of Abraham’s "seed." Anointed Christians form the secondary part of that foretold "seed." They have been commissioned to "declare abroad the excellencies of the one that called [them] out of darkness into his wonderful light." (Gal. 3:7-9, 14, 16, 26-29; 1 Pet. 2:9) We cannot hope to acquire a good relationship with Jehovah if we ignore those whom Jesus has appointed to care for his belongings. Without the assistance of "the faithful and discreet slave," we would neither understand the full import of what we read in God’s Word nor know how to apply it.