https://youtu.be/DxYJuPnKlgI?si=2ux5WoKg57Xdpaob
Here we have the more indepth interview of the two new gb members Jody Jodele & Jacob Rumph and what jumps out to me is how borring they are, interestingly they don't go into detail when it dawned on them when they became anointed but they only go though their history and how they ended up in Bethel. As we already know Jody Jodele is the real estate expert that will help the gb capitalise on all this real estate money and Jacob Rumph sounds he spend alot of time as a missionary in South America, maybe he will provide a more insightful understanding of that continent to the gb since no indigenous jw will be part of the gb anytime soon.Now what strikes to me as odd is the examples they both sited as the Bible characters they want to relate more with, and no it is not Jesus.
These modern-day Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses seems to be leaning heavily on Old Testament figures like Moses and Gideon as their role models instead of focusing on Jesus, which speaks volumes about the kind of organization they’re leading. This is a big deal—it's almost like they've turned back the clock to align themselves with the Pharisees, who famously clung to Moses as their guide rather than embracing the teachings of Jesus.
When you look at the early Christian apostles like Paul and Peter, they didn’t tell followers to imitate Moses or Gideon. Instead, they urged everyone to follow Jesus’ example. Paul even said, “Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.” The entire point of early Christianity was to move beyond the legalistic, rule-based approach of the Old Covenant and to embrace the freedom and grace that Jesus brought.
But here we are, with the Governing Body in 2024 pointing to Old Testament figures as examples, just like the Pharisees did. The Pharisees stuck to the letter of the law, citing Moses as their father, which kept them in a rigid, rules-focused mindset. The Governing Body’s choice to align themselves with Old Testament leaders like Moses and Gideon rather than with Jesus and his apostles feels like a step backward. It’s almost as if they’re more interested in enforcing strict rules and hierarchy than in fostering the compassionate, grace-filled approach that Jesus taught.
So, what does this say about the organization? It suggests that they’re more concerned with authority, control, and sticking to their own “laws” than with following the example of Jesus, who prioritized love, humility, and personal faith. When you think about it, choosing Moses over Jesus as a role model really does reveal where their priorities lie.
