On getting back from the Dallas Apostafest I was able to see the new release from Saturday's convention program that my mother attended. It's a 32 page brochure entitled, "Keep On The Watch!" with the subtitle, "For What? Why Is It Especially Urgent Now?"
On the cover is an old man (no doubt to emphasize the "lateness" of the times; very interesting symbolism!) looking concerned while reading a newspaper. On a table is a large opened Bible and to his left a globe (again, fitting symbolism). The contents of the brochure seem to be similar to all the latest dumbed down publications, ie the "Require" brochure. Subjects include:
Where Is This World Heading?
What Does It All Mean?
Where Is Your Life Heading?
The Hour Of Judgement Has Arrived! (which, of course, could be proclaimed by any Christian group since the 1st century)
A New World According To God's Promise
"They Took No Note" (scare tactics which highlight the Flood and Sodom and Gomorrah)
"That You May Not Enter Into Temptation"
"Above All Things Have Intense Love"
Interestingly, the last two subjects in the brochure appear to be WT article reprints; the paragraphs, twenty in all, are numbered unlike the rest of the brochure, and there are questions at the end of the articles. My guess is that those articles will be discussed at the book study.
There does not appear to be anything new in the brochure, just the typical fear-mongering, millenarian hysteria and urgent cry to start studying with the dubs and, if you are already a dub, do more. One thing did stand out, though. On page three, under the subject "Where Is The World Heading?" there is a caption entitled "The Religious Scene" which reads:
Churches back factions in war. Clergy charged in genocide. Priests sexually exploit young people; church cover-up. Decline in attendence; church buildings sold.
Pot, kettle, black!
Bradley