The Amplified Bible for the same verses also emphasizes eating / partaking respectfully, even so, I agree with the logic of the Witnesses concerning the Two Hopes. Jesus when on earth preached 'the kingdom of the heavens has drawn near' which is very differant from his stressing that we pray for God's kingdom to come on earth. The Little Flock and Other Sheep are distinctly seperate groups, and although I'm not convinced that the Annointed were called exclusively first, I do believe the Annointed are the only ones Jesus made a 'covenant for a kingdom' and should be eating at the memorial.
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14I corinthians chapter 11 verse 17 onwards???
by evergreen inok, i was reading this chapter today in my back garden and was astounded at what i had just read.
every year as long as i have been a witness vs 28 is mentioned that a man should examine himself under scutiny before eating the bread and drinking the wine.
obviously implying that only the anointed are to partake of the emblems etc.
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Keep me company!! I'll be up all night packing...
by Cady ini'm moving tomorrow, it's incredibly hot here in seattle (and it's never hot, so who needs a/c?
except uh, for now!).
i'm melting, and up late getting ready to move.
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Dear Kotex....
by Scully in(i get the distinct impression that our dear friend mary is responsible for this rant....) .
dear kotex.
i recently noticed that the peel-off strip of my pantiliner had a bunch of kotex tips for life" on it.
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September AWAKE
by stillajwexelder ingot the september awake tonight.
marked on the front cover special issue in orange letters.
the title is " is there a creator".
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Bunch of questions I have been storing up..can anyone help?
by The Dragon in1. what is to be gained by punishing someone beyond repentance?.
2. who is in more trouble and needing forgiveness?
people astray..or the ones who led them astray?.
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Hello Dragon.
I agree that the Witnesses, especialy the GB are abusively narrow and controlling.
Even so, concerning your questions about God and how He operates, my question for you is, "What is there about God and His actions do you like?" Satan is and promotes Lawlessness. Think about what Lawlessness taken to the farthest degree would mean. Not just a breakdown of human society but the end of ALL that exists, because everything exists because it is held together by Law. This is why I believe it is "impossible for God to lie" because that would mean the end of everything, including God Himself.
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Comments You Will Not Hear at the 7-16-06 WT Study (Choose Life)
by blondie in`choose life to keep alive'.
christian--once.
israel chose to obey...willingly gave...their exclusive devotion.
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How many laws and regulations did Jesus give his disciples? One
(John 13:34-35) 34 I am giving YOU a new commandment, that YOU love one another; just as I have loved YOU, that YOU also love one another. 35 By this all will know that YOU are my disciples, if YOU have love among yourselves."
This is how we are to be recongnized as True Christians, NOT our dress and grooming.
restricted by physical problems...schedules time each week--Be ashamed if you are younger and not going out every week.
I used to regularly see Witnesses going door to door or in a strip mall parking lot nearby. Now I very rarely see anyone. The local KH last year was sold to a Charismatic Christian Church too. Hmmmm...
show Jehovah that we love him--where's Jesus?
An important point I remember you making Blondie, about the Witnesses being an Old Testament religion. Your absolutely right, they wear a Christian label, not much more.
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Thanks Blondie!
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In the spirit of match-making, who do you have a crush on?
by MsMcDucket ineh heh?
i know this is either going to be one of those topics where people consider it a popularity contest or something....i'm just being an imp and seeing if anyone will be forward enough to tell about the person that they would like to date.. me, i'm married so that leaves me out!
but i have seen a lot of beefcakes on here!
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Hi MsMcDucket
Flash, I don't even know who Xena is? Matter of fact, this is the first post that I've seen from you. Where have you been?
Your new to me too. I don't post as frequantly as before. I am mostly in the Bible Research & Study Articles forum and sometimes the Friends forum.
Ok, Flash, I tried to lead you into more conversation, but you didn't take the bait. So, I'll just ask a direct question.
What most did you like about Xena?
Xena is a very attractive, straight talking Texan woman.
She stopped posting in April 05.
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In the spirit of match-making, who do you have a crush on?
by MsMcDucket ineh heh?
i know this is either going to be one of those topics where people consider it a popularity contest or something....i'm just being an imp and seeing if anyone will be forward enough to tell about the person that they would like to date.. me, i'm married so that leaves me out!
but i have seen a lot of beefcakes on here!
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Why do WTBTS fear apostates in light of Acts 5 vs 38-39
by stillajwexelder in(acts 5:38-39) 38 and so, under the present circumstances, i say to you, do not meddle with these men, but let them alone; (because, if this scheme or this work is from men, it will be overthrown; 39 but if it is from god, you will not be able to overthrow them;) otherwise, you may perhaps be found fighters actually against god.
.. so if the wts really belive they are from god, why fear apostates.
if the wts is from men it will be overthrown.
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Why do they not practice this scripture?
Because like the Jews of Jesus time, the leaders of the Witnesses after waiting almost 40 years then seeing 1914 fail to bring Armageddon, became the apostates begining right after Russell's death and continuing down to today. The only exceptions to this through the years have been those like Nicodemus (John 3: 1 and 2).
Matthew 24: 48 ~ 51 Luke 12: 45 ~ 47
Remember, Jesus was sent to "God's People." When He criticized and condemed them He was often criticizing and condeming those leading "God's Organization."
Matthew 10: 16 and 17 Matthew 23: 13 ~ 39
The sincere people that closely follow and support the GB are trapped and dangerously misled.
Matthew 10: 6
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The number 40 - Is there a connection? Flood, Sinai, Wilderness, Jesus
by truthseeker ini was just thinking today, that the number 40 also seems to hold significance in the bible.
i did some research and found this site.. .
maybe leolaia, narkissos or others can help here and explain if there was any symbolic value that the number 40 held.
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Forty Flood 40 days 40 nights Isaac 40 years old when married Rebekah
As far as I know, the meaning of 40 is still unknown. I definately am interested in knowing its meaning too. As a 'side point' I believe Armageddon will also last for 40 days and 40 nights.Esau 40 years old when married Judith
Israelites wandered 40 years
Moses in mountain 40 days and nights
Spied out the promised land 40 days
Joshua 40 years old when he spied out the land
Othniel judge of Israel – peace on the land for 40 years
Israel given into the hands of the Philistines 40 years
Goliath took his position before Israel for 40 days
David reigned for 40 years
Solomon reigned for 40 years
Elijah sustained for 40 days 40 nights
Jehoash reigned 40 years
Ezekiah carried error of Judah 40 days and nights (day for a year)
Land of Egypt desolated 40 years
Jonah preached that Ninevah would be overthrown in 40 days
Jesus fasted 40 days and nights in wilderness
Jesus seen for 40 days after resurrection
Moses in Midian for 40 years (before thornbush)
Saul ruled for 40 years
Jehovah gave man 120 years to flood from warning ( 3 x 40)
2,520 years (63 x 40)
1914 & 40 & 40 & 20 (3 ½ times) = 2014
1975 & 40 – 2015