just a thought, i had an elder, a gilead grad, tell me that it takes no less thanm 4 hours to properly study the WT! get a life!!
sorry double post
bonnzo
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The death of the Watchtower pre-study
by slimboyfat inwho is old enough to remember when witnesses used eagerly to meet on a friday or saturday night to "pre-study" the watchtower in groups: reading paragraphs, underlining, reading scriptures (sometimes)?.
what happened to that, does anyone still do it anywhere?
i think witnesses are just not as enthusiastic about the "truth" as they used to be.
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bonnzo
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The death of the Watchtower pre-study
by slimboyfat inwho is old enough to remember when witnesses used eagerly to meet on a friday or saturday night to "pre-study" the watchtower in groups: reading paragraphs, underlining, reading scriptures (sometimes)?.
what happened to that, does anyone still do it anywhere?
i think witnesses are just not as enthusiastic about the "truth" as they used to be.
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bonnzo
just a side thought, i had an elder(gilead grad) tell me that to properly study the WT, it would take no less than 4 hours! get a life!!!
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Active Witnesses...... lets get a head count....
by ?me? injust wondering out there, who is still active?
makes most of the meetings, all the conventions, comments, is still active socially with the congregation,out in service, hall building etc.
just wondering, because we know who are the elders, or recently former elders and i usually seek their posts for some interesting comments... .
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bonnzo
count me in.
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Rank and Baseless New Light speculation
by FreeWilly inwarning, conspiracy theory ahead!
in the past few years we've seen a few of the old-school anointed gb members pass away.
given the fact that major organizational issues are decided by a vote within the gb, i wonder if the balance of power is shifting.
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bonnzo
the sealing of the 144,000 by 1935 idea is already on the way out, though most witnesses don't realize it. here's proof from the "Worship the Only True God" book published in 2002, page 179, chapter 20, entitled "Keep Close In Mind Jehovah's Day":
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After World War I, there was a separating of all who claimed to be Christian into two classes: (1) The clergy of Christendom and their followers, who came out in strong support of the League of Nations (now the United Nations) while still holding fast to their national loyalties, and (2) true Christians of that postwar era, who gave their full support to God’s Messianic Kingdom, not to the nations of this world. (John 17:16) These proved themselves true servants of God’s Kingdom by undertaking the preaching of "this good news of the kingdom" earth wide. (Matthew 24:14) With what results?
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First, there was the gathering of the remnant of those anointed by God’s spirit, who have the hope of being with Christ as part of the heavenly Kingdom. Though such ones were scattered among the nations, they were brought into organizational unity. The completion of the sealing of these anointed ones draws near.—Revelation 7:3, 4.
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Then, under Christ’s direction, there began the gathering of "a great crowd . . . out of all nations and tribes and peoples and tongues." These make up the "other sheep" who will survive "the great tribulation" into God’s new world. (Revelation 7:9, 14; John 10:16) This work of preaching God’s Kingdom before the end comes continues right down to the present time. Loyally, the great crowd of other sheep, now numbering into the millions, help the anointed remnant publicize the vital message of the Kingdom. This message is being heard in all nations.
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What will the next flash of New Light bring?
by Amnesty Vendor inwe all know that one is coming.
with the old time gb all dead or incapacitated, .
the new wave of jw leadership has to come up .
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bonnzo
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First, there was the gathering of the remnant of those anointed by God’s spirit, who have the hope of being with Christ as part of the heavenly Kingdom. Though such ones were scattered among the nations, they were brought into organizational unity. The completion of the sealing of these anointed ones draws near.—Revelation 7:3, 4.
this is a quote from Worship The Only True God book published in 2002. they've changed the sealing by 1935 and most witnesses dont even realize it, as evidenced by the answers to the following questions in the Daniels Speculation/Prophecy book, page 292:
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Daniel 12:3 even tells us what work would occupy these anointed Christians in the time of the end. They would be "bringing the many to righteousness." The anointed remnant set about gathering the remaining number of the 144,000 joint heirs of Christ. (Romans 8:16, 17; Revelation 7:3, 4) When that work was completed—evidently by the mid-1930’s—they began gathering the "great crowd" of "other sheep." (Revelation 7:9; John 10:16) These too exercise faith in the ransom sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Therefore, they have a clean standing before Jehovah. Numbering into the millions today, they cherish the hope of surviving the coming destruction of this wicked world. During Christ’s Thousand Year Reign, Jesus and his 144,000 fellow kings and priests will apply to obedient mankind on earth the full benefits of the ransom, thereby helping all of those exercising faith to shed every last trace of sin inherited from Adam. (2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 7:13, 14; 20:5, 6) In the fullest sense, the anointed will then share in "bringing the many to righteousness" and will ‘shine like the stars’ in heaven. Do you value the hope of living on earth under the glorious heavenly government of Christ and his corulers? What a privilege it is to share with "the holy ones" in preaching this good news of God’s Kingdom!—Matthew 24:14.12. (a) During the time of the end, how have the anointed been involved in "bringing the many to righteousness"? (b) How will the anointed bring many to righteousness and ‘shine like the stars’ during the Thousand Year Reign of Christ?
no one answered differnently from the paragraph in my book study. my mom answered the question and i showed her the "new light". she was shocked.
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Bethel Police pulled me over for a violation
by What-A-Coincidence inwearing faded jeans only as a bethelite is a cause for concern for the governing body.
i had jeans that were not totally faded as the "world" would consider them.
so one freaken' weekend as i passed by a wt building, a tightwod bethel elder (now just an elder) asked me how i was doing (bla bla bla).
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bonnzo
is a maroon the same as a moron?
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A "spirit-directed" post - what's your favorite....
by serendipity ini'm posting under the influence of distilled spirits and was wondering:.
what's your favorite kind of booze?
i like frou frou mixed drinks like frozen margaritas and pina coladas.
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bonnzo
woodford reserve on ice
openfireglass- thats a cool post, dont get it, but it looks cool after a few woodfords
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Hey JW lurkers!
by jstalin in.
i'll be out drinking tonight, celebrating st patrick's day and having a blast, while you're at home, thinking about the fun you could be having!.
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bonnzo
wrong!!!! im as drunk as you are. maybe. unless you're passed out in an alley somewhere. but im drunk on good bourbon, not green beer!!!!
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A Very Strange HipHop Act!
by metatron inok, this sounds like a joke, but i'm not making this up.. there is a new artist getting critical attention named matisyahu.
he is an ultra orthodox hassidic jew - who is singing reggae, hip hop style.
he can't stage dive into a crowd because that might.
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bonnzo
i've got 2 cd's of his. love his music, don't care what he sings about, it has a good vibe, will see him at bonnaroo 2006
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To all the faders who still go to meetings
by What-A-Coincidence into the ones who still must go for family sakes .... what feelings/thoughts go through you at the meetings???.
mine are:.
"damm, i wish my folks would have not been suckered in, i could be doing something purposeful.".
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bonnzo
i dont know what i think about while im asleep.
bonnzo, of the drooling on myself while i sleep during the meetings class.