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  Jonah's under water stomach vacation....a biblical fact ?

  by Homerovah the Almighty in

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  jonahs underwater stomach vacation by capella.

  once upon a time there was a man named jonah who was traveling to nineveh on a ship when along came a mighty wind which rocked the ship violently, scaring the pee pee out of everyone on board except for jonah who like many biblical figures in various bible stories had passed out.

  the brave sailors of the ship started to panic and began throwing things overboard.

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  Jonah... It's More Than Just A Fishy Story!”
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  Horrible conduct by congregation Elders at my cousin's funeral.............

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

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  my cousin passed away last week from cancer at the age of 49. the cancer spread so fast it took our family by surpise.

  we figured she had a couple of years instead of months.

  she left 4 children(3 were baptised and 1 was disfellowshipped a couple of years ago).

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  My cousin passed away last week from cancer at the age of 49. The cancer spread so fast it took our family by surpise. We figured she had a couple of years instead of months. She left 4 children(3 were baptised and 1 was disfellowshipped a couple of years ago).

  Dealing with the death of their mother was bad enough but the conduct of the congregation Elders made it worse. The disfellowshipped child had to:

  * leave the house when his mother died because Witness relatives were coming over to the house to visit the family.

  * had to stay on the side of the funeral room at the wake by himself while the rest of the family sat in the front chairs.

  * Elders refused to greet him in the line. They walked right past him.

  *He was told not to attend the luncheon after the funeral. He left alone and went home because some members would not attend the lunch if he was there.

  I spoke to him by phone for 3 hours after the funeral and was told that he will never return to being a Witness the way he was treated. He felt that the actions of the Elders made everyone else treat him the same.

  WTS......your days are numbered. With the internet, all your false beliefs,doctrines,and practices will be exposed. May everyone expose you for what you really are.....a real estate and book publishing corporation.
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  Blondie's Comments You Will Not Hear at the 12-7-08 WT Study (EXAMINE)

  by blondie in

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  jehovahs beaming eyes examine all.

  ot 8--achan.

  ot 9 - solomon.

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  BLONDIE.........ANOTHER GREAT WT STUDY!

  Notice how Jehovah doesn't dwell on minor failings in paragraph 3 and how he has shown consideration even toward unbelievers in paragraph 4 but somehow changes his attitude in paragraph 13-15. King David commits adultery and murder (which were major failings) and stays alive but Achan's ,Anania's, and Sapphira's (which were minor) dealings deserved death.

  3. Jehovah's primary interest is in the inner person-who we really are at heart. (Ps. 19: 14; 26:2) Lovingly, he does not dwell on minor failings. For example, when Sarah, the wife of Abraham, spoke less than truthfully to a materialized angel, the angel evidently saw that she was afraid and embarrassed, so he simply gave her a mild reproof. (Gen. 18:12-15) When the patriarch Job declared "his own soul righteous rather than God," Jehovah did not withhold a blessing from him, aware that Job had suffered intensely at Satan's hand. (Job 32:2; 42:12) Likewise, Jehovah did not take offense at the frank words of the widow of Zarephath to the prophet Elijah. God understood that she was grief-stricken at the loss of her only child. -1 Ki.17:8-24.

  Q 4, 5. How did Jehovah show graciousness in the way he dealt with Abimelech? 4. Because Jehovah examines the heart, he has shown consideration even toward unbelievers. Consider his dealings with Abimelech, king of the Philistine city of Gerar. Abimelech, not realizing that Abraham and Sarah were married, took Sarah to become his own wife. However, before Abimelech could go any further, Jehovah said to him in a dream: "1 too have known that in the honesty of your heart you have done this, and I was also holding you back from sinning against me. That is why I did not allow you to touch her. But now return the man's wife, for he is a prophet, and he will make supplication for you. So keep living."-Gen. 20:1-7.

  Q 13. How did wrong thinking evidently contribute to Achan's bad conduct? 13. In direct violation of God's command, Achan took spoil from the city of Jericho and hid it in his tent, likely with the complicity of his family. When his sin was exposed, Achah showed that he realized the seriousness of what he had done, for he said: "I have sinned against Jehovah." (Josh. 7:20) Like Cain, Achan had developed a bad heart. In Achan's case, greed was a major factor, and it contributed to his becoming deceitful. Since the spoil from Jericho belonged to Jehovah, Achan in effect stole from God, and this cost him and his family dearly.-Josh. 7:25.
  Q 14, 15. Why did Ananias and Sapphira merit God's disapproval. and what is the lesson for us?14. Ananias and his wife, Sapphira, were members of the early Christian congregation in Jerusalem. ' Following Pentecost of 33 C.E.. a common fund was set up to care for the physical needs of the new believers from distant lands who still remained in Jerusalem. The fund was maintained by voluntary contributions. Ananias sold a field and donated part of the money to the fund. However, with his wife's full knowledge, he pretended that he had donated the entire proceeds. No doubt, this couple wanted to gain special honor within the congregation. But their act was deceitful. In a miraculous way, Jehovah revealed the fraud to the apostle Peter, who confronted Ananias with his error. At that, Ananias fell down and expired. Shortly thereafter, Sapphira also died.-Acts 5:1-11. 15. Arianias and Sapphira did not fall prey to a momentary weakness. They schemed and lied in an attempt to deceive the apostles. Worse still, they 'played false to the holy spirit and to God.' Jehovah's response demonstrates in no uncertain terms that he is prepared to protect the congregation from hypocrites. Truly, "it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God"!-Heb. 10:31
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  Blondie's Comments You Will Not Hear at the 11-16-08 WT Study (ESCAPE 2)

  by blondie in

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  2. As we noted in the preceding article, Jehovah proved to be "the Provider of escape" in Bible times. (Ps. 70:5) He is unchanging and true to his word; hence, his worshippers today have every reason to trust in him to "help them and provide them with escape." (Ps. 37:40) How has Jehovah provided escape for his servants in modern times'! How may he do so for us personally?
  
  9. What about today? As "the Provider of escape," Jehovah certainly can deliver individuals frorn perilous situations. Can we definitively say whether Jehovah did or did not intervene in specific cases? No. Still, an individual who has escaped a dangerous situation may feel that Jehovah intervened. It would be presumptuous for others to take issue with his feeling. At the same time, we must realistically acknowledge that many faithful Christians have died as a result of persecution, as was the case during the Nazi era. Others have died under tragic circumstances. (Eccl. 9:11) We might ask, 'Did Jehovah fail to be "the Provider of escape" for faithful ones whose lives were cut short?' That could hardly be the case.

  The writer can't make up his mind if Jehovah is "the provider of escape" or he isn't. Paragraph 2 states that Jehovah "proved to be the provider of escape" in Bible times.Today "we have every reason to trust him to help them provide them with escape."

  Paragraph 9 asks the question....... What about today? As "the Provider of escape," Jehovah certainly can deliver individuals frorn perilous situations. Can we definitively say whether Jehovah did or did not intervene in specific cases? No. Also,the writer states that "an individual who has escaped a dangerous situation may feel that Jehovah intervened.

  So,long ago Jehovah did provide escape to his people. But today, you may only feel that he intervened.
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  Blondie's Comments You Will Not Hear at the 11-09-08 WT Study (ESCAPE)

  by blondie in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  comments you will not hear at the 11-09-08 wt study (september 15, 2008, pages 3-7 (escape).

  review comments will be in red.

  q 20. why can we trust in jehovah as our "provider of escape"?

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  Blondie,

  I went today's snore-fest just to keep peace with my family. The comments at the meetings are like the circus elephants. They are trained to do the same trick over and over until it becomes mundane.

  Here is one comment that was made at today's WT Study.....................

  Q 1, 2. (a) When do God's worshippers turn to him for help? (b) What question arises, and where can we find the answer? While on vacation, the parents of a 23-year-old married woman learn that their daughter has mysteriously disappeared. Foul play is suspected. At once they pack up and head for home, all the while beseeching Jehovah to help them. A 20-year old Witness is diagnosed with a disease that will eventually leave him completely paralyzed. Immediately he turns to Jehovah in prayer. A single mother struggling to find a job does not have enough money to buy food for herself and her 12-year-old daughter. She pours out her heart to Jehovah. Yes, when faced with severe trials or hardships, God's worshippers naturally turn to him for help. Have you ever called out to Jehovah in a time of desperate need?
  
  
  
  2. An important question arises: Can we really expect Jehovah to respond to our prayers for help? The faith-strengthening answer is found in Psalm 70. This stirring psalm was written by David, a loyal worshipper of Jehovah who faced many difficult trials and challenges during his life. This inspired psalmist was moved to say of Jehovah: "O God, ... you are my help and the Provider of escape for me." (Ps. 70:5) An examination of Psalm 70 can help us to see why we too can turn to Jehovah in times of need and fully trust that he will be our "Provider of escape."

  One sister's comment to questions 1 & 2: " My daughter went missing for 3 days. We didn't know where she was.We prayed to Jehovah and poured our hearts to Jehovah. Jehovah answered our prayers 3 days later when we received a call that she was found.''

  What the sister failed to mention was that her daughter went to Cancun,Mexico and met a local .She decided to stay there 3 extra days to spend time with him. She didn't call for 3 days because she was afraid that her mom would not let her stay. She then called her mom after repeated calls to the hotel.The daughter told her mom that there was a hurricane and couldn't call because the phones were dead.

  Jehovah was not the "true provider of escape" in this comment.
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  Why hasn't there ever been or ever be a mass exodus from the WTS?

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the wts have a history of false prophecies, including teachings that armageddon and the end of the world would occur in 1914, 1918, 1925, and 1975. .

  most of us didn't see that the true point of authority was not the bible, but the watchtower magazine, awake magazine,ministry school and the ever-changing views of the governing body.

  the word of god in the bible does not change and a prophecy that does not come true is not of god's doing.

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  The WTS have a history of false prophecies, including teachings that Armageddon and the end of the world would occur in 1914, 1918, 1925, and 1975.

  Most of us didn't see that the true point of authority was not the bible, but the Watchtower magazine, Awake magazine,Ministry School and the ever-changing views of the Governing Body. The Word of God in the Bible does not change and a prophecy that does not come true is not of God's doing. This history of false prophecies by "The Society" should have been enough for all of us members to run--not walk away from these false teachings.
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  COMMENTS YOU WILL NOT HEAR AT THE WT STUDY 09-07-08 (HOUSE TO HOUSE MINISTR

  by Mary in

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  2. bible

  " (this would harmonize with matt 10:9 that tells them not to take any money with them).

  " the interpretation of the acts of the apostles, 1961, pp.120-21.

  it became evident, however, that further personal training in the house-to-house ministry was needed.

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  Great job Mary!

  We know the preaching work is just to get your field service hours in,pass some tracts,books,and magazines,and show the elders and WTS that you are still loyal to the organization.

  The house-to-house ministry was started just to sell books for the Book Publishing and Real Estate Corporation. The WTS know that they have a free workforce and wide distribution channels from all of its members. Collect monies from the members first,let them pay for gas and you can see why they push the house-to-house ministry.
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  What do you feel is the reason the WTS succeeds in retaining its members?

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

  1. watchtower
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  most of my family have been members since the early 1970's.they attend 3 meetings per week,fly or drive to summer assemblies,preach the average 10 hours per month,and read the same boring watchtower magazine week after week.

  the congregation has lost nearly all the young teens,many have quit attending all the meetings,some divorced,and some members just going thru the motions.

  i'm never going to question them on why they still remain members but shouldn't all the promises of "this generation never dying" make them question the wts.... just a little?

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  Most of my family have been members since the early 1970's.They attend 3 meetings per week,fly or drive to summer assemblies,preach the average 10 hours per month,and read the same boring Watchtower Magazine week after week. The congregation has lost nearly all the young teens,many have quit attending all the meetings,some divorced,and some members just going thru the motions. I'm never going to question them on why they still remain members but shouldn't all the promises of "this generation never dying" make them question the WTS.... just a little? Besides promises.....what does the WTS offer?
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  Blondie's Comments You Will Not Hear at the 08-17-08 WT Study (PURSUE)

  by blondie in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  comments you will not hear at the 08-17-08 wt study (june 15, 2008, pages 11-15)(pursue).

  review comments will be in red.

  wt material from today's wt will be in black.

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  Q 10. What must we do to keep our faith strong? 10. Read Romans 10:17. To attain and maintain strong faith, a Christian must keep meditating on the precious truths found in God's Word. "The faithful and discreet slave" has provided many fine publications. Three exceptional books are The Greatest Mall Who Ever Lived, Leam From the Great Teacher, and "Come Be My Follower," volumes that are designed to help us get to know Christ better and thus be in a position to imitate him. (Matt. 24:45-47) The slave class also arranges for meetings, assemblies, and conventions, many of which highlight "the word about Christ."
  Do you see any ways in which you could take greater advantage of these as you pay "more than the usual attention" to what God provides?-Heb.
  2:1.

  The only way to attain and maintain strong faith according to the writer is to ''read all the fine publications provided from ''the faithful and discreet slave,'' attend all the meetings,assemblies,conventions,and meditate on God's word.''

  A couple of questions they don't have an answer to is: From the time the last Apostle died to the time Charles Taze Russell appeared,were there any people on earth who were faithful? If there were,what meetings did they attend and what publications did they read? Would reading only the Bible given them a strong faith? Jesus said,''I will be with you until the end of time." Did he skip this period because ''the faithful and discreet slave'' were given their duty after 1914?
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  Please sum up the dc in one or two sentences....

  by carla in

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  please sum up each day of what the dc was about in one or two sentences, can be smart alecky, serious or to make a jw think.. example- friday- do not go to college........ .

  thank you..

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  "Brothers....Please take your seats as we will inculcate you with the same drivel we have pounded into your heads for the last century.Brother Monotone will instruct us how to place the new book,"The End is Near for the WTS if the End is Not Near Soon." Let's all sing out of tune song #666.......and bow our heads as Brother Tension Mounting will give us a 12 minute prayer thanking everything he can think of so we can be reminded how spiritual he is."