Posts by snowbird

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Why did Jesus need to experience a human childhood?

by HB in

i've never been a jw and haven't ever studied the bible or theology so it may be that there is a simple answer to my question that i'm not aware of, in which case, please forgive my ignorance.

however i have wondered about this for quite some time and have scoured the internet but i can't find any mention of the topic.

maybe someone here might enlighten me.

snowbird

I believe Jesus of Nazareth is the Seed of the Woman prophesied in Genesis.

To fulfill this Prophecy, the Seed had to be conceived, gestated, and born as any other human; the only difference is the Seed has God as His Father, thereby being both God and human - sinless.

As such, the Seed, upon coming of age, could have created another woman, and started a new family.

But, instead of this, He chose to redeem the family He already had, tainted though they were.

These are simply my thoughts on the matter.

Sylvia

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1919 a Date with Zero Prophetic Meaning

by JW_Rogue in

i've noticed that lately the wt has been using the date 1919 more often.

in an almost matter of fact way, they will state that this is the year jesus finished refining his people and appointed the fds.

the only problem is there is little proof or even prophetic antitypes given for why this must have been the year.

snowbird

Wonder what's in the works for 2025, the centennial of the Millions campaign?

Sylvia

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The weekly Watchtower LIE

by biblexaminer in

watchtower magazine feb. 2017 study ed.

page 25 paragraph 8. studied at all kingdom halls worldwide in the last week of april 2017. https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/watchtower-study-february-2017/who-is-leading-gods-people-today/.

8 in the late 19th century, charles taze russell … zion’s watch tower tract society … with brother russell as president.

snowbird

Excellent posts, both of you.

Sylvia

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hello all

by illusive in

hello there, i'm illusive.

raised around jw family.

never baptized, 32 years old.

snowbird

Hello.

So glad to see you got an education.

Sylvia

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Most Common USA County Names

by snowbird in

jw
friends

washington, jefferson, franklin, jackson, lincoln .... does your state have an above-mentioned county?.

alabama has every one, except lincoln.. inspired by a sweet poster.. sylvia.

snowbird

Maricopa is the most familiar.

Thanks.

Sylvia

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Most Common USA County Names

by snowbird in

jw
friends

washington, jefferson, franklin, jackson, lincoln .... does your state have an above-mentioned county?.

alabama has every one, except lincoln.. inspired by a sweet poster.. sylvia.

snowbird

Thanks, Non.

No Hamilton in Alabama.

I memorized and made a list of all 67 counties in my state, also the county seats, and number of letters in each.

I used to know how many counties were in each state of the Union, but old women forget, also.

Tee hee hee.

I've got a list here somewhere.

Sylvia

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Good Morning!

by snowbird in

jw
friends

good morning, all.. it is good to be here.. thanks to all for your contributions.. love and blessings.

sylvia.

snowbird

Amen, Tallon.

Enjoy your time off.

Blessings.

Sylvia

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What is your understanding of the terms "Ransom" and "Redeem"?

by Doug Mason in

with respect to christ being the "redeemer" and of having "paid the ransom", i would like to know:.

(1) what is your technical understanding of each term?.

(2) what is the watchtower's understanding of each term?.

snowbird

My thoughts are based on following the common thread that is woven throughout the sacred writings.

Man was brought into existence by a Higher Being; Man fell out of favor with said Being; said Being set into motion a purpose to bring Man back into His favor.

I've set about formulating a timeline for past, present, and future happenings in connection with that purpose.

It has been an eye-opening, humbling endeavor.

One main conclusion I've reached is that God is not far off from His creation.

Thanks.

Sylvia

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