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Love the courage grows when faith grows. Can't wait to start our new publication in july. I started reading it about 3 or 4 months ago.

Hubble Details Early Galaxy Transforming Neighborhood 23 June 2026 10am Release ID: 2026-014 Researchers show that a galaxy’s young, tightly packed stars converted nearby gas from opaque to clear only 1.4 billion years after the big bang. Astronomers have demonstrated how one galaxy that existed when the cosmos was only 1.4 billion years old transformed the gas in and around itself: Light from its young, massive, closely clustered stars blasted through opaque, electrically neutral gas, causing it to ionize and clear. This galaxy, cataloged MXDFz4.4, lived at a time when a universal event known as the Era of Reionization was wrapping up. MXDFz4.4 is the earliest of its kind. It is the only galaxy at this distance to date that appears in a deep Hubble Space Telescope survey in a particular visible-light filter that uniquely captures the energetic light escaping from its young stars. “Hubble returned the only view that shows the galaxy’s ionizing photons — light capable of clearing the ‘fog’ in and around the galaxy,” explained Ilias Goovaerts, the first author of a new paper in the Astrophysical Journal and a postdoctoral fellow at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) in Baltimore, Maryland. Article link: https://www.stsci.edu/contents/news-releases/2026/news-2026-014/ Pic Description: Detailed visible-light images from Hubble reveal that several bursts of younger stars cleared the space in and around galaxy MXDFz4.4. Astronomers have long sought evidence to explain this transition — and Hubble has provided the first example in this time period. Image: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Ilias Goovaerts (STScI), Marc Rafelski (STScI, JHU), Anton Koekemoer (STScI); Image Processing: Alyssa Pagan (STScI)

I think the current one is specifically talking about protection through Armageddon. The destruction of Babylon the Great is the start of the great tribulation and Jehovah's day. He can do "more than superabundantly beyond all the things we ask or conceive" (Eph 3:20).

So does this mean that the November issue is the current one and perhaps April issue has changed the thought?

Sorry that was WT April 2025 Article 17

WT April 2013 "We Are Never Alone". Paragrah 12: "And when "the great tribulation" strikes, we can have absolute confidence that Jehovah will fulfill his promise to safeguard his people not only spiritually but also physically." Rev 7:9,14.

├── Focus on Jehovah, not the problem ├── Remember past evidence of Jehovah's help ├── View challenges from Jehovah's perspective ├── Courage grows when faith grows └── No obstacle is greater than Jehovah

But they are writing from the perspective that he is responsible for killing Adam and Eve. I'm trying to see from the perspective of that time-period if they had said no. If Eve had said no, he would not be described as a manslayer because no one would have died. Lying is a sin, but what was considered a sin at that time? The only rule they had was to not eat from the tree. I don't understand what the rules were or how anyone knew what they were, so I can't say when the line was crossed.

Well, let's reason on it. Lying is a sin. Satan is a liar. Murder is a sin. Satan is a manslayer. Disobedience is a sin. Satan committed a willful act of disobedience. Notice what the Insight book says about Satan *** it-2 “Satan” par. 4 Satan *** So, from a righteous, perfect start, this spirit person deviated into sin and degradation. The process bringing this about is described by James when he writes: “Each one is tried by being drawn out and enticed by his own desire. Then the desire, when it has become fertile, gives birth to sin; in turn, sin, when it has been accomplished, brings forth death.” (Jas 1:14, 15) In the course that Satan took, there seems to be, in some respects, a parallel with that of the king of Tyre as described in Ezekiel 28:11-19.—See PERFECTION (The first sinner and the king of Tyre). https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=1200003845&srctype=wol&srcid=share&par =5 Since the Slave is confident enough in stating that Satan "deviated into sin" then we can be confident in following their lead.

Yes, you need to trust me. But I do this to limit the amount of information that it "out there" for anyone to misuse. Rooting is an advanced procedure for those who want to own their device. Downgrading to an older version of an app is only temporary and doesn't affect the device at all. You are simply installing an app that is not up-to-date. Once you install all the JWPUBs you desire, you can update to the most recent version of JW Library. Of course, you will once again lose the ability to install unsigned archives.

Wednesday, June 24 I am coming against you in the name of Jehovah of armies.—1 Sam. 17:45. Likely while he was still a teenager, David visited the army camp of the Israelites. He found that the soldiers were terrified because a giant Philistine named Goliath had come out to “taunt the battle line of Israel.” (1 Sam. 17:10, 11) The soldiers’ fear was a result of their focusing on the giant and the taunts they heard on the battlefield. (1 Sam. 17:24, 25) David, however, viewed the situation from a different perspective. He viewed what was happening as a challenge, not merely against the battle line of Israel but against “the battle line of the living God.” (1 Sam. 17:26) David had Jehovah foremost in mind. David trusted that the God who had helped him when he was a shepherd would help him again in this situation. Certain of God’s backing, David faced Goliath and, of course, he won!—1 Sam. 17:45-51. w24.06 21 ¶7

I understand what you are saying, I'm just unclear of what sin is in a world whose only rule is "don't eat from that tree". Maybe you are right and Satan condemned himself the moment he said something untrue or the moment he rebelled against Jehovah's leadership - I just don't feel confident enough to make that claim even though it rings true for me.

Just in time for the 2000th anniversary of Jesus ministry and sacrifice. 😁

Good news according to Jesus schedule so far 2024 - 1 2025 - 2, 3 2026 - 4, 5, 6 2027 - 7, 8 My current hopeful guess is 2028 - 9, 10, 11 2029 - 12, 13, 14 2030 - 15, 16 2031 - 17, 18 I think the last 4 episodes are going to be showed by 2 because they will have to be extremely emotional. Another, more cautious option: 2028 - 9, 10, 2029 - 11, 12 2030 - 13, 14 2031 - 15, 16 2032 - 17, 18 It could be like the brothers decided to slow only 2 episodes per year but this there are 3 because sermon on the Mount was easier to shoot. (Guess again)

Exciting add on to Obsidian. I have not used Obsidian for years, so I installed it again and looked at your plugin. As usual i like your work. Best regards Kenneth

NASA’s Webb Pinpoints Millions of Stars Within Cigar Galaxy Goddard Space Center 23 June 2026 10am ID weic2612c By piercing through thick dust, new details of galaxy M82 shine through. The James Webb Space Telescope has provided an in-depth look at edge-on spiral galaxy Messier 82 (M82), a prototypical starburst galaxy that is forming stars 10 times faster than our own Milky Way galaxy. This dynamic environment has previously garnered observations by many observatories, including the Hubble and retired Spitzer space telescopes. First imaged by Webb in 2024, a team of astronomers has recently revisited the scene with the telescope as part of an imaging survey, seeking to untangle the complex evolutionary history of this one-of-a-kind galaxy. Their observations reveal millions of stars and powerful outflows of gas and dust. Article link: https://science.nasa.gov/missions/webb/nasas-webb-pinpoints-millions-of-stars-within-cigar-galaxy/ Video link: Pic Description: Scientists used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to image edge-on starburst galaxy Messier 82 and trace its evolutionary history. This Webb and Hubble composite image includes 16.5 million stars (blue-white), dust grains (red-orange), and ionized hydrogen gas (yellow). Credits: Image: NASA, ESA, CSA, Adam Smercina (STScI, Tufts), Thomas Williams (University of Manchester); Image Processing: Alyssa Pagan (STScI) Pic 2 (Bottom) Description: This side-by-side comparison shows the same region of M82 as seen by Hubble (left) and Webb (right). Hubble’s visible-light view is limited because of the amount of dust within M82, which shrouds the galaxy’s details. Bright, bluish light radiating from the centre is due to star formation. A notable thick lane of dust, black in the centre and red around the edges, diagonally stretches across the scene. Thinner strands and clumps of reddish dust cover the majority of the view.

We absolutely do know. The Bible is pretty clear. (Romans 6:23) 23 For the wages sin pays is death. https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&pub=nwtsty&srctype=wol&bible=45006023&srcid=share (James 1:15) sin, when it has been carried out, brings forth death. https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&pub=nwtsty&srctype=wol&bible=59001015&srcid=share Sin results in death. Everyone that sins is subject to death. Challenging Jehovah's sovereignty is a sin. For challenging Jehovah, Satan will die. He must die. Likewise, we know that Jehovah would never allow Satan to go and seduce a separate alien species as if Satan had free reign to corrupt the entire universe while he awaits execution. Jehovah's word is clear. If you know your bull is in the habit of hurting people and you don't restrain it, then you are responsible. After the first act of rebellion, Jehovah's justice forces him to restrain Satan so he does not hurt anyone innocent.

@Eryk Nice! That's a lovely tool. Thank you. I managed to get the interlinear with Strong's back in my JWLibrary on Windows.

Hello everyone! Hope you're all doing well. I saw the post about jwlIntegrator and thought the initiative to create tools for our community was really interesting. I don't want to cause any drama or undermine the developer's effort in any way—I know how much work goes into creating utilities like this—but I just wanted to give a friendly and technical heads-up to anyone thinking about installing it, as I noticed a few points that deserve attention: Closed Source: The program is distributed as a closed executable. Since we can't read the source code, running this on your computer requires a blind leap of faith. Device Security: To run it on mobile, the tool requires rooting your Android or installing older versions (downgrading). This strips away important security layers from your device and leaves you without the latest updates. Take care!

No. I'm saying that I have no idea what he would do in that circumstance because I'm not sure what Satan did would be a death sentence if there were no fallout from it. Would he be banished? I don't know. Executed? I don't know. I understand he has earned a death sentence in real life because his actions killed Adam and Eve, but if they had said no there would be no casualties - so what would the punishment have been? I don't know. Agree. Their theoretical test of loyalty doesn't affect our planet (if they passed it). I still don't believe there is other life out there, but I can't use our current circumstances as proof of anything. If another planet had: Failed the test: the issue of sovereignty would have been adjudicated already and Adam and Eve would have been informed of this. No need for an earthly court case. Passed the test: Satan may or may not be executed or banished. We don't know. He may have been allowed to travel the universe and tempt Adam and Eve because choosing Jehovah's rulership does not prove Satan can't do it better (in the eyes of all creation). So, if there is another planet full of people out there, they would have to be faithful or they sinned after Adam and Eve did. Why? Because the issue of sovereignty is being played out here, not there. Jesus died here, not there. So it's possible they exist, but our current circumstances do not prove it one way or another.

I just wanted to make a quick comment for those who thought we wouldn't die after the GT started. In order for that to happen Jehovah would have to stop our aging process and our sicknesses. That does not seem reasonable to expect. The Bible tells us at Matthew 24:13 that "the one who has endured to the end (the end of their own life on earth or Armageddon, whichever comes first) will be saved." Now as far as the actual day of Armageddon goes - it does seem reasonable to believe that none of Jehovah's faithful servants will die on that day - what kind of Savior/Deliverer would Jehovah look like if he allowed even one of us to die during that war? It would look like he was unable to protect his own people during his own war. That is why the Bible also tells us to "life our heads" for our deliverance is near. We will not be afraid of anything bad happening to us on that Great and Fear Inspiring Day!

I think we are saying the same thing and not saying the same thing. You seem to be suggesting that if Adam and Eve had not eaten the fruit, that mankind would continue to be tested until Jehovah allowed Satan an opportunity to rule the world and fail. I disagree. You are using your logic to support the idea that another intelligent physical creation with freewill could exist and their tests of loyalty wouldn't prevent humans on earth being tested, so the events on earth don't rule out the possibility of intelligent physical creation with freewill on other planets. I disagree. We will have to agree to disagree. Take care...

It applies to everyone, not because everyone is the same, but because the same God who said humans can't rule themselves was just proven right through thousands of years of testing. So when Jehovah says the same thing about all his other creations, we know we can take him at his word - it doesn't need to be proven again. As I stated previously, I don't think what is happening here proves one way or another whether there is life on other planets.

...So I agree with Jehovah? Satan didn't say God's rulership was bad, just that it could be better (he was withholding something from them). The implication being that Satan could do better. The only way to prove that is to try. Makes sense to me.

For those of you who use Obsidian for your Bible research/notes, I would like to present a free community plugin called tra.VER:ture (or just traVERture). This is a scripture reference parser and formatter/converter/translator, which lets you create interactive links to the NWT Bible with verse previews, or parse entire documents into a searchable, sortable sidebar table. You can check it out here: https://community.obsidian.md/plugins/traverture Official repo: https://github.com/erykjj/traverture Install manually or via `Community plugins > Browse` in Obsidian settings.