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*** w86 10/15 pp. 4-5 The Global Power Struggle—Who Will Win? *** Daniel further says: “He [the king of the north] will actually rule over the hidden treasures . . . and over all the desirable things of Egypt. And the Libyans and the Ethiopians will be at his steps.” (Daniel 11:43) This may refer to natural resources; and the modern “king of the north” does control territories with an abundance of mineral resources, including oil. He also has strong influence in territories outside his domain that have rich natural resources. All of us have reason to watch with interest whether he will get greater control of these and how far his economic influence will reach. https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=1986760&srctype=wol&srcid=share&par=16

Brother Kenneth Cook and Brother Ronald Curzan are making a lightning visit to Bethel Brazil to discuss matters related to the audio and video department. Today, according to a Bethel friend, Brother Curzan gave a report showing a video of the progress of the work in Ramapo, to say that it's going well. And he said that they are already recording Episode 9 of Jesus.

Friends and brothers, our special talk will be tomorrow at 8:30 in the morning. If yours was today or will be tomorrow, I wish you an excellent talk and a wonderful meeting. May our hearts be prepared for the celebration on April 2.

You are 100% correct. I’ve seen some brothers here talking about the war between Russia and Ukraine, and you can tell they really hate Russia, like it’s the villain. But is that really how a Christian should behave—taking sides like that? Saying one side is good and the other is bad? For Christians, there shouldn’t be any difference between Russia and Ukraine. The same goes for countries like the USA, China, or the Philippines, none of them are better than the others. All human governments stand in opposition to Jesus’ Kingdom and are described in the Bible as beasts. It’s one thing to share news about what’s happening in places like the USA, Iran, Russia, or China. But it’s another thing to start rooting for one country over another. Even if a place treats people, or even fellow believers, badly, we still shouldn’t take sides or support one nation over another. I even saw a brother comment here, after quoting a Bible text, ending his message with: ‘Brave Ukraine!’” I imagine him dressed in clothing with a Ukrainian flag logo,with a flag flying in his front yard. After Sunday's preaching to the people, Daniel 2:44

I don't talk much about Trump or his "administration" because I will seriously violate my neutrality if I do. I also try not to think about him.

It was about 18 years ago a decision was made to have a new kingdom hall. A search was launched to find suitable land for a hall. Nothing! A few years later and the RBC became the LDC. The LDC agreed that we needed a new place, and took over the project and the search. Still Nothing! About 10 years in, and we received news from the LDC. It was not what we expected and a little disappointing. After years of searching and failing, they decided to, rather than relocated o a new hall, they would refurb the existing one. It was disappointing because we had high hopes for a new building in a better location. Plans were drawn up. It was to be a major refurb with big structural changes, taking 8 months to complete. We were put on the list, waiting for a date. 2020, and in lockdown. The project on hold. Unbeknownst to us at the time, the LDC started to reinvestigate the possibility of a new build. Casting their nets wider and searching every pocket of land. But sadly, nothing. Back to plan B. 2022 and the project is back on. 2023 and planning permission was sought and granted. 2024 and we got a start date - March 2025. The date was postponed until August 2025 and to be completed by March 2026. July 2025, we had our last meeting at the Kingdom Hall. It was a sad and happy occasion. Within the next week, the place was cleared and stripped. Ceilings, lights, av system, carpets and chairs all removed. All ready for the project team to move in and begin. No going back now! August 2025. The project was been put on hold because of a "development". The LDC team move on to other projects, leaving us with no Kingdom Hall. March 2026. Good news! A building has been purchased! It is only 20 years old. Built by, and until recently used by, the Plymouth Brethren. Its a really nice building by the looks of it and only needs minor works doing to it. Plenty of parking spaces too. As it is already a place of worship, we are good on that front too - no seeking a change of use. Soon we hear more about the building and the new project.

Regarding the current conflict with Iran i see no way out. This country will stop at nothing because it is a religious ideology, this regime only knows the fist, and anyone that dies is martyrdom. They have prepared for this for years with there underground missile stockpiles, apparently they have five underground missile cities. There is no reasoning with religious extremism. And we know this when we meet a born again at the door, there is no reasoning with them. I feel there is just going to be a endless amounts of bombs dropped and more pain at the gas station. It's interesting though where are we in the streams of time concerning peace and security. I should know better by now in reading into news events and deduceing where does this lead us. The one thing ringing in my ear at the moment is security, everyone around the world relies on fuel to carry out mankind's basic needs. And that indeed is security for the world. I can't wait until this is all over as I am a carpenter in a regional area having to travel to work, and everytime I drive past a petrol station I try not to look at the prices.

I predict we'll have less at our Assembly this weekend due to fuel prices. Diesel is 312.9 per litre which converts to $8.26 USD per gallon.

The more I think about it, it does. Oil and Gas are "hidden" treasures (you need to dig a lot)

Our president in Philippines has declared a national state of emergency. Oil reserved will run out in 45 days. Lpgas will run out in 23 days.

Good for you, I can't go put gas in my car or buy groceries without thinking of him!

For some they see the clouds of a global destruction while for others - men are marrying and women are being given in marriage and life is going on. I imagine this is exactly what Jesus meant the time would be like just before Jehovah puts it into the nations hearts to attack all of false religion. We won't see it coming and there won't be some event more than any other that says "this is almost it". It will just be "this is it". And we'll know it as all nations will give enough authority to the UN and it will attack ALL of these religions. It is going to be sudden and right on Jehovah's timetable - whenever that is. We trust the timing will be perfect and he'll help us endure until then.

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Just ignore the times Jehovah warned Israel to not expand its borders. (Deuteronomy 2:4, 5) 4 And give this command to the people: “You will pass by the border of your brothers, the descendants of Eʹsau, who are dwelling in Seʹir, and they will be afraid of you, and you must be very careful. 5 Do not engage in hostilities with them, for I will not give you any of their land, not even the space of a footprint, because I have given Mount Seʹir to Eʹsau as his possession. https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&pub=nwtsty&srctype=wol&bible=5002005&srcid=share (Deuteronomy 2:9) 9 Jehovah then said to me, ‘Do not engage in hostilities or in war with Moʹab, for I will not give you any of his land as a possession because I have given Ar as a possession to the descendants of Lot. https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&pub=nwtsty&srctype=wol&bible=5002009&srcid=share (Deuteronomy 32:8) 8 When the Most High gave the nations their inheritance, When he divided the sons of Adam from one another, He fixed the boundary of the peoples With regard for the number of the sons of Israel. https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&pub=nwtsty&srctype=wol&bible=5032008&srcid=share

I’ve been using this website I recently found. It’s great because even when I’m not in a position to watch the videos, I can take my time and read the transcripts instead. https://jwsubtitles.org/

I did a drawing of a whale shark a couple months ago

In an effort to contradict myself (:D) here is the latest on the US President: Trump tells Republicans to pass a voting law "for Jesus" Because we all know how Jesus voted during the Roman elections.

The KotN blocking the Strait of Ormuz... That sounds a bit like Daniel 11:43, doesn't it?

case in Germany which has been going on for 10 years https://www.jw.org/en/news/region/germany/German-Supreme-Court-Urges-Resolution-in-the-Annemarie-Kusserow-Archive-Case/

There is an African proverb that says "when elephants fight, the grass gets trampled."

Friday, March 27 Their hearts continued dull in understanding.—Mark 6:52. After Jesus fed a crowd, he had his apostles leave the area to return to Capernaum by boat and he withdrew to the mountain, thus avoiding the crowd’s effort to make him king. (John 6:16-20) While the apostles were sailing, a storm arose, bringing violent wind and waves. Then Jesus came to them, walking on the water. And he invited the apostle Peter to walk on the water too. (Matt. 14:22-31) Once Jesus was in the boat, the wind abated. The disciples were moved to say: “You really are God’s Son.” (Matt. 14:33) Still, they did not see the connection between this miracle and what happened earlier with the crowd. Mark adds this detail: “[The apostles] were utterly amazed, for they had not grasped the meaning of the loaves.” (Mark 6:50-52) Yes, they failed to grasp the extent of the power that Jehovah had given Jesus to perform miracles. w24.12 5 ¶7

Are you referring to the US or Iran? Remember that a lot of evangelical Christians in the US believe in the rapture and also believe that Armageddon will happen somewhere on middle eastern soil.

Slovenia is in fuel rationing https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c77m4zx6zvmo

Speaking of which! S.Korea just imposed a vehicle usage restriction to save on the usage of barrels of oil. Can you imagine if this happens in many regions? Going back on Zoom in waves because we're restricted? That would be wild. Half the congregation show up because they can now use their car while the other half has to stay home. What "appears" to be happening and the driving allowance criteria: https://en.yenisafak.com/world/south-korea-enforces-strict-vehicle-rotation-as-middle-east-war-disrupts-energy-3716226 https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-policy/2026/03/24/DYXQRRQFQRBLJMXN75EAZ47WRE/ http://koreabizwire.com/seoul-moves-to-conserve-fuel-with-stricter-public-sector-car-limits/346761 (Edit: It's voluntary for private sector but seemingly mandatory for the public sector.)

Whatever you download it stores on your phone. Go to Library -> Downloaded You can clear out things from there and free up space.

Not yet. It wasn't in the update #1442 this morning. So not sure if it will be in time for next week.

Tuesday, March 24 I gave her time to repent.—Rev. 2:21. The elders try to determine the circumstances that led up to a sin. For example, did the Christian slowly become weak because he neglected personal study or the ministry? Have his prayers to Jehovah become infrequent or superficial? Has he been allowing wrong desires to guide him? Has he made unwise choices in his associations or entertainment? How might such choices have affected his heart? Does he recognize how his recent decisions and actions have affected his Father, Jehovah? By asking meaningful questions without being unnecessarily intrusive, the elders kindly draw out the wrongdoer and help him to reason on his course. (Prov. 20:5) In addition, they might use illustrations to help the person to reason and to see the wrongness of his actions. Perhaps during the first meeting, the person will begin to feel real sorrow over the course he has followed. He may even repent. w24.08 22 ¶9-11

The full Memorial Bible Reading from JW.Org https://www.jw.org/finder?srcid=jwlshare&wtlocale=E&prefer=lang&pub=mbs

Source Might put a few noses out of joint...

Iran-backed Houthis join war with attack against Israel The entry of the powerful Iranian proxy into the conflict raises fears of further disruption to the world economy as the armed group has capacity to attack shipping in the Red Sea. I wonder how Trump feels about the can of worms he has opened as this mess expands. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd6l5n8jv4yo https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyvd5z1xjno

Sunday, March 29 God . . . loved us and sent his Son as a propitiatory sacrifice for our sins.—1 John 4:10. While the ransom helps us to understand that Jehovah is just, it especially helps us to grasp the depth of his love. (John 3:16; 1 John 4:9, 10) The teaching of the ransom reveals that Jehovah wants us not only to have endless life but also to be part of his family. Consider: When Adam sinned, Jehovah expelled him from His family of worshippers. As a result, all of us have been born outside of God’s family. But on the basis of the ransom, Jehovah forgives our sins and will eventually bring into his family all mankind who exercise faith and who are obedient. Even now we can have a warm relationship with Jehovah and with our fellow worshippers. Truly, we are recipients of Jehovah’s tender love!—Rom. 5:10, 11. w25.01 21 ¶6 Memorial Bible reading: (Daytime events: Nisan 9) John 12:12-19; Mark 11:1-11

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Enthroned... Excellent choice of words

They're calling it the "Combatting Hate Act," as if it's actually going to curb hatred. Just watch: it won't work. It will take something much more forceful to eliminate hate.

I downloaded the EXE file. When activated, it erased all of the existing 2601 WTL. I had to manually ask it to load a new library. It did so but the framework was completely empty except for a help file (no daily text, not publications). I went back and clicked on the EXE file a second time and it started downloading the rest of the library (it may have been trying in the background, I don't know). After a few minutes, I got the new logo (app icon). When I opened the library, it was still empty. I clicked on the help menu and asked for "updates". A menu appeared showing the program still loading (about 3/4 done). I waited until it was finished and looked in help one more time to see which version was loaded. It said 2601. So after all that work and a half-hour of fooling around, I got the same program, the same data, the same publications and the same version number...WITH a new logo/icon.

PROJECT GREAT ISRAEL. The concept of "Greater Israel" is rooted in certain interpretations of Zionist ideology, which assert that the biblical promised land extends from the Nile River in Egypt to the Euphrates River in Iraq. Countries Included: It typically encompasses all of Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, and significant parts of Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt (the Sinai Peninsula). The design is rooted in a maximalist interpretation of the "Promised Land" from biblical texts (Genesis 15:18). They believe that Jehovah promised them all those lands, that the lands belong to them. Recent images of Israeli soldiers wearing a "Greater Israel" patch on their uniforms have circulated online, sparking international controversy. These patches depict a map that extends far beyond Israel's current borders, reflecting a vision held by some far-right and religious Zionist groups.

Thursday, March 26 The one who says a greeting to him is a sharer in his wicked works.—2 John 11. Each Christian needs to use his Bible-trained conscience when dealing with someone who has been removed from the congregation. Some may feel comfortable with greeting or welcoming the person if he attends a meeting. However, we would not have an extended conversation or socialize with the individual. Some may wonder, ‘Doesn’t the Bible say that a Christian who says a greeting to such a person becomes a sharer in his wicked works?’ (2 John 9-11) The context of this scripture shows that this direction refers to apostates and others who actively promote wrong conduct. (Rev. 2:20) Therefore, if a person is actively promoting apostate teachings or other wrongdoing, the elders would not arrange to visit him. Of course, there is hope that he will come to his senses. Until that happens, though, we would neither greet such a person nor invite him to attend a congregation meeting. w24.08 30-31 ¶14-15

We occasionally have apostates come up to our litcarts in town. We don't know this, at first, so give them our customary greeting. Some of our brothers and sisters can quickly identify these individuals, but they can appear to agree with our teachings at first before throwing something to raise doubts. Certainly 'by their fruits' you can see what they are trying to do. We endeavour to be polite, but we let them know that we are not engaging with them; walking away if appropriate.

A Love Story. A girl potato and a boy potato had eyes for each other and got married. They had a little sweet potato whom they named " Yam ". They loved her, and when the time was right they told her about the facts of life. They warned her about going out and getting half-baked so she wouldn't get mashed and get a bad name for herself like "Hot Potato" and end up having a bunch of un-planned tator tots, but not sit at home and become a couch potato either, get plenty of exercise and not be a shoestring . When she went to Europe they told her to watch out for the hard boiled guys from Ireland and the greasy ones from France. When she went out west they warned her about the Indians so she wouldn't get scalloped. She agreed to stay on the straight and narrow and not associate with those high class Yukon Golds, or the bad girls known as Frito Lays. Mr. and Mrs.Potato sent Yam to Idaho P.U. ( Potato University ) with high hopes , but in spite of all they did for her she came home and announced she was marrying Tom Brokaw. Mr. and Mrs. Potato were very upset and told Yam she couldn't possibly marry Tom Brokaw, because he was just a ..................COMMON-TATOR!! #TBJOTDHAYDEN.

They look friendly:) Here you go!

A man is sitting next to woman who is trying to breastfeed her baby on the bus. The baby refuses to eat, and mother says, 'if you don't eat, I'll give it to the man next to me.' The baby refuses again. After 20 minutes, the mother repeats that she will give it to the man if she doesn't eat. The man says,

Hi Nataly, It seems to be okay with the mods. I think it could be an answer to someones prayers. I'm looking forward to see what jobs you're recruiting for

Webb and Hubble share most comprehensive view of Saturn to date Infrared and visible observations show layers and storms in the ringed planet’s atmosphere 25 March 2026 weic2606 — Photo Release Observing in complementary wavelengths of light, Webb and Hubble are providing scientists with a richer, more layered understanding of the gas giant’s atmosphere. Both sense sunlight reflected from Saturn’s banded clouds and hazes, but where Hubble reveals subtle colour variations across the planet, Webb’s infrared view senses clouds and chemicals at many different depths in the atmosphere, from the deep clouds to the tenuous upper atmosphere. Together, scientists can effectively ‘slice’ through Saturn’s atmosphere at multiple altitudes, like peeling back the layers of an onion. Each telescope tells a different part of Saturn’s story, and the observations together help researchers understand how Saturn’s atmosphere works as a connected three-dimensional system. Article link: https://esawebb.org/news/weic2606/ Pic Description: Side-by-side views of Saturn from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (left) and Hubble Space Telescope (right) reveal the planet in infrared and visible light. Hubble highlights subtle cloud banding and color variations, while Webb’s infrared vision probes different atmospheric layers, bringing out storms, waves, and glowing ring structures in striking detail.

SEOUL, March 24 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea will tighten enforcement of a vehicle rationing system for public-sector employees as it braces for potential oil supply disruptions stemming from prolonged tensions in the Middle East, the climate ministry said Tuesday, signaling a broader shift toward emergency energy conservation measures. Beginning Wednesday, authorities will step up oversight of a five-day rotation scheme that restricts driving based on the final digit of a vehicle’s license plate, effectively barring each group from the road one weekday. According to this the restriction is for public-sector (or government) employees and there will be one day they are restricted from driving.

‘Thank God is not over about chocolate, then have I to get involved my sis.

A man who made coffins was on his way to deliver one when his car broke down. Not wanting to be late, he lifted the coffin onto his head and continued the journey on foot. Along the way, some policemen stopped him and began questioning him. "Do you have a documents or a receipt?" Without thinking, the man replied,