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I had my Convention on the weekend. The Brother who plays The Apostle Andrew was there, and he gave SYMPOSIUM: Applying Lessons From Jesus’ Illustrations the... Wheat and Weeds (Matthew 13:24-30) talk. I was talking to him after and asked which ep they were up to, He said Ep 11. P.S. His parents are in my congregation. His father is my Group overseer.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/london/article/house-destroyed-after-reported-explosion-one-person-taken-to-hospital-in-critical-condition/ Just a few hundred feet from Kingdom Hall. Road still blocked over 8 hours later. Extensive debris field, cars next door damaged, glass from house across the street. I can see emergency vehicles with light flashing at 10:15 pm, one looks like service vehicle with Amber lights. Could be gas company or city crew cleaning up roadway. House was supposed to be empty, pending rezoning for small high rise, but a person was severely injured crawling out of debris thus was either a homeless squatter or set the whole thing off. May never know. Meeting was on zoom tonight. One sister lives in apartment bdg next door and thought her bdg was coming down. We just 1/3 mile away heard it so did the other 60 JWs in our bdg.

Giving a thumbs up on someone else's comment counts as an interaction. I did that a lot when I first joined just as marker that I had read certain content. I would recommend reading old threads that interest you and giving a thumbs up as you go.

JWB Aug 2026 transcript

If I were to meet him in person dressed as Jesus, I think I would look him in the eyes and I would say: "Remember me when you get into your Kingdom." 😄

getting closer. bread for a days wage anguish of nations not knowing the way out.

Please don’t post any personal information regarding any of the the film crew or actors… need I say more …

If he is anointed, I'd love to hear what the real Jesus says to him when he gets to heaven 🤣

Take a breath we're all here for the Long Haul not the short term we're all here for the same thing we love you and hope the best for you

That's a bit too far, you'd need to have them all as anointed then. That's not the case afaik

It's such a shame that Australia is so far away from me!!!😭 If the rumor is true: Watch out for the end of filming—when the final clapperboard falls—because that’s when the casting office for contestants will officially open! If that’s the case: since he’s not in his twenties, he’s already proven that he knows how to—and can—wait. So five more years or less—once you reach a certain age, I guess it doesn’t really matter anymore. If that’s the case: the character he plays must inspire him. If that’s the case: it’s truly beautiful to dedicate 7 or 8 years to Jehovah and Jesus in this way. In any case: I wholeheartedly wish him abundant blessings for this self-sacrifice. He is absolutely right to trust in the power of the Holy Spirit to see this vow through to the end. May Jehovah prepare a beautiful Esther for him—beautiful both inside and out!

Angelic Involvement? Angelic Interference? Angelic Interface? Angelic Information?

I suspect that the '1,000 minutes' is an approximate length, it self based on the 18 x 55 calculation. FWIW so far we have: 71:01 - Episode 1: The True Light of the World 52:46 - Episode 2: “This Is My Son” 39:40 - Episode 3: “I Am He” 54:56 - Episode 4: “This Is Why I Have Come” 30:47 - Episode 5: “Astounded at His Way of Teaching” 50:35 - Episode 6: “Are You the Coming One?” Which gives a total of 299 minutes over 6 episodes - AKA 50 minutes per episode.

We got an update : no death nor serious injuries, some many houses damages, and some KHs too. 10 years ago there was another big one there so the brothers and sisters are stressed. Remember them in your prayers

They might not know any better spiritually, but they are also frustrated and angry because their political and religious systems aren't helping them at all. Which is why the preaching work is so important.

This is exactly how I feel. I can't help saying everyday to Jehovah I don't know how long I can keep going feeling that life in this system is unbearable. That is partly why I joined this forum in the hope of finding upbuilding content as I've totally backed away from nearly all worldly media now. Unfortunately I feel discouraged that I can't access most content here as I'm new. How long is it going to take for me to become a full access user ... I'm not one to be constantly posting for the sake of it just to score points

Relax 😊 First, it won’t be as much of a problem for brother portraying Jezus as it would be for real Noah, Abraham, David or Moses. Second, I’m much more concerned about meat in paradise than mistaking Jesus with an actor playing him. I mean eating meat or not by the resurrected is going to be a concern for 100% people, seeing an actor for 0.01 or less %

Lol, why would they do that... people would be told about the concept of a movie and of acting, right?

I know we aren't supposed to... but if I was to meet him in person in his Jesus costume, the 6'3 man I am may cry like a baby I'd rather meet him in a normal meeting with the suit and necktie...

His handsomeness comes from spirituality and not the physical aspect of it. In my opinion since the GB stays true to every detail of a drama, this brother might also be anointed. To play the role of Jesus is a very significant and serious role. Every aspect of it must be taken seriously and prayerfully portrayed.

My thoughts are that it's because the organization would like to film other series like acts of the apostles or a David series at the same time as the filming/production of the good news according to Jesus drama. I believe eventually we'll have a video Bible within the study Bible.

You only missed by 100. For your age, that's good.

Our GB update #5 explains a new feature use of the Jesus Videos in the coming service year...Yay...

GnJ has new video loop on JW.org home page! (See Update #5) How exciting!

As far as i know it’s not about points but understanding who are you as person. If your post are encouraging or discouraging, spiritual or fleshly etc. That’s how we get to know each other online. If you have questions how it works read support section or ask moderators in private section of the forum

If we feel the system is unbearable, how much more to those who are not under Jehovah's protection.

This video in Portuguese is so beautiful. At the beginning, the son says to his dad, “Dad, reading the Bible is so boring.” His dad then asks, “Are you sure, son?” And at the end, the son says, “Dad, what an amazing book!” His dad replies, “I told you so, son!” VID-20260728-WA0009.mp4

I imagine that most of us will never see that brother walking down the street - unless we live in his neighborhood. Anyone who knew Jesus lived in Israel, right? Also- I believe that most people know that actors are not the people they portray. If not, it would be clearly explained. Plus - what are the chances Aussie Jesus looks identical to the real Jesus beyond being a human adult male? I mean, if Aussie Jesus must be anointed, so be it. But I don't imagine any trouble for him whatsoever if he is not. Certainly not from the fainting resurrected public. Frankly, that brother probably has more aggravation now, in current life, once someone gets wind of who (and where) he is.

True, but it would still be a major burden. Jesus isn't just another character, he's the Son of God. Could you imagine this poor brother walking through a street and some newly resurrected ones bow down to him and weep? That could be a major stumbling block, especially because it would persist for centuries. I really hope he's anointed; then it wouldn't matter if people thought he was Jesus, he would be just as far away as the real one.

Thank you Jehovah for feeding me spiritually, protecting my family, and maintaining peace.

It’s a lovely talk by Br. Walls. Families are indeed under attack from Satan. Very timely too.

I think brother Walls wear the same suit at the zone meeting. Blue is cool.

person 1: I wanna buy a singing group person 2: Dont you mean a choir? person 1: fine, i want to acquire a singing group edit:this joke works bettee verbally :<

This is the topic of the last 3 August broadcastings (based on Gemini NotebookLM )

Claude found some limited documentation regarding the process: NW Scheduler | NW Publisher app - Me View Scroll down to "Process Received Auxiliary Pioneer Applications" Over time, I have seen Claude and ChatGPT gain extensive knowledge of NWS. They many times can give answers even narrowing it down to a specific version of the software. Like everything else I do, I prefer Claude over all the othe AI platforms for most things. Me: New World Scheduler has added the ability for publishers to submit an Auxiliary Pioneer application. Is there any help/support documents from NWS yet that explains how this will be processed by the Congregation Service Committee? How will they approve an application in NWS? Here is Claude's response: What's confirmed in NWS help docs The core principle (unchanged from before, now digitized): The process is: A publisher submits an Auxiliary Pioneer Application through the NW Publisher app (under Me), rather than filling out a paper S-205b form. This request comes into NW Scheduler, where the Service Committee reviews it and decides to approve or deny it — same as the traditional paper-based process (referencing Organized p. 109). If approved, the Secretary is the one who acts on it in NWS — he ticks "AP" on that publisher's Field Service Report for the relevant month(s). This is what makes the Congregation Field Service Report (S-1) correctly reflect them as an Auxiliary Pioneer. If a publisher is set up as a Continuous Auxiliary Pioneer in Person Spiritual Information, NWS will auto-tick AP for future months without a fresh application each time. Where this lives in NWS The application itself is submitted from NW Publisher app → Me → Auxiliary Pioneer Application. Processing/approval isn't a separate "inbox" workflow like Territory or Hospitality Requests. The Service Committee makes its decision outside the software (in their normal meeting/discussion), and then the Secretary manually reflects that decision by ticking AP on the Publisher Record for that month, same as before the app feature existed. I could not find a page laying out a dedicated step-by-step "here's exactly how the Service Committee logs their approval/denial decision inside NWS" — the current docs mainly confirm that it routes through the Service Committee and what the Secretary does once approved, not a granular in-app approval workflow (e.g., no visible "Approve/Deny" button described yet, unlike Territory or Hospitality Requests).

Ooh, I didn't notice that one. I meant "hushing" the storm at the end.

The new trailer has a clip from a future episode.

“They Only See What They Want to See” — Why We Must Never Lose Hope Dear brothers and sisters, Have you ever tried to explain something to someone that you were deeply convinced of, only to feel that your words simply bounced right off? Perhaps you prepared carefully. You prayed. You selected meaningful Bible verses. You did your very best to be kind, understanding, and respectful. And yet... The other person seemed to listen—but in reality, they weren't really listening at all. Their viewpoint already seemed fixed. Their mind had long been made up. At moments like that, we may find ourselves thinking: “They only see what they want to see.” And that can be deeply discouraging. Not because we want to prove that we're right. But because we know what is truly at stake. Everyone Looks Through Their Own Lens Imagine someone wearing a pair of glasses with very dark lenses. To that person, the whole world appears gloomy. You could tell them a hundred times that the sun is shining outside. You could show them beautiful pictures. You could describe the bright blue sky. But as long as they refuse to take off those glasses, nothing will change for them. In many ways, that's what happens spiritually. Many people have adopted a way of thinking that leaves no room for God. Everything must be scientifically proven. Everything must have an immediate explanation. Everything must fit within their own understanding of the world. As a result, there's often no place left for God. The Bible explains this in 2 Corinthians 4:4, where it says that the god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers. That helps us understand a great deal. Not everyone deliberately rejects Jehovah. Many simply can no longer recognize him. It's Hard When Our Words Seem Forgotten Perhaps you've experienced this yourself. You've patiently explained something several times. You've shared Bible verses. You've answered sincere questions. You've willingly given your time. And only a short while later, it seems as though everything has been forgotten. Sometimes we may wonder: “Did I accomplish anything at all?” The prophet Jeremiah must have felt something similar. For decades he warned his people. Again... and again... and again. With patience. With love. With tears. Yet most of them simply refused to listen. Not because Jeremiah spoke poorly. But because they did not want to listen. That must have hurt deeply. And sometimes we feel exactly the same today. Armageddon Is Not a Threat—It Is a Loving Warning We do not speak about Armageddon because we want to frighten people. We speak about it because Jehovah wants every person to be saved. He doesn't want anyone to be caught by surprise. That is why today a worldwide warning is being given. Every person has the opportunity to hear. And yet many still say, "That will never happen." "I don't believe that." "People have been saying that for centuries." But just imagine for a moment: What will it be like when Jehovah's day suddenly begins? How many people will wish they had listened more seriously? Perhaps some will think: “If only we had paid attention...” That thought is heartbreaking. Not because we want to be proven right. But because we know that by then, it will be too late. Sometimes All That's Missing Is a Different Perspective Often, it doesn't take more evidence. It doesn't take more arguments. Sometimes all that's needed is a different perspective. When someone reads the Bible with an open and honest heart, many things suddenly begin to make sense. Why is there suffering? Why hasn't God acted yet? Why is Jehovah allowing more time? Why are Jehovah's servants preaching throughout the entire world? Suddenly, a much bigger picture begins to appear. It's like putting together a puzzle. One single piece doesn't reveal very much. But once all the pieces come together, the beautiful picture becomes clear. The Bible is very much like that. One verse rarely answers every question. But the Bible as a whole reveals Jehovah's wonderful purpose. Something Else Is Truly Sad Sometimes we even hear people who call themselves Christians say, "Everyone should simply follow their own path." "Everyone has their own truth." Those statements make us stop and think. Because Jesus never said, "Everyone will somehow find the right way." He said, “I am the way.” Truth doesn't exist in many different versions. Jehovah has lovingly given us the truth in his Word. That is why it is worth searching for. The Devil Doesn't Usually Work Through Force—But Through Distraction Satan often doesn't have to convince people that God doesn't exist. It is enough if he keeps them constantly distracted. Work. Cell phones. Television. Careers. Entertainment. Problems. Worries. A schedule that is always full. Eventually, people have no time left to think about life's most important questions. And that is exactly what Satan wants. Not hatred toward God. But indifference. Because indifference can be just as dangerous. Yet We Must Never Lose Hope Now we come to the most encouraging thought of all. We never truly know what is happening inside another person's heart. Perhaps our conversation seems to have no effect today. Maybe not tomorrow either. Perhaps not for another five years. Or maybe not until life suddenly shakes that person's world. Then perhaps they will remember one Bible verse. One sentence. One kind conversation. And that one memory may lead them back to Jehovah. How many brothers and sisters have later said, **“Back then I wasn't listening. But I never forgot.”** Jehovah has the ability to bring those memories back to life. That is why every effort is worthwhile. There Are Still Many Good People Sometimes we may wonder, “Are there really any people left with good hearts?” The answer is a definite yes. Jesus spoke about those who have the right heart condition. They do exist. Perhaps we'll meet one tomorrow. Perhaps at the very next house. Perhaps in the supermarket. Perhaps at work. Perhaps it will be the very person we least expected. Jehovah already knows who those people are. And very often, he guides us right to them. Conclusion So let us never become bitter. Never give up. Never allow our hearts to grow hard. Never think, “It's pointless.” Because Jehovah sees what we cannot see. He sees every heart. Our responsibility is not to change people. Our responsibility is to show love. To explain. To be patient. To keep sowing the seed. Jehovah is the one who makes it grow. And perhaps one day someone will say, “I'm so grateful you didn't give up on me back then.” That alone would make every effort worthwhile. So let us continue preaching with compassion, patience, and hope. Not because everyone will listen. But because everyone deserves the opportunity to come to know Jehovah. And as long as Jehovah continues to show patience, we want to reflect that same patience ourselves. Because somewhere out there, there are still sincere people with good hearts. And perhaps one of them is already waiting today for the message that only we can bring.

I wondered - are we? or not? I found this: Awake! 1997 "Should Christians Be Pacifists?" Were ‘the ancient Christian doctrine and the whole spirit of the Gospel’ really pacifist, however? Could early Christians truly be described as pacifists, as defined previously? No! Why not? For one thing, they recognized God’s right to wage war. (Exodus 14:13, 14; 15:1-4; Joshua 10:14; Isaiah 30:30-32) Besides that, they never disputed God’s right to authorize ancient Israel to fight for him when that nation served as his sole instrument on earth.—Psalm 144:1; Acts 7:45; Hebrews 11:32-34. True Christians love peace. They stay completely neutral in the world’s military, political, and ethnic conflicts. But, strictly speaking, they are not pacifists. Why? Because they welcome God’s war that will finally enforce his will on earth—a war that will settle the great issue of universal sovereignty and rid the earth of all enemies of peace once and for all.—Jeremiah 25:31-33; Daniel 2:44; Matthew 6:9, 10. And: the Video "Jehovah's Witnesses-Faith in Action, Part2: Let the Light Shine "We're not pacifists. Jehovah is not a pacifist; neither is his Son, Jesus Christ." >> jump to 11.46 Kind of glad this subject came up. Pretty sure I've read all this but now my memory is refreshed. So, yeah, thanks!

In the light of our new mid-week study aid, having modern examples of such courage, builds our own faith and determination.

Yeah but they don't know any better they don't know there's a new system coming so they think their life is just a normal everyday life

Life feels so difficult and sad. The world can feel suffocating, and I don’t seem to find joy in anything anymore. Nothing feels fun or enjoyable to me. The only thing that truly brings me joy is being with Jehovah’s people.

REASONS TO CONCLUDE THAT EVERYTHING INDICATES WE ARE IN THE LAST OF THE LAST DAYS, AS THE FAITHFUL AND DISCREET SLAVE HAS WARNED US Prophecies in Matthew, Mark, Luke, Timothy, Daniel, and Revelation Since 1914, these prophecies have unfolded detail by detail. A century later, beginning in 2014, striking events happening one after another seem to confirm that we are truly living in the last of the last days. On a global scale, the fulfillment is undeniable—the ride of the horsemen of the apocalypse is evident. Wars marked by extreme violence, pestilences such as COVID‑19, famine, and death through natural disasters have become part of daily life. Meanwhile, the love of pleasure, including sexual immorality in all its forms, has grown worse than the days of Sodom and Gomorrah. Prophecies of Daniel The closing stages of Daniel’s visions about the king of the north have unfolded dramatically—Crimea in 2014, the Glorious Land in 2017, and Ukraine in 2022. The king of the south has also pushed back, striving to secure his role as a global power, just as Daniel’s symbolic statue foretold. This Generation Will Not Pass Away Current understanding points to a generation of anointed ones who will not pass away. Those anointed up to around 1992, who overlapped with the first group from 1914, are now aging. This suggests only a short time remains before Jesus’ prophecy is fulfilled. If many were about 30 years old in 1992, they are now nearing 70. Just as in the first century, those around Jesus’ age saw the prophecy fulfilled 40 years later, in 70 CE. It is not necessary for this generation to become very old or few in number before the prophecy is fulfilled. Even though longevity may reach 120 years, it is possible the great tribulation could begin while some born around 1914 are still alive. Satan’s Short Time The Bible does not specify how long Satan’s “short time” will last. Genesis 6 suggests Jehovah allowed 120 years before the Flood. Could this be a parallel? We cannot say for certain. What is clear is that life under Satan’s influence is becoming increasingly unbearable, and enduring much longer seems inconceivable. The Third Millennial Day Jesus was raised on the third day. The dawn of the third millennium after his death may align with the close of 6,000 years under satanic rule. It feels like a fitting moment in history for the gathering of the chosen ones, Christ’s arrival as Judge, his ultimate victory, his heavenly marriage, and the beginning of his millennial reign. 6000 Years of Imperfection and Satan’s Rule Human history appears divided into three periods of 2000 years, totaling 6000 years. Revelation identifies the beast with the number 666, emphasizing the imperfection of human governments. Six multiplied by a thousand highlights the flawed nature of Satan’s rule. While symbolic, the thought of entering a seventh millennium under his dominion feels unbearable, prompting the cry: “How long?” Modern History – 40-Year Cycles Numbers like 40 often symbolize completion in the Bible. Modern history also seems to follow 40‑year cycles: 1874–1914: The release of the Photo‑Drama of Creation in 1914 was the historic milestone marking the first 40 years of our modern history. 1914–1954: The film The New World Society in Action and the book Jehovah’s Witnesses in God’s Purpose marked the second cycle. 1954–1994: The Proclaimers book closed the third cycle. Training for Governing Body assistants began. 1994–2034: Organizational refinements, doctrinal adjustments, the revised New World Translation, the study Bible, and the Life and Ministry of Jesus series have prepared the organization for the great tribulation and Christ’s reign. In recent decades, the organization has undergone remarkable restructuring—new headquarters, Ramapo, remodeled branches, schools for evangelizers, and translation offices worldwide. This legacy of knowledge and resources will serve the great crowd and the resurrected ones. The faithful and discreet slave has worked diligently since 1919, and perhaps new publications or videos will soon mark this fourth cycle. Conclusion We cannot be certain whether there will be a fifth 40‑year period in modern history. What we do know is that Jehovah wants us to serve Him out of love, with eternity in mind. Our greatest hope is to be part of the great crowd that will never die. Older ones like me, who have been waiting for the end for more than 50 years, share this same expectation. Yet this does not depend on us. Even Jesus experienced death and was gone for three days. We can hope that those who die last in this present era will be the first to be resurrected in the glorious history of Jehovah’s people during Christ’s Millennial Reign. In that case, we will have lost almost nothing compared to eternal life—the best part will only be beginning. After all, who would insist on gaining just 5, 10, or even 50 more years when eternity lies ahead? Everything that has happened will be carefully remembered by the survivors, who will share it with the resurrected ones—along with JW videos that record these events. Jesus urged us to stay alert. Jehovah’s ways are not our ways. He chose not to reveal the exact timing of the end—for our own good. Based on the Bible’s revealed information, the modern history of the organization, and recent world events, we may sense that only a few years remain and that we are truly living in the last of the last days. This is the conviction of the Governing Body, and it is ours as well. It is impossible to pinpoint a specific year or even decade when the final events will unfold—the great tribulation and Armageddon included. Jehovah, despite His perfect timing and symmetry, as the almighty, wise, and loving Sovereign, reserves the right to choose the exact moment Himself. He can adjust or break any pattern we might imagine in our imperfect minds. The only certainty is that He will not delay even a single second beyond the day He has set for His Son to judge the inhabited earth—just as a World Cup referee does not delay the final whistle by even a second. And that last second seems to be very, very, very close.

It's online now for all Standard Version: https://www.jw.org/en/library/videos/#en/mediaitems/StudioMonthlyPrograms/pub-jwb-140_1_VIDEO With Audio Descriptions: https://www.jw.org/en/library/videos/#en/mediaitems/VODStudioAD/pub-jwb-140_101_VIDEO

Sunday, August 2 Christ is the end of the Law.—Rom. 10:4. We learn a valuable lesson from what the apostle Paul wrote to the Hebrew Christians. Some had not continued to grow spiritually; they had actually “gone back to needing milk, not solid [spiritual] food.” (Heb. 5:12) They had failed to keep up with the truth, which was being progressively revealed through the congregation. (Prov. 4:18) For example, many Jewish believers were still promoting the Mosaic Law even though some 30 years earlier the Law had been done away with on the basis of Christ’s sacrifice. (Titus 1:10) Anyone who has read Paul’s inspired letter to the Hebrews can confirm that this book contains solid spiritual food. It was just what those Christians needed to strengthen their faith in the superiority of the Christian arrangement for worship and to give them the courage to keep preaching.—Heb. 10:19-23. w24.04 6 ¶15

Anytime I read anything about Russia these days, I think of the "Give Me Courage" video and this ending:

I know but that's the same spirit.

News about our dear brother being convicted is heartbreaking and encouraging. Glad he is, at least, not imprisoned. I run out of thoughts to keep my prayers fresh when contemplating our brothers and sisters in places like this.

We felt it although we were far away. The friends are ok afaik.