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  1. Our beloved member Old/Jerry has passed away. 89 years of age. A dear friend of many on the Forum. https://jwtalk.net/profile/4460-old/
    53 points
  2. This is hard. I’ve known him since I was a teen-ager. His family was my family. I so hoped he’d be able to see this system come down. However, this is so temporary. I remember a CO not that long ago who said words to this effect. If you pass away now, the sentence does not end with a period, but comma. See you in a bit, my dear friend. Oh, his wife’s name is Gertrude, or Gertie. I’m sure she would appreciate our prayers in her behalf. See you in a bit, Jerry.
    25 points
  3. I enjoyed knowing him on the forum and look forward to meeting him in person in the New System when we are both without the difficulties of old age and imperfection Prayers for his wife would be welcomed, I'm sure.
    21 points
  4. One day, everything will be over, we will have true peace generated_video.mp4
    20 points
  5. "Faithful to the finish." No better record can any of us have....dead or living. Prayers for us all.
    19 points
  6. I’m happy that, while the world is intensely talking about peace and the end of war, our JW website has been challenging the nations on the front page for a few days, showing that true peace and security will come through God’s Kingdom
    17 points
  7. Sad to hear. May he rest, until he is called. I yearn for that time... 💐
    15 points
  8. Thank goodness we're not involved in any of that political drama. Its gonna happen, whichever way they choose to do it. Personally I choose to not be overly concerned. Jehovah’s GOT THIS! But that said please don't misunderstand, I love any info that could pertain to the end of this system. One day it'll happen and I hope I'm here to see it.
    15 points
  9. I don't remember a public article being this...specific. This feels like they want the information out there about future events – because they're going to happen soon. At least I hope so!
    14 points
  10. We've been watching the follwing video in light of current events: 2018 Annual Meeting: A. Morris "This Is It" 2022 Annual Meeting: G. Jackson "Be Alert, Be Decisive" 2024 Annual Meeting: G. Jackson "Don't Be Suprised by Sudden Changes" Also from the w20 April pg 2, par 2 "Bible prophecies are often best understood when they are undergoing fulfillment or after they have been fulfilled."
    13 points
  11. Prayers for his family and friends, he was a very wise man and I will miss his posts here.
    13 points
  12. With the UN's current credibility, for many, we are prophesying something seemingly impossible. This is what underscores our prediction. When it happens, everyone will be astonished to recognize that our interpretation of the Bible was accurate and true. As proof of the immensity of God's mercy and His desire that no one be destroyed, we learn that during the great tribulation, those who recognize that we were this true prophet will still have time to join us in the pure worship of Jehovah (new understanding). Both Zephaniah 2:2, 3 and Zechariah 8:20-23 imply that Jehovah wants to give one final opportunity before bringing his judgments at the war of Armageddon. He has always done this in previous judgments, and this will be no different. On the contrary, I believe he will do everything in his power, perhaps even miracles, to prove who his people on Earth are and convince sincere believers to follow the symbolic Jewish man. After all, this isn't about the destruction of a few thousand people, nor a destruction that can be resurrected. Therefore, I believe that Jehovah will provide ample opportunity for survival for a great, innumerable multitude of people, perhaps far greater than we can imagine. The signs in the sky—clear demonstrations of the identity of the one who is coming (the Son of Man) to judge the world—and a proclamation of complete judgment like never before by means as yet unimaginable—will likely occur so that sincere people will decide to support Christ's brothers at that crucial stage. Only those who, despite all the evidence, react in the manner described in 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10, will be DESERVEDLY destroyed forever.
    12 points
  13. I didn't even know him that well, but I deeply appreciate it his comments here on this site, and I know he was loved even more by the brothers and sisters who knew him personally. We are so blessed to have a God whose memory is alive with all of his friends. Now that I think about it, if we could snuggle down and travel through just the outer fringe of Jehovah's memory every night before we went to sleep, I don't think any of us would worry about going to sleep in this system at all... because the next time our eyes would open...we would be back among everyone who Jehovah loves.
    12 points
  14. This news truly broke my heart. He was such a loving and dear brother, as demonstrated by his posts here on the forum. May Jehovah be with his wife, Gertie, and with all the family and friends who knew him. Now he is "wrapped securely in the bag of life with Jehovah." - 1 Sam. 25:29.
    12 points
  15. Oh, I'm so sorry to heat this. I always enjoyed his comments here.. he was a lovely brother 😢
    12 points
  16. Sheep

    Czech Republic and JW's

    I just heard this morning that this case has been dropped. Here's the announcement read last week in congregations in the Czech Republic: Apparently the brothers and sisters in the Czech Republic had been asked to write thousands of letters to the authorities there. Hopefully this same method will work to the same outcome in other countries facing similar problems.
    12 points
  17. Some students experienced panic attacks and anxiety. When an earthquake hit suddenly. There's adrenaline rush and flight/fight responses from the body and Im glad I dont have high blood pressure or heart disease. If all houses and buildings are made of wood, there's nothing to worry about. Anyway, these things will be gone in the very near future.
    12 points
  18. First I read this and thought - why do they keep messing with old ladies? My next thought was - I'm a 60-year old sister...
    11 points
  19. I really liked the intelligence and subtlety of the content. When it came to true religion, Jehovah's Witnesses were not mentioned. It just refers to a large multinational crowd. Regarding false religions: same stance. I imagine that the reader is left to draw their own conclusions. Very interesting and definitely worth emulating in the context of preaching.
    11 points
  20. The first time this text impacted my life and feelings was when I heard it mentioned by Sister Magdalena Kusserow. She was in Brazil for a series of lectures connected with the Purple Triangles Exhibitions, while I was serving at Bethel. I had the privilege of being invited to accompany her from Bethel to the airport on her return home. In the van that took us to the airport, we heard many stories about what happened in the concentration camp, the reactions to the persecution, and how the sister felt today. Among many stories, when mentioning her brother Wilhelm, the first to die at the hands of the Nazis, she commented that her mother received the news calmly and said to her other children: "We need not worry. Now our Wilhelm is wrapped in the bag of life with Jehovah." I confess that I was moved by this expression of faith in the resurrection and realized later that her mother was referring to 1 Samuel 25:29. P.S.: I loved your archaeological reference. I'm a biblical archaeology enthusiast.
    11 points
  21. Lets hope it will lead to a big peace and security for all, absolutely the best peace ever, nobody ever seen something like that, everyone will be so happy.
    11 points
  22. "Come Lord Jesus" - Mark Sanderson , 2025 annual meeting talk
    11 points
  23. Big Peace meeting in Egypt after the end of the Israel/Palestine war...
    11 points
  24. Have a good night, bro... we will meet in Paradise
    11 points
  25. https://www.jw.org/en/library/series/more-topics/false-religion-will-be-destroyed/ Everyone is very aware of the events
    10 points
  26. This whole concept really falls on to a matter of conscience... and respecting boundaries. Romans 14:19-22 19  So, then, let us pursue the things making for peace+ and the things that build one another up.+ 20  Stop tearing down the work of God just for the sake of food.+ True, all things are clean, but it is detrimental for* a man to eat when it will cause stumbling.+ 21  It is best not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything over which your brother stumbles.+ 22  The faith that you have, keep it to yourself before God. Happy is the man who does not judge himself by what he approves. A couple of points. 1.The gentle approach to differing views...pursue peace. 2. Boundaries... not every thought or belief has to be shared with everyone. 3. Stumbling blocks. Even if your conscience is clear, flaunting your freedom can harm someone else's faith.
    10 points
  27. Sheep

    Old/Jerry has passed away.

    So much sadness in this system of things because of the old enemy, death. I look forward to seeing Jerry in the paradise to come, and eventually to seeing the end of death.
    10 points
  28. Just listened to the talk that contained this again… I’ll add it here https://www.jw.org/finder?srcid=jwlshare&wtlocale=E&lank=pub-jwb-086_9_VIDEO
    10 points
  29. I always remember this image https://www.jw.org/en/library/jw-meeting-workbook/november-december-2022-mwb/Life-and-Ministry-Meeting-Schedule-for-November-14-20-2022/Jehovah-Made-the-Unexpected-Happen/
    10 points
  30. They are inviting Iran to have peace, Russia with Ukraine, but peace when there is no peace
    10 points
  31. Online Video Library | JW.ORG Videos English Leonard Myers: Remain Watchful for “Peace and Security!” (1 Thess. 5:3)
    9 points
  32. Our memories tend to be very short. We had a very hard hitting campaign on this topic nearly 20 years ago. *** km 9/06 p. 1 par. 1 Special Campaign October 16–November 12! *** 1 “The End of False Religion Is Near!” That is the title of Kingdom News No. 37, which will be distributed around the world beginning next month. During the first half of October, we will offer the Watchtower and Awake! magazines. Starting Monday, October 16, through Sunday, November 12, we will engage in an intensive distribution of Kingdom News No. 37. On weekends during the campaign, we will offer it along with the current magazines. https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=202006321&srctype=wol&srcid=share&par =2 Here is the text of this Kingdom News 37. You'll notice it covers all the same points - what is false religion? Why should it be destroyed? Who will destroy it and how? While our understanding of what that prophetic "one thought" is has been adjusted, the basic idea, including that scripture, is in this tract. https://www.jw.org/en/library/tracts/The-End-of-False-Religion-Is-Near/The-End-of-False-Religion-Is-Near/ The picture of the tract is not on JW.org
    9 points
  33. But cristandom is exposed as false in a box at bottom “Does Babylon the Great include any “Christian” religions?“ this is heavy exposure I particularly loved the part: “God will plant “his thought” within the nations of the world. He will move them to give “their kingdom,” or their political power, to the UN. In turn, the UN—newly empowered by the nations—will destroy false religion worldwide. This astonishing event will happen as if “in one day”—swiftly and unexpectedly—taking many people by surprise.—Revelation 18:21.”
    9 points
  34. I'm so sorry to hear this, I always appreciated his wise comments. I can't wait to meet him in the paradise in person.
    9 points
  35. Someone explained it me before that the "sudden destruction" starts with the destruction of BtG to being the GT and ends with the destruction of the rest of Satan's system at Armageddon.
    9 points
  36. https://edition.cnn.com/2025/10/13/politics/donald-trump-ceasefire-israel-gaza-war
    9 points
  37. we had 4.8 earthquake in my city. It was scary. i was in a basement. Foundation of my apartment was good but no match to an earthquake. Survival mode kicked in. It hit just a few seconds but still scary.
    9 points
  38. okay it’s not universal (not all languages) but the next generation of translators seem to be becoming more pervasive than ever — will we soon be able to preach in dozens of languages without studying any of them? examples: Meta glasses and latest AirPods translate your surroundings in near-real time. They can even work offline. zoom, FaceTime, and google Meet can auto translate between dozens of languages, captioning and/or speaking out the translation. In the case of gMeet, it can even replicate your voice!
    8 points
  39. It's the final judgment for everyone judged as "goats" at that time, which according to Jesus' will be the majority of mankind. "For just as the days of Noah were, so the presence of the Son of man will be. and they took no note until the Flood came and swept them all away, so the presence of the Son of man will be. Keep on the watch, therefore, because you do not know on what day your Lord is coming." “Go in through the narrow gate, because broad is the gate and spacious is the road leading off into destruction, and many are going in through it; whereas narrow is the gate and cramped the road leading off into life, and few are finding it." "All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another, just as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.  And he will put the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on his left. Then he will say to those on his left: ‘Go away from me, you who have been cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the Devil and his angels. These will depart into everlasting cutting-off, but the righteous ones into everlasting life.”
    8 points
  40. That's just one of the articles it links to, so it doesn't cover all of the same information. This is the first time since the Annual Meeting about the "one thought" that I have seen that information for the public. This could be an article we refer to after the destruction takes place as proof that we saw it coming.
    8 points
  41. I'm just a babe on this site, though 80 years old, but Jerry brought to this site what makes it a unique way to interchange with our brothers and sisters. He brought loving concern, deep interest, and strong conviction. What a privilege it has been to share with him, and learn from him. Many of us have never met Jerry, but we have the benefit of his encouragement. With all here, I pray for those who love and grieve for him, and look forward to sharing future blessings. If the internet still exists, and jwtalk is still around we can all cry online at the resurrection of our faithful friends. Agape
    8 points
  42. We had a really good time with Bro Jerry on this forum,he was always available and always contributing,it's such a great loss 😔
    8 points
  43. "He will call, the dead will answer..." soon🥰 Prayers for feiends and family
    8 points
  44. Soon and very soon...
    8 points
  45. I’m not sure that’s the case as it says that it will be quick… as a grinding stone pitched into the sea Rev 21:18
    8 points
  46. I remember this article, par. 11 https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=2012681&srctype=wol&srcid=share&par=11
    8 points
  47. It’s the speed of it as well isn’t it! You look away for an hour and something else has happened! Lots of things to sort out yet but I think we’re wise to keep an eye on it…. Although they will say peace when there is none
    8 points
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