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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.

All of these comments on recognizing Jesus reminded me of an old Country gospel song..."Would You Recognize Jesus" (I like the Statler Brothers version). The chorus says, "Would you recognize Jesus if you met him face to face Or would you wonder if he's just someone you couldn't place He may not be coming in a chariot of the Lord Jesus might be riding in a '49 Ford"...😁

A brother in my congregation is visiting Calgary, Alberta, Canada at the moment. He was at the International Convention there, and said Stephen Lett told them about the brother playing Jesus. He had been serving where the need is greater in Türkiye, and the brothers brought him back to Australia while they're filming the series. So he's only temporarily in an Australian congregation. Brother Lett said the brother really is a carpenter, just like the real Jesus.

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." 😄

It's said that some single sisters from Sydney have moved into His Cong, thinking they could have a chance of marrying Aussie Jesus one day.

JWB Aug 2026 transcript

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

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

https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/342189/Multiple-new-wildfire-evacuation-alerts-for-Vernon-Coldstream-Swan-Lake-RDNO 39 brothers and sisters displaced 3 brothers homes gone .. just got an update from our CO.

We have a brother and sister in our congregation that worked on the first 4 to 6 video's and they said he wears a "topper" basically and it's not because he has thinning hair, it's so that his hair looks consistent from scene to scene. This brother also told us that the brother portraying Jesus has always been single (his choosing) but now that these video's have been released, it's been a lot harder for him (I imagine sisters are coming out of the woodwork). So this brother could actually use our prayers to help him stick to his choice to remain single.

I do see you point but I’m more concerned about present day. This side of Armageddon Satan for sure wants to exploit our imperfection to stumble the actor or others. Under GK there will be only our imperfection but now we have to deal with Satan and the spirit of the world. That’s why I often include in my prayers the cast so they continue to be humble and loyal because I’m sure they are being targeted by Satan.

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 %

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.

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

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.

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?

What is art? There are the paintings done by the "great masters". They lived in a time when some of them even had to make their own paint. Nost are probably familiar with paintings like this I enjoy watching Bob Ross paint. We did "wet-on-wet" painting and could complete an entire 18"x24" painting in less than 30 minutes. He used specially formulated oil paints on a prepared canvas using a variety of paintbrushes with the paint being on a special made plastic pallet. Then, there are those who use spray cans to paint. Have you seen some of their art? Of course, since all of the above art was done using modern tool of the day, an argument could be made that they are not really art. That the only true art would be something done without the use of any tools. Something like this This is a "finger painting". No tools, just fingers. However, most would agree that Leonardo da Vinci was, indeed an artist and that his work is art. The same could be said of Bob Ross. And, if we are being honest, even though someone uses a spray can of paint, the results can be considered art. Music is the same way. A pan flute or hollow log can be used to make music. Neither has any moving parts and they are made from natural material. A piano, on the other hand, has been estimated to have between 8,000 - 10,000 parts that can be classified as moving. Doies that make a piano not a real musical instrument? What about an electric guitar or an organ? They both use electronics to make their sounds. The tools used to make music vary considerably. AI is just another moder tool just like the saxophone or trombone were modern tools when they first were invented. One thing all these tools have in common, and this includes the tools for art and music, is that left to their own, they just sit there and cannot produce art or music. They need input from a human to produce art or music. AI is the same way. Without input from a human, AI does not compose any music at all. It just sits there the same as a piano that no one is playing. When a person sits at the piano and begins using the 88 keys, they create music. What they create comes from their thought processes and skill. The same is true for AI produced music. When using AI, the song is only as good as the prompt the person feeds the AI and the sound is determined by properly worded commands. Without the input from a person, neither the piano nor the AI can produce music. So, if we are going to determine that "art is an expression of the God-given gift of your imagination and skills" we must allow that that gift includes all the tools we have designed to make visual or audible art, be that paint brushes, spray cans, drums, pianos or AI. Man made the tools and man has to operate the tools to get results.

“Then Jehovah’s spirit empowered him, and he tore the lion apart with his bare hands.” — Judges 14:6 Just picture the scene for a moment. A young man is walking along a dusty road. The sun is high in the sky. Vineyards stretch out on both sides of the path. It seems like a completely ordinary day. No war. No battle. No danger appears to be anywhere in sight. That morning, Samson surely did not wake up thinking, Today I’m going to fight for my life. He simply wanted to continue on his way. But then something completely unexpected happens. Suddenly, a deafening roar shatters the silence. Not somewhere in the distance. Right nearby. A young lion bursts out of the vineyards. Hungry. Powerful. Fast. Its eyes are fixed on Samson. There is no fence. No tree to climb. No weapon in his hand. No one there to help him. In that moment, everything is decided. And that is exactly how life sometimes feels for us too. We wake up in the morning, perhaps read the daily text, pray to Jehovah, and expect it to be just another ordinary day. Then suddenly... ...the doctor's phone call comes. ...a job loss. ...a painful disappointment from someone we trusted. ...a diagnosis. ...news that completely knocks the ground out from under our feet. Or perhaps we suddenly realize that our own courage is fading. That doubts are growing louder. That worries have taken hold of our heart. No one goes looking for those lions. They simply appear. And very often we ask ourselves, “Jehovah... why now? Why me?” Maybe that isn't the best question. Perhaps a better question would be, “Jehovah, what do you want to teach me through this lion?” Because one thing stands out immediately in Samson’s account. Jehovah did not keep the lion away. He certainly could have. Jehovah could have caused the lion to run in another direction. He could have prevented Samson from ever meeting it. But he didn't. Why? Not because Jehovah is cruel. Not because Samson didn't matter to him. But because Jehovah knew: Beyond that lion, something even greater was waiting. Sometimes Jehovah protects us, not by removing every difficulty, but by giving us the strength to walk straight through it. How often we pray, "Jehovah, please take this problem away." Yet Jehovah may answer, "I will give you something even more precious. I will give you strength you don't even know you have yet." And that is exactly what happened to Samson. The Bible does not first say that Samson was strong. It says, “Then Jehovah’s spirit empowered him.” That is the key to the whole account. The hero of this story is not Samson. The hero is Jehovah. Samson did not possess superhuman strength on his own. His strength came from Jehovah. And that completely changes the way we look at the lions in our own life. Because we do not have to defeat them by our own strength. How often do we think, "I can't do this anymore." And you know what? Maybe that's actually true. On our own, there really are some things we simply cannot do. But Jehovah has never asked us to fight with our own strength. He doesn't say, "Be strong." He says, "I will make you strong." What a tremendous difference! Perhaps right now you are facing a lion that no one knows about except Jehovah. Maybe you smile at the Kingdom Hall. Maybe you share in the ministry. Maybe no one realizes how much your heart sometimes aches. No one sees the sleepless nights. No one hears the quiet prayers. No one knows about the tears you try so hard to hide. But Jehovah knows. He sees every single one of them. He hears every unspoken prayer. And that is exactly why he can give you the precise strength you need today. Not tomorrow. Today. There is something else that is interesting. The lion did not disappear simply because Samson had faith. He still had to face it. That is often true for us as well. Faith does not mean that our difficulties disappear. Faith means that Jehovah walks through them with us. And sometimes we experience God's nearness most deeply in the very places where we least expected to find it. Many servants of Jehovah could tell you that. They would probably say, "The hardest period of my life was also the time when I felt closest to Jehovah." Isn't that remarkable? Very often, our darkest valleys become the places where our faith grows the deepest. Later, Samson passed by that place again. The roaring lion was no longer there. Instead, he found honey. Sweetness. Nourishment. Something precious. What a beautiful picture. Where there had once been fear, he now found something sweet. Danger had become a blessing. Pain had become something valuable. How often we don't understand that until much later. While we are in the middle of the struggle, nothing seems to make sense. Only years later do we look back and say, "Now I understand why Jehovah allowed me to walk that path." Perhaps without that illness we would never have learned to pray so earnestly. Perhaps without that disappointment we would never have discovered how faithful Jehovah truly is. Perhaps without that loss we would never have experienced the love of our spiritual family so deeply. Perhaps without that lion we would never have discovered the strength that Jehovah could develop within us. The lion was meant to destroy Samson. Yet in the end, that very lion became part of his story. Not because of the lion. But because of Jehovah. Perhaps one day your greatest struggle will no longer be the chapter of your life that fills you with shame. Perhaps it will become the chapter that gives someone else courage. Perhaps one day someone will ask, "How did you make it through?" And you will be able to answer, "Not me. Jehovah carried me." Isn't that the most beautiful answer of all? So let us change where we focus our attention. Not constantly on the lion. But on the One who is stronger than every lion. The lion roars loudly. But Jehovah's voice is stronger. The lion brings fear. Jehovah gives peace. The lion wants us to give up. Jehovah wants to show us that, with his help, we can accomplish far more than we ever thought possible. Perhaps today you are standing right in front of such a lion. You don't know what tomorrow will bring. You feel small. Weak. Perhaps even alone. Then remember Samson. Not his muscles. Not his courage. But the one sentence that changed everything: “Then Jehovah’s spirit empowered him.” That same Jehovah is still alive today. He has not changed. He knows your name. He knows your story. He knows your tears. And he also knows the lion standing in front of you right now. So don't step into tomorrow filled with fear. Walk into it with Jehovah. Perhaps he will not remove the lion immediately. But he will never leave you to face it alone. And perhaps one day you will look back and realize: The lion was never proof that Jehovah had abandoned me. It was the very place where Jehovah showed me more clearly than ever before just how close he had always been.

This is what the West Coast looks like today.

I feel like the AI hallucinated too much in here 😉

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.

using ai for art is never appropriate art is an expression of the God-given gift of your imagination and skills

I was suppose to go to a Ski resort for service work today, had to cancel due to the very bad air quality from the wildfires, there was a Code Orange warning in place.

A sister of my congregation is going to Australia in vacation, she may visit his cong, but she would not want to be with him, it's too much of a partner

It's also reassuring, I was jealous of such hairline as Bro "Jesus" is a bit older than me...

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.

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

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 :<

Some things I used AI for recently: Parking_Operations_Field_Kit_V5 (1) For this RC, I was assigned as a keyman for parking in two lots. As you can appreciate, I get a master assignment list from oversight. I am only interested in my role and assignment with the brothers that are assigned to me. I do not communicate final assignments to my crew via texts, WhatsApp, or phone calls. Everyone receives this, so there are no questions about what they are supposed to do, where, or when. Everyone has a copy of this; some have a paper copy. After I compile my thoughts, notes, and ideas, I start talking to an AI. I do a complete brain dump, and then give clear instructions of what I want it to design and how I want it laid out. I attach the parking lot maps provided by oversight; then tap. I got back 80% of what I wanted. After some tweaks, well, you see the finished work. Oh, before I shared this with you, I had AI redact the brothers' names. parking_safety_guidence I created the image of the correct way to direct a vehicle into a parking space using AI. USPS_Mailing_List_Benmore_Drive When I get a LWT (letter writing territory), I search for the current resident for each address. I make a record of names and addresses. I use AI to format the information into a USPS (United States Postal Service) mailing sheet. It helps my frail brain.🤣 Parking_Operations_Field_Kit_V5 (1).pdf USPS_Mailing_List_Benmore_Drive.docx

I've used AI programs for excellent graphics and illustrations for work presentations. I added original AI must to it, too. Not everyone has "skills" - God-given or otherwise. But imagination is needed to instruct the tool to produce what is needed. It will doubtless be used by brothers for their talks. Also - "art" is subjective, isn't it? It is helpful and very fun. But no one is obliged to use it if they don't want to.. 😌

Friday, August 7 Great persecution arose against the congregation that was in Jerusalem.—Acts 8:1. Hebrew Christians living in Jerusalem and Judea went through hard times in the years following Jesus’ death. Soon after the Christian congregation was formed, intense persecution arose against it. Then some 20 years later, Christ’s followers faced serious economic hardships, possibly caused by a famine that had previously afflicted the land. (Acts 11:27-30) However, about 61 C.E., Christians were experiencing a time of relative peace compared with what was to come. During that period, they received an inspired letter from the apostle Paul—a letter that would prove to be very timely. The letter to the Hebrews was timely because the peace that the Christians were experiencing would not last. Paul provided practical counsel that would help those Christians to endure the tribulation that they would soon face. w24.09 8 ¶1-2

Update A relief center boutique is now established at the Okanagan Assembly Center in Vernon, BC to assist evacuated families with practical items that they need. Clothing… from ages 8 and up Tools for brothers in the trades like plumbing tools and construction.

It just occurred to me earlier today that this is an auspicious day for me. It's a milestone moment in my life. It's the 60th anniversary of my baptism. Time flies when you're having fun .... I guess. Amen! Come, lord Jesus! 😟

Wednesday, August 5 Stand firm . . . with the belt of truth fastened around your waist.—Eph. 6:14. Jehovah’s people love the truth found in God’s Word. We have built our faith on it. (Rom. 10:17) We have come to believe that Jehovah set up the Christian congregation as “a pillar and support of the truth.” (1 Tim. 3:15) Satan would like nothing better than to cause us to lose confidence in the Bible or in the direction we receive from God’s organization. (Eph. 4:14) Soon the Devil will use powerful propaganda to mislead entire nations into taking sides against Jehovah. (Rev. 16:13, 14) We can also expect Satan to intensify his efforts to mislead Jehovah’s people. (Rev. 12:9) Consequently, it is important that we train ourselves to see the difference between truth and falsehood and to be obedient to the truth. (Rom. 6:17; 1 Pet. 1:22) Our survival during the great tribulation will depend on it! w24.07 8 ¶1-3

It's too glorious to be natural, I was sure

I do know that Jesus’ hair is enhanced.🧑‍🦳

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

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).

article about evangelical preaching or lack of...mentions that JW called on his doors thttps://baptistnews.com/article/where-did-the-evangelism-of-evangelicals-go/ evangecil

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.