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This is very sad, until when, Jehovah! Brothers killed, victims of the earthquake in Venezuela.

The third and Final day of the 2026 Eternal Happiness Convention of Jehovah's Witnesses in Lusaka Zambia, English circuits which was scheduled to be held at the National Heroes Stadium has been moved to JW stream due to a political event that scheduled it's campaign launch on the same vicinity area of our venue. The current governing political party in Zambia is intending to launch it's campaigns in view of this year's August general elections in Zambia in which incumbent president intends to launch his presidential election campaigns. In view of this, we have all been directed to stream the rest of today's programs on jw stream

From a local friend: These are the data that can be collected so far: Victim figures: there are no official lists. Most affected areas in order of damage: 1. Caracas, " Most affected municipalities: Chacao (Altamira and Los Palos Grandes), Sucre and eastern areas 2. La Guaira State (Maiquetía, Catia La Mar and La Guaira) Catia La Mar: several buildings collapsed on mountain slopes Simón Bolívar International Airport (Maiquetía): partial collapse of the terminal roof La Guaira: collapse of numerous buildings, including the Eduard's Hotel completely destroyed and several buildings severely affected 3. Yaracuy State (San Felipe, Yumare and surroundings) Damage to homes and severe damage for being closer to the epicenter. The area is isolated and with less media coverage. 4. Carabobo State (Puerto Cabello, Valencia, Morón/Montalbán and northern zone) Damage to infrastructure, buildings and reports of affected constructions in Valencia and coastal areas 5. Falcon State Damage to homes and structures. For those who try to communicate: In Caracas, in the neighborhoods of Altamira, Los Palos Grandes and Chacao, users report sporadic mobile signal, WhatsApp and Instagram. Sectors such as Caricuao, Las Acacias, El Paraíso, La Vega and Montalbán are without electricity. In La Guaira, Maiquetía and Catia La Mar there are problems with electricity and, consequently, for communications. In Carabobo, infrastructure damage causes communication and Internet signal cuts in Puerto Cabello, Morón, northern Valencia. The same happens in San Felipe and surroundings in Yaracuy and Miranda, in the areas of Guatire and Los Teques. There are no general power cuts, but there are complete zones without supply and, therefore, without Internet access or telephone lines. The list is of own elaboration from the open info, in this case they are not official data. Other data: -In all scenarios, there is a lack of sufficient rescue and medical equipment. -They are improvising care areas for the evacuated, but in most of the country the assistance is chaotic. -The government declared the National State of Emergency and the suspension of non-essential educational, labor and commercial activities throughout the country. In addition, the cutting of gas service in several affected regions was ordered. The temporary suspension of the Caracas Metro and the national rail system is in force. -There is an alert for possible replicas. -It is recommended to evacuate buildings with structural damage and prevent entry until you make sure they are safe. That's all I could summarize from the reports. The information is preliminary.

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

Well, the key to the April 2025 is in the question and the intent of paragraph 12: This is discussing His protection AS A GROUP. Jehovah will provide enough physical protection during the GT to ensure Satan can't completely wipe His people out (as a group). This is why the next paragraph then asks: What protection does Jehovah provide for us as individuals? Through the Scriptures, Jehovah helps us discern right from wrong. (Heb. 5:14) When we live by the principles found in God’s Word, we shield ourselves from both spiritual and physical harm. (Ps. 91:4) So, the INDIVIDUAL physical protection is something that is not promised until Armageddon/ the END of the Great Tribulation. But regardless, there is nothing anyone can do that hurts us long-term. Jehovah can always bring us back and heal all our wounds - even mental ones!

I don't know if this is connected, but I saw this in my feed at work for the first time: It really does takes you to our site - Why Does God Allow Suffering?—The Reason Why Suffering Began | Bible Teach That is pretty cool!!!

The latest news from JW PRESSROOM about the series Good News from Jesus: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZ5H3Lcjj4_/?igsh=NmtkY3c5Z3R1djY0

I think we all agree that they would only announce the start of the GT if they were sure - whether in an update to Witnesses or a public announcement. That's why I think they might release a quick article after the UN gets power that details what the GT looks like from start to finish. They wouldn't say in the article that the GT had begun because we would still be waiting for the destruction of false religion. Thus, there would be no need for a retraction because they wouldn't have made the claim that it had begun. No claim = no retraction. Later on, when BtG is destroyed they can make one final announcement: THE GREAT TRIBULATION HAS BEGUN and refer people to the previous article. I hope they announce it to Witnesses first - it feels appropriate. I'm going to cry at that update. 😭

Today daily text is a great comfort specially for all our dear brothers and sisters in Venezuela Keep praying

I've seen people talking about how more JWs should be online to outweigh apostates or something. My tip, if someone isnt online, keep them off. The internet is getting worse and worse. Let them protect/keep their peace.

Yesterday, a new article regarding this case appeared on JW.ORG. Brothers said that on the 26th of July the BGH court in Germany is supposed to give a verdict and in fact they did. According to the source below this higher court overturned a ruling by the Cologne Higher Regional Court and remanded the case for a new hearing and decision: https://www.diesachsen.de/en/culture/dispute-over-jehovahs-witnesses-archive-must-be-reopened-3152554

In fact, look closely at our Nov '26 par 18, latest Watchtower, it says the same thing, but adds that little nuance. Here it is again: During the great tribulation, Jehovah will continue to protect his people spiritually. What about physical protection? When the nations launch an all-out assault on his people, Jehovah will not allow his worshippers to be exterminated as a group. (Ezek. 38:1, 2, 10-16) This will lead to the war of Armageddon when Jehovah will unleash his executional forces—Jesus Christ and his heavenly armies. They will take action against God’s enemies. (Rev. 17:12-14; 19:11, 14, 15) How will Jehovah protect his people during Armageddon? See how it again mentions "as a group"? But then paragraph 20 adds "Once Armageddon begins, we can expect that Jehovah will provide complete physical, emotional, and spiritual protection for his people not just as a group but also as individuals." https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2026560?q=physical+protection&p=par That really is an update. I don't recall our literature stating this before. And like all updates - it makes sense as it is explained.

SO MUCH... I'm ready for Armageddon in my mind, but I'm not ready for the emotion of that update... I can barely write this message

I pray that Jehovah will act soon. How much more suffering can we take and, the GT is ahead of us.

Oh my🙏🙏🙏🙏. A report on Jw.org says: So far 1 sister and 5 brothers are now in Jehovahs memory. 58 missing and 35 injured. Pray everyone else is accounted for 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 https://www.jw.org/en/news/region/venezuela/Multiple-Earthquakes-Devastate-Venezuela/

They seemed to make a pretty big deal about this "physical protection" with a GB special talk and Watchtower article. I'd put it in the updated category. Think about it, we are emotionally and spiritually protected right now and as long as we listen that protection remains.

I can follow directions as long as I understand them..😂 all through grade school every report card contained check marks for 'follows instructions well.' Then penciled in at bottom it said talks in class too much. I can not remember ever the teacher saying limit your talking during class. Or if they did I was talking and didn't hear them. 🤪😝😱 I.just don't want to be the one with the perplexed look on their face asking 'What did he say?' so I hope the instructions are short, loud and clear.

Thursday, June 25 Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be anxious, for I am your God. I will fortify you, yes, I will help you, I will really hold on to you with my right hand of righteousness.—Isa. 41:10. Consider how our life would be if we were not serving Jehovah. Doing so can help us to stick to a faithful course and conclude as did the psalmist: “As for me, drawing near to God is good for me.” (Ps. 73:28) We can face whatever challenges come our way during these last days because we “slave for a living and true God.” (1 Thess. 1:9) Our God is a real Person who acts in behalf of those who worship him. He proved to be with his servants in the past, and he is with us today. We will soon face the greatest tribulation to occur on earth. But we will not face it alone. May we all “be of good courage and say: ‘Jehovah is my helper; I will not be afraid.’”—Heb. 13:5, 6. w24.06 25 ¶17-18

They are projecting thousands of deaths in Venezuela after this earthquake, but we need to wait and see.

I see the wisdom in staying off social media if one can afford to. Myself, it was barely a week ago or so that I deactivated my X (Twitter account), and I am not on Tiktok, Facebook, Telegram or Instagram. A few days ago, I saw the whiteboard animation about social media come up on JW Library, and I could relate to the points discussed, as those were the very reasons for which I had earlier decided to stay off X (Twitter) and the likes. I ended up thanking Jehovah and the Slave in my heart, as it truly was food at the proper time for me. The only social media resources I have now are WhatsApp and JWTalk (if one can refer to those as social media), and I'm okay with those. So if one can afford to stay off, by all means!

That’s the exact trap we all should avoid falling into. The best thing is to stay away from them, not to fight against them or ”outweigh” them. I am not on social media anymore since 3 years ago, and it was the best decision ever. And I am not going back haha.

AFAIK the launch is officially taking place 'outside' the National Heroes Stadium, but many reports etc are appearing to simply say the location is the National Heroes Stadium 🤷‍♂️ Also note the advert/picture on the right hand side .... AFAIK that is actually a cut-and-paste picture showing inside the stadium, rather an outside...

Which is ironic because, as one of Jehovah's Witnesses, I would request my child be exempt or excluded from this curriculum if I lived in Texas. I was in high school when I studied and came into the Truth. At the same time there was a unit in school that was about the Bible. I think it was literature class (what else would it be). I brought home the textbook and showed the brother studying with me. He looked it over, shook his head, and recommended I get excused from the assignment. The textbook covered a couple of Jesus illustrations, then made the wrong application. As an impressionable teen just coming into the Truth, it would likely harm me spiritually to learn at school the wrong application of Jesus parables. The lesson? As Witnesses we do not want the State teaching our children Christendom's understanding of the scriptures. These Bible courses are, no doubt going to be more than simply reading the scriptures without application or discussion. The only source these schools have to create study guides are Christendom. Yes, and what does Christendom teach about the 23rd Psalm? This is typically connected with death and going to heaven with the verse about "walking through the shadow of the valley of death" cited as supporting this understanding. That, however, is a gross misapplication. This psalm is about the exact opposite. Instead of being a song about God's care as we pass from life to death, Psalm 23 is really about how we can trust in Jehovah’s care through the worst trials we face while still alive. *** w24 January p. 29 par. 12 Jehovah Has Tender Affection for You *** 12 Read Psalm 23:1-6. Psalm 23 is a song that expresses confidence in Jehovah’s love and tender care. David, the writer of this psalm, describes the strong bond that existed between him and his Shepherd, Jehovah. David felt safe letting Jehovah direct him, and he was totally dependent on Him. David knew that Jehovah’s love would pursue him all the days of his life. What made him so confident? https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=2024246&srctype=wol&srcid=share&par=21 I would not want my child, nor any child, exposed to Christendom's understanding of the scriptures. Even discussing the Bible as purely a literary work cuts so close to the line that I would want to preview what the State education system wanted to teach before I decided to allow my child to participate.

Over 1k Deaths so far and 50k missing latest data

Hi Brothers and sisters I noticed I have progressed on this site in Rank, to an enthusiast. It makes me sound scarily out there:) But in this case I accept it as a compliment. When you have felt like you have been stuck in a corner for so long and all of a sudden you have a freedom of expression to the praise of Jehovah, I'm an enthusiast!😁

The videos and images on social media of Venezuela are horrific. Prayers for our brothers and sisters there, they've already endured so much.

My understanding was that the update was the individual protection at Armageddon included non-physical protection (emotional and spiritual). I have always understood we would be protected physically at Armageddon.

I repost everything

Two major earthquakes hit Venezuela on Wednesday — the first a Magnitude 7.2 and the second a Magnitude 7.5 less than a minute later

While things like you mentioned can be fun, we need to keep in mind that a 'Congregation picnic' is not a meeting. It is a time to enjoy food, association and relax. I have been to some gatherings that made people feel uneasy because all of the activities made it feel like Q&A meeting parts and, since people hadn't come to the gathering to be quizzed, many left as soon as the food was served. Things like having live music - it can be a mixture of theocratic and secular music - can be fun. Likewise, physical games like horseshoes, cornhole, darts and the like help the older ones feel welcome since they can't play football or other high-energy activities. Having a Bible themes skit, especially if done semi-satire, can be fun for those in the skit as well as the audience.

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

New video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZ5H3Lcjj4_/?igsh=NmtkY3c5Z3R1djY0

Well, I figure that's probably long enough for it to filter through to all of Amazon's Distribution, and webcrawlers. So the new book is now available on the blog, too. Thanks to you all, the new book has made it into the Top 20 of it's category on the Amazon Store. Foreward and Prologue Chapter One: Living Arrangements Chapter Two: Breaking News Chapter Three: "It's Called Reputation." Chapter Four: Two Meetings Chapter Five: "It's Too Late." Chapter Six: "War Comes Next." Chapter Seven: What Are The Odds? Chapter Eight: Downsides to Waiting Chapter Nine: Least Likely To Be Saved Chapter Ten: Undeserved Kindness Chapter Eleven: A Victory Song Chapter Twelve: After The Fall Chapter Thirteen: Welcome To Paradise Chapter Fourteen: A Life You Can Live With. Epilogue

They where all at bethel, including those that took part in the watchtower summary

So a few things here… If you have truly delved into American history, you will know that most of the founders were deeply religious men. Secularists and atheists like to paint them as deists, but this is not the case. While no specific ‘Christian’ denomination was set up as a national church, such as the Anglican Church in England, attending a church was important to them. As for the treaty, its actual name is, “The Treaty of Peace and Friendship between the United States of America and the Bey and Subjects of Tripoli of Barbary.” It set out the amount of tribute (protection money) that that the US would pay to the Bey of Tripoli to allow American shipping to continue uninterrupted, and keep American sailors from being kidnapped. Here is the complete reading of Article 11: “As the government of the United States of America is not in any sense founded on the Christian Religion, as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion or tranquility of Musselmen, and as the said States never have entered into any war or act of hostility against any Mehomitan nation, it is declared by the parties that no pretext arising from religious opinions shall ever produce an interruption of the harmony existing between the two countries.” In other words, religion will not be used as a reason to violate the treaty. On March 23, 1798, during his presidency, the same John Adams made a proclamation recommending a national day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer. Part of it reads: ”I have therefore thought fit to recommend, and I do hereby recommend, that Wednesday, the 9th day of May next, be observed throughout the United States as a day of solemn humiliation, fasting, and prayer; that the citizens of these States, abstaining on that day from their customary worldly occupations, offer their devout addresses to the Father of Mercies agreeably to those forms or methods which they have severally adopted as the most suitable and becoming; that all religious congregations do, with the deepest humility, acknowledge before God the manifold sins and transgressions with which we are justly chargeable as individuals and as a nation, beseeching Him at the same time, of His infinite grace, through the Redeemer of the World, freely to remit all our offenses, and to incline us by His Holy Spirit to that sincere repentance and reformation which may afford us reason to hope for his inestimable favor and heavenly benediction; that it be made the subject of particular and earnest supplication that our country may be protected from all the dangers which threaten it; that our civil and religious privileges may be preserved inviolate and perpetuated to the latest generations; that our public councils and magistrates may be especially enlightened and directed at this critical period; that the American people may be united in those bonds of amity and mutual confidence and inspired with that vigor and fortitude by which they have in times past been so highly distinguished and by which they have obtained such invaluable advantages; that the health of the inhabitants of our land may be preserved, and their agriculture, commerce, fisheries, arts, and manufactures be blessed and prospered; that the principles of genuine piety and sound morality may influence the minds and govern the lives of every description of our citizens, and that the blessings of peace, freedom, and pure religion may be speedily extended to all the nations of the earth.” You can read the full text here: https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/proclamation-8-recommending-national-day-humiliation-fasting-and-prayer Just as with the Bible, you have to read historical documents in context. In this case, you need to look at much more of what John Adams wrote to get the full picture of who he was and what he believed. I, for one, welcome the inclusion of the Bible in school texts here in Texas. Even if those outside of Jehovah’s organisation do not grasp the truth (yet), it at least gives those students whose parents don’t have a Bible (or don’t talk about it with their children if they do have it) a taste of what is in it. If I was in school now, that might open a whole host of opportunities for me to witness.

The United Nations (UN) stated this Friday, the 26th, that more than 50,000 people are missing after the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday, the 24th.

58 missing...

Here is the latest report on our site. https://www.jw.org/en/news/region/venezuela/Multiple-Earthquakes-Devastate-Venezuela/

We would hope and expect that this record of faith and loyalty will become part of our own historical record, well into the future.

The ability to link a note to several verses from the note itself, or to link a verse to an already existing note from the Bible

Tectonic plate movement is a natural consequence of how our earth is made, it is outside the control or influence of humans today. The consequences, however, are somewhat within human control through awareness of the dangers, constructing buildings capable of withstanding the strongest expected ground movements and how we live and work in the areas susceptible to the highest tidal waves. Short term thinking is one factor. We don't live long enough to experience these potential disasters ourselves so we discount the chance of them happening. Some faults build stresses over millennia and the historical evidence isn't enough to convince people that there is a potential danger. Greed is another factor. Building to withstand large ground movements is possible but expensive, it is easy to gamble with other people's lives. The lack of safe options have people living and working in dangerous buildings in areas subject to dangerous ground movements or high waters from tidal waves. The dangers don't just exist close to known faults and tectonic plate boundaries, the ground composition is a factor as well (Matt 7:24-27). In many areas, the wind load against a building is stronger than any expected ground movement from earthquakes. On the other hand, alluvial fans and high ground water in sedimentary areas (silt and sand) that are great for growing things amplify ground shaking and are terrible for buildings. A perfect world would have us taking appropriate precaution in areas subject to ground movement and tidal waves. Adequate foundations, strong buildings, and low densities of people. Escape plans and other safety measures. A creator involved in our day-to-day activities and in control of the world around us could ease these stresses that build up in the tectonic plates. Daily or weekly movement of a hair's breadth would be more than enough to avoid catastrophic ground movement that causes these tragedies. Growing up, geology seemed boring, with the image of the old rock hound with his pointy rock hammer. However, living in a geologically interesting area (Nevada, USA) that clearly doesn't resemble the tectonic plate boundaries and simple volcanism taught in school started making me wonder and personally research some of the geologic aspects of the basin and range geology around me. Then a job opportunity came my way to work as an equipment operator for a university lab researching earthquake risk and I got to see firsthand various fascinating aspects of the ground we live on. If the spiritual aspect of my life wasn't a priority I would have pursued further education in this fascinating realm but I'll be content to learn more in the future when we're not constrained by grant funding or the choice of jobs that further mankind's destruction of the natural world.

884k for Instagram 154k for Tiktok

Today's social media is the equivalent to the town market in ancient times, where (among buying and selling stuff) rumours and latest news was exchanged. I am not either on Instagram or TikTok. I really love the idea of jw_pressroom ❤️ How many followers do we have now?

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

A nice write up https://www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloops/621875/Thousands-expected-to-attend-2026-Jehovah-s-Witness-convention-at-Kamloops-Sandman-Centre

These aftershocks are to be expected but can be particularly dangerous, as damaged buildings can finally collapse and rescue efforts have to be paused.

Retired school teacher here. Tectonic plates move (slowly) b/c of the way Jah made the earth. Tsunamis and volcanoes occur when the bonds within rocks break, That is why we say Jehovah s a rock; his bond is THAT strong.

An official account of the holocaust museum, nice

Not sure when this happened, but our TikTok account reposted someone else’s post:

Lots of looking but not commenting.. we get a real uptick around annual meetings and popular events ..