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I am enjoying the reading of this book so far. But you can definitely see that it is written for a University setting. The wording is good but it reminds me of a quote made about the writing of a highly educated member of our organization (now dead)..."He never used a simple four letter word when a 12 letter word would do." Sample from the beginning of the book:

Maybe it is annoying but I find it really difficult to attempt a task only to have the computer deny me access to the task or information and remind me that I have to be an administrator to do that.

There are times when you need to be the administrator to make things work.

We don't talk about "door-step studies" or "5-10 minute studies" anymore. If you do a whole lesson each week, possibly skip one or two chapters...you could finish in just over a year. reminds me of the old Truth Book studies of just 6 months to finish the book...♥️

The logo is attached to the New World Scheduler app. It is a new update to that program. It is discussed in another thread.

Me too, Br. Nat. At the time, the book we began using at the Congregation Book Study was New Heavens and New Earth (dark blue).

I just noticed a minor update. Could this help some of the problems?

We have been assigned to a new server. When the new server is correctly selected, the program asks for email verification. when that is done, it works.

I updated and it shows an error that my congregation is not listed under the server selected.

They were both available on the day of the convention release last year (starting in May). But they were only available to attendees (if you said YES) and not to the public. Now they are on JW.ORG and have a January 2026 release date.

I just noted that the minimum requirement for Android is now version 8.0

The JW Library app in my Windows 11 computer is working and downloading files. My JWL version is 15.6.59

We could list other restraints. Satan and his demons can't materialize human bodies. They can't have sex relations and bring about Nephilim. They can't enter heaven amongst the other angels. They can't foresee the future (other than explained by God). They have great power but they can't prevent or deflect God's purpose from occurring on time and in place. They can't force you to stop serving Jehovah.

The 2015 Watchtower commented on this. *** w15 5/15 p. 10 par. 6 Be Watchful—Satan Wants to Devour You! *** Satan uses his power for evil. And what power and influence he has! The Scriptures refer to him as “the ruler of this world” and “the god of this system of things.” (John 12:31; 2 Cor. 4:4) Satan the Devil even has “the means to cause death.” (Heb. 2:14) This does not mean that he kills all people directly. However, his murderous spirit has permeated this world. Moreover, because Eve believed Satan’s lie and Adam disobeyed God, sin and death spread to all mankind. (Rom. 5:12) In that sense, the Devil has had “the means to cause death.” He is what Jesus called him—“a murderer.” (John 8:44) What a powerful enemy we have in Satan!

The first page of the new magazine had a 'heroic' style poem. I have included the poem as well as the comments of the publisher. “Beyond the time of trouble by the eye of faith they see the Golden Age of the glorious reign of the Messiah. . . . They count it as their chief duty and privilege to announce to the world the coming of the Golden Age. It is part of their God-given commission.”