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Hmmm. I’m 82, and I want so to see Jehovah’s name set on high. Exactly where it belongs. I want to experience this monumental event. Above ground. I know this isn’t written in law, but the speaker today said. You know how you feel before a lightening storm. The hair on your arms may stand up. That is how close we are to the end. It brought me comfort. My health is good, but, at this age, you never know…

No. They died. To suggest they did not die but were transferred to heaven makes it sound like or gives the impression that the teaching of the rapture is correct. All people who are resurrected to heavenly life must first die and complete their earthly course of life. The fact their resurrection is instantaneous the moment of death is irrelevant. They still die first.

Yes she is. I'll tell the forum when she'll have finished her Earthly journey.

What you said is true. And everyone can say the same thing simply by changing the number to 50, 60 , 70 , years ago. Here's another perspective ~ If Adam and Eve had not sinned, you and the rest of us would not have been born. We are alive as a result of every little thing that happened since they had their first children. If they had not sinned, the human race would have gone in an entirely different direction. It seems weird, but we live because they sinned and Jehovah deemed their yet-to-be-conceived children as deserving of life. In Br Winder's talk "Manifest Godly Patience", he makes the point that God's patience is purpose oriented, he wants to give people a chance to change. But, his patience is not due to babies being born every day, and wanting to give them a chance to grow up and have the opportunity to know him, to make a choice. If that was the case, the end would never come. Jehovah's attributes are perfectly balanced, and the time will come when patience can no longer be warranted. At that time, justice and righteousness demand action. We understand that the 'good news' will be preached right down to the end. So, Jehovah exercises patience, holding out the opportunity to know him, until it can't be warranted, and he knows when that time is. It's on the divine calendar.

Very interesting update on the way to do the Bible studies

Can you image what any of the anointed would say to the medic if they revived them before they ascended?

2026 GB Update #1 transcript

I don’t think it'll be another 30+ years, for a few reasons. First is our current understanding of Matthew 24:34. The contemporaries of the 1st group that some of will live to see the great tribulation are really up in years, and they will not live another 30 years. https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/202018090 https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200272352/12/4 My second reason for not believing that the end will come in 30+ years is based on Matthew 24:37-39. Looking at the way the world has disintegrated in the past 30 years, especially in the last 6 years or so tells me the end has to come soon. If conditions get any more extreme, everyone would forced to recognize that the only logical reason is because of prophecy being fulfilled. https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2015604?q=Conditions&p=par#:~:text=5.%20Why,this%20wicked%20system. The current state of the world is so fragile and is in eminent danger of collapsing in nearly every aspect, yet we know this will not happen until the Great Tribulation. https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2019603#:~:text=Read%C2%A0Luke,without%20certain%20necessities. These and other reasons convince me that this system cannot continue for another 30+ years. However, as we do not know Jehovah’s exact time, I try to live as it will be tomorrow yet plan as it will be another 30 years.

No one. From Br. Winder's talk "Manifest Godly Patience": "God is patient only as long as it is in harmony with justice, righteousness and wisdom. The fact that patience is exercised when a bad or provocative situation exists shows that it is meant to give opportunity for those involved in the bad situation to change, to straighten up. When matters come to a point where it is seen that there is no hope of such change , justice and righteousness would be violated if patience should continue. Then God acts in wisdom to remove the bad situation. His patience comes to an end."

I feel the same way. As a 39 year old brother who was raised in the truth, I don’t know what it’s like to expect to die. I’ve always imagined I would either be granted entry into the New World if I prove myself faithful, or I would die at Armageddon for proving unfaithful. Of course, I could die from an accident or health-related issues; after all, I’ve had several near-death experiences and former health-related problems that could have easily ended my life. But for the most part, I see the great tribulation and Armageddon happening during my lifetime, possibly before I turn 50. I call this time period “The historical sweetspot.” But that's not to say that my generation and those after are better than those who fell asleep in death or will fall asleep. Those who are resurrected will get to cherish a privilege that will no doubt draw them very close to Jehovah: Having been personally recreated by him. It will be special for those resurrected by him through Jesus Christ to know that they had every detail about them committed to memory and were created like Adam was 😊

I’ve noticed that we often feel a strong urge for the end to come, and it is driven by deeply personal convictions. In many (if not all) cases, this longing is sincere. We are tired, we are hurting, and we want relief. I really do. But could it be that we sometimes miss a vital part of the picture? The vindication of Jehovah’s name. When our focus shifts too heavily toward wanting the end to arrive simply so our problems will disappear, we risk losing sight of one of the foremost reasons the end matters at all. The issue is not only our relief, but Jehovah’s sovereignty and name. While the end has not yet come, we are still living in a truly remarkable spiritual environment: one that offers access to understanding, guidance, and unity that no generation before us has experienced in this way. Jehovah, on the other hand, continues to have his name misrepresented by the greater populace. If the end had come twenty-seven years ago, I would not have been born. I would not have had this opportunity to know him, to reason, to choose, or to grow. That realization leaves me with no room for telling Jehovah what to do; only gratitude. Many times, it brings me right to the core of my emotions, because I recognize that Jehovah patiently waited for me. It doesn’t change my belief that the end is close (even way closer), and I know many feel the same. However, I find it valuable to engage in what I call scenario analysis, deliberately considering the less comfortable and ugly possibility: what if it does not come as soon as we expect? What if it takes another seven years… or fifteen… or even twenty? What would life (our lives) look like then? Is there something — even something small — that I could adjust now? Could I set a meaningful spiritual purpose for that span of time? Could I learn a skill that could be useful in the new world, especially in the early years? Planning for the new world is one way we get ourselves busy. I am working on cloud technology currently. I intend to apply it in the early years of the new world. I am so widely optimistic about it, lol. But someone needs to keep JW.org active in those early years before it is discontinued if it ever is. And if I can start now, maybe I can be useful for that purpose then and even now in the branch. I am just offering another perspective that could help us endure this system if it persists. Instead of anchoring ourselves to a single outcome, we prepare for scenarios and faithfulness over time. It helps us remain steady, productive, and spiritually focused even if our expectations are delayed.

Feels more like within the next 30 weeks, for me. A major debt crisis is spreading to the whole world and the UN debt crisis is a symptom of it. Perhaps its only hope of survival is a certain thought.

A new website has been launched: https://pteg.ca/, apparently by Jehovah's Witnesses. The site originates in Canada. The Purple Triangles Education Group (PTEG) is a collective of educators, authors, researchers, historians, and speakers committed to preserving and sharing the history of Jehovah's Witnesses who suffered under the Nazi regime. The website contains many interesting documents to download, including the PowerPoint presentation: https://pteg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PPT-Stand-Firm-and-Speak-Out-With-Video-Links.pdf. I also noticed a new biographical book on the site, published in May 2025, titled: Lucy's Story: My Four Years as a Hidden Child in Wartime Netherlands.

Daniel, when feeling flooded by news items, it's sometimes hard to filter what might be quite serious from what's inconsequential. However, it seems likely it can have serious ramifications when a British institution of the level of royalty is shaken to its core by accounts linked to serious misconduct. As Br. Shawn brings out, the Epstein emails reveal Prince Andrew's connections to gross moral violations and criminal activity towards underage girls. This is serious, and decent-hearted individuals will see the gravity of the situation. The 'earth' is being shaken, and may more sincere ones question what they once trusted, and be open to the good news of a Prince who has no price, is guileless, and will rule with fairness and honour.

New support is urgently needed for the UN to continue. Secretary-General has sent a letter to members declaring a financial emergency. He said the ship must right itself by June or it's a race to bankruptcy, "As of early 2026, the organization is grappling with a severe liquidity crisis driven by record-high arrears from member states - notably the USA, China and Russia - and outdated financial rules". But, Guterres has been Secretary-General for 9 years, and this problem has persisted on his watch. One official said Guterras will have the legacy of the worst SG in the history of the UN. The UN was the hope of the world, but now is viewed as an irrelevant, failed idea. There are four things converging on the UN: The deeply-rooted systemic problems resulting in a financial collapse. A new Secretary-General needs to be selected, acceptable to the security council plus 4 rotating nations. Trump's new Board of Peace alternative. Rev. 17:17. Only by an act of God will the UN last long enough to carry out one final mission, destroy religion.

We have a new update (Feb 2026). It is version 2601.

JW. Org Period. I’m not worried. Jehovah does things with class. A mere diversion. If the UN has to be resurrected, so be it!

That’s a great analogy Bea! And I do agree with the speaker, it is close… things have changed so much this past 6 months, the underlying tension in the world just seems…. Different, somehow! You keep doing what you’re doing Bea, you bring comfort to all of us 🥰

For some time we had 2 books to study (the last recent being Bible Teach Us + Remain in Gods Love) which could take 2 or more years to finish. 5 years ago we received a one stop book with 60 chapters which reduces the time from 3 years to less than 1 year and a half. Last GB update gave us updated instructions to make sure we cover the book in a year or so. * It seems that the Head of the Congregation wants to speed things up. The advancement of Kingdoms work is in my opinion the best indicator of closeness of the GT. —- * Of course in all ot the study programs the baptism could happen well before the end of the book(s).

The Anointed must experience the same death as Jesus, that is, they must definitively abandon the prospect of living on earth in order to obtain their heavenly inheritance. So, passing through death seems inevitable. In 1 Corinthians 15, this obligation is detailed. How else can we understand this passage? " 1 Corinthians 15:36 must first die: Speaking of the resurrection of anointed Christians to life as spiritual beings, Paul compares the burial of the physical body to sowing a seed. The grain dies in the sense that once in the ground, it disintegrates. Then it becomes a plant that has an entirely different form and appearance (cf. John 12:24). In the same vein, a Christian chosen by God to be a joint heir with his Son and to receive an imperishable and immortal body in heaven must first die. In 1 Corinthians 15:42-44, Paul uses the expression “is sown” four times in a figurative sense. He thus illustrates the fact that a Christian anointed with the spirit abandons his physical body and obtains a heavenly body through resurrection (see study note on 1 Corinthians 15:38)."

Since you’re already focusing on growth, have you ever tried journaling? Even brief notes about thoughts, prayers, or progress can really help you see how far you’re coming over time. For example King David ….many of the psalms show how openly he poured out his thoughts and feelings to Jehovah….his fears, disappointments, hopes, and gratitude. In a way, they’re like a personal journal. It doesn’t mean everything was easy for him, but it did help him process things and keep perspective. Journaling also changes the way our brain sees the perspective of our situation.. it is solid written memory.. regular memory gets slightly changed and rescripted .. sometimes to our detriment..often it fails in tracking progress.

That's the right thing to do, to be a future proper husband/wife. Fully immersed in the ministry, pioneering, LDC, then you'll find the pearl, Jehovah will provide in due time, when you don't expect it

I do wish the same. I want to walk through this system into the new world. I wish that for my parents and my friends whose parents are older. But I know I'm not special. I have friends that have had to deal with loss and friends I have loss. I pray that whatever happens i stand firm and not let any challenge cause me to lose my balance.

A governmental agency here in France, called the Miviludes (a real pain in the neck), has issued a number of accusations against our Congregation (you know all the classics: "brainwashing", "refusing blood transfusions", "not reporting abuse", etc) Our brothers at the French legal department has dismantled every single falsehood spread by our opposers in a letter that has then been publically available on their official website Such skillful refutation of false allegations is worth reading: https://temoinsdejehovah.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/Recours-gracieux.pdf All glory to Jehovah

I said the exact same thing 15 years ago (that I thought the system could go another 30 years). My family thought I was crazy. They said due to our new understanding of certain prophesies it would be impossible for it to go another 10. Well here we are 1/2 way to 30 years from that conversation. I was also taught when I was 7 that I’d never see high school because the end was coming soon. That was 43 years ago. 30 years goes by very quickly and in the grand scheme of things is no time at all. Yes we’re tired of waiting. Yes we all believe the end will come in our lifetime yet we keep having memorials for our friends who have died of old age believing the same things. Yes things are getting worse and worse. One thing is for sure. We’re learning just how patient Jehovah is and how much he wants all to attain everlasting life. We’re going to see how far he’s willing to go for his love and he never disappoints. We still can’t comprehend exactly how deep his love really is. It’s not wrong to imagine him being patient for another 30 years. It’s a credit to his love that he’s let it go on this long and we cannot comprehend his sense of time. All that said, I wouldn’t be surprised if the end came in the next couple of years. I also wouldn’t be surprised if I died of old age before the end. We simply don’t know and we don’t have the wisdom to even guess. Jesus gave us clues as to when it was nearing but we have a tendency towards wishful thinking and see the signs as if it’s literally spring and by summer the trees will be in full blossom. We certainly have seen the new buds growing but again, we don’t have the same time perspective as Jehovah. Plan for the system to go on past your lifetime. Live like it’s coming today. 30 years isn’t probable but it’s certainly possible with the depth of Jehovah’s desire for all to be saved. Just live like it’s coming soon and you can’t go wrong.

I completely agree. In the past, when I felt like the end was coming "soon" I realize I didn't have anything concrete to point to that justified my feelings - I was just ready for the end. But now, I see so many legitimate reasons why it has to happen soon. I would actually be more shocked of the GT didn't start this year! I really, really hope this is it!

I thought is was kinda interesting - I was going thru some Facebook reels and came upon one where this guy was asking his Alexa "on what day will thanksgiving be in 2026?" And Alexa said the exact date "thanksgiving will be on November 26th in the year 2026" and then he asked her "on what day will Christmas be in 2026" and she said "There is no day for Christmas in 2026"! Then the guy looks at the camera and says "Does Alexa know something that we don't"? So wanting to make sure this was a legit video and not an AI or a fake one made by this guy, I went to the comment section and sure enough people were asking Alexa the same questions and some were getting the exact answers he got but some were getting the actual date of Christmas in 2026. I tried it on my Alexa and she gave me the date. I just thought that was interesting! Wouldn't it be something if Alexa's original answer actually comes true!

everyone knows Al Jazeera and the NY Times are divinely inspired and can never be wrong

Awww.. I understand how you feel sis. Jehovah's day might be very close.. I keep on watch .. I always use my extra time to serve Him.. .. Nevertheless, postponed expectation makes the heart sick... But I would be delighted if it will arrive tomorrow..

*** w98 7/1 p. 17 par. 13 “The Dead Will Be Raised Up” *** What of those who would be alive during that presence? Paul says: “Look! I tell you a sacred secret: We shall not all fall asleep in death, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, during the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised up incorruptible, and we shall be changed.” (1 Corinthians 15:51, 52) Clearly, not all anointed ones sleep in the grave awaiting a resurrection. Those who die during Christ’s presence are transformed instantaneously.—Revelation 14:13. https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=1998484&srctype=wol&srcid=share&par=18 Those who die during Christ's presence. They still die. They just are not waiting for a resurrection. Upon death the immediately begin life in heaven. But they still die.

Meanwhile if this is not the proper thread I apologize but powerful, rich and high profile men are listed as doing the same things reminiscent of Baal worship in the latest “documents” release. The island owner had a bank account named BAAL per court documents. 😬

If UN doesn’t receive the money due it will bankrupt maybe in July no salaries no money for peacekeeping programs etc etc it won’t function either the money comes or big reforms are required to convince the biggest contributors to pay their payments due something will have to happen

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...♥️

Given where we are in the sands of time then I doubt you will find many who agree with you! Or maybe you could give your reasoning on why you think this way?

I like the point about forming committees around 50 years ago. Can you imagine one brother over a department? There were a lot of problems back then having one brother over the department? We can see Jehovah and Jesus took care of this. I assuming there are committees in heaven like this too.

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Maybe they will use money from false religion and all it's properties as a reason to destroy

Kind of like deja vu: "One major factor in this growth is the use of the six-month study course in the Truth book, which was released at our nine district assemblies during the year. A special pioneer reported starting four new studies in the month following the release of the book, while another helped three persons to dedication in a little over six months by applying the six-month study suggestion immediately." --- yb 1970 p. 247

This is satans world you you dont think he is trying to stop the prophecy? It just shows how close we are nothing will change except those with little faith or a wicked heart.

Exactly the same, and I'm 40

I am a 37-year-old brother who has been baptised for about 10 years, and I'm in the same boat as you. I have never gotten any attention or interest from sisters, and the few relationships I have had with sisters have not gone well. In fact, I have been lonely for the most part, as I have very few friends in the organisation. I have had mostly negative experiences with the "brothers" and sisters" throughout my time in the organisation, as I have been judged, mistreated, looked down upon, disrespected, and basically treated like an outcast. I wish I had positive experiences being a JW, but unfortunately, there have been very few, but I guess that's a topic for another day that I would like to discuss in the future! I am currently trying to work on myself spiritually, mentally, and emotionally, and I am also maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Awesome comment, sister Cyndi! That's the right way and outlook to live. I was also looking for that "Keep in Expectation" article, so thanks for sharing the source!

If the letter was in English it might make interesting reading ... especially on an English-speaking forum

I don’t know exactly when, but I estimate that the end of the current system will happen in about 30 years or more. Who agrees with me?

It's important to meet the student's needs, and if possible, study one chapter at a time. The videos can be used as homework; you don't need to watch them every time you study.

unless you know the new system you can't Patience it's up : https://www.jw.org/en/library/videos/#en/mediaitems/StudioNewsReports/docid-1112024048_1_VIDEO

A sister doing door to door started a study with my mom in 2003. We just immigrated to Canada and didn't speak much English. I didn't really understand the book but I felt the sisters' love and Jehovah's love. Later, the Bible teaches book came out and I studied that along with my book of Bible stories as a teenager 🤠 I finished studying the yellow Bible teach book, YPA books and was in the middle of God's love book when I decided to get baptized.

We see this comment on the forums from time to time, but it's important to remember where it comes from and what it means. It comes from Ezekiel 7:19 meaning, https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102017166#h=25 It is not in relationships to some economic collapse, but rather the realization by ones than no amount of money can buy someone's salvation. And this happens AFTER the great tribulation has begun not before. So, money must still have value then (just not to God) for ones to even attempt to use it. We agree money is not where our focus or salvation is, but using this verse in reference to an economic collapse is not accurate.

Well, to balance things off: I was married to an unbeliever. I LOVED being married. He went to the meetings, and was an unbaptized publisher. We weren't even a good match. We were a TERRIBLE match. But we had each other. Daily quarrels, but also lots of joy. The daily "sharing of life". Living without a spouse decade after decade is killing me softly. I am single, and I hate it. Don't talk to me about the troubles of marriage. After 30 + years where you have to tackle life alone (I have no family in the truth), THEN come to me.