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JWB May 2026 transcript

I'm pretty sure it won't have any thing to do with Star Wars....

I used AI to put myself in ancient Jerusalem and it did a pretty good job except gave me a few more wrinkles than I really have...lol

It’s true my brother. The sufferings are increasing and magnified each day among the friends I know. I feel like the start of the GT will be a relief because at least we’ll know for sure the time is super short until A day.

Lightsaber welding pioneers, Romulan witnesses... What next? 😂

Why did you make mosquitoes?

I have to say, it wont hurt my feelings. When this is discussed to any depth, i start with the tears. But, whatever. We can trust jehovahʼs organization to handle it in the best way possible. We still have to somehow suffer through John the Baptist, and his untimely end. i canʼt fathom it. We know Jesus was and is real, but, he is so much more real, now. Somehow, we shall. But with what we have been given so far, i know it will be handled in the most discreet way possible. Jehovah will not give us more then we can bear. This I know. (Now we can read the gospels, and really picture whaŕt we are reading.)

Exactly why no one needs take it too personally. Let those who prefer not to watch not judge those watching, and let those who would rather devour avidly now not look down on those who prefer to wait till the convention. For each of us will render an account for himself.

We've all read the book anyway

I’ve been paying attention to the evolving situation regarding the cruise boat and the Hantavirus onboard… WHO has now confirmed today that it is in fact the Andes Virus, which isn’t good news at all Sadly some have died, and today someone who departed the boat previously presented at their GP in Zurich with symptoms and has been hospitalised 😪 It’s a rapidly changing situation and all news outlets are reporting on it… I’m not sure that the world has learnt anything from Covid etc let’s hope that they do get control of this but I’m not holding out much hope 🤷‍♀️ Yet another sign of scripture being fulfilled as we hurtle towards the end of this system.

The song moved me to tears ❤️ Considering the 'Father-talk': I have always felt it slightly dissatisfying 'only' to be Jehovah's friend, and not be his child. I remember someone corrected me (chatting after a meeting) when I thought I was also one of God's children. Jody Jedele made me really feel that I am in Jehovah's family, not "just friends". We are His children. And since Jesus is the 'last Adam', taking the first Adam's place, he is our Eternal Father (Isa 9:6).

Maybe something about a new Medical Card? Blood issue. What if it could be digital? On our phones, connected to our jw app.

You know that feeling that we’re losing the strength to keep fighting because of so many bad things happening? But then comes that sense of relief in knowing that Jehovah is taking care of everything. And we pray for the Kingdom to come soon, because it’s becoming very hard to endure.

Understand that some may wait. But why label the location of the discussion as a "spoiler". It sounds as if those discussing a perfectly good, well-known, widely distributed video are somehow in the wrong (or pushing an edge) because they didn't wait...(I hear..."like normal witnesses would".). It is going to be the same for all the years to come. After your Monthly Announcements you may have dedicated "showings" in your hall. Are we goin to paste "spoiler" notices on the KH door? My opinion only, but "Spoiler" always makes me feel like I am stretching a boundary or permission while everyone else is being faithful. We we told we can use the early views to get comfortable with the material, be prepared so we are not distracted during the RC presentation, add additional research while we have the additional time and so on. At least some of those things will not be possible for those who deny themselves the opportunity in the 1-4 months before the RC in their area...just saying. Watch the videos at your pleasure, just stop pointing to me as a "spoiler"...Thank you...♥️

I don't care where we discuss the videos, but I wonder why it would have a 'spoiler' title. They are publicly released videos on JW.ORG and JW Library available to everyone in the entire world, in almost 300 languages (plus the enhanced versions with descriptions). There is no secret, there is not clicking a box or anything. They are just as public as a Monthly Broadcast video. Why is that a 'spoiler'? If you personally did not want to watch a Broadcast (maybe waiting for a family member to get home from a trip?), would you expect the rest of the world to keep it a secret with you, or would you just not watch it or discuss it until that time? Are old habits limiting discussion of a marvelous provision of God?

Ohh I have thoughts. They would get slammed on the forum, and I just cant handle the mental battle of explaining myself. I will say this. Im a life long witness. My parents and grandparents were witnesses. Ive delt in a very real way with demons in the past. Never been involved in the occult. At all ! And I have a different view than most of my fellow witnesses when it comes to aliens. They are real. They are demons. Its as easy as that. Many people understanding may be different than mine. Thats ok. I know my life. Lol If ever there is some sort of Alien disclosure. While everyone freaks out , I would be like. MmmmmmmHmmmmnnn😂😂😂😂😂😅

I need new glasses, I thought you said Romulan...

Here is the second sentence in his talk. The section is titled...Are there only Anointed Christian in the spiritual temple?... "Here’s a question: True or false? Since in Bible times the temple arrangement was closely connected with the priests, today the ones in the spiritual temple are only the anointed Christians. Answer: false." A later section is entitled...Who serves in the spiritual temple?... "Next point: Do only the anointed serve in the spiritual temple? What do you think? No. The great crowd also serve in the temple. They are shown in vision at Revelation 7:15 as “rendering him [holy] service day and night [and then it says] in his temple.” So, what does that mean? They are included in this arrangement of worship. Revelation 7:15 says literally: “That is why they are before the throne of God, and they are rendering him sacred service day and night in his temple.” So the great crowd is “in [the] temple.” Then it continues: “And the One seated on the throne will spread his tent over them.” They do not need to be in heaven in order to be in his temple." We have not yet received any of the material from the 2025 Annual Meeting in print form in the Watchtower. So it can't be listed in the 'beliefs clarified' section of the Index. We have received the July 2026 Watchtower already so keep an eye peeled for August or September issues...♥️ NOTE: you can always go back over the printed transcript (or watch the video again). I have done both 3 times.

"All pioneers may now carry lightsabers in the ministry." Going to watch it this Friday with some other single sisters.

We had the Branch visit on the weekend, and a Brother said that episodes 9 and 10 are being filmed correctly.

This is the main part of our rear garden: There's a lot of maintenance required, and my wife does the greater part. She was still using a chainsaw at 81

Different characters, different stories. You can probably film them around each other. My thing is: What happens at the end of the Gospels? Jesus death is almost his defining moment, and it's brutal to watch. They're putting out advisories about the scenes with demon possessed people, and they got complaints about the 'fall of Jerusalem' being too graphic. It's possible they won't show the 'impalement' episodes at the convention.

Maybe something about chocolate.

I am so happy that we can watch them ahead of time. Our conventions are not until August and it’s very hard to hear all the exciting scenes. I have no problem watching them again and again and I found viewing them at your convention is a different experience. It hits differently because of the way the audience reacts. I pick up things that somehow I missed when watching them the first time. For me, it helps me look forward even more to convention. Now fair disclosure, my husband assists in video dept so he has to watch the convention ahead of time to get anything out of the convention, which is how I was able to watch a little early. I didn’t feel any disappointment whatsoever when watching it again at convention. Loved to see the audience reaction at certain scenes.

There’s also the built-in support option in the scheduler (bottom left in the menu). However, after updates, we can’t always answer all questions immediately, as we first need to review changes ourselves and identify workarounds. Appreciation for volunteers: The helpers do their very best alongside preaching, congregation, family, and job obligations. We shouldn't forget that. The developers also work on this voluntarily. My tip from experience: Be cautious after major updates (e.g., 7.9 to 8.0 or 8.0 to 8.1) – these often cause the most issues. It's sometimes good to wait even a week before updating. Always follow the update instructions precisely. Often, an impatient elder without full permissions clicks "update" too early. I'd suggest an admin feature to lock updates congregation-wide until approved. We now coordinate via chat group; others install only after my go-ahead – this succeeds 95% of the time and avoids many problems. Jehova is a God of order, not of disorder (1 Corinthians 14:33).

My wife and I struggled to watch 4,5 & 6 this evening. We had a shepherding call Friday evening and weekly meeting this morning ( for a very full 24 hours ) WOW Jehovah shows he cares for us Every Day

The Talmud (Sanhedrin 38a) explains: “[...] so that, if man becomes arrogant, he can be told: Even the mosquito preceded you in Creation.”☺️ Jewish humor

We don't have to feel guilty for watching them before our assigned convention.

Now? The date of Armageddon In Paradise? What is your fondest memory of me?

I don't know anything about a reptilian race, but there are a lot of cold blooded people that speak with a forked tongue...

If they are all 1 hour videos, I suspect we will only get 2 per year. We got 3 this year but Episode 5 is only about 30 minutes. I only hope that I will see them all in my lifetime and that's going to take some doing.

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That's a nice clarification that we might see come through in due course. It reminds me of when we were 'reclassified' as domestics. It makes me feel acknowledged as being part of the family. I find it encouraging and heart warming. ❤️

That was mentioned in our former belief of a "spiritual Courtyard of the Gentiles". Continuing from the transcript... 2.6. Courtyard of the Gentiles But the various chambers and courtyards do not all have a symbolic meaning. For example, in Herod’s temple, there was a courtyard of the Gentiles. In Solomon’s nor in Zerubbabel’s temples there was not such a courtyard. Anyone could enter the Court of Gentiles in Herod’s temple. The Watchtower of 2002, May 1, page 30, gives five reasons why there is not “a spiritual equivalent, or an antitype, of the Court of Gentiles that existed in Jesus’ day.” It said: “Not all features of Herod’s temple have an antitype in Jehovah’s great spiritual temple.” But as the heavenly elder said to John, the great crowd really is in the temple, not outside the temple area in a kind of spiritual Court of the Gentiles.” 2.10. Application of temple depends on context …we all are in the spiritual temple no matter what hope we entertain,

For those of us with bad parents or no parents. I felt that in my heart. My perfect Jehovah has built more confidence in me in the last 3 years since I've returned than the first 40 years of my life with my real one. I've never been more put down and disregarded by my fleshly parents that I'm okay with Jehovah saying I'm a child in some capacity. Not that I'm anointed or anything special. I could be a dirt child for all I care. But Jehovah has showed he loves me more than my real one. I think of Matt 6:31-34, my Heavenly Father has given me everything I need. Mark 10:28,29 is true with that. Malachi 3:10 too. So, I'm okay with it, despite the understanding.

The song is lovely !

How much longer?

I'll ask him.. How are you holding up Father, how do you cope with all this madness without losing your Joy?

Announcement LEGAL VICTORY | Jehovah’s Witnesses Win Landmark Supreme Court Case in Norway On April 30, 2026, the Supreme Court of Norway ruled that the government violated the religious freedom of Jehovah’s Witnesses when it deregistered our national legal entity in December 2022. Furthermore, the Court ruled that the government’s subsequent denial of State grants to Jehovah’s Witnesses was illegal. This positive decision resulted from the Court thoroughly reviewing our Bible-based beliefs and practices and determining that they are fully in harmony with Norwegian and international law. This ruling is final and cannot be appealed. As a united worldwide brotherhood, we rejoice at the Supreme Court’s decision and give all thanks to Jehovah.—Psalm 79:13.

I have to admit I stopped when he ( Bro Jedele ) said that we are his ( Jehovah's )children... We had the understanding before that once we pass the test after the 1000 years then we would be his children, not now in our imperfect state.... Now I'm wondering when did this change..... 🤔🤔

https://jwsyncalpha.tiiny.site Hello friends, First, I want to say a sincere thank you to everyone who has used JW Sync and offered such kind feedback. Because a few of you had some really great ideas for making the tool more useful, I've been quietly tinkering with a few new features. To make sure I don't break the main website that everyone is currently using, I have set up a separate "Alpha" testing link. This is a work-in-progress version where we can test these new ideas together. Here are the new features you can test out: 🤝 Extract & Share (Privacy First) Sometimes you want to share your Regional Convention notes with a friend or spouse, but you don't want to send them your entire backup file with all your personal study notes. Now, you can select specific tags (like "Convention") or a specific date. The tool will safely strip away everything else and create a tiny, shareable backup file containing only those specific notes. Your private notes stay completely private. 📥 Export Your Notes (TXT, CSV, HTML) If you ever wanted to print your notes or back them up on your computer, you can now click "Peek Inside" to view them, and export them into a text document or spreadsheet. It will even include the source (like the Bible book or article) where you took the note. 🏷️ Tag Manager & Auto-Tagging If your tags are a bit messy, you can now use simple drop-down menus to merge them together or rename them. Also, when bringing over a backup from a second device, you can now tell the tool to automatically attach a tag (like "From Old iPad") to all the imported notes so you can easily find them later. 🎨 Bulk Color Changer If you ever decide to change your personal color-coding system (for example, wanting all your "Yellow" highlights to now be "Blue"), there is a new setting that lets you update them all at once, saving you from having to change them one by one in the app. ✨ Deep Clean & Study Stats I added a "Deep Clean" option that quietly sweeps away old, broken "ghost" data to help your JW Library app run a little faster. You'll also notice a new "Stats" button that brings up a simple chart showing your most-used tags and highlight colors. If you would like to help me test these features, you can try the Alpha version here: https://jwsyncalpha.tiiny.site Because this is a test version, please let me know if you run into any bugs or if something doesn't make sense. I've tried to keep the screen as clean and simple as possible so it isn't overwhelming. I hope these new tools might be a small help in your personal study. Agape!

I don’t understand why you were corrected on that. We also pray to our heavenly Father, not to our heavenly friend, right? I have always been thaught that he is our father! ❤️

Well if you were in ancient Jerusalem you would: 1. Not have sunglasses. 2. Be squinting much more. 3. Have more wrinkles due to #1 & #2. So AI has it all figured out!!!

https://www.jw.org/finder?srcid=share&wtlocale=E&lank=pub-jwb-137_1_VIDEO

Available on the jw website and app.

Floyd, I can understand that. I would also be willing to pay more in order to get better support and more stable updates. However, we must not forget that there are many congregations for which the fees—although low from our point of view—are already a significant amount of money. The Scheduler is used worldwide, and some congregations are glad that they can use the software at a reduced price or even free of charge in certain cases. That is why I can very well understand the approach of our brothers. Our main focus should not be on developing software, but on preaching. And what the NWS currently offers us is a real relief for everyone in the congregation, even though we admins sometimes have to stay behind and work through problems.

Hey, my first post that didn't have to wait to be approved! Yayyyy! 😂

Why did the dinosaurs disappear

They do it allready for simple things