Examining the Scriptures Daily - 2016

[GrumpysWife]

Patience! Wait! Kingdom!

[GrumpysWife]

Tuesday, November 29

Do not be afraid. I will help you.—Isa. 41:13.

Jehovah purposed that his people proclaim the good news on an unprecedented scale in our day, and nothing can prevent him from accomplishing that purpose. Just as he delivered the ancient nation of Israel from Babylon, Jehovah has rescued his present-day servants from “Babylon the Great,” the world empire of false religion. (Rev. 18:1-4) He has taught us for our own good, has blessed us with peace, and has helped us to impart his teaching to others. (Isa. 48:16-18) This does not mean that Jehovah exercises his foresight so that he knows and then influences every development on earth in order to advance the Kingdom-preaching work. Some conditions have favored our witnessing activity, but only with Jehovah’s help have we been able to endure such situations as persecution and other hardships that make it difficult to carry out our commission in this world that is lying in Satan’s power.—1 John 5:19. w15 2/15 4:2

[Alexa]

Endure satans world  

[Miss Bea]

Jehovah supports us!

[GrumpysWife]

Preach the word!

[GrumpysWife]

Wednesday, November 30

He will put the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on his left.—Matt. 25:33.

Today, we have a clear understanding of the illustration of the sheep and the goats. Regarding the identity of those mentioned, Jesus is “the Son of man,” the King. Those referred to as “my brothers” are spirit-anointed men and women, who will rule with Christ from heaven. (Matt. 25:31, 40; Rom. 8:16, 17) “The sheep” and “the goats” represent individuals from all nations. These ones are not anointed by holy spirit. What about the timing of the judgment? This judgment will occur toward the end of the great tribulation just ahead. And what of the reason why people will be judged as either sheep or goats? The outcome hinges on how they have treated the remaining ones of Christ’s spirit-anointed brothers on earth. With the end of this system so close at hand, how grateful we are that Jehovah has progressively shed light on this illustration and on the related illustrations recorded in Matthew chapters 24 and 25! w15 3/15 4:7

[Alexa]

Holy spirit anoints

[Miss Bea]

Light gets clearer.

[normadenardo]

A poem for todays text

 

Did you listen
Did you scoff
Did you promptly tell them off

Persecute and ridicule
Kick them out and be so cruel

Poke and prod
Call them ofd
Point and jeer
And then stand clear. 

Did you turn your back on them
Did you spit them out like phlegm 

He'll remember every act
You will pay for your attack

The time is near
Don't minute waste
Just give his message 
One
More
Taste. 

[Miss Bea]

Time running out!

Time running out!

[GrumpysWife]

Sheep verses Goats

[GrumpysWife]

Thursday, December 1

“You are my witnesses,” declares Jehovah.—Isa. 43:10.

The Israelites worshipped their God, Jehovah, whereas the other nations worshipped their own deities. At the time of the prophet Isaiah, Jehovah compared the world situation to that of a court trial. He challenged the gods of the nations to produce witnesses to confirm their divinity. (Isa. 43:9) The gods of the nations were unable to produce any evidence of their godship. They were mere idols that were speechless and that needed to be carried around. (Isa. 46:5-7) On the other hand, Jehovah’s chosen people were to attest loud and clear that Jehovah is the one true God. In effect, their stance was to be like that later set forth for God’s present-day people by the prophet Micah: “All the peoples will walk, each in the name of its god, but we will walk in the name of Jehovah our God forever and ever.”—Mic. 4:5. w14 11/15 4:14-16

[Miss Bea]

Worship Jehovah forever. 

[GrumpysWife]

Amen, Amen, Amen.

[Tortuga]

I love the way the brothers present our spiritual food, many times the text, CBS or WT will all be on the same subject, it's like a planned meal instead of a potluck.

[Miss Bea]

Yep, and the main course is the Bible! 

[GrumpysWife]

Friday, December 2

They will all be taught by Jehovah.—John 6:45.

Many young ones associated with the congregation were not raised by Christian parents. If you are one of them, think what a wonderful privilege you are now enjoying because you know and serve the Creator! There are billions of people on the earth. Thus, it is a real blessing to be among those whom Jehovah has kindly drawn to himself and to whom he has revealed Bible truth. (John 6:44) Only about 1 in every 1,000 people alive today has an accurate knowledge of the truth, and you are one of them. Should that not give all of us, no matter how we learned the truth, cause for rejoicing? (1 Cor. 2:12) Gener, who lives in Asia, says: “My hair stands on end when I think about it. Who am I to be known by Jehovah, the Owner of the universe?” (Ps. 8:4) A Christian sister from the same area said: “Students feel very proud just to be recognized by their teacher. How much more of a privilege it is to be known by Jehovah, the Grand Instructor!”  w14 12/15 4:14, 15

Edited December 1, 2016 by GrumpysWife

[GrumpysWife]

Saturday, December 3

Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of judgment by him has arrived.—Rev. 14:7.

Now is the time to declare that message. We must warn our neighbors to get out of Babylon the Great, so that they do not “receive part of her plagues.” (Rev. 18:4) The “other sheep” join anointed Christians in begging those who are alienated from God to “become reconciled” to him. (John 10:16; 2 Cor. 5:20) We are convinced that “the hour of judgment” has, indeed, arrived. We also have faith that Jehovah has not exaggerated the urgency of our preaching and disciple-making work. In vision, the apostle John “saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding tight the four winds of the earth.” (Rev. 7:1) By faith, do you see those angels poised to release the destructive winds of the great tribulation on this world? If you see those angels with your eyes of faith, you will be able to share the good news with confidence. w14 4/15 2:12, 13

[GrumpysWife]

Sunday, December 4

In no way are we giving any cause for stumbling, so that no fault may be found with our ministry.—2 Cor. 6:3.

In today’s crime-filled world, many householders are suspicious of strangers. (2 Tim. 3:1-5) We should avoid adding to such suspicion. For example, suppose we approach a house and knock on the front door. If no one answers, we could be tempted to look through the window or walk around the property, searching for the householder. In your area, would that most likely disturb the householder? What might his neighbors think? True, we should be thorough in our preaching work. (Acts 10:42) We are eager to spread a positive message, and our motives are good. (Rom. 1:14, 15) Nevertheless, we wisely avoid doing anything that could unduly disturb people in our witnessing territory. When we show respect for the home and property of those in our territory, our conduct may attract some individuals to the truth.—1 Pet. 2:12. w14 5/15 2:10

[GrumpysWife]

Monday, December 5

Make disciples of people of all the nations.—Matt. 28:19.

By doing our part to fulfill that commission, we try to help our neighbor to leave the broad and spacious road that leads to destruction and get on the cramped road leading off into life. (Matt. 7:13, 14; 22:39) Through effective return visits and home Bible studies, we have the satisfaction of helping people to conform to God’s righteous standards. This may result in quite a change in a Bible student’s lifestyle. (1 Cor. 6:9-11) It is heartwarming, indeed, to see how God helps those “rightly disposed for everlasting life” to make needed changes and come into a close relationship with him. (Acts 13:48) In the case of many, despair is thus replaced by joy, and undue anxiety by confidence in our heavenly Father. How good it is to observe the spiritual progress made by new ones! Do you not agree that it is a blessing to demonstrate love for our neighbor in this special way as Kingdom proclaimers? w14 6/15 2:11, 13

[Tortuga]

25 minutes ago, GrumpysWife said:

Do you not agree that it is a blessing to demonstrate love for our neighbor in this special way as Kingdom proclaimers?

Its on my bucket list...

[GrumpysWife]

Tuesday, December 6

If anyone keeps clear of the latter ones, he will be an instrument for an honorable use.—2 Tim. 2:21.

Paul wrote about “a large house” with “utensils . . . for an honorable use but others for a use lacking honor.” (2 Tim. 2:20) He admonished Christians to separate themselves from the utensils that are used for a purpose “lacking honor.” In a house, some utensils may become contaminated by dangerous substances or unsanitary conditions. The householder will keep such implements separate from clean utensils, such as those used for cooking. Likewise, Jehovah’s people today, striving to live clean lives, should avoid intimacy with individuals in the congregation who persistently disregard Jehovah’s principles. (1 Cor. 15:33) If this is true of some inside the congregation, how much more should we “turn away” from having close association with those outside the congregation, many of whom are ‘lovers of money, without love of goodness, and lovers of pleasures rather than lovers of God’!—2 Tim. 3:1-5. w14 7/15 2:14-16

[Miss Bea]

Avoid contamination. Flee! 

Yesterday, "Rescue work, ongoing". I was a tad late in posting, and, alas, could not find this. Which I so appreciate, my dear sis! 

[katielou]

Such a good reminder to watch our association closely;  associating  with spiritually mature, positive people makes life go so much more smoothly

[GrumpysWife]

Watch your association!