jw broadcast JW Broadcasting—December 2024

[jwhess]

26 minutes ago, Friend of Peace said:

Just reflecting on this John, how excited the brothers in Christ must be to go “home.” (John 14:3) They don’t “beg off the tent” or the life that they have now but to think they will be before the very face of our Lord Jesus and his Father to never die again is truly wonderful. (2 Cor. 5:4; Matt. 18:10) To know intimately the very personage of Jesus and to worship and speak to their God within the very vicinity that He exists is just beyond words. They will live as long as God himself lives. One word: Joy. (James 1:12)

It does indeed stagger the mind.  As a member of the Great Crowd to come and a part of the majority of humans who look for a reward on earth, I simply lack the ability to comprehend the nature and type of reward they will receive.  An instantaneous change to spirit life without the loss of a single thought.  The faster-than-light travel to the distant heavens.  The miraculous gain of almost infinite knowledge and the promotion to Kings and Priests in the kingdom, in the 'twinkling of an eye'.

 

It is mind-boggling.  And then to return almost as fast as the lead in Christ's warrior army to rescue us at Armageddon. Many of them having never been on horse-back before come charging in on 'spiritual mounts' to save us in a never before or since display of awesome power. The activity is so immense, inter-universal and dramatic.  For a brief momnent I wish I could observe the heavenly component of this action, but I am extremely happy to be an observer on earth.  It makes you really appreciate the emotion behinds the apostle John's words in Revelation, when viewing Christ in vision he exclaims, "COME, Lord Jesus". Indeed, Amen.

[Mykyl]

On 12/7/2024 at 9:48 PM, futurepromise said:

Thank you. I downloaded it and have it on my JW Library app.

How did you download it?

Thank you.

[trottigy]

5 hours ago, Mykyl said:

How did you download it?

Thank you.

 

 

Click on the 3 dots and download it.

[Mykyl]

4 hours ago, trottigy said:

 

 

Click on the 3 dots and download it.

Thank you. 

[walkr2]

Hello my brothers, I am having a difficult time finding "transcripts" to the videos you all so lovingly make available. (This time JWB 2025 in particular.) Granted, it may not be available yet, but I just watched it, TEARFULLY, and want the printed version by my side somewhat like a security blanket. 

I do not want to be pesty but I relied on them a lot. We all at one point, get a little "older" if we make another day, week, month and year. Health issues along with growing a little older, can and does slow some of us down! 

 

Carlos....where are you? You've pulled me out many times and certainly I'm most appreciative for you along with all the other brothers who can spare a moment of help for us 74 year olds. 😊 I know some of you haven't had an opportunity, YET, to help us older ones, but I'm not giving up on y'all! 

 

I'm at the point, with everything else going on, that would benefit greatly from a detailed synopsis of the steps to obtain the transcripts.  I hope I'm not asking too much of my family, as we are all busier than ever in these last days. 

Thank you brothers so much,❣️
Voni in IOWA

 

[cme]

On 12/10/2024 at 8:11 PM, jwhess said:

It does indeed stagger the mind.  As a member of the Great Crowd to come and a part of the majority of humans who look for a reward on earth, I simply lack the ability to comprehend the nature and type of reward they will receive.  An instantaneous change to spirit life without the loss of a single thought.  The faster-than-light travel to the distant heavens.  The miraculous gain of almost infinite knowledge and the promotion to Kings and Priests in the kingdom, in the 'twinkling of an eye'.

 

It is mind-boggling.  And then to return almost as fast as the lead in Christ's warrior army to rescue us at Armageddon. Many of them having never been on horse-back before come charging in on 'spiritual mounts' to save us in a never before or since display of awesome power. The activity is so immense, inter-universal and dramatic.  For a brief momnent I wish I could observe the heavenly component of this action, but I am extremely happy to be an observer on earth.  It makes you really appreciate the emotion behinds the apostle John's words in Revelation, when viewing Christ in vision he exclaims, "COME, Lord Jesus". Indeed, Amen.

Maybe we will see the wedding of the King and his Bride.  That would be awesome.  I long for the day to go home.  To worship Jehovah in peace and free from the demonic spirit realm.  I wonder how it would feel.

 

 

[➕👇 ꓤꓱꓷꓠꓵ🎵Tone]

1 hour ago, walkr2 said:

Hello my brothers, I am having a difficult time finding "transcripts" to the videos you all so lovingly make available. (This time JWB 2025 in particular.) Granted, it may not be available yet...

 

Hi Voni.

Just keep an eye on this thread and the "Transcripts" thread. Someone will put one up, depending on their schedule and time zone.

Like you, I have trouble finding transcripts using the 'search' function on this site, But - with time and patience - it will eventually show up.

 

In the meantime, click on the link/pic below. And if you scroll up a few comments from the very end, you will see a 'link' [compliments of Bro Chew] where you can bulk download bulk transcripts for many many years. (Ps Jump to the very end. Youngest to oldest.) If you put a Bookmark there, you will find it quickly.

 

Edited Tuesday at 11:32 PM by ➕👇 ꓤꓱꓷꓠꓵ🎵Tone

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https://jwtalk.net/topic/35593-transcripts/?do=findComment&comment=1031337

[WilliamChew]

JWB Jan 2025 - Annual Meeting 2024 Part 2 transcript

 

Spoiler

JWB Jan 2025-AM 2024 Part 2.pdf

JWB Jan 2025-AM 2024 Part 2.docx

JWB Jan 2025-AM 2024 Part 2.epub

 

[Miss Bea]

On 12/10/2024 at 4:28 PM, Friend of Peace said:

Just reflecting on this John, how excited the brothers in Christ must be to go “home.” (John 14:3) They don’t “beg off the tent” or the life that they have now but to think they will be before the very face of our Lord Jesus and his Father to never die again is truly wonderful. (2 Cor. 5:4; Matt. 18:10) To know intimately the very personage of Jesus and to worship and speak to their God within the very vicinity that He exists is just beyond words. They will live as long as God himself lives. One word: Joy. (James 1:12)

Can you imagine Jesus taking those of his earthly family, when they were resurrected to heaven, saying, “Come, I want you to meet my Father”. And introducing them to Jehovah?  
I get chills thinking about it.

[truce]

On 12/11/2024 at 12:16 AM, Sofia said:

I had the idea that the anointed ones would finish their earthly careers (or change their assignment) during a period of time before Armageddon. A few per day or so…

 

Obviously I was wrong

ALL anointed alive during GT will die at once suddenly just before Armageddon 

 

this was new for me 

1 Corinthians 15:51,52 talks about being changed at the sound of the last trumpet, in a moment, in the blink of an eye.

 

1 Thessalonians 4:15-17 talks about being gathered at the sound of the archangel's call to meet the Lord in the air. 

 

This is the belief commonly referred to as rapture in Christendom.

 

Edited Wednesday at 05:43 PM by truce

[sis little]

On 12/6/2024 at 12:12 PM, Andrey said:

I wish everyone to run the course to the end! ❤️

 

Running for Life

 

[Verse 1]:
The road is steep, the path is long,
The world feels dark, it pulls so strong.
Temptations rise, the faith is tried,
But through it all, You’re by my side.

 

[Pre-Chorus]:
When the weight is heavy, and my spirit’s low,
I lift my eyes to where Your mercy flows.

 

[Chorus]:
With Jehovah, I can stand the test,
Through the trials, I’ll give my best.
Though this world is cold, and hearts grow faint,
You give me strength when I feel restrained.
I’ll run the race, I’ll hold my ground,
Until Your promised world is found.

 

[Verse 2]:
The finish line feels far away,
The night is long, but comes the day.
The wicked laugh, they plot and scheme,
But I hold fast to Your righteous dream.

 

[Pre-Chorus]:
When my steps falter, when the doubts appear,
Your loving voice reminds me You are near.

 

[Chorus]:
With Jehovah, I can stand the test,
Through the trials, I’ll give my best.
Though this world is cold, and hearts grow faint,
You give me strength when I feel restrained.
I’ll run the race, I’ll hold my ground,
Until Your promised world is found.

 

[Bridge]:
Though storms may rage, I won’t give in,
The prize awaits for those who win.
Your Word's a lamp, it lights my way,
It keeps me strong from day to day.

 

[Final Chorus]:
With Jehovah, we can bear it all,
He lifts us up each time we fall.
The New World shines, it’s drawing near,
No room for sorrow, pain, or fear.
We’ll run this race, endure the fight,
And live forever in His light.

 

[Outro]:
With Jehovah, all things are true,
The life He’s promised, He’ll see us through.
Stay on the path, don’t ever stray,
With Him, we’ll reach eternal day.

 

Andrey this is beautiful

 

[sis little]

On 12/5/2024 at 12:10 PM, Sofia said:

That’s why this year Gog s attack shifted from one picture to the other which depicts Gog like United Nations security council or similar 

 

Forget it

its not brother Morris 

Does anyone know how he is doing, is he still with us?

[Mike047]

15 hours ago, truce said:

I had the idea that the anointed ones would finish their earthly careers (or change their assignment) during a period of time before Armageddon. A few per day or so…

 

Obviously I was wrong

ALL anointed alive during GT will die at once suddenly just before Armageddon 

 

This is how our brother Geoffrey Jackson explained it. It is worth also keeping in mind the words of 1Cor 15:52 "in a moment, in the blink of an eye, during the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised up incorruptible, and we will be changed." The way the bible reads, they will not die, they will be 'taken', after all, if they died, where would the bodies be?. This may also be one aspect of what Jesus intimated in John 11:26 "and everyone who is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. "

Edited Thursday at 09:32 AM by Mike047

[truce]

5 minutes ago, Mike047 said:

 

This is how our brother Geoffrey Jackson explained it. It is worth also keeping in mind the words of 1Cor 15:52 "in a moment, in the blink of an eye, during the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised up incorruptible, and we will be changed." The way the bible reads, they will not die, they will be 'taken', after all, if they died, where would the bodies be?. This may also be one aspect of what Jesus intimated in John 11:26 "and everyone who is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. "

 Very nicey put and I appreciate the link to John 11:26

[truce]

2 hours ago, sis little said:

Does anyone know how he is doing, is he still with us?

AFAIK, yes, Brother and Sister Morris are still serving faithfully in some form of special full time service. 

[Michał]

So, can we expect WT article discussing clearer understanding of one thought in the 2nd half of February? (2025 May edition)


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[minister159]

10 hours ago, Mike047 said:

The way the bible reads, they will not die, they will be 'taken', after all, if they died, where would the bodies be?.

 

"Nevertheless, someone will say: “How are the dead to be raised up? Yes, with what sort of body are they coming?” You unreasonable person! What you sow is not made alive unless first it dies." --- 1Cor. 15: 35,36

 

"Those who are chosen by God to be joint heirs with his Son, and to receive incorruption and immortality, must die and give up the body of flesh in order to obtain a heavenly body by resurrection. This is similar to the way a seed that has been planted “dies,” disintegrates, and is of an entirely different form and appearance from the plant that results." --- it-2, 1014-1015

[LeolaRootStew]

4 minutes ago, minister159 said:

 

"Nevertheless, someone will say: “How are the dead to be raised up? Yes, with what sort of body are they coming?” You unreasonable person! What you sow is not made alive unless first it dies." --- 1Cor. 15: 35,36

 

"Those who are chosen by God to be joint heirs with his Son, and to receive incorruption and immortality, must die and give up the body of flesh in order to obtain a heavenly body by resurrection. This is similar to the way a seed that has been planted “dies,” disintegrates, and is of an entirely different form and appearance from the plant that results." --- it-2, 1014-1015

 

I think there is a distinction between an average anointed person who dies today and the anointed who will be taken to heaven right before Armageddon. The latter group may not experience a literal death and I believe we do expect them to disappear rather than die right in front of us, which would be awkward.

[minister159]

"Who are the ones that will be ‘caught up in the clouds,’ as stated at 1 Thessalonians 4:17?

Verse 15 explains that they are faithful ones “who are left until the coming of the Lord,” that is, they are still living at the time of Christ’s coming. Will they ever die? According to Romans 6:3-5 and 1 Corinthians 15:35, 36, 44 (quoted on pages 314, 315), they must die before they can gain heavenly life. But there is no need for them to remain in the death state awaiting Christ’s return. They will instantly be “caught up,” “in the twinkling of an eye,” to be with the Lord.—1 Cor. 15:51, 52, RS; also Revelation 14:13."

 

"Will faithful Christians perhaps be taken to heaven secretly, simply disappearing from the earth without dying?

Rom. 6:3-5, RS: “Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? . . . For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his.” (What occurred in the case of Jesus set the pattern. His disciples as well as others knew he had died. He was not restored to heavenly life until after his death and resurrection.)"

 

"1 Cor. 15:35, 36, 44, RS: “Some one will ask, ‘How are the dead raised? With what kind of body do they come?’ You foolish man! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies. It is sown a physical body, it is raised a spiritual body.” (So death comes before one receives that spiritual body, does it not?)" --- RS 312-315

Edited Thursday at 09:52 PM by minister159

[LeolaRootStew]

28 minutes ago, minister159 said:

"Who are the ones that will be ‘caught up in the clouds,’ as stated at 1 Thessalonians 4:17?

Verse 15 explains that they are faithful ones “who are left until the coming of the Lord,” that is, they are still living at the time of Christ’s coming. Will they ever die? According to Romans 6:3-5 and 1 Corinthians 15:35, 36, 44 (quoted on pages 314, 315), they must die before they can gain heavenly life. But there is no need for them to remain in the death state awaiting Christ’s return. They will instantly be “caught up,” “in the twinkling of an eye,” to be with the Lord.—1 Cor. 15:51, 52, RS; also Revelation 14:13."

 

"Will faithful Christians perhaps be taken to heaven secretly, simply disappearing from the earth without dying?

Rom. 6:3-5, RS: “Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? . . . For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his.” (What occurred in the case of Jesus set the pattern. His disciples as well as others knew he had died. He was not restored to heavenly life until after his death and resurrection.)"

 

"1 Cor. 15:35, 36, 44, RS: “Some one will ask, ‘How are the dead raised? With what kind of body do they come?’ You foolish man! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies. It is sown a physical body, it is raised a spiritual body.” (So death comes before one receives that spiritual body, does it not?)" --- RS 312-315

 

Oh, ok. Thank you. 💜

[Mike047]

Some good points. made here. 

[Mike047]

12 hours ago, LeolaRootStew said:

I think there is a distinction between an average anointed person who dies today and the anointed who will be taken to heaven right before Armageddon. The latter group may not experience a literal death and I believe we do expect them to disappear rather than die right in front of us, which would be awkward.

Justinah, you have spotted the point I was hoping to make, concerning the anointed. There are no contradictions in scriptures so we try to get our heads around what they are saying, and we are truly thankful that our anointed brothers on GB are there to help us.

 

Some further helpful points:

 

* w20 December pp. 8-13 with a key point made on page 12, especially para 14: "Anointed ones who today finish their earthly course are instantly raised to life in the heavens. This is confirmed by Paul’s words recorded at 1Cor 15:51,52: “We will not all fall asleep in death, but we will all be changed, in a moment, in the blink of an eye, during the last trumpet.” These words of Paul are now undergoing fulfillment! Upon their resurrection, these brothers of Christ will have complete joy; they will “always be with the Lord.” 1Thess 4:17.

 

* The talk given by Geoffrey Jackson as part of AGM I, which we heard last month. You will find that his comments about this start about about 1hr 11 mins into the programme. In part, he says, concerning the anointed on earth:

 

"the faithful and discreet slave, as well as all of the anointed throughout the earth will continue to be active in doing the work, and wanting and needing your support. Right up until the time that suddenly they will be re-assigned, and isn't that what Matt 24:31 says. There will be a gathering, the final gathering of the anointed, from all different parts of the earth"

 

These are points that relate to the earlier part of this thread that were presented by me. Hopefully, this explains what the explanation was based on.

[Mike047]

To add to the point just made, this scenario presents a summary point made by brother Jackson:

 

[minister159]

Brother Mike,

 

I can understand the reason for the misunderstanding, if you take what brother Jackson said at face value. However, the  w20 December pp. 8-13 that you quoted, contains two key words that we need to take note of, namely, "asleep" and "resurrection."

 

The anointed who are living and gathered during the great tribulation, will experience death, but will not need to sleep in death, the same as all other anointed who die during Christ's presence. As the article points out, they are instantly raised to life in the heavens. However, when it says, "Anointed ones who today finish their earthly course," it means finishing it in death.

 

The very definition of "resurrection" requires the death of the one being raised or brought back to life, as shown here:  "A rising up from death. The Greek word a·naʹsta·sis literally means “raising up; standing up.” The Bible also mentions a heavenly resurrection, termed “the earlier” or “the first” resurrection, involving the spirit-anointed brothers of Jesus.—Php 3:11; Re 20:5, 6; Joh 5:28, 29; 11:25.

 

As far as Jesus' words at John 11:26 "and everyone who is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all" are concerned, this is our current understanding: "Those who have an earthly hope have been declared righteous as friends of God, and their sins are forgiven. (Jas. 2:21-23) The great crowd, who will survive Armageddon, have the prospect of never dying at all. (John 11:26) --- w25 February p. 7