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Keep on the watch because......“You do not know on what day your Lord is coming.”—MATT. 24:42. | |
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(OP) User ID: 78860641 Canada05/05/2022 06:41 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 2. Why did Jesus tell his disciples to “keep on the watch”? 2 When speaking of “the conclusion of the system of things,” Jesus Christ urged his disciples: “Keep looking, keep awake, for you do not know when the appointed time is.” After that, Jesus admonished them repeatedly: “Keep on the watch.” (Matt. 24:3; read Mark 13:32-37.) Matthew’s account of the same discussion also reveals that Jesus warned his followers to stay alert: “Keep on the watch, therefore, because you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. . . . Prove yourselves ready, because the Son of man is coming at an hour that you do not think to be it.” Again, he said: “Keep on the watch, therefore, because you know neither the day nor the hour.”—Matt. 24:42-44; 25:13. |
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(OP) User ID: 78860641 Canada05/05/2022 10:55 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 2 When speaking of “the conclusion of the system of things,” Jesus Christ urged his disciples: “Keep looking, keep awake, for you do not know when the appointed time is.” After that, Jesus admonished them repeatedly: “Keep on the watch.” (Matt. 24:3; read Mark 13:32-37.) Matthew’s account of the same discussion also reveals that Jesus warned his followers to stay alert: “Keep on the watch, therefore, because you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. . . . Prove yourselves ready, because the Son of man is coming at an hour that you do not think to be it.” Again, he said: “Keep on the watch, therefore, because you know neither the day nor the hour.”—Matt. 24:42-44; 25:13. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 79904252 United States05/06/2022 02:40 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | “You do not know on what day your Lord is coming.”—MATT. 24:42. Quoting: DGN HOW CAN WE KEEP ON THE WATCH DESPITE . . . the influence of the Devil? the spirit of the world? our own weaknesses? 1. Illustrate why it is important to be aware of what time it is and what is happening around us. (See opening picture.) FIVE, four, three, two, one! As we see the clock on the video screen counting down, we know that it is time to be in our seats to enjoy the musical prelude that begins a convention session. It is time to listen quietly to the beautiful music of the Watchtower orchestra and, most important, prepare our mind and heart for the talks that will follow. But what if some individuals are distracted, milling about or conversing with their friends, unaware that the program is beginning? They have evidently failed to keep on the watch as to what time it is and what is taking place around them—the chairman is on the platform, the music is playing, and the audience is seated. That scenario may help us appreciate the “countdown” for a much greater event, one that calls for us to be keenly aware of what is coming in the near future. And what event is that? even god said you won`t know the day so why should we watch? you sir are a fool. |
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(OP) User ID: 79050506 Canada05/06/2022 11:21 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | “You do not know on what day your Lord is coming.”—MATT. 24:42. Quoting: DGN HOW CAN WE KEEP ON THE WATCH DESPITE . . . the influence of the Devil? the spirit of the world? our own weaknesses? 1. Illustrate why it is important to be aware of what time it is and what is happening around us. (See opening picture.) FIVE, four, three, two, one! As we see the clock on the video screen counting down, we know that it is time to be in our seats to enjoy the musical prelude that begins a convention session. It is time to listen quietly to the beautiful music of the Watchtower orchestra and, most important, prepare our mind and heart for the talks that will follow. But what if some individuals are distracted, milling about or conversing with their friends, unaware that the program is beginning? They have evidently failed to keep on the watch as to what time it is and what is taking place around them—the chairman is on the platform, the music is playing, and the audience is seated. That scenario may help us appreciate the “countdown” for a much greater event, one that calls for us to be keenly aware of what is coming in the near future. And what event is that? even god said you won`t know the day so why should we watch? you sir are a fool. So that disciples/candidates don't get caught unprepared/qualified like fools. Last Edited by DGN on 05/06/2022 11:33 AM |
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(OP) User ID: 79050506 Canada05/06/2022 02:43 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 3 As Jehovah’s Witnesses, we take seriously Jesus’ warning. We know that we are living deep in “the time of the end” and that there cannot be much time left before the “great tribulation” begins! (Dan. 12:4; Matt. 24:21) We see distressing wars, increasing immorality and lawlessness, religious confusion, food shortages, pestilences, and earthquakes taking place around the world. We know that a phenomenal Kingdom-preaching work is being accomplished by Jehovah’s people everywhere. (Matt. 24:7, 11, 12, 14; Luke 21:11) We eagerly anticipate what the Lord’s coming will mean for us and for the accomplishment of God’s purpose.—Mark 13:26, 27. |
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(OP) User ID: 79050506 Canada05/06/2022 03:12 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | COUNTING DOWN THE TIME 4. (a) Why can we believe that Jesus now knows when Armageddon will occur? (b) Although we do not know when the great tribulation will begin, what can we be sure of? 4 We know that every convention session has a precise time to start. However, try as hard as we might, we cannot pinpoint the exact year, much less day and hour, when the great tribulation will begin. When on earth, Jesus said: “Concerning that day and hour nobody knows, neither the angels of the heavens nor the Son, but only the Father.” (Matt. 24:36) But Christ has been empowered in heaven to wage war against Satan’s world. (Rev. 19:11-16) Thus, it is reasonable to conclude that Jesus now knows when Armageddon will occur. We, however, do not know. It is imperative that we stay watchful until the tribulation occurs. Yet, the timing of that event has never been uncertain to Jehovah. He has determined exactly when the end will come. He is counting down the time to the start of the great tribulation, and its start “will not be late!” (Read Habakkuk 2:1-3.) How can we be sure of this? |
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(OP) User ID: 79215894 Canada05/07/2022 11:11 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 5. Give an example to show that Jehovah’s prophecies are always fulfilled right on time. 5 Jehovah’s prophecies have always been fulfilled right on time! Consider his precise timing when he delivered the Israelites from Egypt. Referring to Nisan 14, 1513 B.C.E., Moses stated: “At the end of the 430 years, on this very day, all the multitudes of Jehovah went out of the land of Egypt.” (Ex. 12:40-42) Those “430 years” began when Jehovah’s covenant with Abraham went into effect in 1943 B.C.E. (Gal. 3:17, 18) Sometime later, Jehovah told Abraham: “Know for certain that your offspring will be foreigners in a land not theirs and that the people there will enslave them and afflict them for 400 years.” (Gen. 15:13; Acts 7:6) Those “400 years” of affliction evidently began in 1913 B.C.E. when Ishmael mocked Isaac at the time of his being weaned, and they ended when the Israelites made their exodus out of Egypt in 1513 B.C.E. (Gen. 21:8-10; Gal. 4:22-29) Yes, four centuries in advance, Jehovah set the precise time for the deliverance of his people! |
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(OP) User ID: 79215894 Canada05/07/2022 03:31 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 6. Why can we be sure that Jehovah will save his people? 6 Joshua, who was among those delivered from Egypt, reminded all Israel: “You well know with all your heart and with all your soul that not one word out of all the good promises that Jehovah your God has spoken to you has failed. They have all come true for you. Not one word of them has failed.” (Josh. 23:2, 14) We can be certain that Jehovah’s promise of deliverance through the great tribulation will not fail us either. However, if we want to survive the destruction of this system, we must keep on the watch. |
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(OP) User ID: 78890716 Canada05/08/2022 11:53 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 7, 8. (a) What was the role of a watchman in ancient times, and what lesson does that teach us? (b) Give an example of what could happen when watchmen fell asleep on the job. 7 We can learn a lesson from ancient times about the importance of being watchful. Back then, many larger cities—such as Jerusalem—were surrounded by high walls. The walls provided physical protection from invaders as well as elevated vantage points from which to watch the surrounding landscape. Day and night, watchmen were stationed on the walls and at the gates. They were to alert the city’s inhabitants of any approaching danger. (Isa. 62:6) It was a life-and-death matter that the watchmen remain awake and attentive at their posts.—Ezek. 33:6. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 72986900 United States05/08/2022 11:57 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I do know when he is coming. Your god will present himself to the world on March 22, 2030. He will claim to be Christ and will claim ruler ship over the New World Order and one world government currently being put in place. Little did you know, your god is actually Satan, and you will become his slave. |
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(OP) User ID: 78890716 Canada05/08/2022 12:07 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I do know when he is coming. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 72986900 Your god will present himself to the world on March 22, 2030. He will claim to be Christ and will claim ruler ship over the New World Order and one world government currently being put in place. Little did you know, your god is actually Satan, and you will become his slave. Then why do you submit to him? |
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(OP) User ID: 81808694 Canada05/09/2022 01:28 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 5. Give an example to show that Jehovah’s prophecies are always fulfilled right on time. 5 Jehovah’s prophecies have always been fulfilled right on time! Consider his precise timing when he delivered the Israelites from Egypt. Referring to Nisan 14, 1513 B.C.E., Moses stated: “At the end of the 430 years, on this very day, all the multitudes of Jehovah went out of the land of Egypt.” (Ex. 12:40-42) Those “430 years” began when Jehovah’s covenant with Abraham went into effect in 1943 B.C.E. (Gal. 3:17, 18) Sometime later, Jehovah told Abraham: “Know for certain that your offspring will be foreigners in a land not theirs and that the people there will enslave them and afflict them for 400 years.” (Gen. 15:13; Acts 7:6) Those “400 years” of affliction evidently began in 1913 B.C.E. when Ishmael mocked Isaac at the time of his being weaned, and they ended when the Israelites made their exodus out of Egypt in 1513 B.C.E. (Gen. 21:8-10; Gal. 4:22-29) Yes, four centuries in advance, Jehovah set the precise time for the deliverance of his people! |
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(OP) User ID: 81808694 Canada05/09/2022 01:56 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Thanks for the heads up I been wondering about that,  |
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(OP) User ID: 81808694 Canada05/09/2022 01:57 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Who wrote your DNA, Darwin's monkeys? |
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(OP) User ID: 81808694 Canada05/09/2022 07:25 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 6. Why can we be sure that Jehovah will save his people? 6 Joshua, who was among those delivered from Egypt, reminded all Israel: “You well know with all your heart and with all your soul that not one word out of all the good promises that Jehovah your God has spoken to you has failed. They have all come true for you. Not one word of them has failed.” (Josh. 23:2, 14) We can be certain that Jehovah’s promise of deliverance through the great tribulation will not fail us either. However, if we want to survive the destruction of this system, we must keep on the watch. |
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(OP) User ID: 78311445 Canada05/11/2022 12:02 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | WATCHFULNESS IS ESSENTIAL FOR SURVIVAL 7, 8. (a) What was the role of a watchman in ancient times, and what lesson does that teach us? (b) Give an example of what could happen when watchmen fell asleep on the job. 7 We can learn a lesson from ancient times about the importance of being watchful. Back then, many larger cities—such as Jerusalem—were surrounded by high walls. The walls provided physical protection from invaders as well as elevated vantage points from which to watch the surrounding landscape. Day and night, watchmen were stationed on the walls and at the gates. They were to alert the city’s inhabitants of any approaching danger. (Isa. 62:6) It was a life-and-death matter that the watchmen remain awake and attentive at their posts.—Ezek. 33:6. |
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(OP) User ID: 81660600 United States05/13/2022 12:25 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 9. What are most people today not aware of? 9 Most nations today have “watchmen” in the form of border patrols and high-tech surveillance systems. They watch for intrusions into their territory and for enemies who pose a threat to national security. However, such “watchmen” can perceive only those threats that come from man-made governments or humans. They are unaware of the existence and activities of God’s heavenly Kingdom government in the hands of Christ and the role it will play in the impending judgment on all the nations. (Isa. 9:6, 7, ftn.; 56:10; Dan. 2:44) On the other hand, by being alert and watchful spiritually, we will be ready whenever that day of judgment arrives.—Ps. 130:6. |
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(OP) User ID: 81660600 United States05/18/2022 11:36 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | BEWARE OF BEING DISTRACTED FROM YOUR WATCHFULNESS 10, 11. (a) Of what must we be careful, and why? (b) What convinces you that the Devil has influenced people to ignore Bible prophecy? 10 Imagine a watchman who has been awake at his post all night. He becomes most weary and apt to fall asleep just before the end of his watch. Likewise, the closer we get to the end of this system of things, the greater the challenge for us to stay awake. How tragic it would be if we were to fail to keep on the watch! Let us consider three negative influences that could weaken our alertness and vigilance if we are not careful. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 79501335 United States05/18/2022 11:43 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I do know when he is coming. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 72986900 Your god will present himself to the world on March 22, 2030. He will claim to be Christ and will claim ruler ship over the New World Order and one world government currently being put in place. Little did you know, your god is actually Satan, and you will become his slave. Good. Now I know who to shoot and when. |
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(OP) User ID: 81660600 United States05/18/2022 11:45 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 11 The Devil is lulling people into spiritual apathy. Shortly before his death, Jesus three times warned his disciples about “the ruler of this world.” (John 12:31; 14:30; 16:11) Jesus knew that the Devil would keep people in darkness mentally in order to undermine the sense of urgency that permeates God’s prophecies about the future. (Zeph. 1:14) Satan blinds people’s minds through the world empire of false religion. What have you detected in your conversations with others? Has the Devil not already “blinded the minds of the unbelievers” about the coming end of this system of things and the fact that Christ is now ruling God’s Kingdom? (2 Cor. 4:3-6) How often do you hear people say, “I’m not interested”? For the most part, they are apathetic when we try to tell them where this world is headed. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 80518784 United States05/18/2022 12:10 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | “You do not know on what day your Lord is coming.”—MATT. 24:42. Quoting: DGN HOW CAN WE KEEP ON THE WATCH DESPITE . . . the influence of the Devil? the spirit of the world? our own weaknesses? 1. Illustrate why it is important to be aware of what time it is and what is happening around us. (See opening picture.) FIVE, four, three, two, one! As we see the clock on the video screen counting down, we know that it is time to be in our seats to enjoy the musical prelude that begins a convention session. It is time to listen quietly to the beautiful music of the Watchtower orchestra and, most important, prepare our mind and heart for the talks that will follow. But what if some individuals are distracted, milling about or conversing with their friends, unaware that the program is beginning? They have evidently failed to keep on the watch as to what time it is and what is taking place around them—the chairman is on the platform, the music is playing, and the audience is seated. That scenario may help us appreciate the “countdown” for a much greater event, one that calls for us to be keenly aware of what is coming in the near future. And what event is that? even god said you won`t know the day so why should we watch? you sir are a fool. But you will know the season and we are definitely in the season. It could happen at any second. Give your life to Christ if you haven’t already, forgive all who’ve done you wrong, live holy and pray. As Jesus said, it will be as in the days of Noah and what happened in the days of Noah? People scoffed at him for years and laughed as you just did above saying “fool” and what happened when that ark door closed for the first and final time and it began raining and the springs were opened under the seas and oceans? People begged, cried, shook, gnashing of teeth took place, trembled in fear to be let on the ark, people begged to find higher ground. And they couldn’t. Seeking holiness is seeking God. Accept Christ and seek holiness always. Be ready. |
