Tag: Religion
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How does Jehovah’s day come as a thief in the night?
3. How does Jehovah’s day come as a thief in the night? As a thief in the night is a phrase used to describe the arrival of Jehovah’s day. Thieves movements are quick under the cover of darkness. They catch their victims off guard. Jehovah’s day will take most people by surprise. Even true Christians…
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Situation can lead to discouragement
What situation can lead to discouragement? Give an example The situation of advancing age or poor health can be tough for some. An example is that of Carol. She once had the privilege of serving where the need was greater. During that time, she conducted 35 Bible studies and helped several progress to dedication and…
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Was Jesus really born in Bethlehem? Why the Gospels disagree over the circumstances of Christ’s birth
A doll representing the infant Jesus in St. Catherine’s, the Franciscan church in the town of Bethlehem. David Silverman/Getty Images Rodolfo Galvan Estrada III, Fuller Theological Seminary Every Christmas, a relatively small town in the Palestinian West Bank comes center stage: Bethlehem. Jesus, according to some biblical sources, was born in this town some two…
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Why the Virgin of Guadalupe is more than a religious icon to Catholics in Mexico
A statue of the Virgin of Guadalupe, at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, in Mexico City. AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell Rebecca Janzen, University of South Carolina Each year, as many as 10 million people travel to the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, in what is believed to be the largest…
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What should we realize about a doorstep Bible study?
The effort must not only be physical, but it must also calculate the elements that you will need to achieve the goal of being a disciple of Christ, as Jesus well illustrated in Luke 14: 27-33, it is necessary to “calculate the expenses and see if you have enough to finish ”, and so that…
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What is a Bible study?
2.(b) What is a Bible study? (See footnote.) Because bringing more students to baptism is urgent, the Governing Body conducted a survey for experienced brothers to give us advice, that is why in this article we will analyze 5 things that the student should do and how the teacher can help him. 3. What will we…
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How can the teacher help the student to prepare for his study? Explain.
The teacher must Highlight to the student how important it is that he prepare for each study session by reading the lesson beforehand and reflecting on how the material applies to him. The teacher may need to lovingly repeat this information to the one he or she is studying with. But more than that,…
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What does Satan really want from true worshippers?
9. (a) What does Satan really want from true worshippers, and how does he try to tempt us? (b) What does our worship involve? (See the box “What Is Worship?”) A) He wants us to worship him. To this end, he tries to tempt true worshippers to go in opposition to God’s will. He tries…
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How to give support to single christian sisters
2. Why consider the need to give support to sisters? Because the world does not always treat women with the dignity that they deserve but the Bible encourages us to give support to women. Apostle who had a change of heart regarding women when he became a Christian told a congregation in Rome to welcome…
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A lesson from Jeremiah (Chapter 46:19)
The little band of locals saw no difficulty going toward that path. It was in Egypt that he forecasted fate to the nation and its rambunctious city of Memphis. Their opportunity would arrive and Memphis would lie ruined and with no individuals, he said. Jeremiah made an honest effort to persuade the individuals that their…
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According to Hebrews 10:38, 39, what will help us to prepare for the end of peace?
Midweek Meeting Le 5:1—How does this verse apply to Christians? It applies to Christians in the sense that someone may be a witness to wrongdoing and be tempted to hide it because the sinner is a close friend It bothers on loyalty to a friend or loyalty to Jehovah. If we are loyal to the…
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How can meditation and prayer help you to build courage?
3. What qualities will strengthen your desire to accept Jesus’ invitation? The qualities are motivation, knowledge, courage, and self-discipline 4. What motivated Peter to be a fisherman? Peter loved to catch fish, it was more than a job for him. He was passionate about it. When he became a fisher of men, these quality also…
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Analyzing Jeremiah’s survival in times of disaster (Jeremiah 46)
Prophet Jeremiah had received word from the Lord that the nation of Israel would go into exile in Assyria. The time came for that disaster and many were taken by force to serve the king of Babylon, while some were killed. The word was for the Northern kingdom in Samaria since the land of Judah…
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How Apostle Paul cared for the needs of others (Acts 21)
Apostle Paul was a man designated to take care of the spiritual needs of nations earth wide. He and his friends did it in full measure, making it possible for them to travel from one city to another. Sometimes, they stayed in homes of brothers or sisters for a day, two, or even weeks, encouraging…
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China, Vatican renew historic deal on bishops
A secretive 2018 agreement between Beijing and the Vatican was renewed Thursday, despite strident US condemnation and warnings from underground Chinese priests loyal to Rome that they have only become more marginalised since it was signed. The deal allows both Beijing and the Holy See a say in appointing bishops in an attempt to close…