Original Songs: Music Video “We Won’t Forget You”

Original Songs: Music Video “We Won’t Forget You”

It started with a sister looking outside the window holding a magazine. After being hit by typhoon Haiyan, brothers in some regions in the Philippines feel devastated. Even the Kingdom Halls were ruined. Bro. Sanderson was shown visiting the survivors in Tacloban, Philippines. Giving talks and encouragement. LDC is present to rebuild the houses and facilities there. 

The next scene was shot in New York after Hurricane Sandy. Again, the love in action is present. Helping one another to cope with those difficulties are mark of a true Christian. We can see smiles from different faces. Smiles of hope that one day those calamities will not be harming anyone anymore. The song ended with the beautiful sunset, beams of light reflecting the wonderful hope in the near future.

Sources: JW.org / JW Broadcasting / Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of Pennsylvania

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Original Songs: Music Video “The Best Life Ever”

Original Songs: Music Video “The Best Life Ever”

The video started showing the territory in part of Africa. It is also about Sister Cameroon’s experience there. After preaching, they walked and crossed streams going to a gathering with the brothers and sisters in the congregation. Playing, cooking, and sharing things encouraging are part of those gatherings. 

It also emphasizes the different avenues of preaching that we can do until we feel satisfied and free. Brothers and sisters doing construction, fathers training their children to engage in the ministry, and also visiting the elderly are some of the fine works that we can do to have the best life ever. 

This song helps us to do more for Jehovah! Jehovah knows what we can do and He asks to fulfill it the best way we can! Until then we can say that we had the best life ever!

Sources: JW.org / JW Broadcasting / Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of Pennsylvania

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"Exercise Patience" 2023 Convention of Jehovah's Witnesses

It is almost four years since our last in-person Convention. We are all excited about this year's program about "patience"! Who doesn't need patience? All of us, from time to time lose patience. It is a vital quality to remain faithful to our God Jehovah.

So what do you expect from this three-day convention? As you scroll through the program, there will be seven sets of symposiums that will stir our emotions! Of course, the Governing Body prepared all the videos that everyone will surely feel that it is for me or fit for their circumstances. The feature drama is also a much-awaited one! As we lose our patience, it will affect the level of our faith. Not only to us but to all people who surround us. And who is not excited to sing the new song? We can start practicing or memorizing it so that we can sing our hearts out loud in the last part of the convention.

How can we prepare now? First, know your congregation's schedule for Regional Convention. If you are a student or working, inform early your teachers or boss so you can attend. Engage in the upcoming campaign by inviting the public to be with us!  

We have many reasons to be patient! Let us all focus on the program so that we can intake all the things that Jehovah wants us to learn. 

If you are done, you can share what you like most in the program.   Take care brothers and sisters! Enjoy the program and be patient!

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Additional Comments, Research and Points on Enjoy Life Forever! (lff) Section 2 Lesson 14

Additional Comments, Research and Points on Enjoy Life Forever! (lff) Section 2 Lesson 14

This lesson will entail us that worship is only accepted when it can please the one we worship, Jehovah. 

• Point 1 discussed that our worship should be based on the Bible only. Yes, all religions have Bible but they do not teach what is written on it. They disregard the truth. Mark 7:9 emphasized that some tend to subtly disregard Jehovah's law and cling to traditions. 
• Point 2 teaches us that Jehovah deserves exclusive devotion. Isaiah 42:8 requires no sharing! Like married people, they need to show loyalty. Not only that, our worship must follow His standards, not ours. 
• Point 3 encourages us to worship Jehovah together with his people. Since April 1, 2022, Kingdom Halls around the globe were all open for meetings. Why not support this arrangement? We have tried the comfort in our houses, for now, let us support the Governing Body by going and being present in flesh at the meetings. If we do so, we can share and hear songs of praise in person. 
• At point 4, the video clearly explained why Jehovah hates the use of idols and images. Scriptures support this teaching. Our worship of God should be free of any forms of idolatry. In the video, the Israelites made a golden calf. Do you know why? This shows that they are still affected by Egyptian beliefs. Interfaith has no room in our worship of Jehovah! 
• Point 5 shows the benefits of true worship. We will be freed from superstitions and false gods. 
• Point 6 teaches us that active participation in our meetings is another way of worshipping God. To be able to give comments, we must prepare before. 
• As a result of doing all these, in point 7, Jehovah is pleased. Let us share these Bible truths and free as many people as we can! 

In some people's say section, the answer is no. We can please God by following His principles. In Romans 12:1 our worship can be acceptable to Him.

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Additional Comments, Research and Points on Enjoy Life Forever! (lff) Section 1 Lesson 8

Additional Comments, Research and Points on Enjoy Life Forever! (lff) Section 1 Lesson 8

We all have friends. But how is Jehovah the best friend we can have? This is the focus of Lesson 8. Psalm 25:14 explained the close relationship when we become His friend. We can have a private conversation with Jehovah. He will listen.

Point 1 explained His loving invitation to us to be His friend. Through His Word, the Bible, we can know Him so well. Yes, we can't be friends with strangers. Learning what He is like enhances our friendship with Him.

Point 2 gives us the reasons why Jehovah is the best friend that we can have. Psalm 94:18,19 shows that He will support and comfort us. Unlike our human friends, they too need comfort and support. But not Jehovah. That's why He is the best!

Yes, in friendship we all have expectations. Point 3 notes that He expects us to avoid things He considers bad. As long as we do our best to please Him, we will be His friend.

Point 4 reminds us of the friendship of Jehovah and Abraham. We are familiar with this account. But I have learned a new point. While reading Genesis 12:1-4, Abram's name was changed to Abraham. For what reasons? Because of his obedience to Jehovah. We also do that right? We give names or endearment to our close friends. Sometimes we call them "Besties" or shortened forms of their names. This shows the closeness of our bonds to that person. Same to Jehovah and Abraham.

Point 5 shows that Jehovah expects us to obey Him. We need to make changes to our personality if necessary. And by doing so, we will benefit from it. 

Point 6 video about Sister Crystal entails that if we become friends of Jehovah, He will certainly be there for us. Like Crystal, He will never be judgmental. 

Point 7 discussed the importance of communication to strengthen a relationship. We need to pray to say what we feel. We need to read the Bible to hear Jehovah. Indeed, we can be Jehovah's friends.

Some People Say that it is impossible to be close to God. We can cite scriptures in James 2:23 about Abraham. We can also use Psalm 25:14.

Cherish our friendship with our dear God Jehovah!

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Additional Comments, Research and Points on Enjoy Life Forever! (lff) Section 1 Lesson 7

Additional Comments, Research and Points on Enjoy Life Forever! (lff) Section 1 Lesson 7

In this lesson, we will be closer to our God Jehovah. Through this, we will understand better His outstanding qualities. 

Point 1 explained why we are unable to see Him. He does not have a physical body like us. He lives in heaven and He is a Spirit. This gives another reason not to use any image in worshipping God.

Point 2 discussed some aspects of Jehovah's personality. Proverbs 27:11 emphasized that what we do can affect His emotion.  This proves that He is not a heartless God. 

Point 3 highlights how Jehovah God loves us.  Acts 14:17 shows His impartial love. Giving His only Son for us is another proof of love.

Point 4 reveals that Holy Spirit is not a person but a force God uses to get things done. The argument in Luke 11: 13 and Acts 2:17 point out this important Bible truth. It was being asked and given and being poured. So if it is a person, how can it be poured out? If in a case in a certain place 10 persons "asked" for it at the same time, who will be given first? It is logical to accept that it is a force, not a person.

Psalms 33:6 and 2 Peter 1:20,21 discussed some ways Jehovah used his power. In creating everything and guiding those who wrote the Bible.

Point 5 reminds us of other beautiful facets of Jehovah's personality. Study note of Exodus 34: 4-6 shows that Jehovah is respectful to us. He is the Almighty God yet He respects Moses by saying please. What a fine example to us! 

The Bible reading and audio drama in point 6 show that Jehovah cares. He knows our sufferings and He is able and willing to help us cope with them. 

Point 7 video and Romans 1:20 notes the wonders of Jehovah's creation. 

In the Some People Say portion, the answer is a big no. God is not omnipresent. He is a person and He is residing in His dwelling place in heaven. Through his holy spirit, God can perceive and do anything, anywhere, at any time, without being present in person.​

Yes, we have every reason to believe that Jehovah is the only true living God!

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Additional Comments, Research and Points on Enjoy Life Forever! (lff) Section 1 Lesson 6

Additional Comments, Research and Points on Enjoy Life Forever! (lff) Section 1 Lesson 6

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Not all believe that life was created or a gift from God. There are underlying reasons why some people tend to doubt this fact. This lesson will highlight the origin of life and why we need to appreciate it.

Point 1 states that in the beginning, God created everything. The study note of Genesis 1:1 is a nice argument for those who believe in the Big Bang Theory. The Bible does not comment on exactly "how" God created everything. So even if a cosmic explosion produced the universe, that would not contradict what is stated in the Bible. The big question is, "Who" caused the Big Bang? So it is still God! So the point is clear, there is a Creator! God created everything through His active force, His fingers - the Holy Spirit. 

Point 2 affirms that the earth was created for humans to live on it permanently. There is no other planet that can sustain life like the Earth. Billions of years had passed but scientists' claim about life on other planet is not yet proven. We can add to our research the 3:48 minute video "Why Did God Create the Earth?" for further proof of its uniqueness. 

Point 3 make clear the difference between human to animals. Yes, we are created in God's image. Everyone knows that. We need to put an accent on what we can do because of this. We can show our faith by actions, unlike animals. We can worship Him. One of my Bible students asked me if animals have hope of resurrection. The student is an animal lover. So we made some research and found the answers! You can add this to your study. I won't tell you the answer. Haha! 

Point 4 video played up how human designs were just copied from God's wonderful creations. For example, the Japan bullet train was copied from the king fisher's beak. The airplane's navigation was done by observing the monarch butterfly. Let us make our Bible students see how great is God. 

Point 5 video discussed the days of creation. It shows that it is not a literal 24 hours per day. We are not "Creationists". The video points out that the "time" mentioned in Genesis 2:4 is infinite. It can't be measured in exactly 24 hours. You may use Insight and look for the term "Epoch" for the unmeasured time frame. Another point in this is about "Evolution". Genesis 1:21, 25, 27 clearly states that God created human "according" to its kind. So where is the evolution on that? Nothing. On this part, again someone asked me about dinosaurs. Are they real? Hahaha. Add it to your research. The answers are on our website. Share it too. 

Point 6 spotlight that humans are a unique creation of God Jehovah. Indeed! We are not created from monkeys! We can love and show good judgment and mercy. Why? Because we are created in God's likeness. 

In some people's say portion, if anyone says that the Bible is a myth you can define first the meaning of myth. What is it? Fictitious or imaginary things or persons or accounts. The Bible is not like that. All the accounts written on it are proven by history and archaeology. So it is not a myth! 

Share some of your preaching experiences about this topic.

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