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SEPTEMBER 2-8
ARUPHUA DỊ OSIGHẸ SIPHẸ EKPO-ONHỤ PHỌ ENHAẠN PSALMS 79-81
Ḍeenhaan Mọ Nạ Apomoghiạn Ni Ḍien Igbogh Phọ AZihova
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The Ransom—A “Perfect Present” From the Father
5 How can we show that we love Jehovah’s name? By our conduct. Jehovah requires that we be holy. (Read 1 Peter 1:15, 16.) This means that we worship only Jehovah and that we obey him with our whole heart. Even when we are persecuted, we do our best to live according to his righteous principles and laws. By performing righteous deeds, we let our light shine and thus bring glory to Jehovah’s name. (Matt. 5:14-16) As holy people, we prove by the way we live our lives that Jehovah’s laws are good and that Satan’s accusations are false. When we make mistakes, as we all do, we genuinely repent and turn away from practices that dishonor Jehovah.—Ps. 79:9.
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Romans 10:13—“Call Upon the Name of the Lord”
In the Bible, the expression “call on the name of Jehovah” means more than just knowing God’s name and using it in worship. (Psalm 116:12-14) It includes trusting God and looking to him for help.—Psalm 20:7; 99:6.
God’s name was important to Jesus Christ. The very first words in his model prayer were: “Our Father in the heavens, let your name be sanctified,” or made holy. (Mathew 6:9) Jesus also showed that we must come to know, obey, and love the Person behind that name if we are to gain everlasting life.—John 17:3, 6, 26.
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Joseph
The Name Joseph Given Prominence. In view of Joseph’s prominent position among the sons of Jacob, it was most appropriate that his name was sometimes used to designate all the tribes of Israel (Ps 80:1) or those that came to be included in the northern kingdom. (Ps 78:67; Am 5:6, 15; 6:6) His name also figures in Bible prophecy. In Ezekiel’s prophetic vision, the inheritance of Joseph is a double portion (Eze 47:13), one of the gates of the city “Jehovah Himself Is There” bears the name Joseph (Eze 48:32, 35), and with reference to the reunifying of Jehovah’s people, Joseph is spoken of as chief of the one part of the nation and Judah as chief of the other part. (Eze 37:15-26) Obadiah’s prophecy indicated that “the house of Joseph” would share in the destruction of “the house of Esau” (Ob 18), and that of Zechariah pointed to Jehovah’s saving “the house of Joseph.” (Zec 10:6) Rather than Ephraim, Joseph appears as one of the tribes of spiritual Israel.—Re 7:8.
The fact that Joseph is listed at Revelation 7:8 suggests that Jacob’s deathbed prophecy would have an application to spiritual Israel. It is noteworthy, therefore, that the Powerful One of Jacob, Jehovah God, provided Christ Jesus as the Fine Shepherd who laid down his life for “the sheep.” (Joh 10:11-16) Christ Jesus is also the foundation cornerstone upon which God’s temple composed of spiritual Israelites rests. (Eph 2:20-22; 1Pe 2:4-6) And this Shepherd and Stone is with the Almighty God.—Joh 1:1-3; Ac 7:56; Heb 10:12; compare Ge 49:24, 25.
SEPTEMBER 9-15
ARUPHUA DỊ OSIGHẸ SIPHẸ EKPO-ONHỤ PHỌ ENHAẠN PSALMS 82-84
Sereghiạn Roopoogh Phọ Nạ Amhoọgh Bọ
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Lessons From the Birds of the Heavens
Inhabitants of Jerusalem were familiar with swallows, which customarily build their nests under the eaves of buildings. Some made their nests in Solomon’s temple. Likely, swallows that nested in the temple area each year found it a place of safety, where they could rear their young undisturbed.
The composer of Psalm 84—one of the sons of Korah, who served at the temple for one week every six months—noticed those nests in the temple area.[2] Longing to be like the swallow that had a permanent home in Jehovah’s house, he exclaimed: “How lovely your grand tabernacle is, O Jehovah of armies! My whole being yearns, yes, I am faint with longing, for the courtyards of Jehovah . . . Even the bird finds a home there and the swallow a nest for herself, where she cares for her young near your grand altar, O Jehovah of armies, my King and my God!” (Psalm 84:1-3) Do we, along with our young ones, show a similar longing and appreciation for regularly being with the congregation of God’s people?—Psalm 26:8, 12.
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Cultivate Reasonable Expectations, and Be Joyful
Advanced age or failing health may place certain limits on what we can do in Jehovah’s service. If you are a parent, you may have the impression that you benefit little from personal study or Christian meetings because much of your time and energy is taken up by young children. However, could it be that concentrating on your limitations could at times prevent you from seeing what is still within your reach?
Thousands of years ago, a certain Levite expressed a desire that was impossible for him to satisfy. He was privileged to serve for two weeks every year at the temple. However, he expressed the laudable desire to dwell permanently near the altar. (Ps. 84:1-3) What helped this faithful man to be content? He realized that even a single day in the temple courtyards was a unique privilege. (Ps. 84:4, 5, 10) Similarly, rather than dwelling on our limitations, we should try to discern and appreciate possibilities that are within our reach.
Nạ Amạn Ni Maạr Risigh AZihova Enhaạn Phọ Anạ!
12 Eḍighi maạr dị iirurughiạn reekpoḍị nyinhạ, legheri mọ aZihova alegheri ni iiḅaghamhị phọ nạ asoman bọ. Lọm nyodị olhoghonhaạn aḍighaạgh pidị nạ arue amhoọgh ephoghom dị eeleeny ilọ iiḅaghamhị phọ anạ. Kụ abạl ghan imạ ikpo onhụ iidereghị phọ aZihova akpolhoghinhaan bọ nyinhạ siphẹ aBaibul phọ. Pogh akiririom agey siikpịgh phọ ipẹ eghaạph bọ idị aZihova amhaghamhị maạr rebenhẹ phọ odị. Nạ aḍighi iduọn phọ, nạ kamiịn ni mọ aZihova apomhoghiạn ni oomo abuphẹ rokumu bọ nyodị eten dị ekpẹ oḍuomolhoghi.—Ps. 84:11.
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Fatherless Boy
Since it was easy to lose sight of these bereaved and defenseless ones, Jehovah used the expression “fatherless boy” in describing the degree of Israel’s righteousness or of its deviation therefrom. When the nation was enjoying good spiritual health, the fatherless boy was cared for. When justice became perverted in the land, the fatherless boy was sure to be neglected, and this was a symptom of national decay. (Ps 82:3; 94:6; Isa 1:17, 23; Jer 7:5-7; 22:3; Eze 22:7; Zec 7:9-11; Mal 3:5) Jehovah’s curse was on those who oppressed the fatherless boy. (De 27:19; Isa 10:1, 2) Jehovah describes himself as the Redeemer (Pr 23:10, 11), Helper (Ps 10:14), and Father (Ps 68:5) of such ones. He is the One executing judgment in their behalf (De 10:17, 18), showing them mercy (Ho 14:3), giving them relief (Ps 146:9), and preserving them alive.—Jer 49:11.
One of the identifying marks of real Christianity is its consideration for those bereaved by loss of husband or parents. The disciple James writes to Christians: “The form of worship that is clean and undefiled from the standpoint of our God and Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their tribulation, and to keep oneself without spot from the world.”—Jas 1:27.
SEPTEMBER 16-22
ARUPHUA DỊ OSIGHẸ SIPHẸ EKPO-ONHỤ PHỌ ENHAẠN PSALMS 85-87
Iiḅereghị Rilhoghonhaạn Ghan Iyira Ḍighaạgh Okparạm
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Are You Reflecting the Glory of Jehovah?
10 To reflect God’s glory, we also need to “persevere in prayer.” (Rom. 12:12) We can and should pray that Jehovah help us to serve him in an acceptable way. To that end, we can properly ask him for holy spirit, for more faith, for strength to resist temptation, and for ability to ‘handle the word of the truth aright.’ (2 Tim. 2:15; Matt. 6:13; Luke 11:13; 17:5) As a child depends on his father, so we need to depend on our heavenly Father, Jehovah. If we ask him to help us serve him more fully, we can have confidence that he will do so. May we never feel that we are a bother to him! Instead, in prayer let us praise him, thank him, seek his direction especially when under trial, and ask that he help us to serve him in ways that glorify his holy name.—Ps. 86:12; Jas. 1:5-7.
Idị AZihova Rapagharanhaạn Ghan Bọ Iiḅereghị Ayira
17 Bạl Psalm 86:6, 7. Okọ suọr phọ aDevid akuphom ni owol mọ aZihova anhaghạn ni aḅilhẹ aphagharanhaạn iiḅereghị phọ odị. Nạ katue ni amoọgh aani oniin phọ okuphom owol phọ. Areḍeenhaan phọ yira mooḅeghiọn bọ siẹn emhuoghaạph phọ ephẹn phọ, ingọ iyira oḍuom olhoghi mọ aZihova kungọ ni iyira osụ olhoghi r’inyaạm orue okparạm. Odị katue ni asighẹ bumor r’abumaranhi phọ obobọ we dị roo/ḅereghị ghan nyodị aḍighinhom olhoghonhaạn ayira ḍighaạgh.
18 Ghalhamọ r’iduọn ibadị amem aZihova ka/pagharanhaạn bọ iiḅereghị phọ ayira eten phọ epẹ yira ootughiạn bọ, yira okuphom ni owol mọ odị kapagharanhaạn ni. Odị kungọ ni iyira ipẹ yira omhoghi bọ mem mọ opọ ekpeanhaạn bọ. Esi iduọn phọ, kiọm ni ghisigh aaḅereghị ghan r’oḍuom olhoghi mọ odị kanaghạn ni iiḅereghị phọ anạ, kụ akpọ oḅio mọ aZihova kaphogh ni nyinhạ kụ aḅilhẹ “agbaanyamhị ruuphuạ oomo ayira” siphẹ omhoom aḅirinhi phọ odị masi bọ siẹn edạ aḍighaạgh.—Ps. 145:16.
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Heart
Serving With “a Complete Heart.” The literal heart must be whole to function normally, but the figurative heart can be divided. David prayed: “Unify my heart to fear your name,” suggesting that a person’s heart could be divided with regard to its affections and fears. (Ps 86:11) Such a person may be “halfhearted”—lukewarmly worshiping God. (Ps 119:113; Re 3:16) An individual can also be of “a double heart” (literally, with a heart and a heart), trying to serve two masters, or deceptively saying one thing while thinking something else. (1Ch 12:33; Ps 12:2, ftn) Jesus strongly denounced such doublehearted hypocrisy.—Mt 15:7, 8.
SEPTEMBER 23-29
ARUPHUA DỊ OSIGHẸ SIPHẸ EKPO-ONHỤ PHỌ ENHAẠN PSALMS 88-89
Itooghị AZihova Kụ Inhighẹ Epelheghiom
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Uphold Jehovah’s Sovereignty!
5 Jehovah is the rightful Sovereign for yet another reason. He exercises his authority with perfect justice. He declares: “I am Jehovah, the One showing loyal love, justice, and righteousness in the earth, for in these things I take delight.” (Jer. 9:24) He does not look to any written code of laws made by imperfect men as a basis for determining what is just and fair. His perfect sense of justice emanates from his own being, and on that basis, he provided written laws for humans. “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of [his] throne,” so we can be confident that all of his laws, principles, and decisions are righteous. (Ps. 89:14; 119:128) In contrast, despite his allegation that Jehovah’s sovereignty is deficient, Satan has been unable to produce a world wherein justice always prevails.
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Uphold Jehovah’s Sovereignty!
10 Jehovah’s way of ruling is neither oppressive nor rigid. It allows for freedom and promotes joy. (2 Cor. 3:17) David expressed it this way: “In his [God’s] presence are majesty and splendor; strength and joy are in his dwelling place.” (1 Chron. 16:7, 27) Similarly, the psalmist Ethan wrote: “Happy are the people who know the joyful shouting. O Jehovah, they walk in the light of your face. They rejoice in your name all day long, and in your righteousness they are exalted.”—Ps. 89:15, 16.
11 Frequent meditation on Jehovah’s goodness can strengthen our conviction that his rulership is best. We come to feel as did the psalmist: “A day in your courtyards is better than a thousand anywhere else!” (Ps. 84:10) How could it be otherwise? As our loving Designer and Creator, Jehovah knows what we need in order to be truly happy, and he fills that need abundantly. Whatever he requires of us is for our benefit and ultimately results in our greatest joy. That is so even if his requirements involve our making some sacrifices.—Read Isaiah 48:17.
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Have Unshakable Faith in the Kingdom
14 Consider what Jehovah promised King David of ancient Israel by means of the Davidic covenant. (Read 2 Samuel 7:12, 16.) Jehovah made this covenant with David during David’s reign in Jerusalem, promising him that the Messiah would be his descendant. (Luke 1:30-33) Thus, Jehovah further narrowed the line of descent of the offspring and established that an heir of David would have “the legal right” to the throne of the Messianic Kingdom. (Ezek. 21:25-27) Through Jesus, David’s kingship “will be firmly established forever.” Indeed, David’s offspring “will endure forever; his throne will endure like the sun.” (Ps. 89:34-37) Yes, the Messiah’s rule will never become corrupt, and its accomplishments will last forever!
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“You Alone Are Loyal”
4 “Loyalty” as used in the Hebrew Scriptures is kindness that lovingly attaches itself to an object and does not let go until its purpose in connection with that object is realized. More is involved than faithfulness. After all, a person might be faithful merely out of a sense of duty. In contrast, loyalty is rooted in love. Then, too, the word “faithful” can be applied to inanimate things. For example, the psalmist called the moon “a faithful witness in the skies” because of its regular nightly appearance. (Psalm 89:37) But the moon cannot be described as being loyal. Why? Because loyalty is an expression of love—something that inanimate things cannot display.
5 In its Scriptural sense, loyalty is warm. Its very manifestation indicates that a relationship exists between the person who displays the quality and the one toward whom it is shown. Such loyalty is not fickle. It is not like waves of the sea blown about by changing winds. On the contrary, loyalty, or loyal love, has the stability and strength to overcome the most daunting of obstacles.
SEPTEMBER 30–OCTOBER 6
ARUPHUA DỊ OSIGHẸ SIPHẸ EKPO-ONHỤ PHỌ ENHAẠN PSALMS 90-91
Ḍuom Olhoghi AZihova Pidị Aghuḍum Anạ Adoọny
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The Search for Long Life
Not all scientists agree that antiaging treatments can prolong human life far beyond what is attainable today. True, human life expectancy has steadily increased since the 19th century. But this is mainly due to better hygiene, successful measures against infectious diseases, and the use of antibiotics and vaccines. Some geneticists believe that the human life span has more or less reached its natural limit.
About 3,500 years ago, the Bible writer Moses acknowledged: “The span of our life is 70 years, or 80 if one is especially strong. But they are filled with trouble and sorrow; they quickly pass by, and away we fly.” (Psalm 90:10) Despite man’s efforts to extend our life span, life remains basically the way Moses described it.
On the other hand, creatures like the red sea urchin or one species of the quahog clam can live over 200 years, and trees like the giant sequoia can live thousands of years. When we compare our life span with that of these and other living things, do we not wonder, ‘Is this life of 70 or 80 years all there is?’
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What Is God’s Name?
That is a question many have wondered about. Perhaps you have too. It might be put this way: If the universe and everything in it had to have a cause or a creator, where did God come from?
Scientists generally agree that the material universe had a beginning. In harmony with this basic concept, the first verse of the Bible says: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”—Genesis 1:1.
The universe could not have created itself; it could not have come from nothing. Nothing cannot produce something. If nothing existed before the beginning of the universe, there would be no universe today. Though it is hard for us to comprehend fully, an eternal, nonmaterial first cause was necessary. Jehovah God, an infinitely powerful and wise spirit being, is that First Cause.—John 4:24.
The Bible says of God: “Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the productive land, from everlasting to everlasting, you are God.” (Psalm 90:2) Thus, God himself has always existed. Then, “in the beginning” he created the material universe.—Revelation 4:11.
Idị Ephomhoghiạn Reḍighi Ghan Idị Yira Kokpạr Opu Oghiilhaan
16 ASetan alegheri mọ yira omaghamhị maạr ghuḍum. Odị akophora mọ yira kotue ni oḍighi torobọ ilọ ewạ—oghoph asighuḍum mọ ayira—Ghalhamọ r’okạ asiya phọ ayira r’aZihova. (Job 2:4, 5) P’eeghe idị aSetan mapiọm! Loor iduọn odị ‘amhoọgh bọ iikpọ’ okọm aḍuugh, aSetan rakparaghạ ghan osighẹ oghiilhaan aḍuugh phọ ayira oḍighinhom idị yira kobilhẹ aZihova. (Hib. 2:14, 15) Eeni amem otul phọ aSetan ropaạr ghan ni ozẹ abuseenyom mọ aZihova eḍighi maạr dị bidị u/paranhaạn omheeraam mọ abidị. Eeni amem aSetan rasighẹ ghan egbagarạ e/moon kụ aḍighinhom idị yira kokạ olhogh Enhaạn. Ariil arookonhom obobọ asiya ayira dị u/ḍighi Bugbaanhaạn otue ni ukpaariọm iyira olhoghạ iḅaạl. Obobọ oye atue ni ulhereghian iyira osighẹ arookonhom dị egbạgh sinhị iilhogh aBaibul phọ.
17 U/ḅẹm mọ iḅeraạn iyira omhugh, kuolọ yira olegheri mọ aZihova ka/bilhẹ ophomhoghiạn ayira ghalhamọ yira umhugh ni. (Bạl Rom 8:37-39.) Mem dị arighirị aZihova omhugh, odị raatughiạn ghan ni bidị mudị odi ni r’ighuḍum. (Luk 20:37, 38) R’ikpukpụ odị rawạ ni oḅerion abidị. (Job 14:15) AZihova makpẹ iboom iikpiạ pidị yira omhoọgh “ghuḍum k’agee-pọ.” (Jọn 3:16) Yira olegheri ni odọ idị aZihova uphomhoghiạn aḅilhẹ ruphogh ghan iyira. Esi iduọn phọ, kparipẹ r’ogunhọm aZihova mem dị yira u/moon obobọ osoman ḍuugh, ooghiraan ghụn osoman nyodị ilọ omhoọgh iidereghị, osụ olhoghi, ḅilhẹ r’inyaạm. Kụ pọ kụ idị aValérie r’olom odị oḍighi.—Ps. 41:3.
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Do You Have a Guardian Angel?
The Bible does not teach that each individual has a guardian angel. True, Jesus once said: “See that you do not despise one of these little ones [Christ’s disciples], for I tell you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 18:10) However, rather than implying that each person has a guardian angel, Jesus was simply saying that angels take an active interest in each of his disciples. Hence, true worshippers do not take unwise and careless risks, presuming that God’s angels will protect them.
Does that mean that angels do not help humans? No. (Psalm 91:11) Some feel quite strongly that God has provided them with angelic protection and guidance. Kenneth, mentioned in the opening article, is one who feels that way. Though we cannot be dogmatic, he may be correct. Jehovah’s Witnesses frequently see evidence of angelic intervention as they engage in their preaching work. However, because angels are invisible, we cannot say to what extent God uses them in helping individuals with various matters. Nevertheless, we cannot go wrong by thanking the Almighty for whatever support he may have provided.—Colossians 3:15; James 1:17, 18.
OCTOBER 7-13
ARUPHUA DỊ OSIGHẸ SIPHẸ EKPO-ONHỤ PHỌ ENHAẠN PSALMS 92-95
Okumu AZihova Kụ Eten Aghuḍum Dị Enighẹ Epelheghiom!
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Young People, Are You Focused on Spiritual Goals?
5 The primary reason for setting spiritual goals is to show Jehovah how grateful we are for his love and for what he has done for us. The psalmist observed: “It is good to give thanks to Jehovah . . . For you have made me rejoice, O Jehovah, because of your deeds; because of the works of your hands I shout joyfully.” (Ps. 92:1, 4) As a young person, think of all you owe to Jehovah. Your life, your faith, the Bible, the congregation, and your wonderful hope for the future. Giving priority to spiritual matters is a way of showing gratitude to God for these blessings, and that brings you closer to him.
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Who Molds Your Thinking?
8 Like a good parent, Jehovah wants his children to have the most fulfilling life possible. (Isa. 48:17, 18) He therefore provides basic principles for moral conduct and for behavior toward others. In such matters he invites us to cultivate his very way of thinking and to share his values. Far from constraining us, this enhances, elevates, and expands our thinking ability. (Ps. 92:5; Prov. 2:1-5; Isa. 55:9) It helps us make choices that lead to happiness while still allowing us to blossom as individuals. (Ps. 1:2, 3) Yes, thinking like Jehovah is beneficial and desirable!
Nạ Amạn Ni Maạr Risigh AZihova Enhaạn Phọ Anạ!
18 Idiphọ yira rokpọ bọ, okuphom ni owol mọ aZihova amoọgh ni oḍighi dị yira koḍighinhaan nyodị. (Ps. 92:12-15) AZizọs utughemhị iyira mọ, ghalhamọ ikuph phọ r’inyaạm mọ yira olhọgh bọ i/manhạm ni, aZihova amaghamhị ni maạr torobọ ipẹ yira kotue bọ oḍighi siphẹ arukumuan phọ odị. (Luk 21:2-4) Kụ iḍighi kụ, gbon ghan ipẹ nạ katue bọ aḍighi. Esi omaạm, nạ katue ni akaạph ilọ aZihova, aaḅereghinhaạn bumor phọ, akparamhị bunhọn ophạm omheeraam mọ abidị okparamị. Legheri mọ aZihova o/tuạn ipẹ nạ katue bọ aḍighi kụ asighẹ bọ nyinhạ idiphọ oye dị aḅọph oḍighi r’odị, kuolọ aloor esi dị nạ asooromhi bọ loor ranaghanhạn nyodị.—1 Kọr. 3:5-9.
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“O the Depth of God’s . . . Wisdom!”
18 Notice how the apostle Paul expressed the uniqueness of Jehovah’s wisdom: “O the depth of God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How unsearchable his judgments are and beyond tracing out his ways are!” (Romans 11:33) By opening the verse with the exclamation “O,” Paul showed strong emotion—in this case, profound awe. The Greek word he chose for “depth” is closely related to the word for “abyss.” Hence, his words evoke a vivid mental picture. When we contemplate Jehovah’s wisdom, it is as if we were gazing into a limitless, bottomless chasm, a realm so deep, so vast that we could never even grasp its immensity, let alone trace it out or map it in detail. (Psalm 92:5) Is that not a humbling thought?
OCTOBER 14-20
ARUPHUA DỊ OSIGHẸ SIPHẸ EKPO-ONHỤ PHỌ ENHAẠN PSALMS 96-99
‘Igbeelhom Iiḅi Iinhaghạn Phọ’!
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What Is the Good News?
CHRISTIANS are to preach the “good news of the kingdom” by telling others about it, explaining that the Kingdom is the future world government that will rule the earth in righteousness. Yet, the expression “good news” is also used in other ways in the Bible. For example, we find reference to “the good news of salvation” (Psalm 96:2); “the good news of God” (Romans 15:16); and “the good news about Jesus Christ.”—Mark 1:1.
Simply stated, the good news includes all the truths about which Jesus spoke and his disciples wrote. Before ascending to heaven, Jesus told his followers: “Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you.” (Matthew 28:19, 20) So the work of true Christians is not just to inform others about the Kingdom; they must also endeavor to make disciples.
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What Will Happen on Judgment Day?
As depicted in the picture on the right, many people imagine that on Judgment Day billions of souls will be brought before God’s throne to be judged according to their former deeds—some to be rewarded with life in heaven, others to be tormented in hell. The Bible shows, however, that the purpose of Judgment Day is to rescue people from injustice. (Psalm 96:13) God has appointed Jesus to be the Judge who will restore justice to mankind.—Read Isaiah 11:1-5; Acts 17:31.
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Peace for a Thousand Years—And Beyond!
18 That harmonious relationship was interrupted when humans, influenced by Satan, rebelled against Jehovah’s sovereignty. Since 1914, however, the Messianic Kingdom has been taking progressive steps to restore that unity and harmony. (Eph. 1:9, 10) During the Thousand Year Reign, marvelous things presently “unseen” will be brought to reality. Then comes “the end,” that is, the close of Christ’s Millennial Reign. What will happen then? Though given “all authority . . . in heaven and on the earth,” Jesus is not ambitious. He has no intention of usurping Jehovah’s place. He humbly “hands over the kingdom to his God and Father.” He will use his unique position and authority “to the glory of God.”—Matt. 28:18; Phil. 2:9-11.
19 By then, the earthly subjects of the Kingdom will have been brought to perfection. They will follow Jesus’ example and humbly and willingly acknowledge Jehovah’s sovereignty. They will have the opportunity to demonstrate their desire to do that by successfully passing the final test. (Rev. 20:7-10) Thereafter, all rebels—human and spirit—will be eliminated forever. What a joyful and jubilant time that will be! The entire universal family will happily praise Jehovah, who will be “all things to everyone.”—Read Psalm 99:1-3.
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Song
References to “a new song” appear not only in the Psalms but also in the writings of Isaiah and the apostle John. (Ps 33:3; 40:3; 96:1; 98:1; 144:9; 149:1; Isa 42:10; Re 5:9; 14:3) An examination of the context surrounding most occurrences of the expression “new song” reveals that such is sung because of a new development in Jehovah’s exercise of his universal sovereignty. As joyfully proclaimed in Psalm 96:10: “Jehovah himself has become king.” The new developments in Jehovah’s extension of his kingship, as well as what these signify for heaven and earth, appear to be the subject of this “new song.”—Ps 96:11-13; 98:9; Isa 42:10, 13.
OCTOBER 21-27
ARUPHUA DỊ OSIGHẸ SIPHẸ EKPO-ONHỤ PHỌ ENHAẠN PSALMS 100-102
Sereghiạn Ephomhoghiạn Oḅạr Phọ AZihova
Ilọ Ookolhobian Ilọ Oḍiiny Amuụm
18 Ophomhoghiạn aZihova kụ eegharạ dị enhighẹ epelheghiom dị nạ katue amoọgh. (Bạl Proverbs 3:3-6.) Omhoọgh ephomhoghiạn dị ekpạr oghị esi Enhaạn ketue ni elhoghonhaạn nyinhạ ḍighaạgh okaran ipaanhaạn aghuḍum kụ omhoọgh ekol. ABaibul phọ ragbor ghan ni kaghaạph aghol ephomhoghiạn oḅạr phọ aZihova esi arebenhẹ phọ odị. Iphẹn phọ remạ ghan mọ odị ka/ḅitonhaạn rebenhẹ phọ odị, obobọ abilhẹ ophomhoghiạn abidị. (Ps. 100:5) Olhẹm nyinhạ okighemhị Enhaạn. (Gen. 1:26) Ika kụ idị nạ katue atuughaạny aani edọ ephomhoghiạn phọ ephẹn phọ?
19 Miighom r’osereghiạn ghan. (1 Tẹs. 5:18) Torobọ aḍio, puruan ghan loor mọ, ‘Ika kụ idị aZihova muḍeenhaan imhị ephomhoghiạn?’ Kụ aaḅereghị asẹph nyodị, aghaạph aghol raraạr phọ odị maḍighinhaan bọ nyinhạ. Miịn iiḍighi ephomhoghiạn phọ odị idiphọ araraạr dị aḍighinhaan nyinhạ r’aloor, idiphọ otelhedom mọ aPọl alhoghoma bọ aghị esi aZihova. (Bạl Galetia 2:20.) Puruan loor mọ, ‘Mị rawạ ni oḍeenhaan aani odị ephomhoghiạn?’ Ephomhoghiạn phọ anạ esi aZihova kelhoghonhaạn nyinhạ ḍighaạgh oghiọm aghisigh oghel ghan odẹgh ophogh kụ omhoọgh ekol okaran ipaanhaạn. Kenyu nyinhạ ophamhanhạm egey edeọm oḍighi araraạr dị kekparamhị siya phọ anạ r’aZihova, r’oḍeenhaan ghan odị torobọ aḍio mọ nạ apomhoghiạn ni nyodị.
“Iimanam, Egona Loor!”
10 Iniin ooto r’osoorominheen dị ewạ m’oghel pọ: iḍọ dị i/kpeanhaạn, ookọ amiim, amale uruur, iitunyan, ophogh asifim iigamaniạn r’ilọ aradaḅạ, ḅilhẹ r’idọ araraạr dị erọl iduọn phọ. (Ps. 101:3) Torobọ amem amulọgh ḍien phọ ayira, Eru phọ, ragbon ghan ni omhiịn eepoogh ophuẹ asiya phọ ayira r’aZihova. (1 Pit. 5:8) Eḍighi maạr lọ yira u/gona loor, aSetan katue ni azụph ekpom ayira eegharạ eḍịm, okpẹ, iigbegheḍiom, mulọgh ḍien, iḅo igbogh ḅilhẹ r’owunhughian ikalhạ. (Gal. 5:19-21) Eeni, emhiighom mọ nạ ka/nuụn amiịn ooto r’osoorominheen phọ odi bọ esi araagharạ phọ iphẹn phọ. Kụ eḍighi maạr dị yira u/nuụn utuphuron utoph, pọ keḍum ni idiphọ atukarạph arooghọ bịn ekọm iiḅaghamhị.—Jems 1:14, 15.
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Will You Heed Jehovah’s Clear Warnings?
7 What is involved in avoiding false teachers? We do not receive them into our homes or greet them. We also refuse to read their literature, watch TV programs that feature them, examine their Web sites, or add our comments to their blogs. Why do we take such a firm stand? Because of love. We love “the God of truth,” so we are not interested in twisted teachings that contradict his Word of truth. (Ps. 31:5; John 17:17) We also love Jehovah’s organization, through which we have been taught thrilling truths—including Jehovah’s name and its meaning, God’s purpose for the earth, the condition of the dead, and the hope of the resurrection. Can you recall how you felt when you first learned these and other precious truths? Why, then, allow yourself to be soured by anyone who would denigrate the organization through which you learned these truths?—John 6:66-69.
8 No matter what false teachers may say, we will not follow them! Why go to such dried-up wells only to be deceived and disappointed? Instead, let us be determined to remain loyal to Jehovah and to the organization that has a long record of quenching our thirst with the pure and refreshing waters of truth from God’s inspired Word.—Isa. 55:1-3; Matt. 24:45-47.
Imạ Araraạr Dị Edi Baibul
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Pelican
When the pelican is gorged with food, it often flies away to a lonely place, where it takes a melancholy posture, with its head sunk on its shoulders, so motionless that it might be mistaken from a distance for a white stone. The bird assumes this attitude for hours at a time, thus befitting the melancholy inactivity to which the psalmist refers when he illustrates the poignancy of his grief by writing: “I do resemble the pelican of the wilderness.” (Ps 102:6) Here “wilderness” does not necessarily connote a desert, but simply an area away from human habitations, perhaps a swamp. During certain seasons, swamps in the northern Jordan Valley are still the home of pelicans. Three varieties of pelicans are found in Israel. The most common is the eastern white pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus); the Dalmatian pelican (Pelecanus crispus) and the pink-backed pelican (Pelecanus rufescens) are seen less often.
The pelican shows a distinct preference for uncultivated places, where it will not be disturbed by man. There it nests and hatches its young and retires after fishing. Because of this fondness for lonely, desolate places, this bird is used in the Bible as a symbol of utter desolation. To symbolize Edom’s coming desolation, Isaiah foretold that the pelican would take possession of that land. (Isa 34:11) Zephaniah prophesied that pelicans would dwell among the pillar capitals of Nineveh, indicating total ruin and absence of humankind.—Zep 2:13, 14.
OCTOBER 28–NOVEMBER 3
ARUPHUA DỊ OSIGHẸ SIPHẸ EKPO-ONHỤ PHỌ ENHAẠN PSALMS 103-104
“Odị Aatughiạn Ni Mọ Ulhemọm Iyira Ophugh”
Tuughaạny AZihova—Ḍeenhaan Ghan Onhaghanhạn Aḍughụm
5 Osooromhi aloor ḅilhẹ r’igbiririph phọ aZihova kụ renyu ghan bọ nyodị oḍeenhaan onhaghanhạn aḍughụm. Esi omaạm, aZihova aḍeenhaan ni osooromhi aloor mem mọ odị rawạ bọ ophiemhi ikarạph awe phọ aSodọm. Dị eego esi ookpaạny, aZihova atọ ni aḅenhị Lọt oye elhiom eḍighinhom iyaạr phọ mọ odị aghiil aghị epẹ araaḅarạph phọ. Kuolọ aLọt amhoọgh ni oghiilhaan oghị epẹ phọ. Esi iduọn phọ, odị alhọm ghụn mọ odị r’eghunotu odị oghị ghụn epẹ Zoar, ebạm emhạ dị aZihova masopha kẹn ophiemhi. AZihova mutue ni akạn mọ aLọt amoọgh oḍighi ipẹ odị aghaạph bọ. Kuolọ idiphọ o/ḍighi, kparipẹ ghụn odị amheera mọ aLọt aghị Zoar, bịn emhạ phọ epẹ phọ o/phiemhi. (Gen. 19:18-22) Ibadị asiạ reten, aZihova aghị ni ghisigh aḍeenhaan igbiririph we phọ aNineveh. Odị arom oyil phọ odị Jonah oghị ogbeelhom mọ Enhaạn kapiemhi we phọ r’emhạ phọ aNineveh. Kuolọ mem mọ awe phọ aNineveh okiton bọ, aZihova anmạ ni bidị ighirigiir bịn emhạ phọ o/phiemhi.—Jonah 3:1, 10; 4:10, 11.
Beḍenhọm AZihova Idiphọ ASamsịn
16 Ii, ghalhamọ r’iduọn aSamsịn amhiinhọm bọ ni loor opiomạn phọ odị, odị o/wilhẹ okparaghạ oḍighi ogbi phọ aZihova. Ghalhamọ yira upiomạn ni kụ uḅaạm iyira obobọ aạr iyira roopoogh arukumuan phọ ayira, yira ku/bilhẹ okparaghạ okumu aZihova. Legheri mọ, aZihova iyira u/wilhẹ, anyạ ni osạr owilhenhaạn ayira. (Ps. 103:8-10) Etigheri opiomạn ayira, aZihova katue ni aḅilhẹ usighẹ iyira aḍighinhom idiphọ odị aḅilhẹ bọ ni asighẹ Samsịn aḍighinhom..
17 Ooḅeghiọn eḍeenhaan oḍoọgh onyọ umor dị oghol mọ Michael. Odị amhoọgh ni iboom arukumuan siẹn ookpomhoghan phọ, odị akumuan ghan idiphọ oniin odị raloghonhaạn ḍighaạgh ikumor awe phọ aḅilhẹ akọy ghan eten opọ oomo amem mọ. Dị eeph ni iboom, odị apiomạn ni kụ ekọm idị aạr nyodị roopoogh phọ odị. Odị aḅẹm mọ, “kụ egbi bọ oteẹny isiẹn phọ, mị ukạr kụ agholhoghọl siẹn arukumuan phọ aZihova. Egina amem bịn eghịgh mudị mị makulha iikpe. R’amem r’amem mị koo/tughiạn ghan mọ aZihova kuḅitonhaạn ni imhị, kuolọ mị umhiigh ni ookia mughumọ asiya phọ amhị r’aZihova keḅilhẹ ni ekpạr niinniin obobọ mughumọ mị katue ni aḅilhẹ akumuan ghan idiphọ mị akumuan ghan bọ r’oophugh.”
18 Dị edụgh ni iikiạ, aMichael o/wilhẹ aZihova. Odị aḅilhẹ aḅẹm mọ: “Mị ugbon oselhemhi asiya phọ amhị r’aZihova esi ogbor ghan ooḅereghị, otuughạ aBaibul phọ, ḅilhẹ r’ogbirima.” Esighẹ rekị bịn, aMichael aḅilhẹ amhoọgh roopoogh phọ odị siẹn ookpomhoghan phọ. Nyiidiphọ odị maḍighi okumor oye ookpomhoghan ḅilhẹ r’okọy eten opọ oomo amem mọ. Odị aḅẹm mọ: “Olhoghonhaạn aḍighaạgh phọ ḅilhẹ r’ikpo onhụ okparamhị phọ ungọ bọ imhị, ekạr ekpaariọm ikumor awe ookpomhoghan phọ, iḍighi idị mị alhọgh elhegh mọ aZihova aḅilhẹ ni uphomhoghiạn imhị. Mị rakumuan nyiidiphọ siẹn ookpomhoghan phọ r’ooruẹn olhoghi dị aḅaạl. Iphẹn imitenhaan bọ imhị mitughemhị imhị mọ aZihova kasạr ri abilhenhaạn torobọ oye dị akiton k’ekpom.” Ghalhamọ yira upiomạn ni, yira kotue ni oḍuom olhoghi mọ aZihova kaḅilhẹ ni usighẹ iyira aḍighinhom aḅilhẹ asẹph, lọ yira oḍighi oomo ipẹ yira kotue bọ oolemhi areten phọ ayira kụ oghiọm aghisigh obeḍenhọm odị.—Ps. 86:5; Prov. 28:13.
Nạ Katue Ni Ateẹny Siigbu Aruwaloor Phọ Anạ
2 Eḍighi maạr dị nạ amhoọgh ḍiigbu dị nạ ko/rue oteẹny, pọ ka/ḅonyonhu azuan. Aḍiigbu phọ ilọ eghom eghom, rewạ ghan ni mem r’inyaạm. Iduọn nạ aghiọm bọ ni ghisigh rakparaghạ oteẹny aḍiigbu phọ anạ eḍeenhaan mọ nạ amaghamhị ni maạr siya phọ anạ r’aZihova, ḅilhẹ nạ rawạ ni ongọ odị ipẹ enhighẹ bọ epelheghiom. Kụ aZihova asereghiạn ni inyaạm mọ nạ alhọgh bọ. AZihova ra/wạ ḍighaạgh anạ idị nạ ka/tue aḍighi. (Ps. 103:14; Mic. 6:8) Loor iduọn phọ, pighi ḍiigbu dị nạ katue ateẹny edaphạn dọl phọ anạ. Mem dị nạ aphighi ḍiigbu, ika kụ idị nạ katue ateẹny? Ooḅeghiọn iniin araraạr dị nạ katue aḍighi.
Imạ Araraạr Dị Edi Baibul
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Creative Power—“The Maker of Heaven and Earth”
18 What do we learn from Jehovah’s use of his creative power? We are awestruck by the diversity of creation. One psalmist exclaimed: “How many your works are, O Jehovah! . . . The earth is full of what you have made.” (Psalm 104:24) How true! Biologists have identified well over a million species of living things on earth; yet, opinions vary as to how many millions more there may be. A human artist may find that his creativity runs dry at times. In contrast, Jehovah’s creativity—his power to invent and create new and diverse things—is obviously inexhaustible.