God's Prophetic Word GIves Hope For The Future

Day Two:

Things Made Known Through The Prophetic Scriptures

After a discussion of the day's Bible text, those assembled enjoyed the second symposium of the convention entitled "Glorifying Jehovah as Light Bearers." The first talk showed that a Christian's goal is to glorify Jehovah by preaching everywhere. The following past mentioned the need to direct responsive ones to God's organization. How? By our taking five or ten minutes before or after each home Bible study to show how God's organization functions. The third talk of this symposium stressed the need to glorify God by fine works.

The talk "Love Jehovah's Reminders Exceedingly" covered selected verses in Psalm 119. Certainly, we need reminders, for we are all inclined to forget. How important, then, that we develop a love for Jehovah's reminders, just as the psalmist did!

Then came a special treat-the baptism talk entitled "Heeding the Prophetic Word Leads to Baptism." Candidates for baptism were reminded that they imitate Christ not just by being baptized but also by following his steps closely. (1 Peter 2:2) What a privilege these new ones have to share in the fulfillment of John 10:16, where Jesus foretold that he would gather "other sheep" to serve alongside his spirit anointed disciples!

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