God's Prophetic Word Gives Hope For The Future

Day Two:

Things Made Known Through The Prophetic Scriptures

Beginning the afternoon program, the talk "Hear What the Spirit Has to Say" explained that Jehovah's spirit speaks to us through the Bible, "the faithful and discreet slave," and our Bible trained conscience. (Matthew 24:45) Hence, Christians do not need to hear a literal voice from heaven in order to know how to please God. The following discussion, "Firm for Teaching That Accords With Godly Devotion," exhorted Christians not to look into demoralizing ideas propagated by this world. Indeed, an unbridled curiosity could expose us to harmful information planted by apostates and other agents of Satan. How much better it is regularly to read the Bible as well all the articles in the Watchtower and Awake!

Entitled "Keep Holding the Pattern of Healthful Words," The next talk stressed the importance of being thoroughly familiar with the Scriptural "pattern," or framework, or truth. ( 2 Timothy 1:13) Grasping this pattern is the key not only to having godly devotion but also to identifying that which does not harmonize with truth.

Imagine being viewed by Jehovah as desirable. What an honor! Based on the prophecy of Haggai, the talk " 'Desirable Things' Are Filling Jehovah's House" was most encouraging because it assured the listeners that each member of the "great crowd" is truly desirable to Jehovah. (Revelation 7:9) Therefore, Jehovah will spare them through his final "rocking" of the nations during the coming "great tribulation." (Haggai 2:7, 21, 22; Matthew 24:21) Meanwhile, however, Jehovah's people must keep on the watch spiritually, as explained in the part "Prophetic Scriptures Alert Us to Watchfulness." The speaker quoted Jesus' words: "Keep on the watch, therefore, because you do not know on what day your Lord is coming." (Matthew 24:42) How do we maintain spiritual vigilance? By keeping busy in Jehovah's service, praying continually, and remaining in expectation of Jehovah's great day.
The final talk of the day was entitled "The Prophetic Word in the Time of the End." It will be remembered for years to come. Why? Because the speaker announce the release of a new book-Pay Attention to Daniel's Prophecy! "This beautifully -illustrated book of Daniel," said the speaker. What a faith-strengthening evidence that Jehovah is shedding light on his prophetic Word!

Next Time: Day Three: God's Prophetic Word Never Fails

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