Why Does God Have an Organization?

This article raises questions you may have asked and shows where you  can read the answers in your Bible.  Jehovah's Witnesses would be pleased to discuss these answers with you.

1. Why did God organize the Israelites?

God  organized the descendants of the patriarch Abraham into a nation and gave them a body of laws.  He called the nation of Israel and made it the custodian of true worship and of his Word, the Holy Scriptures.  (Psalm 147:19, 20)   Thus the people of all nations have benefited. -GENESIS 22:18.


God chose the Israelites to be his witnesses.  When they were obedient, they benefited  from God's laws. (Deuteronomy 4:6) By studying the history of the Israelites, we can get to know more about the true God. - ISAIAH 43:10, 12.

2. Why are true Christians organized?

In time, Israel lost God's favor, and Jehovah replaced that nation with the Christian congregation.  (Matthew 21:43; 23:37, 38)  Formerly, the Israelites were witnesses of God. Now true Christians serve as Jehovah's witnesses. - ACTS 15:14, 17.

Jesus organized his followers to witness about Jehovah and to make disciples in all nations.  (Matthew 10:7, 11:24; 28:19, 20) This work is reaching its climax.  For the first time, Jehovah has united millions from all nations in true true worship.  (Revelation 7:9, 10) True Christians are also organized so that they can encourage and help one another.  Worldwide, they enjoy the same program of Bible instruction at their meeting.  HEBREWS 10:24, 25.

Next time:  Conclusion of Why Does God Have an Organization?

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