Where is " Bethel "?

So many times while I was at Bethel, I would hear the comment made that the buildings and activity we observed there, could only be the result of God's blessing. Christ's apostles initially had the same viewpoint about the Center of God's worship (Matt.5:35 B) in the time of Christ (Mark 13:1-2; Luke 21:5-8; Matt.24:1-2) (John 2:19,21; 1Cor.12:27; Col.3:1; Eph.2:6) (John 2:19,21; Dan.8:24; 12:7; Rev.12:4; Zech.13:9; 1Cor.3:13) (2Cor.6:16; Col.1:18; 1Cor.12:27) (What is Christ's "Body"?). They expressed that viewpoint, in response to Jesus' criticism of that Center, just two verses before (Matt.23:37-38; John 4:21) (Rev.17:6).

The word "Bethel" means; "house of God" in Hebrew. Now let's take a closer look at that. 
"Jehovah's Witnesses" believe that the physical buildings and the work that is conducted from within them, is a manifestation of God's house ("Beth-el" = "house of God" Hebrew)...His place of worship, and the dwelling of His spirit. 
I firmly state that this is not only impossible, but it is blasphemy for the "Watchtower" to assume the identity of "Bethel". I propose that the facilities and operations that define the "Watchtower"... it's Headquarters, Branch Offices, and Kingdom Halls, strongly indicate where their power originates, and it is not with God. 
Of course, such assertions have to be proven by scriptural references, if they are true.

God himself knows where His resting place is, and what sort of house in which his spirit dwells. His Word, tells us these things. It is vital to compare His words to what we observe the "Watchtower" to be, as well as what it claims, regarding itself. By means of God's Truth, we are enabled to open our eyes, and wake up!

Where is the resting place of God's spirit on earth?
Isa.66:1-2
"This is what the Lord says:
'Heaven is my throne,
and the earth is my footstool.
Where is the house that you would build for me,
and where will my resting place be?
2 All these things my hand has made,
and so all these things came into being,”
declares the Lord.
“But this is the one to whom I will look favorably:
to the one who is humble and contrite in spirit,
and who trembles at my message."

God states that He has made the earth and everything in it.
"The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and DOES NOT LIVE IN TEMPLES BUILT BY HUMAN HANDS." (Acts 17:24)
Where then, does his spirit rest on earth... His footstool?
Ps.132:7-9,13-14 
“Let us go to his dwelling place,
    let us worship at his footstool, saying,
‘Arise, Lord, and come to your resting place,
    you and the ark of your might.
May your priests be clothed with your righteousness;
    may your faithful people sing for joy.’”For the Lord has chosen ZION,
desiring it as his dwelling place.
“This is my resting place forever.
Here I will live,
because I desire to do so."

Remember Isa.66:2 B?
"But this is the one to whom I will look favorably:
to the one who is humble and contrite in spirit,
and who trembles at my message."

Yes, God will dwell in Mt. Zion. 
What does that have to do with those who are humble, dejected, and who fear the Word of God?

"Lord, who may stay in your tent?
WHO MAY DWELL ON YOUR HOLY MOUNTAIN (Zion)? (2Pet.1:18; Matt.17:1-3; Rev.14:1)
2 The one who lives with integrity,
who does righteous deeds,
and who speaks truth to himself.
3 The one who does not slander with his tongue,
who does no evil to his neighbor,
and who does not destroy his friend’s reputation.
4 The one who despises those who are utterly wicked,
but who honors the one who fears the Lord,
who keeps his word even when it hurts and does not change,
5 who does not loan his money with interest,
and who does not take a bribe against those who are innocent.
The one who does these things will stand firm forever." (Ps.15)

Can you see the reason why God mentions such a humble, contrite, and god-fearing person, (when answering where He chooses to dwell)? (John14:23)
We are told that God does not dwell in material buildings, nor does He need them.
He dwells in Zion, within the hearts of those who belong there (2Cor.1:22; 5:5; 1John4:13; Rom.8:9). That is His sanctuary... His "footstool"... His "occupied home" [Greek- inaccurately translated as "earth"/"world" in many places (Heb.2:5; Rev.12:9; 13:8) It is God's own dwelling ("home"), that is mislead at Rev.12:9. (Rev.13:7; Dan.8:12; 7:25; Matt.24:24-25; 1Tim.4:1; Rev.16:14-15; 17:14]
(world-earth-home) (the same word written at John14:23) (which is translated as "home"/ dwelling place) against which the "Beast" blasphemes (Rev.13:6).

In speaking of Zion, God said,
“All the descendants of those who oppressed you
will come bending low before you (Rev.3:9),
and all those who despised you
will bow down at your feet.
They’ll call you ‘The City of the Lord,’
‘Zion of the Holy One of Israel.’”
“He has given you the glory of Lebanon,
and it will come to you,
the cypress, and the plane tree, and the pine,
to adorn the place of MY SANCTUARY;
and I will make THE PLACE OF MY FEET, glorious." (Isa.60:14,13; Dan.8:11) (Matt.5:35)
Yes, God's resting place for His feet, is the "earth" (Greek: "inhabited home")(Acts 7:49),... His "sanctuary" of His Temple. 
We know that Temple "cannot be made by human hands" 
(Mark 14:58; Matt.16:18; Eph.2:20-22; Zech.4:9; 1Chron.22:10; Ps.2:6-8; Heb.1:5; 1Pet.2:5; 1John3:14; Rom.8:9; 1Cor.6:17; John17:21-22; Eph.2:20; 1Cor.3:16; Gen.28:16-17; Rev.21:2-3).
(pearl-holycity.blogspot.com)
(Eph.2:10; Isa.29:23; 43:7,10,21; 1Pet.2:9) (Rom.5:5; 2Cor.1:22; 4:6; 3:18; 1Cor.2:10-12; 12:7; Eph.1:18; 1Thess.2:12; Luke17:21) (2Tim.1:7-8; Rom.6:5; Rev.6:9-11; 11:7)

Where would the location of God's Temple be, in our physical realm? 
Christ is the cornerstone of that Temple, and the living stones added upon the foundation of apostles and prophets (Eph.2:20-22), are those whom God chooses...
the humble, dejected by the world, and God-fearing. His spirit comes to dwell within them (1Pet.2:5; 1Cor.3:16,9; 6:19; Heb.3:6; Luke 17:21; 1Cor.2:9-12).
So, God's "Bethel" is not physical at all, but spiritual (Heb.3:6). His true worshipers worship IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH (John 4:23-24; Ps.51:17-18)... not in million dollar construction projects, or a billion dollar corporation (John 18:36). It is to be a spiritual house of prayer forever (Isa.56:7; 2:3; Matt.21:13,12; Rev.13:11,16-17; 9:21; Matt.11:12; 2Thess.2:7; Mal.3:8,7; Isa.10:1-3; 1:23 (Matt.24:49 B); Isa.3:14-15; Micah 2:2; Dan.8:10-14,17,19,23-24) (Jer.30:3; 31:4,23; John 2:19; Rev.11:11). 
(buying-and-selling) (MARK OF BEAST)
The Organization claims to be "God's mountain-like organization" (Isa.56:7; 2:2-3). Is it? 
(Rev.17:9; 8:8; Zech.4:7) Please consider: (YHVHs-genuine-mountain)

In the Book of Revelation, Jesus told us that there would be a false prophet/two horned beast, from the "earth"/footstool/Temple priesthood (Isa.66:1; Ps.132:7-9; Isa.60:13) (Rev.13:11,14-15; 19:20), 
and a Wild Beast from the "sea" (Rev.13:1; Isa.57:20; Eph.4:14)
(Eze.44:9). 
We are told that this Beast from the sea, is "covered with blasphemous names" (Rev.13:1,6-10; 2:9; 3:9; Rom.2:28-29). The "false prophet" (Rev.19:20; 13:11) has given it an image of divinity (2Cor.3:18; John 17:22 who-are-gods?), and demands that it's Image of spirit-inspiration (2Thess.2:4), be worshiped (Rev.13:15,8) (John 20:22; Rev.13:15). 
That deception, even overcomes the Holy Ones (Rev.13:7; Dan.8:11-12; Matt.24:24-25; Rev.13:14-15; 2:20) ("Jezebel"). 
In another symbolic vision of Revelation's scroll; that same blasphemous Beast from the "sea", is ridden by a Harlot 
(Rev.17:3; Nahum 2:3; 3:16; Joel 1:6-7,4; 2:2; Matt.24:21; Eze.38:15; Rev.9:3,7; 18:3; Nahum3:16) 
(the-greatest-tribulation-what and why)
That brings us full circle to our earlier comments...

When a religious organization claims to house God's spirit... to be His Temple Sanctuary and priests (Mal.2:7; Rev.5:10; 1Cor.3:16); they commit blasphemy (Rev.13:1,5-6)...
unless of course, they are members of heavenly Mount Zion 
(Heb.12:22-23; Eph.2:6; Rom.8:9; 1Cor.6:17; John17:21-22,26,6; 1:18; 1John5:20). 

What then, of the impressive "Watchtower" corporation? The accomplishments of the "Watchtower" organization are by no means unique to Satan's world.
It is not hard to discern that this is the source of their power (Rev.13:4; Matt.4:8-9; 1John 5:19; 2:16; 4:1,4-6; James 4:4), unless you are drunk on the Harlot's "wine" (Rev.18:3; Jer.51:7; Matt.13:15; 1Cor.15:34; 1Pet.1:13; 5:8; 1Thess.5:6; Luke 21:36,35).
The present impressive army of Gentile "elders", is by Christ's own words, the greatest army to ever dominate God's people.
(greatest-tribulation-what and why)
But it's unity and control does not prove God's backing, and could even be compared to the Third Reich (Rev.13:4; Joel 2:2; Matt.24:21; Dan.8:23-24; Rev.13:7,10) in it's effectiveness (Joel 2:7,10-11; Isa.42:24-25; Rev.16:8-9,7). 
Satan knows his time to abort the kingdom of God, is brief (Rev.12:12; 20:3). 
("Thousand Years" search results)
He is using every machination he has, against the "remaining ones of the woman's seed" (Rev.12:17,9,15; 16:13-16; 20:7-8; 9:11; 13:1,4).
For good reason, Christ warned us to "Keep Awake!" (Luke 21:36).

God's genuine "Bethel" is not the world headquarters of the Watchtower Corporation (Jer.7:4; Acts 7:48-49) despite their adopting this name for themselves. God's dwelling is found within the hearts of His Chosen witnesses (James 4:5; Isa.43:10,21; 1Pet.2:9,10,5) (Heb.8:5; 12:22-23; Phil.3:20).

Today Christ's Temple priesthood...is God's True House (1Pet.2:5; Heb.3:6; Eph.2:10,21-22; Heb.11:10; Rev.3:12; 21:14; Eph.2:20). That Temple now lies in ruins... trampled by Gentile "elders" who enslave and subjugate them... 
(Trample -- how does it happen?) (trampled --why),
...while the governors are absorbed in building a Temple for themselves (Haggai 1:4; Dan.7:21; 8:11,25; 2Thess.2:4,8; Rev.13:7) 
(Matt.8:20; Phil.3:8). 
(https://www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/activities/construction/wallkill-warwick-projects/)
(https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2006808) 

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