Satan Misleads the Entire Inhabited Earth

A comment which was left:

I have been a baptized jw for less then a year. I came out of the garbage can of Christendom. All I can say is that the truth is being taught through the faithful and discreet slave class. If they feel that a new direction needs to be taken then so be it. They speak for Jehovah, they have been given that great responsibility over the spiritual lives of so many in this so great a work that we do. What most people don’t get is that Jehovah gives spiritual light a little at a time not all at once. So The light that the G/B has given over the years has been in fact truth as received from Jehovah God.It is up to every brother and sister to receive that spiritual light and use it in there lives and families. As for me, I choose to believe G/B and obey Jehovah. As Jehovah God say’s in Deut. 30:19-20 I have put life and death before you the blessing and the malediction, you must choose life. It’s up to you whether you want to have life through Jehovah’s Kingdom, or the malediction from the god of this world and his false religions.

My reply:

I was a “Jehovah’s Witness” from 1975 until 2011. In the last years of being in the Congregation, I was a pioneer, and I partook due to Holy Spirit choosing me to do so. Anyone genuinely anointed, is given a measure of Holy Spirit, and an understanding of Truth (1John 2:20,27). They then have before them, one of two choices. One,…to be a faithful slave of Christ, or Two,…an unfaithful one. 

Faithfulness requires endurance and even “death”. I hope you will look up and meditate on what the Bible really says about this fact 

(Mark 8:35; Rom. 6:5; 12:1; Heb. 13:13; Rev. 11:7-8,9-10; 6:9-10,11; Matt. 24:9; John 16:2). 

-Link: symbolic-death-by-means-of-world.html

Now let us return to the choice before those genuinely anointed……

As you can see if you read those scriptures, faithfulness requires a “death” for the sake of Truth/the gospel/good news. This “death” for Truth is a very difficult thing to accept and fulfill. This “death” is described within scripture, so that we do not misunderstand what it means.
See if you can conclude exactly what this "death" is, by means of scripture… 

(Rev. 13:7,15; 6:9; 20:4; Isa. 66:5; Matt. 10:22,34-35,36 ). 

In order to prove faithful, anointed must follow the same course of Christ, including his death 

(1Pet. 2:21; Rom. 6:5).
What was that death Jesus suffered…do you remember? He was killed at the demand of the Religious leaders of those in Covenant with God. They used the Gentiles (Romans) to carry out his execution (Matt. 27:1-2; John 19:11,14-15). They wanted Jesus dead for teaching the Truth and because of the divisions this caused among "their" people (Luke 12:51). These leaders did not want to lose their power which their false doctrines supported. (John 8:40; 11:48)
You may wonder, how in the world can anointed follow this same course of Christ today,
thereby fulfilling this requirement of dying for controversial truth? (Luke 22:28-29; Rom. 6:5; Mark 8:35; Rev. 6:9,11)
These same roles do exist today, but be careful that you do not cast the wrong players! “Christendom” is not in the New Covenant into which the anointed are taken. The GB is.
Jesus and his true followers, disagreed with the leadership of the first century and were killed for it. They were considered “apostate”. Remember that they declared where their loyalty was (Acts 5:29; 2:23; John 8:28).
Please also remember from the foregoing scriptures, that same experiences are the things required of anointed, if they hope to be among the sealed and faithful. This path of indignity and sacrifice, is why Jesus said that salvation depends upon how we treat….NOT the “Greatest”, but the “least” of Christ’s brothers (Matt. 25:45-46; 23:12).

We are told by Jesus Christ, that in the last days, there will be "a disgusting thing standing in the holy place" (Matt. 24:15; Rev. 11:1-2;  2Thess. 2:4; Rev. 13:11-12,8). In the first century pattern, this was fulfilled by the Romans (Gentiles) entering the Temple when they destroyed it. We see from the latest scriptures above, this will occur again, which provides the anointed their opportunity to imitate Christ, and be “killed” for Truth.
https://pearl-disgustingthing.blogspot.com

The “Temple” are the faithful anointed (1Cor. 3:16; Eph. 2:20-21,22;  1Pet. 2:5,9-10) When their priestly authority is trespassed upon and “trampled”; it is that “disgusting thing standing in a holy place”.
Yet we remember from the first century pattern, those Gentiles were initially used by those unfaithful who were in covenant with God (the Jewish religious leaders). It is the same today. Those considered spiritual Jews, are anointed ones (Rom. 2:28-29; Gal. 3:28-29). Everyone else, is a spiritual Gentile. This means that although the GB professes to be genuinely anointed, the “elders” are generally not, and are in fact, spiritual Gentiles.

Now I hope you can accept the reality of current events......
When genuine anointed within the Organization identify false doctrines taught by the wicked steward…what happens?
 First, we have established that the faithful anointed must follow the example of Christ and the apostles (Acts 5:29;  1Cor. 6:19-20; 7:23; Gal. 1:10,15-16,17; Col. 3:24; Rom. 2:29). They must be loyal to Truth, our heavenly Father, and Christ….NOT to men. The faithful derive that truth from the holy spirit, which anointed them.

I was disfellowshipped. Not for any sort of immorality, but purely for proving from scripture, lethal doctrines which you yourself are being taught and will suffer the resulting “malediction” as a result…along with the millions in your company (Matt. 7:13-14; Joel 3:14).
Those judged at Armageddon (in the valley of the judicial decision -Rev. 20:12; 2:23; 11:18; 20:13,15; 13:8; Dan. 7:10) do not belong to Satan’s world (1John 5:19). THAT WORLD and it’s ruler IS ALREADY JUDGED (John 16:11)! Prophecy reveals that God is judging his own people! (Jer. 25:28-29,30; Rev. 14:19)

The present “Steward” over God’s household is not the faithful and discreet slave at all!….but is the wicked steward who beats his fellow anointed, throws them out (not personally, but through the Gentiles/Beast) (1John 3:10),
and replaces the priests of the Temple, with that organization of Gentile “Elders” (Matt. 24:48-49; Eze. 44:6-7,8-9;  2Chron. 13:9; 23:6; Num. 3:10).
Do you recognize the fulfillment of the prophecies of Matt. 24:15; Luke 21:24;  2Thess. 2:4, and Rev. 11:2?
This organization of Gentiles (who are “killing” faithful anointed John 16:2) is a counterfeit Mt. Zion!
Did you ever hear the phrase, “Jehovah’s mountain-like organization”??? (see Zech. 4:7-8,9; Rev. 8:8)?
The Watchtower is neither “Zion” nor “Jerusalem” of Isa. 2:2-3 (Rev. 14:1; 21:2); but a disgusting counterfeit “standing where it does not belong” Mark 13:14.
YHVHs-genuine-mountain.html

  --https://pearl-disgustingthing.blogspot.com

You are not receiving “the proper food at the proper time”. Remember….in Satan’s war against “the REMAINING ONES of the woman’s seed” (Rev. 12:17), he “disgorges a river” of lies (John 8:44) FROM HIS MOUTH.
earth-swallows-satans-river-rev1216.html
Remember….all but the “woman” and her rescued “seed” SWALLOW those lies (Rev. 12:15-16,9) resulting in “all the earth” being “mislead”.
Only those who accept the final “two witnesses” Rev. 11:3-4 (who are “killed” Rev. 11:7; 6:9) will live through this Great Tribulation (Matt. 10:20,40-41,42; 25:37,40) which comes in upon all God’s covenanted people (Matt. 24:24-25; Luke 21:35; Rev. 12:9; 13:8,12,14; Luke 18:26-27; Matt. 24:22).

https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2014/07/world-earth-home.html

If you continue to swallow everything the GB dispenses, you will do well….IF ...THEY ARE WHO THEY CLAIM THEMSELVES TO BE (Luke 17:10) ...the faithful whom only Christ can identify at his return (Matt. 25:23) which he has not yet done (1Cor. 11:26).
But remember….there were two choices before a steward, not one! (Matt. 24:45-46,47) (Matt. 24:48-49,50-51).
There are also two choices before all the anointed “virgins” of Matt. 25:1 (Rev. 14:4-5,1).
They can derive the light in their lamps from the Holy Spirit they were anointed with, OR, they could go “buy it from those who sell” (Matt. 25:8-9; Rev. 13:17; 3:18). Who will they choose to "pay" their worship to, in order to buy "light"?....Christ, ...or the wild beast Organization?

I tell you that the Organization (of spiritual Gentiles) IS the “wild beast” of Rev. 13:1. Whoever we obey, we are a slave to (Rom. 6:16;  2Pet. 2:19). When we allow an organization to dictate every detail of our worship, beliefs, and practices;  rather than loyally putting the Bible itself as supreme; our worship is no longer God's, but belongs to that organization. If you continue to surrender your thinking, actions, praise, and worship to it, you are marked on your "forehead" as a slave to IT (Rev. 13:16); not to God (Deut. 6:6,8; 11:18; Ex. 13:9). 

Those who subject their power, works, praise, and actions to this visible Organizational Beast, are marked as slaves on their right hand (Isa. 44:20; Ps. 144:8; Rom. 1:25;  2Thess. 2:11;  2Tim. 3:13). If it's Laws guide our thinking, faith, and speech... our "forehead" is also branded by that master.
The governing body teaches that the organization is "God's visible organization" and "God's mountain-like organization". God's true "mountain", is "Zion" belonging to heaven (Rev. 14:1; Isa. 2:3), and is not "like" anything. It is genuine, not a counterfeit. Do not accept this demonic imitation! (2Thess. 2:9-10; Zech. 4:7; Rev. 8:8)
(see YHVHs-genuine-mountain.html)

As for the faithful anointed, they must be marked as slaves of God (Rev. 14:1) on their "forehead".
They do not submit to the adulterous Harlot (GB) who is over the "Gentile" beast organization (1Cor. 6:15) or the mother covenant she serves (Rev. 17:5; Isa. 28:15). The "ten kings" do submit (Rev. 17:2,18; 2:20-21) in rebellion against their true ruler (Rev. 1:5) and rejection of their mother covenant (Gal. 4:26).
The faithful refuse to commit spiritual fornication with "her", because “she” is not the “faithful and discreet slave” at all (Hosea 5:3; Rev. 8:10-11). "Her" thinking is enslaved to (and marked by) "the mother of the Harlots" (Rev. 17:5). "Babylon the Great" is not the harlot who rides the beast, but is the mother of the harlot who rides the Beast. (Ps. 137:8; Rev. 18:6; Jer. 51:49; Rev. 18:24; 11:8). If you want to know what the symbol of "mother" means (Gal. 4:26), I suggest you read
pearl-thewoman.blogspot.com . 

Being marked on your forehead, is not your own name, but the name of your owner and master (Rev. 14:1,9; 7:3; 22:4). This is also true of Rev. 17:5.

All the symbolic prostitutes of scripture, are those who left their covenant with God. This can not be Christendom, unless you believe that Christendom are the anointed in holy covenant with God and Christ.
Remember... Rev. 18:4 tells us, “Get out of her MY PEOPLE”. Are those still inside “Christendom”, God’s people? (1Pet. 2:10,9,5)
The “faithful and discreet” slaves of the True God do indeed exist today, but you are looking in the wrong place for them. Are you influenced and impressed by the visible? (James 4:4;  1John 2:15-16) (Matt. 8:20; 4:8-9,10; Matt. 6:19-20; Heb. 10:34; 13:5;  2Cor. 11:27; 6:5;  1Cor. 4:11-12,13-14). Such impressive power and holdings is not the path of Christ (Rom. 8:17; Heb. 12:2; Phil. 3:10;  1Pet. 2:21; 4:13).
There is so much "proper food" that you are lacking.
I hope you will make up for lost time.
 (4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com)

The scriptures tell us to scrutinize who we feed from (1John 4:1; Matt. 7:15; 24:24-25;  1Tim. 4:1; Rev. 16:13-14). Such scrutiny is not permitted by the Organizational Beast (Rev. 13:15,17,4) just as it was not permitted in the first century (John 12:42; 7:13; 9:22).
Jesus has told us that if we exercise our power of scrutiny (Acts 17:11;  2Cor. 13:3; Matt. 7:24; Heb. 5:14) we will be able to discern the true from the false (Matt. 7:20; John 7:17). Do not be influenced or impressed by worldly power, dominion, or facilities (Matt. 4:9-10;  2Thess. 2:9-10;  Matt. 24:24; 2Cor. 11:15; Rev. 13:13-14>(See:WEB -"my people");  1Cor. 4:9-10,11-12,13) but measure the "temple" according to Christ's standards, found within the scriptures (Rev. 21:15,17,22-23,24,27; Zech. 2:2; 4:8,6; Isa. 28:17; Rev. 14:4-5).

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Endurance

A letter I received this morning:


Good morning Sister D

Please share this with Obe

I read the post he put up yesterday about "Divisions" - as i read it i could feel his pain. That is truly not an easy thing for both of you as parents - please take comfort in Jesus' words - the new world our Father promises is just almost here.
(http://obadiah-blogs.blogspot.com/)

As an anointed, Satan will not make this journey an easy one for you, he will use all tactics to force you off the road to life and your inheritance.

Do keep strong.

Love you lots
Modise
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My reply:


Thank you Modise,
When I keep my focus on the will of God, my heart and mind are able to be more steadfast and undeterred by the blows and missiles of Satan. As God has promised, my forehead has been hardened (Eze.3:8,9; Isa.50:7; James 1:3) for the sake of his will and the meaning of his name (Isa.42:1; 54:4; 45:17; Micah 1:2). With these things in mind, we are enabled to demonstrate our Faith.
I don't know if all the pain throughout my life has caused my heart to grow numb (Ps.143:4; 38:8; Job 3:24; Lam.2:11); or if it is being shielded by God's spirit so that I do not collapse and fail to endure (1Cor.10:13; Ps.109:26; 119:86; Dan.12:1; Rom.14:4; Jude 1:24;  1Pet.5:10).

I realized that I did not directly answer a part of your last question.
Here is more for you. I copied it from an addition I made to the post at the site:
"As far as whether the majority of anointed will fail (when comparing 10 and 2), we know that the last of the faithful anointed can not be numbered by men (Rev.7:9). This scripture certainly indicates that the faithful are not reflected by the annual tally of partakers inside the organization.
 Although we accept this inability to read hearts, Jesus generally informed us about how many of those invited, do make it through the entire gauntlet... (Luke 22:31; Matt.24:13; Luke 13:23-24; Matt.7:13-14,21-22,23; Matt.19:25-26; Matt.22:8,14).
Although the numbers 10 and 2 are symbolic, they do also accurately reflect a general comparison of quantity. We are assured of this due to Matt.22:14."

Thank you for your loving support. It means more than you know. I know that you also are contending with troubles. We all have need of endurance (Heb.10:36; Luke 21:19; Heb.12:1)
With affection,
Pearl

1Cor.9:25-26,27,24; Gal.6:2;  1Cor.12:26

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"Two" and "Ten" | "Heavens" and "Earth" | "Light" and "Darkness"

Good morning Sister D

Thank you for all your help in all of this – you know how it goes, the more one learns the more questions come to mind due to what we had learned before.

I cannot wait for that article – but can you please also make mention of this:- does the fact that only 2 symbolic witnesses repent compared to the 10 (ten kings) that remain in the organization mean that the majority of today’s anointed won’t inherit what was promised them due to them being blind and not trustworthy? I guess in essence my question is about the symbolic meaning of those numbers (2 and 10)

Thanks
Modise

My reply:

Hi Modise,

Yes...the symbolic numbers of 10 and 2 are very significant. Ten represents the earth, to which the unfaithful anointed have been cast down (Rev.12:4; 1:5; James3:15). They are at this point, not a part of those sealed in the heavens (Eph.2:6; Rev.12:5 B; Heb.12:23). To remain a part of the earth (scattered amid the Gentiles) amounts to failure for the chosen ones. This is and has always been their just punishment by God, for their turning away from YHWH and His spirit (Lev.26:33; Eze.22:15; Deut.4:27; Jer.9:16; Rev.13:7,10; 9:3,4,5,6,10) All anointed in the time of the end are there for a while, prisoners of Satan's Abyss (for a symbolic 1,260 days) (Eze.32:18,19,20,21,25; Isa.24:1,2,3,4,5,6,17,18,20,21,22,23; Ps.79:11; Rev.2:10; Dan.1:12; 1Cor.9:25; Rev.3:10; 2:13; Rev.17:18). 

The symbol of being captive to the Abyss, means that they are captive to Satan's deceptions and the power of his agents....the locust-scorpions/ also known as the wild Beast (with seven heads and ten horns) (Rev.9:3; 11:7; 13:1; 17:8 --"sea" = "abyss"), and are under the power of what that abyss represents...death (This is being in a covenant of death with Satan). That mother Covenant is called Babylon the Great (Rev.17:5; Isa.28:15). The symbol for covenants that bring forth seed, are "women".
(pearl-thewoman.blogspot.com). 
Her "daughters" are spiritual Harlots. They are "fornicating" with Satan himself, to produce seed for death. To be in this covenant, is to be in a state of spiritual confusion, darkness, and mayhem. It's symptoms are spiritual drunkenness, a lust for power, and a ruthless persecution of the faithful (Rev.17:6,15,18)(Rev.14:8; Jer.51:7; Isa.28:7)(John16:2; Rev.13:15; 16:13-14; 1Tim.4:1; 2Tim.4:3; 3:5). 

Those still under the dominion of this power, are not "children of the light", nor sealed (1Thess.5:5,7; Eph.5:8; 1Pet.2:9; Rev.9:2,4). The only way to life, is to get out of her (Rev.18:4)! 
This is the antithesis of the Covenant of Life, "Jerusalem above" (Gal.4:26); who bears seed for life and light (1Thess.5:5; Eph.5:8; Isa.9:2; 42:16; John12:36; Acts 26:18; Rom.13:12; 2Pet.1:19). That seed is begotten of God's spirit through Christ (1Pet.1:23; Rom.8:9,10,14,15,16,23; John14:6). Christ is the father of the New Creation (1Cor.15:45; John5:21; 6:57; Rom.8:2; Isa.9:6; Ps.45:16; Rev.14:4). The reigning "Word of God"/Logos's firstborn sons of resurrection (Rev.20:6), will share in his inheritance of the earth. (Rom.8:17,21,23; Gal.3:29; 2Cor.4:14; 1Cor.6:14; 15:20,23)

The only way to not be found guilty by Christ at his return/inspection, is to repent. Those who remain inside the Organization, are still under the Covenant of Death, and still marked as slaves to her beast/Organization, in their right hand of power, if not also on their forehead of Faith and conscience. You are correct.....few anointed recognize and are saved through this Great Tribulation (Luke13:23,24; Matt.7:14). 
Those who remove the slave-mark of the Harlot's wild beast, have their sins totally washed away, as if they were never guilty or dirty before God (Isa.1:18; 43:25; 44:22; Eze.33:16; Rev.7:14). Great is God's love, salvation, and reward for the repentant remnant and those who receive them (Matt.10:40,41,42; 22:9). They are honored by Him, for their successfully coming through that great tribulation (Zech.4:6,7,8,9; Eph.2:21; 1Cor.3:16; Rev.7:13,14).

The "two" stands for witnesses of Truth (John8:17; Matt.17:3). This was prophetically expressed when Joshua and Caleb returned from "spying out" Israel's inheritance; totally un-intimidated by the Gentiles that stood in their way (Num.14:6,7,8,9,24,30). 

The ten were intimidated...not trusting in YHWH's power to keep his promises toward them (Num.14:10,11,12,23,35,36,37,38). 

This is the very meaning of YHWH's name, "He causes to become" (Jewish verb "hawah" "to become") "Yehawah". 

By not putting faith in the meaning of that name (this is the real meaning of "calling on God's name" (Rom.10:13), not knowing and saying it verbally); they had their personal inheritance revoked. Israel would not enter the promised land, until all of these died off (40 years in the wilderness). We are symbolically in the "wilderness" now (Rev.12:6; 17:3; Jer.3:2)...the place of the great test, and of the great war between Babylon's confusion, and Truth.

  All of this is a pattern of what was to come in our day. We see it fulfilled through the ten kings of the earth (Dan.7:7,20,24,25; 8:10; Rev.13:1; 17:12,16), and the two witnesses (Rev.11:3,4; Zech.4:14,10).

As far as whether the majority of anointed will fail (when comparing 10 and 2), we know that the last of the faithful anointed can not be numbered by men (Rev.7:9). Certainly we know that the faithful are not reflected by the tally of partakers inside the organization. Although we accept this inability to read hearts, Jesus informed us about how many of those called and chosen, do make it faithfully  through the entire gauntlet... (Luke22:31; Matt.24:13; Luke13:23,24; Matt.7:13,14,21,22,23; Matt.19:25,26; Matt.22:8,14) (Rev.17:14).
Although the numbers 10 and 2 are symbolic, they do also accurately reflect a general comparison of quantity. We are assured of this due to Matt.22:14.

Excellent question! It reflects that you are really thinking, and have a very healthy spiritual appetite. Holy Spirit always helps me to answer your questions. This gives me an easier way to teach others as well, by using your questions and answers at the site.

These things will be covered more fully in the next two links:

LINKS: "Leviathan and his Abyss" 

       and "Who are the kings of the earth?". 

Things are so difficult now, for me here. I am in the middle of many struggles which make writing more difficult. But what do we expect in Satan's world? The prayers said in my work's behalf are powerful and much appreciated. With our heavenly Father's blessing, all things are possible.

Love,

Pearl
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Kings, Stars, and Horns

A LETTER I RECEIVED:
The other day I was talking to my friend about the authority the GB has – I told him what I think and that he should read Acts 13-15 again, I then asked him if he will accept everything the GB says is the truth and he basically said yes. Two days ago I was thinking to myself that if the GB came out and said “Brothers it turns out that God is indeed a trinity (John 1:1; Matthew 28:19)” – he and the rest of the witnesses would accept that as new light and live with it. **Shocking I know**

What you posted under Divine authority "comments" is so true – she has also made others drunk as well. It is scary – looking at all those people taking in and believing all the lies they are being fed

Referring to Revelations chapter 18 – you said that the organization will turn on the harlot – please help adjust my understanding of this. Are the kings of the earth mentioned in that chapter the elders?

Do keep well sister D – the way things are turning out, it won’t be long until we see each other

MY REPLY:

I am so glad you wrote me. I had you on my mind, and had a question as to whether or not my reply really handled your question for you. I am glad to hear that it helped.
I will soon release an article on who the "kings of the earth" are. But as a preview...they are the anointed ones that stay inside the Org. There is a symbolic time where all anointed are inside ( when the wild beast "conquers"/"overcomes" the holy ones and tramples them...Rev.13:7; Luke21:24 ). But there are those held captive who are "released" (Rev.9:14; 16:12; Eze.14:22; Isa.49:24,25,26; 51:14; 52:1,2,3) (and "killed" for it Rev.13:15; 11:7; 20:4; Mark8:35); and those captives who are not released (Rev.13:10; Matt.24:40; Luke17:34) and remain blind (Isa.42:19; 43:8; Rev.13:16; 14:9,10,19). While marked by the Beast, Harlot, and their mother covenant BTG, the anointed are still among the ten kings. To be set free from this group of fallen stars which are still a part of the wild beast/MOL/anti-christ (Rev.17:12; 6:13; Mark13:25; Rev.12:4; 8:10,11; 9:1); one must transfer over to becoming part of the two witnesses [also referred to as the "seven horns"/"seven stars" which anointed "kings" (sealed) are part of Christ (Rev.5:6; 1:20)]. This occurs through repentance (Rev.11:3; Joel1:9,13; Isa.22:12; Eze.7:18; 21:12).
I know it seems shocking to us who are awake and are not blind, that millions are drinking down lies without hesitation. We see the foretold spiritual inebriation before our own eyes (Rev.18:3; Jer.51:7). But we know that this conforms to prophecy exactly, and we know that God's Words always prove true (Isa.46:10; Rom.3:4). We can be eternally grateful, that upon God reading our hearts, we have been graced with an opportunity for the life that belongs to truth (Matt.7:14; John14:6).
Love,
Pearl
Luke13:34

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Divine Authority

Good day sister Doxsey This morning i was reviewing some of the articles you have written this far and as i was reading the one about the governing body - i could not help but wonder as to who the "older men" mentioned in Acts 13-15 are. If the governing body exist because of what happened in the first century, is it not supposed to be arranged in the very same manner? So my question is, who were the older men? Should there be no "older men" in today's governing body? (Rhetorical question) Thanks Modise REPLY: Hello Modise, Thank you for your patience in waiting for this reply. The designation of "Older men" was a Jewish tradition (Mark15:1; Acts24:1). This arrangement was not in harmony with the teachings of Christ (Matt.23:2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12). "Elder"/"Older man" may not be as familiar to us, growing up in our world. It was a respectful designation given to one considered to have greater wisdom and experience in life, and this respect was in harmony with a solid family orientation...respect for elders and family heads (Exo.20:12; Eph.6:2). These things have eroded in most of today's world. The place of "elder" in Jewish society, gradually took on more religious significance, as is seen by the regard these are given among the Scribes and Pharisees of the first century. Those considered "elders" were considered such, by age and good repute (Prov.16:31; Lev.19:32; Ps.71:18) and they were therefore consulted for their opinion and guidance as a normal part of Jewish society. This respect for older men (1Tim.5:1; 1Pet.5:5) was a proper and deeply ingrained part of life, both to Jews and then to early Christians. We today have lost our sense of the original concept of what the biblical elder is. Among "Jehovah's Witnesses", the only ones respected as such, are those designated and officiated as Society-endorsed...often in spite of a lack of true maturity, integrity, humility, wisdom, or compassion. In the Christian congregation, it was Paul who wished to make certain that anyone to whom Christians would respect, consult, or seek support from; would be good Christian models for others. This is why he set a standard as to whom the followers of Christ would seek support from (1Tim.3:1-13)...according to a prevalent Jewish tradition, and common practice of all their society at the time. It should be noted that the Greek word for "elder"/"older man", is not the same as anointed "overseer". This distinction today has been lost. The "office" of elder (as it is viewed today), is not a true part of Christ's teachings. I'm confident that if you search all of Christ's recorded words, you will not find reference to it. God's Temple administration does contain those anointed who receive symbolic designation as "elders" (Rev.4:4,10; 5:8,14; 7:11; 11:16; 19:4; Acts2:17). But these are those considered such according to God's estimation of who is experienced, exemplary and wise. This has nothing to do with the arrangement seen within the Organization of "Jehovah's Witnesses". Within that arrangement, men are chosen, not only using Paul's guiding words; but many expectations regarding subjection to the organization itself and the men who rule it (field service hours, obedience to "overseers", meeting attendance, grooming habits, etc.). These same expectations are held to those chosen to be on the governing body, even more so. These are men chosen to care for the interests of an organization.... not the interests of Truth, nor the real needs of the sheep. Such is evidenced by the ever-vacillating doctrines, published to contain harm to their image as infallible, and to maintain protective legalities.  Regarding the situation in the first Century, and those called "older men in Jerusalem", I believe it would help you to read Gal.1:1,11,12,15,16,17 and these two articles: http://holyspiritorgoverningbody-obadiah.blogspot.com/   -- http://pearl-governingbody.blogspot.com/ which articles show scripturally, why Paul and Barnabas had to go to Jerusalem (Acts15:24,19), as well as who it was that contributed to the decisions that resulted (Acts15:12,22,23,25). Christendom places men into positions of priest, pastor, bishop, pope, cardinal, saint, etc. This has absolutely no correlation to divine assignment. All these are Satan's counterfeit replacements of God's chosen ones.  It is the same with the elders and governing body of "Jehovah's Witnesses". The arrangement of God's Temple and it's designated positions are clearly outlined in the scriptures. These bear no resemblance to these arrangements of prideful, self-assuming, rebellious men. (1Cor.6:2; 12:7-31; Eph.2:20,21,22; 4:11; Rev.21:9,10,12,14,15,17,22,23,24,25,26,27; Heb.13:14) Remember, those who are prominent are said to "take the lead"...not to be given, nor assigned the lead by God (Matt.23:10,12). This original designation of spirit-appointed "lead", belongs to the apostles and prophets (Eph.2:20), neither of which are filled by the governing body, or the un-anointed elders. Those who were  "appointed by Holy Spirit" are anointed ones, not the spiritual Gentile elders of today (Acts20:28; 1Cor.12:18; 1Pet.2:5). Such an appointment, is counterfeit (Rev.9:3; 13:15; 19:20) In fact, those spiritual Gentiles are forbidden to serve in the Temple as priests (2Chron.23:6; Num.3:10). Their violation in doing so is a part of prophecy. (2Thess.2:4; Matt.24:15; Rev.11:2; Luke21:24) pearl-disgustingthing.blogspot.com Even among the chosen priests (1Pet.2:9); only those proving to be faithful slaves of God, should be heeded (1John4:1; 1Tim.4:1; Matt.7:20; John7:17,18; Matt.7:18; Heb.13:17),  ...Not because of the authority they claim for themselves, nor due to authority given by men; but due to their proven loyalty and faithfulness to God's Word and an exclusive devotion to YHWH. These are the only ones deserving of the true designation of "elder". Jesus was a true witness for God (Rev.3:14; John8:29; John1:18) because he faithfully bore God's words (John8:28; 5:19,30; 12:49). The anointed are held to the same standard (John7:18; Rev.14:5; 2Cor.3:5). pearl-finetrees.blogspot.com Now we do need to consider how the arrangements of God do impact the existence of the governing body today. Jesus has assigned all anointed to faithfully feed one another (1Cor.4:1; 12:27; 1Cor.10:17; Eph.4:12). One of those assignments is defined as "abilities to direct"/"guidance"/"administration" (depending on translation) (1Cor.12:28). This was highlighted by Jesus as the role of household Steward (Luke12:42; 16:2) who is to oversee and coordinate the dispensing of all provisions. A literal steward can not properly feed a household on his own, but depends upon the contributing services of the other anointed slaves of Christ's body, should he be humble enough to accept them (Phil.2:3; 1Cor.4:7; Heb.6:10; Matt.25:35; Rom.2:8; 12:10; Eph.5:21) (http://pearl-wastefulsteward.blogspot.com/) http://pearl-faithfulslave.blogspot.com/ Of such positions, Jesus said that more would be expected from those responsible for more (Luke12:48; James3:1). Punishments for failure would be more severe for these (Matt.24:51). Those wishing to hold "greater" positions, would need to be especially concerned with serving the others (Mark10:43; Matt.23:11)....not abusing their authority (Mark10:42,43; Matt.24:48,49). According to Jesus, this abuse was an open opportunity in Satan's world (Matt.24:48,13; Luke21:36; 13:24). Jesus gave many warnings to his followers about those taking the lead and proving false (Matt.7:15; 24:4,5,11,24,25). He insisted that this would be the climate during the Great Tribulation, and he warned his followers to remain awake to this threat, lest they be overtaken by this great deception (Eph.6:18; Mark13:33; Luke21:36; Rev.12:9,15,17; 13:7,8,9,10,14; 9:5,10; Eze.2:6; Luke10:19). This clearly tells all of us, that we do not subject ourselves to any man, merely because they hold a self-proclaimed position (1Cor.3:4,5; 7:23; Gal.1:10; Col.3:24; Psalm146:3; 118:8; Isa.2:22; Jer.17:5). Whether or not there were those considered "older men" in first century Jerusalem or not.....whether these were looked to as the apostles of Christ (which they actually were), or not; God does not compel us to sell our souls to those claiming to be replacements or equals to Christ and the twelve (2Thess.2:2; Mark13:22; 2Cor.11:13). What we are under compulsion to do, is to heed Christ's warnings about such men and their existence in our day (Matt.24:24,25; 7:20,24; Rev.3:22). An anointed man designated "elder"/"older man" by an organization, who takes the Steward position over God's chosen household and Temple; is not to be automatically subjected to. Even less so, those Gentiles he appoints as priests (2Chron.13:9; John16:2; Eze.44:6,7,8,9) Only those with a circumcision of the heart may serve as priests (Rom.2:29; Heb.8:10; 1Pet.2:10,9). No scripture compels us to respect an authority who defies this law of God; but many scriptures compel us NOT to respect this. We are told to examine such men (1John4:1; 1Thess.5:21; Matt.7:16; John7:17). If their proven deeds establish that their conduct is worthy, we are given permission to imitate their demonstrated faith (Heb.13:7)......not to surrender our faith, actions, and will to them (1Cor.7:23; Luke4:8; Rev.13:16). That worship is reserved for God, His Holy Word, and Christ alone (1Pet.4:11; John14:6; Acts17:11; Ps.119:105; Rev.5:13). This...is the essence of the test upon us now. The Great Tribulation will test all those claiming to worship God. Are they directed by, serving, obeying, and worshiping God? (Rev.14:7)...or a wicked steward and the Gentile Organizational Wild Beast under "his" command? (Rev.13:8,9) (Rev.11:7; Jer.11:19; Ps.83:4; Rev.6:9) We are under no obligation to worship them, regardless of their claim to being "older men". (Rev.13:2,4,11,13,14,15,18; 16:13,14,15) pearl-666.blogspot.com "Are elders spirit-appointed?" "Should we obey Men?" 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Who is "The Faithful Slave"?

The "Watchtower" has begun a practice of releasing changes in doctrine as a "leak" first, before it is officially released in publication. I think this may possibly be a tactic to gauge people's reactions, including reactions by the anointed with whom they are at spiritual warfare (2Cor.10:3,4,5; Rev.12:7;  1Cor.6:3; Rev.19:11,14,8; 6:11). If they can foresee specific problems which stand in the way of the new doctrine being accepted; it can be "tweaked" in the official release. In this way, the "foolish virgins" can glean "light" from the "wise" (Matt.25:1,2,8).
(https://jwsurvey.org/cedars-blog/new-light-watchtower-magazine-leaked-from-organization-weeks-ahead-of-general-release)
Here is a quote from the above link:
"“Who really is the faithful and discreet slave whom his master appointed over his domestics, to give them their food at the proper time? Happy is that slave if his master on arriving finds him doing so. Truly I say to YOU, He will appoint him over all his belongings.” Matt.24:45-47
"As you can see, the above verse effectively has two elements to it. First, Christ appoints his faithful slave to watch over his “domestics.” Then, only later, does Christ “arrive” and appoint the slave over all his “belongings.” Clearly, both of these things cannot happen at the same time. One part of the verse is described in the present tense, and the other in the future tense. Therefore, a period of time is implied between these two events. The question, at least as far as Watchtower is concerned, is “when was this time period?”
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This time period is simply explained by Christ's own words:
Matt.25:14,15,19  --The time period begins when the Master leaves. (John 14:28,2,3,18; Acts 1:8,9)
This was when Jesus ascended into heaven. His parting words highlighted the "gold" he gave his disciples, and what they were to do with it (Matt.28:19,20). As time progressed and these original chosen one's died; New people were chosen, anointed, and given the same assignment 

(Mark 13:30;  2Chron. 16:9;  1Pet. 2:9;  1John 2:20,27; John 20:29;  1Pet. 1:8; John 17:20; Matt.16:18; Eph.2:20;  1Pet. 2:5; Rev21:17). 

As each anointed one is chosen (each living stone added to the temple  1Pet. 2:5;  1Cor. 3:16; Eph.2:20,21,22), they receive a stewardship over the truths in God's word (1Cor. 4:1,2;  1Pet. 4:10; Eph.4:12;  1Cor. 12:7;  2Tim. 4:5). How they tirelessly care for this "gold" (Rev.3:18;  1Pet. 1:7; Ps.119:72,127; Mark 8:35) is the basis for each one being sealed as faithful (Rev.6:9,10,11;  2Tim.4:7; Rev.3:21; Rom.14:12) during their own lifetime. ALL those given the anointing knowledge, must prove "faithful and discreet" (1John 2:20;  1Cor.4:1,2)
If they are faithful over this "little", then they will receive the inheritance of "much" (Luke 16:10; Matt.25:21,34). That "much", is all Christ's belongings (Matt.24:47). Clearly this faithfulness and inheritance, is not just for the "governing body" of today. 144000 must prove to have this diligence, love, sacrifice, and faithfulness (Rev.6:9,10,11; 20:4; 14:1,4,5) 

John 13:14; Eph.5:25,26;  2Cor.7:1

One of the latest rumors, is that the only "faithful slave" (Matt.24:45) is the "governing body" of today. It is asserted that there were NO "faithful slaves" previous to the men which now rule over the international organization who call themselves "Jehovah's Witnesses".
We know that when a house is built on sand, it shifts and cracks. It must continually be repaired and patched up to "whitewash" it's intrinsic growing imperfections (Eze.13:12,11,13; Acts 23:3; Matt.23:27). For those who make a home from such walls, that "house" of doctrines will come to ruin (Matt.7:27; Prov.19:5,9). Such is the case with man-made doctrines of error (Matt.7:26). For those who take shelter in and send forth such lies, the scriptures at Isa.28:11,14,15,17,18,19,20,21,22,29 find their home. (Dan.5:25,26,27,30; Luke 12:20)
Why did Jesus put the identity of the faithful slave in question form? (Matt.24:45)?
Because he listed two distinct options before his slaves (Matt.24:46,48,49,50,51).
It must be noted, that if the governing body is the only slave, it is also the only identity that can fulfill the wicked steward....not the so-called "apostates" which they "beat". (Isa.66:5; John 16:1,2; Rev.11:7; 13:15; 6:9; 20:4; 17:6)

It is astonishing to me, that men who read about the parts of Christ's body (1Cor. 12:27,28) ..."parts" who are in subjection to Jesus as a husband is head of his wife (Col.1:18; Eph.5:23; 1:22), could not find it obvious that all those in subjection to the Master are his slaves (John 14:15; Rom.6:16). I am astounded that such a basic and simple scriptural teaching must be established once again, and that, to those professing to be the ultimate spiritual leaders (Matt.23:10; Heb.5:11,12). 

If one is a true prophet, then all that one teaches must be in full subjection to our only "leader" and his teachings (1Tim.1:3; 6:3,4; John 14:6,26; Luke 9:35; Prov.21:28; 14:5; John 7:18,16), and derive all our "fruit" from him (John 15:5,16; Matt.7:20). To be under such subjection and obedience, is to be a slave of Christ. (Rom.6:16)

What is the scriptural evidence, that ALL chosen anointed, are to be slaves of Christ...and must choose  individually to be either "faithful and discreet", or "foolish"/"wicked"? (I can't believe that this is actually an issue!)
I will let the scriptures speak for themselves:

Titus 1:1; Rom.1:1;  1Cor.7:22,23; Gal.1:10; Col.4:7,12; 3:24;  2Tim.2:24; James 1:1;  2Pet.1:1; Jude 1:1; Rev.19:10; 22:9; Matt.6:24; 25:21; Luke 17:10; John 12:26

The day Jesus left the earth, he gave command to his anointed slaves:
"Go therefore and make disciples 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 things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matt.28:19,20   (Ps.14:5; Matt.24:34; 18:20)
Is it not clear there, 

that the Master has commanded his slaves, and that Christ promised to be with those commanded, starting back there in the first century, and that he would be with them, clear up until the end?
(Matt.24:34)

Jesus told his slaves... "Keep on the watch". This was the assignment given to all Christ's slaves (Mark 13:37)! This is a part of the description of the faithful slave (Luke 12:37; Matt.24:42,45; Mark 13:35; Rev.16:15)
Peter himself asked Jesus, who he was referring to when Christ spoke of this watchful, faithful slave. What was his answer?
At Mark, chapter 13 we find a complete answer.
Please take note, especially of Christ's concluding words to his first century followers.....

33 Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time is. 34 It is like a man going to a far country, who left his house and gave authority to his slaves, and to each his work (1Cor. 12:18,5,6; Eph.4:11), and commanded the doorkeeper to watch. 35 Watch therefore, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming—in the evening, at midnight, at the crowing of the rooster, or in the morning— 36 lest, coming suddenly, he find you sleeping. 37 And what I say to you,   I say to all:   Watch!”

Yes...all the slaves are to remain on watch. If they do, they are, "faithful and discreet". If they are not awake virgins with their lamps burning light derived from Holy Spirit (but derived from those who "sell"); they will be found unfaithful, foolish, and wicked.
(Matt.25:1,2,6,7,8,9,10;  2Cor. 11:2; Eph.5:26,27; Rev.14:4,5)

Does Christ say this only to the governing body today?
Are they the only ones who can possibly be the "faithful and discreet slave"?
I hope the Bible makes the answer to this elementary question, as clear to you as it is to me.
 1Cor. 3:13; Rom.2:6; 14:12; Gal.1:8;  2Cor. 11:4; Rev.2:20; 13:14,15,8;  1John 4:1;  1Tim.4:1; Rev.16:13,14

The governing body is painting themselves into a corner.
They were faced with the problem of other anointed also being slaves of Christ. This undermined their false doctrines, power, and authority. While not consulting their brothers (1Cor. 12:21,22,25), they claimed to be their spokesman. This became exposed as an obvious lie. Refusing to serve their brothers (Mark 10:44), they must resort to further lies, asserting now that they are the ONLY slaves of Christ in existence (Isa.47:8,10; Zeph.2:15; Rev.17:18; 18:7,4;  2Cor. 3:5). 

Instead of working with other Body members of Christ, these governors (Mark 10:42,43) have formed an alliance with the organization's backbone -the elders (not anointed) (Rom.2:28,29) ...imbuing those spiritual Gentiles with a false image of authority and power -to condemn the faithful anointed to death (John 16:2; Isa.66:5).

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The "new light" you refer to conflicts with other doctrine regarding the year 1914. You older witnesses likely remember that this was the sole reason to put faith in this Organization....We were taught that Christ's inspection occurred over 100 years ago, and that the "faithful slaves" of that day were appointed over Christ's earthly belongings...his "kingdom interests". New doctrine asserts that these "founding father" Bible students were not even among the faithful slaves at all!
2Tim. 3:9

(Additional follow-up in the post of 4/12/13, located here:

https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2013/04/satan-misleads-entire-inhabited-earth.html

and here:

https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2012/12/earth-swallows-satans-river-rev1216.html

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1914?

QUESTION:
Jesus died for all of us. I suggest that the 144,000 as mentioned in the bible have already been chosen and received. Why has the WTS. leaders proclaimed that the choosing and receiving work is continuing on to this day? How do you come to distinguish or define the anointed generation from that of the greater crowd of the earthly hope?

MY REPLY:

(Rev.1:5,6; Eph.5:23,25)  In Ephesians there, it clearly says that Jesus delivered himself up for his bride. That bride comes down out of heaven (Rev.21:2) and is made up of the 144000 (symbolic number) (Rev.7:4; 14:1). 

  -- https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2013/07/who-are-144000.html

These of the first resurrection, are not of those who "come to life" afterward (Rev.20:4,5,6). Why do you believe that the "great Crowd" is not of the anointed generation, or that the "great crowd" has an earthly hope? Do you have scriptures that prove that the "great crowd" are not anointed, are on earth, or are exclusively to be there? (Rev.19:1)

Oh, and I have a strong hunch that the WT "proclaiming that the choosing and receiving work is continuing on until this day" is about to change drastically. "New light" so to speak. Have you considered the cover on this year's Memorial invite, and who they are now depicting as the 144000? (Chosen pre-1914). This fits well with the Beast alone as the eighth king (and the 10 anointed kings within it) ruling without the adulterous anointed Harlot over it (Rev.17:12,16,11). This change in doctrine was done to the alleviate the conflict of 1Cor. 11:26 with the doctrine which declares Christ as returned in 1914.
Saying that the 144000 was complete in 1914 when Christ returned seemingly settles this conflict. Discontinuing the Memorial serves the same purpose.
However, if we are not in the Kingdom (just look around you) then the anointed are still here (Mark 13:29,30,31).
I'm sure these false doctrines will continue to evolve, in response to their errors being exposed.
If they believe that the full compliment of the Kingdom of Kings is assembled, Scripture says that their approval and installation occurs upon Christ's return (Matt.24:45,46,47; 25:19,23). Jesus himself said that when this occurs, his faithful ones are appointed over ALL Christ's belongings.
What do you believe "ALL" of Christ's "belongings" are? (Matt.28:18; Phil.2:9,10,11; 3:21;  1Cor. 15:25,28; Heb.1:2; 2:8; Ps.2:8) How today do you see those kings appointed over all Christ's inheritance, and does this include the planet and all life on it? (Rom.8:19)
Is this the "New heavens and earth, in which righteousness dwells"? (2Pet. 3:10,12,13)...and do you believe that this already exists (and that the previous heavens and earth have already been "burned up")? There is no "overlapping". The Kingdom is God is either here, or it is not here. Jesus has taken his rulership over all Creation (with all the blessings that this brings), or he and his kings (Rev.1:5) are not yet ruling over all Creation. If you do not see Christ and all his 144000 brothers ruling over all Christ's belongings.... all Creation, then the Kingdom has not yet arrived. One can have authority, and yet wait to use that authority. Jesus is waiting for his full number of co-rulers to be sealed in order to rule with him (Rev.20:6; 14:1). This can be compared to Jesus as having the keys to death and Hades, long before he uses them (Rev.1:18; Acts 24:15; just as the Heavenly Father has all power and authority, and yet suspends using that authority for a time. Rev.11:17).
The full number of kings is completed, and the Kingdom begins to exercise all it's authority; AFTER Satan's world ends. Obviously, this did not occur in 1914.
(https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-kingdom-when.html)

If you review Revelation's description of the Great Crowd, and all the references made to it, and compare those references to who the Bible says have those same descriptions; you will see who the Bible identifies the "Great Crowd" to be. The current popular misconception of this group stems from only looking at a segment of Rev.7.
(see http://pearl-greatcrowd.blogspot.com/)

Also, do you have scriptures to prove that the "great Crowd" "is greater" in number than the 144000; since we are told that "no one can number them"? (Rev.7:9)

For a brief illustration, compare the full 144000 to an entire apple pie.
How large is the last slice? Is the last piece large...or is it only a sliver?
However big or small it is, it is still a part of the original pie.
The last of the faithful anointed remnant, come through the time of the end,
the "great tribulation".
No one knows just how large or small this segment of the 144000 group is.
That does not mean that they are not anointed priests, just as the scriptures describe them to be.
(rendering sacred service in the temple 1Cor. 9:13; Lev.6:26;  2Chron. 23:6)
(dressed in white robes...a symbol of righteousness worn only by the Holy Ones and their collective "bride" identity Rev.19:8)
...in fact, all the listed traits of the Great Crowd in heaven (Rev.19:1) are unique to the anointed priests (1Pet. 2:5,9,10; Rev.20:6).

Have you ever considered that the "little flock" were fleshly Jewish anointed (Matt.15:24; 10:6); and the "other sheep" were the fleshly Gentile anointed to come? (Acts 15:14; 13:46) These Gentile anointed to come, were a much larger group than Jewish anointed. But these all became one anointed group, and were then all considered spiritual Jews and spiritual seed of Abraham (Rom.2:28,29; Gal.3:27,28,29) regardless of their flesh, making them all one flock. (Eph.2:14,15,16).
(http://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2013/01/what-is-jew-what-is-gentile-answers-to.html)

Jesus well advised us, that when we flee apostate Jerusalem (Matt.24:16; Rev.18:4), we should not take anything (especially false teachings), along with us (Luke 17:30,31,32,33; Mark 2:21,22)....even if we feel more comfortable with teachings that are familiar (Luke 5:38,39).

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How is God's will accomplished?

A Question:

I would like to ask if the anointed corroborate each other's anointing experience of if you have personally? I would think that in the case of Pentecost that such a profound, miraculous, and out of the ordinary event would have a 'neighbor' asking what happened to me, and did this happen to you, type of scenario. Also, if this anointing was to initiated to further spread Christianity with other miraculous gifts, was this done in an organized way so that churches should be involved to have hierarchy's and plans for the church and expansion (since 'leaders' are often frowned upon here)? How can this great prophecy of the kingdom be preached earth-wide, Matt. 24:14, if not for a concerted organizational effort?
Thanks in advance, CJ

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Dear CJ,
As you may know, the anointed in the Organization of the Watchtower have no way of knowing or talking to each other (In violation of John17:21). So I had to "sit on" my excitement and curiosity about other anointed for many, many years. Anointed are not even assisted to obey 1Cor.11:33,26.
I have posted my anointing experience at my blog for anyone to read, anointed or not. Some have shared theirs with me and some have not. We are under so much pressure and strain now, with so much work to do, that when we talk, we seem most concerned with how we can get God's will done (John4:34). We can see the peril people are in due to Satan's final mass deception (2Thess.2:9,10) which is the reason for the Great Tribulation, which initially tests and sifts the anointed before they are sealed (Luke 22:31; Rev.7:3; 9:4; Rev.13:7). When this sorting is completed, the Tribulation/test moves on to the rest of those claiming to worship God
(Rev.9:4 >>> "until" >> Rev.7:3; 8:7; 13:8,9,10).
Although all anointed I have spoken to seem to feel that their own experience was unmistakable and undeniable...so far I am alone (thus far) in that I was anointed during a vision. Others express a feeling come over them while they were conscious and awake in present place and time. This was not the case with me. I was "taken" into the spirit realm, as was Paul (2Cor.12:3,4,5,6,7; Num.12:6) and the other prophets.
I guess the fact that we do not discuss the anointing experience much, is a testimony to our common faith and familiarity with spirit, and the fact that we are preoccupied under such great strain presently.

When I first found other anointed, I was very interested to have a sharing in the confirmation about the experience of contact by Holy Spirit. I had assumed that they had the same experience as I. When I shared mine with them and they shared theirs, we learned that our experience is individual, and likely has much to do with our place in the body of Christ (1Cor.12:18,19,20,27,28,29). Our anointing experience when compared with scripture, can indicate that place to us (Num.12:6; 1Cor.12:8-11,18; Eph.4:11-12).

Regarding this comment of yours concerning the fulfillment of Matt.24:14:
"was this done in an organized way so that churches should be involved to have hierarchy's and plans for the church and expansion"?...

Search the scriptures and see how the apostles and other anointed ones were directed. It was not through a "church" as we understand the word today. Do you doubt the power of God and His spirit to communicate and direct His will to His individual servants?
(Acts13:2,4; Gal.1:11,12,16,17; Acts8:26,27,29,39 as some examples)
Each anointed one stands before God for their own assignment, and not as an organized group (Gal.6:4; 1Cor.3:14; Rom.2:6; 14:12; Matt.16:27; 25:19). We can not receive divine approval under a blanket of Organizational identity. Such is described prophetically at Rev.8:8; 17:15; 13:4,7,8,15,16,17; 19:20; Eze.13:10,11,12,13,14,15,16,21,22,23; 14:6,10; Rev.6:1-8; Eze.14:21,22,23.
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While the anointed parts of Christ's body do depend upon one another (1Cor.12:15-26)....
Christ the cornerstone, along with the apostles and prophets, lay the foundation of truth for the other parts (Eph.2:20; 3:4,5; 4:12,16; Amos3:7; Rom.12:4,6,7,8; 1Cor.12:29,28; 14:32,33). There is no need for what is known as "organized religion", nor it's heirarchy, domination, physical maintenance and costs, spiritual economics, simony, and politics (Mark10:42,43,44,45; Matt.23:8; Luke 9:58; Acts 7:48; 1Cor.3:16).
God already has an arrangement within the Body of Christ, with Jesus as our Head and example (Col.1:18; Eph.1:22)(1Pet.2:21). He worked tirelessly, teaching his followers. There was no need for him to have churches and all the traditions, doctrines, arrangements, and class distinction associated with them.
After he left the earth, his early followers met in private homes to discuss and learn (Rom.16:3,5; 1Cor.1:11; 16:19; Col.4:15; Phm.1:2). Any "heirarchy" was based upon God's own direction, as you read at 1Cor.12:18,6,7,8,9,10,11,28; Eph.2:20. This pertains directly to the anointed body of Christ....not to an organization of spiritual Gentiles.
A second consideration, is what Matt.24:14 means by "the good news of the kingdom". The "WT" has assumed what the details of that message is, based upon their false doctrine, that "Christ arrived in kingdom power" in 1914. According to scripture, this is not the genuine "good news of the kingdom" at all. The Bible itself tells us what the message should be (Isa.48:20; Jer.31:11,10; Ps.18:17,18,19,16; Rev.12:15,14). We are promised help (Dan.11:34). The advent of the worldwide web has leveled the power between false and true prophets. What previously took M.E.P.S., billions of dollars, millions of slaves, and tons of printed publications...
now only requires a free blog and simple internet access, to preach a worldwide message... the genuine "good news" that Jesus Christ originally intended to be declared, and was already being declared in the first century, "throughout the earth" (Col.1:6,23; Rom.10:18). That's because the "earth", is not the world of our own definition (meaning of "earth")
This information pertains to your final question...

Finally you ask:
"How can this great prophecy of the kingdom be preached earth-wide, Matt. 24:14, if not for a concerted organizational effort?"

Did Jesus have those resources? Note what he has to say about this....
Acts1:8
"But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

Did he say..."You will receive power through a huge world-wide organization of humans in subjection to you"???  (Zech.4:6; 1Cor.1:27; 2Cor.12:9)
How does the Bible regard such things? (1John2:15; 1Cor.7:23; Gal.1:10)

We may be perplexed, wondering how a world-wide witness concerning the kingdom can be given without the Billions of dollars, printing presses, and millions of human slaves (Rev.18:13; 13:8,14), which the "Watchtower" has...
but consider this....
I have paid nothing but the price of a PC and an internet subscription, and I myself am "preaching earth-wide". Any reader can use the available translator, to read the material I've written in their own language. This very letter to you is testimony to that.
There is a prophecy at Daniel 11:34. It reads:
"When they fall, they will receive a little help, and many who are not sincere will join them."
The final remnant of anointed receive a job from Jesus Christ (Rev.11:3,4; Zech.4:11,14).
They will be "helped"....not with billions of dollars, facilities, printeries and slaves...
but with "a little help".
I certainly think that the internet affords that "little help".
In fact, God's prophecy pointedly revealed, by what means the last events of this world will be accomplished,
and how His final prophets will be empowered. Take note of what he said....
"‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’
 Says the Lord of hosts." (Zech.4:6 b)

Do you believe Him?
(see 1Cor.1:27)
If you think that the support of Holy Spirit mentioned in Zech.4:6 is evidenced by amassed resources and a growing number of disciples (Matt.7:13), then you must look at all such "blessings" throughout history. Many of them were and are; impressive, influential, rich, and powerful (Mark 13:1-2; 1John2:15-16). Do these indicate the blessing of Holy Spirit? (Matt.7:22,23) Or rather, Satan's power, authority, and deceptive machinations? (1John5:19; Matt.4:9) ("Glory")
When God spoke, at Zech.4:6; he clearly said NOT by any power or might would the kingdom's work be accomplished and the gathering of the final anointed....but by the spirit which dwells in God's chosen Temple (Eph.2:22; 1Cor.3:16). This accomplishment will be by means of a "few" (Luke13:23; Matt.7:14). These are not dependent upon a massive organization of Gentiles....For, they have God's own Arm (Jer.17:5,7; Psalm40:4; 89:13; 118:8).

Anyone desiring to learn about what the present anointed are teaching outside of the wicked steward's influence (including the fulfillment of Matt.24:14), can use a search engine, and have in front of their eyes, much more than what they need to start digging. (Prov.2:4,5)

Thank you for your good question.
All the best,
Pearl

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My original introduction for the Memorial

This is an occasion of great joy and excitement! Although we as the partial remnant of the anointed are bearing up under the Great Tribulation, we have reason to rejoice. We see prophecy being fulfilled before our eyes.
2Thess.2:1-4 reads:
"Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you, 2 not to be soon shaken in mind or troubled, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as if from us, as though the day of Christ had come. 3 Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition, 4 who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God.

Today we can say with assurance, that the man of lawlessness is now revealed...the "falling away" has occurred, and the Temple priesthood of God has been fully trespassed upon by Gentiles.
Although this grieves our hearts, we know God's will.
Just as the power of Jesus Christ's flesh was brought low in death, so too it is God's purpose that the power of the holy ones is brought to nothing.

Dan.12:7 reads:
"The man clothed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, lifted his right hand and his left hand toward heaven, and I heard him swear by him who lives forever, saying, "It will be for a time, times and half a time. When the power of the holy people has been finally broken, all these things will be completed."
By what means will this occur?
Dan.7:25 reads:
"He will speak against the Most High and oppress his holy people and try to change the set times and the laws. The holy people will be delivered into his hands for a time, times and half a time."

Yes...HE will oppress the Holy Ones, dominate and restrain them.
We today know who "HE" is. The "Man of Lawlessness". He is Gentile, standing in the Holy Place, trampling them underfoot. How do we know?
Rev.11:1,2 reads:
"Then I was given a reed like a measuring rod. And the angel stood, saying, “Rise and measure the temple of God, the altar, and those who worship there. 2 But leave out the court which is outside the temple, and do not measure it, for it has been given to the Gentiles. And they will tread the holy city underfoot for forty-two months."
Mark13:14 reads:
"When you see 'the abomination that causes desolation' standing where it does not belong--let the reader understand--then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains."
Dan.11:31:
""His armed forces will rise up to desecrate the temple fortress and will abolish the daily sacrifice. Then they will set up the abomination that causes desolation."
For what reason did God allow this trampling of both Christ and his faithful brothers?
Dan.4:17 partially explains:
"'The decision is announced by messengers, the holy ones declare the verdict, so that the living may know that the Most High is sovereign over all kingdoms on earth and gives them to anyone he wishes and sets over them the lowliest of people.'

Yes...just as Jesus sacrificed his life for others, so too must the 144000.
Rev.17:6 reads:
"I saw the woman, drunk with the blood of the saints and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus. And when I saw her, I marveled with great amazement."
Why are these faithful killed? Why is their power crushed?
Rev.6:9-11:
"When He opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony which they held. 10 And they cried with a loud voice, saying, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?” 11 Then a white robe was given to each of them; and it was said to them that they should rest a little while longer, until both the number of their fellow servants and their brethren, who would be killed as they were, was completed."
Yes, all the faithful must be killed. Just as Dan.12:7 said, the power of the Holy ones must be completely broken. (Luke21:20)
We know that our own personal power HAS been broken by the "man of lawlessness" who has taken over the Temple (1Cor.3:16). We know also, that while being exposed for who HE is, HE is also the "Wild Beast" from the "sea". That Beast "conquers" the "holy ones". Rev.13:7 reads:
"It was granted to him to make war with the saints and to overcome them.". And at Rev.11:7, it is that very Beast, which slaughters the holy ones.
Yes, the Man of Lawlessness has been revealed!!!
2Thess.2:3 shows us that once he is, the day of the Lord can come!
What else are we waiting for?
The power of ALL the faithful holy ones must be brought low. As Rev.6:11 said, we are waiting for the rest of their deaths, to be "completed". How many more need to be killed by the Beast? We are told we can not number the remnant (Rev.7:9).
I say all these things, because this very night is a testimony to the power of Holy Spirit. It has awoken it's children to spiritual realities that we ourselves are incapable of seeing on our own. It has caused us to take our stand, so that we may be killed just as we should be.
Romans 6:5 reads:
"For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his."
And Jesus warned us....
"For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it." Mark 8:35
This is just as Rev.6:9 said..."under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony which they held."
So then....tonight the slain ones gather!

Young's Literal Translation
"for wherever the carcass (slain) may be, there shall the eagles be gathered together." Matt.24:28
(Eagle or Vulture?)

The man of lawlessness is exposed! The power of the holy ones is being brought low! Once the rest of these are gathered in, it is accomplished (Dan.12:7; Rev.10:5,6)! Our gathering here tonight has begun this fulfillment!

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I request that you may hold dear in your prayers, our brother Gavril Sas in Romania,
as well as his family.
He is very ill.

English Memorial 3/26/13

MEMORIAL 2013  (3/26/13)
(program....not transcript)


Opening prayer: John Wilhelm

Heavenly father we approach you this evening with joy in our hearts and thankfulness in our voices. The joy is because of the many ways you have blessed us with  kindness and mercy,   so far beyond what we deserve. You have given us your word of pure truth, you’ve given us  comfort and protection from our adversaries, you have given us one another as gifts of your love, and most of all you have given us your son, our Lord and Savior. Beloved father there are not enough words to adequately express the thanks we owe you for these and the many other kindnesses you have showered upon us.  Please accept our humble heartfelt expressions as we attempt in human terms to describe what is sublime beyond our abilities.



We ask now that you grant us the wisdom and humility to reflect the love you have shown to us individually and as brothers and sisters, to one another. We also ask for your help so that we may reflect your love in ways that show all others we appreciate the love and blessings we have received from you. Father, we are mindful of the great examples of love you and our Lord and savior have set before us. We ask that these be our guiding light as we continue to serve you, and our brothers and sisters. We are mindful also of those sheep who have become lost, have strayed, or have been detoured from the pasture of your intention. We ask for your help and guidance to our efforts in sharing your word and your thoughts with them. And now as we commence this evening as a memorial of your love and sacrifice, we ask for your spirit to be upon us so that we may adequately honor both you and our Lord Jesus in a way that gladdens your hearts. . . .  Amen



May we now lift the voices of our hearts in a song of praise for you . . . .
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Opening song:
The words and music were each written by one of the anointed in attendance.
Also performed by an anointed attendee.

"All Day and Each Night"


1.  Your  kindness  and  mercies  exceed all  our  thought
With  love  and  your son . . our  lives  have  been bought

 You’ve  given us  hope . . . . in  Christ  our  dear  Lord
And  granted  us  spirit  . . . .by means  of  your  sword

 Please  hear  O God. . . we  raise  our  voices  in praise
In  a song  of  thanksgiving . . . . . for all  of your ways

            chorus

Our Father. . . our God , . . . .in your glory. . . we delight
We’ll sing you our praises . . . all day and each night



2. You've  heard  all  our  prayers  and  you've granted  our  needs
    and  helped  us  to endure,  amid  thorns  and  weeds.

 We  ask  for  your  help. . . for  we  know we  are  weak
Please  grant  us  the  strength. . . . and help  us  stay  meek

 Help  us  our  God . . .  to be courageous and strong,
to  sing  in your kingdom. . . . with  love in  our song

            chorus

Our Father. . . our God , . . . .in your glory. . . we delight
We’ll sing you our praises . . . all day and each night
All day, and each night. (1Pet.2:9; Rev.7:15; 5:10)

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 Introduction: Pearl


(Now we will hear an expression from our brother Paulo)
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A song, by Paulo. (He played his classical guitar)

(Paulo...introduce a prayer by brother Del Underwood)
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Prayer by brother Del Underwood

"We thank you father, through your son Jesus Christ our "High priest" for allowing us to have this share with you in this communal meal. It is through the love and obedience of your son, the acceptance of his sacrifice, and the pouring out of your holy spirit at "Pentecost" (2000 years ago) that you have made it possible for us to partake of your sons body and blood through the emblems that are placed before us. With your son as our "High Priest", we present ourselves as sanctified and obedient servants of you and your son. We thank you for answering your sons prayer on that fateful night of Nissan 14 to accept us as being in union with you and your son. We realize that although our sins have been forgiven, by a new and lasting covenant, we do not want to miss it's purpose. It was for Christ to offer himself without blemish to God to cleanse our consciences from dead-works, that we may render "sacred service" to you our "Heavenly father". As anointed who are created in union with your Son through his sacrifice and good works in order to walk in his foot-steps always we ask that you bless this arrangement."
AMEN

(Del...please introduce a talk by our Romanian brother, Sas Gavril)
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Gavril Sas' talk:


Commemoration
Both the great act of liberation from the bondage of the remnant, the man of sin '(the slave ... ") and the working of,, the body of Christ" (Isaiah 11:2-4), they will sanctify and justify JEHOVAH in a special way. Speaking on this,, flesh ", so says Jehovah, 'I'll show you wonderful things, - says the Lord, that the day when you came out of Egypt." Micah 7:15.
The Holy Spirit inspired the prophet Isaiah, saying, 'You get out before they turn the joy of righteousness, those who walk in your ways, and they remember you. But you angry, because I have sinned, we have November forever, or can be saved? "Isaiah 64:5. If you subscribe to this word, it is time to pray like Daniel, who spoke these words, asking Him Jehovah even begging Him for deliverance from the bondage in which he found his people (slavery Babylon), 'Now Lord our God, you who brought up the people of Egypt by thy mighty hand, and hast made a name as it is today: we have sinned, we have committed iniquity. But, Lord, after all mercy thy wrath and thy wrath from thy city Jerusalem, thy holy Mount for because of our pa-unions and iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and Your people are a reproach of all those around us. ", Listen Now therefore, our God, prayer and thy servant, and to love the Lord thy face to shine above thy holy shrine devastated," give ear, O God, and hear; Open your eyes, and behold our desolation and the city which is called by thy name! Do not our righteousness because we bring our petitions, but for thy great mercies.", Listen, Lord, Forgive, Lord, Behold, Lord! Work defer not, for the love of Thee, my God! Because your name is called by thy city and thy people over "- Daniel 9:15-19. If we truly think it's time to make our own the words of this prayer, begging Him Jehovah as we did and Daniel, then Jehovah will bless us to see this great achievement of liberation, the full benefit of it (so the ,, anointed "and, other sheep" - Ezekiel 16:61)!
We must understand that Jehovah do so, as shown in Word. This is what the prophet Amos says, inspired by the Holy Spirit, 'Surely the Lord God does nothing unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets. "-Amos 3:7. Scripture says, Friendship Lord is with them that fear him, and covenant with him to give them education. "Psalm 25:14. In that covenant was the,, anointed, "which even the grease teaches all things (1 John 2:20, 27). These anointed still follows the model outlined by Jesus regarding the commemoration of His death. It is for them Redeemer and Savior. With His coming, the wine'' gets a new meaning. Jesus said that he would drink again in the company of his disciples, the kingdom of God (Matthew 26:29). Expression, new wine "symbolize or signify redemption and salvation action of those who really expected Jesus, this double quality was. Scripture referring to these things says (Isaiah 59:20; Hebrew 9:28).
The bread symbolizes the body perfect, sinless, Jesus. Preumbreste bread, unleavened food ', given by Jehovah, by the body or body' of Christ. Given those forming the body "of Christ, Apostle Paul says, whisk the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, since you truly are unleavened: for Christ our Passover has been sacrificed.", praznium to the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. "1 Corinthians 5:7, 8. Of course, this means that all participants sharing must be clean so in the spirit of their minds (about teaching) and in the flesh 'them (on practices flesh)! Do not forget that the Lord told us to guard, leaven of the Pharisees'! If learning about faith is wrong, so is the practice of faith! -Referring to the bread, and its significance, we should use them with dignity symbol. Read Matthew 26:26. (Prayer of blessing the bread).
Wine symbolizes shed blood of Jesus, a pure blood, a perfect man. It signifies purity of doctrine on the application ransom sacrifice of Jesus. Clear teaching of the truth, says Jesus' sacrifice is not for those who sin willfully administer. Those who administer sin willfully after receiving the knowledge of the truth,,, profaned the blood of the covenant "(Hebrew 10:26-29)! So I really appreciate the true anointed shed blood of Jesus, and as such is the symbol corresponding share wine. On the come, Jesus said (Matthew 26:27, 28). (Prayer of thanksgiving for wine). Those who share the Remembrance legitimate symbols are ready to give their lives to defend the truth, and that is located in a covenant of sacrifice with the Most High. Today we live in a time when you hear the voice of Jehovah, he cried, 'Squeeze Me on My believers, who have made a covenant with me by sacrifice. "- Psalm 50:5.
Blessed be Jehovah for ever and ever, and his beloved son Jesus Christ.

(Pearl will introduce a talk by John)
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John's Talk

MEMORIAL TALK Tues 3/26 /2013
 (approx. 20 minutes)

“SYMBOLISM: PASSOVER and LORDS EVENING MEAL”

Please turn with me to Matt. 26:28 : In NWT of the Holy Bible it says;
Jesus words were "TAKE, eat. This means my body."

In most other versions it reads: Take, eat; this is My body. AMP

Likewise At Matthew 26:28 in NWT we read :  for this means my 'blood of the covenant,

Other versions read :  For this is My blood of the new covenant,

In both these instances the NWT translators got it right.  They were able to see clearly that Jesus did not mean the bread was literally his body.  Nor was he equating the wine with his literal blood.  In this case, they understood the bread was a symbol for his body and the wine was symbol for his blood.

In the Bible, symbols always represent far greater or deeper meaning than the literal words themselves convey.

For example the word “Angel “is a symbol in that it has a primary meaning of “a messenger” . .Yet when we encounter the word we are also aware of it as a spirit being,  a direct servant of God,  one having  superhuman powers and being invisible.  That’s a whole lot more than just being a messenger.

Likewise, The single word “Passover”; . . . .

To the people of Jehovah’s ancient nation of Israel it was also a symbol , representing a greater and far more complex meaning than the word itself possessed.

It was not only that Jehovah’s angel of destruction “passed over” their houses,  it also meant that he had acted on their behalf,  that his favor
was upon them and that he was going to liberate them from their slavery.

Later, as a memorial celebration,  the Passover was to remind them of the many miracles in their delivery from Egypt and of the covenant he had entered into with them.

On another level, it was also to serve as a symbol of a future hope for an even greater liberation, liberation from Sin and Death.   It showed them that their God, Jehovah,  not only had supernatural ability to deliver them and power greater than any foreign God, but that what he had done for them before, he could do again in the future.

The original Passover celebration included symbolically prophetic features pointing to a later fulfillment. There was the sacrificial lamb, unleavened bread, blood on the door post and the Mosaic Covenant among others.  Many of those features were to play a role almost 500 years later in a Passover celebration that turned into what we know today as the Lords Evening Meal.

On that momentous evening on Nissan 14 of 33 CE, three of the symbols from the old Passover which came to take on a new and expanded meaning to those present, are of special significance to us:

Two of them were mentioned earlier: That is the unleavened bread,
(which symbolized the Body) and the Wine (which symbolized the blood ).

That night, the expressions “BODY” and “BLOOD” became symbols again in their own right with meanings far beyond what the words themselves imply.

What Christ’s body meant goes way beyond a common  dictionary, where we find a BODY defined as:

“The physical structure and material substance of a human being, a corpse; carcass, or the trunk or main mass of a thing:

Christ’s sacrifice was not only his physical body but also implied giving up everything Jehovah had designed into humans that made them unique and afforded them pleasure.  It especially meant giving up the pleasure of having a wife and children.

So when he said "This means my body which is to be given in YOUR behalf. Luke 22:19 NWT

He was telling them that he was giving up everything that was important, meaningful and beneficial to humans. Every blessing connected to his human existence . . . . . What an act of self sacrificing love this was.

Likewise the Wine, whereas it was a symbol for his blood, his own blood represented a far more important symbol in its own right according to Leviticus 17:11  - there we see written  “ For the life of a creature is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for yourselves on the altar; it is the blood that makes atonement for one's life.” NIV

Thus, Jesus blood represented not only his life in this case, but the atonement it could make for their sinful lives and the sinful lives of others.

Turn please to Matt. 26:28 where several literal translations read as follows: “For this is My blood of the New Covenant which concerning many is being poured out for remission of sins LITV

In this verse we see a third important symbol in connection with The Lords Evening . That is the “covenant” which his blood being poured out validated legally.

This was not the Law covenant under Moses. It was a new one.

The Jews understood that the Law Covenant instituted at the foot of Mount Sinai was an agreement, a contract between Jehovah and themselves which God had presented to them through Moses.  And,  they had agreed to it three times, one of which is recorded at  (Ex. 24:7) where it says:

“Finally he took the book of the covenant and read it in the ears of the people. Then they said: "All that Jehovah has spoken, we are willing to do and be obedient." NWT

 On that occasion the agreement needed to be validated by Blood which was poured out in sacrifice . . . . . we read at

Exodus 24:8 Then Moses sprinkled the blood from the basins over the people and said, "This blood confirms the covenant the LORD has made with you in giving you these laws."  NLT

The covenant became a symbol in that what it represented was not merely about ‘covenant” as a word, but about the full meaning attached to their relationship with Jehovah as his chosen people.

Covenant agreements have terms by which their parties are bound and the Mosaic covenant had such terms:

For one, the covenant was conditional.  It depended on both parties continuing to honor their agreement.  If either broke it it could become invalid.  While Jehovah would always uphold his part of the agreement, its remaining in effect depended on the people upholding their part of the agreement as well . . . . .

As we know, they did not, and so Jeremiah was to write the following words nine centuries after the Mosaic covenant was instituted

At Jeremiah 31:31  we read : "Look! There are days coming," is the utterance of Jehovah, "and I will conclude with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah a new covenant”;

With those words Jeremiah implied that the current covenant would be replaced.

And it was.  For on the night of Nissan 14 in the year 33CE, when Jesus had his last supper with His apostles, He said, . . ."This cup is the new covenant in my blood"

 Since a covenant was confirmed by blood and death Jesus' shed blood and death less than 24 hours later established the new covenant just as he had spoken.

Paul was to confirm this under inspiration some years later when he wrote at Hebrews 9:12:

“Once for all time he took blood into that Most Holy Place, but not the blood of goats and calves. He took his own blood, and with it he secured our salvation forever”. NLT
Thus we have the “New Covenant “made not with the fleshly nation of Israel as the old one had been, but with a Spiritual nation of Israel, represented that night by the eleven apostles who were present on that momentous occasion.

With it comes a whole new set of meaning based on exactly what the “New Covenant symbolized.  It was not merely “NEW”  . . .Its meaning went way beyond that.  We are introduced to some of its features at Lu 22:29 where Jesus said;

Luke 22:29 and I make a covenant with YOU, just as my Father has made a covenant with me, for a kingdom, 30 that YOU may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones to judge the twelve tribes of Israel

This promise is further corroborated at Rev.5th chapter when John visualizes it’s fulfillment in heaven in a future time. . . . .We read at:

Revelation 5:9, 10 “ And they sing a new song, saying: "You are worthy to take the scroll and open its seals, because you were slaughtered and with your blood you bought persons for God out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation,:10 and you made them to be a kingdom and priests to our God, and they are to rule as kings over the earth." NWT

In the Revelation the apostle John received, we are given that these “kings” would constitute 144,000 in number.

At Revelation “7:4  we read; And I heard the number of those who were sealed, a hundred and forty-four thousand, sealed out of every tribe of the sons of Israel:”

Whether we view this as a literal number as some bible scholars do or as a symbolic one, this proves to us that the covenant that was made that night by Jesus was not exclusive to the eleven apostles present.  It also proves that it was not applicable to everyone who professes to be a Christian either.
It remains for certainty a small fraction compared to the billions who claim to have been Christians or the uncountable number at  Rev. 7:9.  who also stand before the Lamb.  It is this undetermined number that represents those who would be ruled by Jesus Christ and his joint heirs who he included in the covenant he entered into with that night of Nissan 14 in 33 CE.

Where they come from is revealed in at least two places;

One, at  Revelation 7:14 tells us . . . "These are the ones who have survived the time of great distress; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. NAB

So part of those symbolic 144,000 who would have ruler ship consist of survivors of the great tribulation in connection with Gods great day of destruction at the time of the end.

Clues as to who constitute a second and likely greater part are found at Acts 24:15 and at John 5:29

At Acts 24:15 , It tells us “that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and the unjust”. NKJ


John 5:29 elaborates further on this : “and they shall come forth; those who did the good things to a rising again of life, and those who practised the evil things to a rising again of judgment. YLT

These verses imply the resurrection of dead individuals who have died all the way back to the beginning of Bible history. It is these individuals along with the survivors of the great tribulation who constitute those who will be ruled by Christ Jesus and his kingdom heirs for a thousand years. During this time the earth will be returned to its paradise like condition which Jehovah God originally intended.

Now we need to be careful as to how we envision the kind ruler ship Jesus will grant those who are heirs to the new covenant.

We can’t allow ourselves to be jaded by manmade ideas of rulership, where a ruling class is established as an over class to an underclass made up of those being ruled.

Jesus gives us a picture of the kind of rulership we might expect to see from them at Luke 22:25, 26.  “But he said to them: "The kings of the nations lord it over them, and those having authority over them are called Benefactors. YOU, though, are not to be that way. But let him that is the greatest among YOU become as the youngest, and the one acting as chief as the one ministering.

From this we see their ruler ship is not one of domination as we know to be the case with manmade rule on the earth today. Rather it will be one of service and ministry toward others, as was demonstrated by the example of our Lord Jesus himself . . . . .

So far, we have only touched on what Christ said what his part of the agreement was and what we can expect from him.  But how about our part of the agreement do we have any indication of what he expects from us as our part of the covenant.

We are not given a clear explicit one verse statement as Israel was at Deuteronomy 32: 46 and 47.

There in reference to the covenant they had entered into, Moses said to them: "Apply YOUR hearts to all the words that I am speaking in warning to YOU today, that YOU may command YOUR sons to take care to do all the words of this law.:47 For it is no valueless word for YOU, but it means. . . YOUR life, NWT

That explicit statement is impossible to mis- understand. . .

For us,  because Jehovah has written the terms of our side of the covenant in our hearts, a concise statement such as Israel had is not necessary.  Perhaps what it all boils down to for us is summed up in the symbolism of the words a starving Jesus spoke to Satan on a day of test early in his earthly course found at . Matt. 4:4

There we read:
 Matthew 4:4 But He answered and said, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.' " NKJ . . . . . . .

Surely, for us this means more than just hearing words and seeing symbols.  It means discerning the deeper thoughts and intentions behind those words.  It means living accordingly, with whole souled devotion to our lord and master Jesus Christ, for our almighty God Jehovah . . has placed . . all authority in him.

So, now as we gather here tonight to celebrate the meaning behind the symbolism of the bread, the wine and the New Covenant, . . . let us keep uppermost in our minds and hearts, . . . not the symbols themselves, . . . but the deep and profound reality behind them.

(Please introduce Pearl)
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Pearl: The Bread


As we partake of the bread and wine, we are reminded of our dependence upon Christ. He directs us in the way of life and truth. By accepting from him the greatest gift ever given, we become one with him, in his sufferings and in his glory. Once Christ arrives, we are the first ones raised to perfect life...sharing with him in his divine nature (Rev.20:6). Then the promises symbolized by the bread and wine, will be fulfilled (1Cor.11:26). We will then share in the joy of our master (Matt.25:23)...that of raising the rest of Creation into reconciliation with God (John14:12). We ourselves will become  the Tent of God, the Covenant, the New Jerusalem above (which comes down from Heaven- Rev.21:2; John1:51)...as we slave for God and Christ...bringing their healing love to every living thing on earth
(Rev.21:3; Heb.9:11,15; Rev.21:2; 22:3,4; Heb.1:6,14; 2:16).
Until that Glorious Day dawns, may we continue to keep close in heart our unity with the Ones who love us, and who have saved us from our sins.
Eph.2:4,5,6; Rev.1:5,6; 5:9,10

By the time Jesus gave up his life for the sins of many (Matt.26:28), he had brought the purpose of his own human existence to full maturity and perfection (John18:37; 19:28,30; Phil.2:7,8,9). The seeds of Truth and Light that had been given him by the Father, became fully dispensed, fulfilled, and brought to mature perfection by Nisan 14, 33 C.E. (John12:35,36; 17:1,4,26)
Therefore, matured seeds of grain are used to prepare this symbol of Jesus' body. Within Jesus' own life, those wheat seeds of truth were brought to complete ripeness, maturity, and perfection (Mark4:28; John17:4).
His obedience through all the tribulation he was about to endure, would finish his preparations for sacrifice (Heb.2:10; 5:8,9). At the moment he expired, his offering to God was perfectly depicted, in the unleavened bread Jesus presented to his brothers (John6:35,51,58).

 Jesus knew that in order to bestow his future joy and inheritance of the earth upon his brothers (Luke 22:29), these ones would also need to cultivate and bring to perfection, the very same harvest of Truth (Luke 8:8; Mark 4:29; Matt.10:32; Rev.14:4,5; John15:16). They would need to become sharers with him, in the same course of faithfulness and sacrifice (1Pet.2:21; Luke 22:28,31; Rev.6:9,11; 14:4; 11:8; Rom.6:5; Phil.3:10; Mark 8:35). For those who were hand chosen by Christ (John15:16), and who succeed in accomplishing these things (Luke 21:36; Matt.24:13), Jesus' sacrifice can righteously apply (Rev.19:7,8; 22:14; 5:9,10; 14:3; Eph.5:25).
These become one with Christ in their rejection of the sinful flesh (1Cor.9:27; Gal.5:16). These accept the persecutions of not belonging to this world (John15:18,19; 16:33), or to established religious mountains (Phil.3:10; Rom.6:5; Matt.10:22,23; 23:34,35,36,37,38; John16:2; Rev.11:7; 18:24; 17:6,9; 6:14; 1Cor.15:24). These faithful who endure, are taken into Christ's body (Eph.5:30; Rom.12:4,5; 1Cor.12:12; 10:17; Gal.3:27)...becoming "one" with him as a man and his wife would become (Eph.5:28,32; 2Cor.11:2; John6:56; 17:21,23,26; 15:4,7,9; 14:18; 1Cor.6:17). They accept Jesus as their Lord, Master, King, and Head (Eph.1:22,23; 5:23; Col.3:24). These are fed spiritually by means of Jesus (Eph.4:21; 5:29; John16:7; 15:26,4,5; 1John2:20,24,27), and his sinless body...the "Word" of Truth made manifest (John1:14; 14:6). All these things are symbolized, in the loaf which he presented...the perfect representation of Christ himself...the True food (John6:55; Matt.4:4).
(Brother Paulo will offer a prayer of thanks for the bread)

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Prayer by Paulo

Paulo...Please ask all to partake of the Bread. (make sure it's 11:10)
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Partake of the Bread
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Pearl: The Wine:

Jesus described his heavenly Father as the "cultivator" of a vineyard (John15:1). Jesus described himself as the true vine, and his anointed disciples as the branches of that vine (John15:5a). This illustration amply describes the dependent relationship the anointed must have with Christ alone...that of being fed exclusively and directly by him (John15:4,6; Heb.12:25; 2:13,14). The vital sustenance that is channeled by means of The Vine, Christ, is Holy Spirit (John16:7,13; 14:16,17,26; Zech.4:2,3,12,6,14; 1John2:20,28). By means of this gift through Christ; the anointed receive life, truth,
and the ability to produce much "fruit" (John14:6; 15:5,8).
When we partake of the symbol of Christ's blood, we agree to partake of the fruit of the vine of Truth, which was the meaning of his lifeblood (John6:53,55,56,57; 14:6). The wine symbolizes all at once...Jesus' ransom sacrifice (Matt.26:28), his teachings of Truth which also cleanses and saves us (Eph.5:26,27; Titus3:4,5,6,7) and our acceptance to imitate his example (Rom.6:3,5; Rev.6:9,11; Luke 9:23; Rom.8:18)....To also be producing the fruit of Truth, even at the cost of our own blood being shed (Rev.11:7; 17:6; 12:11).
Jesus shed his blood to seal his promises to his Bride (John15:13,15,16; Eph.5:2,25,32; Rom.8:23). He gave his life for her, that he might one day bring her home to him (John14:2,3,18,28; Mark13:26,27). Together, they will restore the rest of Creation (Gen.22:18; Gal.3:28,29; Matt.17:11; Acts3:20,21; Rev.22:1,2,17). These depend upon the blood of Christ to cleanse them, qualifying them for their inheritance (Rev.5:9,10; 1Cor.15:50,53,57; Heb.2:11; 9:22). Only through loyalty, endurance, and the sacrificing of their own lifeblood, can these inherit the joyful promises...To become the channel of the great reconciliation, the means by which our heavenly Father and Jesus will restore peace and life, to all the earth
(Rev.6:9,11; 2Cor.5:20; Rom.8:20,19,21; 2Pet.3:13; Rev.21:5).
Paulo will give thanks to God for the wine.


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Prayer by Paulo

(Paulo...please ask all to partake of the wine)
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Partake of the Wine
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Paulo, please introduce the final song from Pearl

Closing song: Pearl

This is a song from the fifth century about the return of Christ. The author is unknown. Because of how profound and accurate his words are, I think it was written by an anointed one during the dark ages. This melody was used during pagan holidays, but it's origin is not pagan. I feel that the words of this song are very relevant to today's elect, and the circumstances under which they now are. The words are close to my heart, especially concerning the chosen who yet need to awaken, arise, and fight for truth at Christ's side. May God answer this prayer for the salvation and release of all those still in captivity!

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O Come O Come Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, (Matt.1:23; Isa.61:1; Rev.9:14; 13:10)
That mourns in lonely exile here, until the sons of God appear (Rom.8:19).
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel. He comes to you, O Israel! (Acts 3:20,21)

O come, the branch of Jesse's tree. Free us from Satan's tyranny.
(Isa.11:1,2; Heb.2:14,15,16; Rom.16:20; Luke 10:19)
From depths Abyss your people save, and give them victory over the grave.
(Hosea 13:14; Ps.49:15; 1Cor.15:26,51; John5:24; 1John3:14)
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel. He comes to you, O Israel! (Heb.1:6)

O come, our dayspring, come and cheer our spirits by your drawing near.
(Rev.22:16; 2:28; Isa.60:1)
And drive away the shades of night. And pierce the smoke and bring us light.
(Rom.13:12; 1John2:8; Rev.9:2,3; Eze.2:6; 1Pet.2:9; 1Thess.5:5,8)
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel. He comes to you, O Israel!

O come the key of David come, and open wide our heavenly home.
(Rev.3:7; 1:18; 1Sam.2:6; Phil.3:20; Col.3:1,2; Eph.2:6,19)
Make safe the way that leads to thee.
(Isa.35:8; 30:21; 40:3; 49:11; 51:10; 62:10; Matt.7:14; Ps.118:20)
And close the path to misery
(Isa.51:17; 63:6; Jer.4:9; Hab.1:5; Eze.14:21; 5:12,17; (Zech.13:9; Mal.3:3);
Rev.6:8,9,10,11; 13:1,7; 11:2; Luke 21:22,24).
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel. He comes to you, O Israel!
(Ps.119:123-149; 106:46,47; Eze.28:25; Mark 13:27)

O come, O come, our Lord of might. Please heal us and restore our sight.
Isa.40:10; Rev.22:12; 3:18; Luke 4:18)
O bid our sad division cease. And be yourself our King of Peace.
(Nahum 2:13; Jer.51:56; Micah 4:3; 1Cor.11:18,19; 2Cor.10:3,4,5;
Rev.19:11,14; 16:13,14; 17:14; Ps.46:9; Haggai 2:22; Dan.2:40,44,45,35)
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel. He comes to you, oh Israel!

Teach us our eyes to simplify. Our hearts and lamps to purify.
(Matt.6:22; 5:14,15,16; 25:1,4,10)
And grant that we may please your face. By spirit may we win our race.
(Luke 21:36; Rev.6:17; 11:4; Ps.147:11; 2Cor.6:7; 1Pet.4:11; 1Cor.9:24)
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel. He comes to you, oh Israel!

Oh Lord and Master come for me (Acts 3:20,21; John14:3,18,28).
Come lift us up from Satan's sea
     (Jonah 2:2; Ps.18:4; 86:13; Job 41:31,34; Rev.9:11; 13:1; Isa.27:1; 51:10; 62:10).
Make safe the way that leads on high (Isa.35:8,9; 62:10).
And break the chains that bind us to the lie (Rev.13:10,8,11,14; 19:20; 9:5,10).
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel. He comes to you, oh Israel!
He comes to you, oh Israel!

(Pearl: Our final prayer will be by brother John Jones)
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Closing Prayer: John Jones


Our Father, Almighty God, please hear and except our prayer.  We ask High Priest, Lord Jesus to mediate in our behalf before you and that his pleadings go with ours to your ear.

We praise you Father for you holiness, glory, and might. You are our God and Father and to you we offer our exclusive devotion.

We praise our Lord and Savior, your beloved son Jesus Christ for his loyalty and devotion to you.  You have given us the most wonderful Master and Exemplar in him. Praised be the Lamb of God who now sits on the throne.

Thanksgiving

We thank you Father for your love and loving-kindness.  You loved us first and because of your love you were willing to allow your only begotten Son to suffer and die that we might have life. On this memorial occasion as in the past, we have come together to celebrate this most precious gift.

Your love is our life and source of strength.  We pray that our love for you warms your heart.  No words can adequately express our love and so through our actions we hope, by demonstration, to convey to you the depths of our feelings. Without you ours lives would mean nothing. There would be no reason to live.

We thank Lord Jesus too for everything he has done in obedience to you and all he has done and continues to do in our behalf. We also are thankful that he was willing to undergo so much suffering and sacrifice his body in order to provide the ransom for our redemption.  Thank you Lord Jesus.

We thank you for choosing us to be your children and the blessing of your Holy Spirit, Divine covering, and blessings associated.

Thank you for your protection, guidance, and teaching.

Thank you Father for your tender care, comfort, and friendship.

Petition and supplications

We ask for your continued guidance, strength, and nurture.  We ask that you help us clearly discern your will. That you will keep us united and focused on our ministry for our Lord.

We pray for your Kingdom to come and your will to be done.  That the Lord arrival is not far ahead of us.  We long to be in Heaven with you and with your Holy Family.  We long to be finished; to be fully what you have intended us to be.  We long to be in your Kingdom.  Help us to stay close to the Lord and follow him so that we too may come off victorious as he did.

Father, please answer our prayers that those who have refused to honor you and who have blasphemed against you receive the judgement you have stored up for them; foremost the renegade devil and his other spirit rebels.  That all corruption will soon be eradicated from existence and that this abomination come to its end.

Request for mercy, forgiveness, and undeserved kindness.  That you will continue to be long-suffering when we make errors due to our ignorance.

May all those you are calling, hear and become obedient to your will.
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