DAILY TEXT, From today Thursday, October 26, 2023, They will hold firmly to the tunic of a Jew and say: “We want to go with you” (Zech. 8:23).

DAILY TEXT, From Thursday October 26, 2023, They will hold firmly to the tunic of a Jew and say: “We want to go with you” (Zech. 8:23).

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Thursday October 26

They will hold firmly to the robe of a Jew and say, “We want to go with you” (Zech. 8:23).

In the prophecy of Zechariah 8:23, the expressions “a Jew” and “you” refer to the same group: the anointed remnant (Rom. 2:28, 29). The “10 men of all the languages ​​of the nations” represent the other sheep. They hold firmly to the anointed—that is, they loyally cling to them—and join them in the pure worship of Jehovah. Similarly, Jehovah has fulfilled the prophecy of Ezekiel 37:15-19, 24, 25 by causing the anointed and the other sheep to work in total unity. The prophecy speaks of two suits. Those who hope to live in heaven are like the stick “for Judah” (the tribe from which the kings of Israel were chosen). And those who hope to live on Earth are like the stick “of Ephraim.” Jehovah would unite both groups so that they would become “one stick.” This means that they would serve united under their one King, Christ Jesus (John 10:16). w22.01 22 paras. 9, 10.

How do the “sheep” mentioned in Matthew 25:31-36, 40 especially support Christ's brothers?

(Read Matthew 25:31-36, 40). The “sheep” mentioned in this parable represent the righteous people who live in the time of the end and who have the hope of living on Earth, that is, the other sheep. They loyally support the rest of Christ's anointed brothers, especially by helping them fulfill an enormous responsibility: the worldwide work of preaching and teaching (Matt. 24:14; 28:19, 20).

In what other ways do the other sheep support Christ's brothers?

Every year, in the weeks leading up to the Memorial, the other sheep demonstrate their support for Christ's brothers. As? By participating fully in the global campaign to invite interested people to attend (see sidebar “Are you planning for the Memorial season?”). All over the world, they make preparations to celebrate the Memorial even if there are no anointed Christians in their congregation. The other sheep feel very happy to be able to support Christ's brothers in this way. They know that for Jesus everything they do for the anointed is as if they were doing it for him (Matt. 25:37-40).

How have Jehovah and Jesus demonstrated the immense love they have for us?

Because we appreciate the love of Jehovah and Jesus. Jehovah has shown us his love in many ways. But the most outstanding has been sending his Son to suffer and die for us (John 3:16). Jesus also demonstrated his love for us by being willing to lay down his life (John 15:13). It is true that we will never be able to repay them for everything they have done out of love, but we can show gratitude for the way we live (Col. 3:15). By attending the Memorial, we thank him for his love and show them ours.

Why are the anointed and the other sheep so grateful for the gift of the ransom?

Because we greatly appreciate the gift of the ransom (Matt. 20:28). In the case of the anointed, they value the rescue because it makes their hope possible. Because of his faith in Christ's sacrifice, Jehovah declares them righteous and adopts them as his children (Rom. 5:1; 8:15-17, 23). And, in the case of the other sheep, they also value the ransom because, thanks to their faith in the blood that Christ shed, they can count on God's approval, give him sacred service, and come out of “the great tribulation” alive (Rev. 7:13-15). When both groups attend the Memorial each year, they show their gratitude for the rescue.

Why else do we attend the Memorial?

Because we want to obey Jesus. No matter how hopeful we are, we all take seriously the command Jesus gave on the night he established the Memorial celebration: “Keep doing this in remembrance of me” (1 Cor. 11:23, 24).

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