Watchtower Study, Jehovah guarantees us that the Earth will be a paradise, January 8-14, 2024, Comments and Responses.
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“Everyone who wants to obtain a blessing on earth will be blessed by the God of truth” (IS. 65:16).
1. What message did the prophet Isaiah convey to the Israelites?
The Prophet Isaiah conveyed to the Israelites the message that Jehovah is “the God of truth.”
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and the meaning of this message is that what Jehovah predicts always comes true. This statement reinforces confidence in Jehovah's promises and his ability to fulfill them.
Isaiah calls him the God of truth and as he mentions it means Amen, so be it or surely.
2. Why can we trust in Jehovah's promises for the future? What questions will be answered in this article?
We can trust in Jehovah's promises for the future because it is impossible for God to lie. Since Jehovah is the source of truth and he cannot come out with a lie. Furthermore, Jehovah has demonstrated that he keeps all of his promises, giving us assurance that the promises he has made for the future will also be fulfilled.
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In Hebrew 6:18 he explains to us what the personality of Jehovah is like, which says that it is impossible for God to lie, then with an example that says that it is impossible for fresh water or salt water to come out of the same source of a spring, or for an introverted person to Asking her to be extroverted is not part of her personality because in Jehovah's case it is the same, he cannot lie.
The context of Hebrews 6:18 is interesting because it speaks of Abraham when Jehovah makes him the promise that he would have offspring when his wife could no longer have children. Thus the context shows that not only does he not lie but he has the power to carry it out are a perfect combination.
So we do trust that what Jehovah says is true as far as what has to do with the future this is going to be a reality also because it is true because the God of truth himself says it.
These two questions will be answered: What has Jehovah promised for the future? And how have you guaranteed that his promise will come true?
WHAT HAS JEHOVAH PROMISED?
3. a) What promise occupies a special place in our hearts? (Revelation 21:3, 4).
The fact that death will cease to exist, that there will be no more sadness or crying or pain is something that we all long for.
The promise taken from the book of Revelation is one of the most comforting and significant for the servants of God. In Revelation 21:3-4, the vision of a new heaven and a new earth is mentioned, where a powerful and comforting promise from God is announced: "death will be no more, nor will there be sadness, nor crying, nor pain anymore." .
b) What do some say when we read this promise to them?
Yes, many people tell us that this is too good to be true.
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The idea of a future without death, pain, sadness or crying may seem too perfect or unreal to some. As the magazine says, many believe that “That's too good to be true.”
Well, the truth is that we have all embraced this promise with all the love in the world because it is something that is incomparable and there has never been what was promised in the apocalypse and then the truth is that we trust it so much that we want to instill it in people because it's going to be something wonderful.
4. a) What two things did Jehovah know?
We were going to use that promise that inspired John to talk about his purpose to convince people to take Jehovah's side, and evidently he also knew that humans would have a hard time believing it.
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Jehovah knew that the promise of Paradise, as described in Revelation 21:3-4, would be used in preaching, as part of proclaiming the message of hope and salvation to people in the present and in the future. He was also aware that many people would find it difficult to believe in the new realities promised in the Scriptures.
And we are not surprised that people do not want to listen to us because Paul, when he wrote his second letter to the Corinthians, said that for many the God of this system of things, that is, Satan, would blind their minds so that they would not receive the light of the good news from Jehovah.
And in Isaiah 42:9 there he shows us how Jehovah says that he announces new things to us before they begin to happen and reveals them to you, so he shows us that Jehovah has never hidden what his purposes are, but he has given warning to have room to change and enjoy them.
So two questions come here, one how we can help people to be convinced that they are going to fulfill that word and also how it strengthens us to know and teach these truths.
b) What did Jehovah do besides make a promise?
Apart from making the promise, she also gave us compelling reasons to trust her.
Jehovah provided several compelling reasons to support his Paradise promise:
JEHOVAH GUARANTEES THAT HIS PROMISE WILL COME TRUE
5. In which verses do we find reasons to trust in Jehovah's promise, and what do they say?
In Revelation 21:5-6, Jehovah speaks of his promise as if it had already occurred and refers to it as “faithful and true.” He also says “They have already come true!” and he presents himself as "the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end," which gives us the assurance that he will fulfill his promise.
In this text we find reasons, because there it says that he tells John to write to the one sitting on the throne, he tells him write that these words are faithful and true, and then at the end he tells him that it is the beginning and the end have already been accomplished because for him they have already been fulfilled.
6. How do the words of Revelation 21:5, 6 strengthen our confidence in Jehovah's promise?
The words of Revelation strengthen our confidence in Jehovah's promises because “It is as if Jehovah himself were signing for faithful humanity a guarantee, or a title of ownership, regarding these future blessings.”
Jehovah himself is saying that these things have already come true or I am The Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end, Jehovah has promised one thing and for him it has already come true, meaning that it is a perfect guarantee.
So how does he explain the paragraph in verses 3 and 4 of chapter 21 Jehovah makes the promise and in the following verses 5 and 6 it is as if he figuratively put his signature to guarantee that promise, so we do not have to question what he has promised.
7. Who begins to speak in verse 5, and why is that special?
Jehovah speaks and the fact that it is Jehovah himself who is speaking reinforces confidence in the truthfulness and fulfillment of the words that are being spoken. As mentioned in Titus 1:2, God is incapable of lying, which further underlines the reliability and security of the promises that are being stated in these verses.
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And we know that the one who is centered sitting on the throne is Jehovah because verse 7 confirms it, it says, I will be your God, so it is the sovereign of the universe who makes this promise.
Well, on other occasions there is an announcement or a warning, he has used a powerful Angel or his own son, who are perfectly authoritative people, but in this case he wanted this very important promise that people have to believe, he wanted to give it directly. .
"LOOK! “I AM MAKING ALL THINGS NEW”
8. What does Jehovah say to confirm that his promise will be fulfilled? (Isaiah 46:10).
He has that ability, he says, I predict the end, we know that Jehovah is the one who makes it come to be, it is clear that he is going to fulfill those promises, we have no doubt.
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In Revelation 21:5, the expression “Look!” It is used to draw the reader's attention to what comes next. God declares, “I am making all things new,” showing such solid assurance and confidence in the fulfillment of this promise that he speaks of those future changes as if they were already in process or even completed from his eternal perspective.
And if we put ourselves in context we can imagine the situation then Jehovah says I am here and now he says look one look and now here it goes he says I am making things new that is to say that this watchtower gives strength in terms of those words that really help us. they excite
And then in Isaiah 46:10 when he says I say my decision will stand we know what Jehovah's purpose is from the beginning therefore it still stands he has kept it he says and I will do whatever I wish I mean we can be totally convinced that all Jehovah's promises will without fail be fulfilled.
Yes, it is very interesting, although it has been mentioned as The Watchtower says, this expression, look, what it usually draws is the attention of the reader or the person who is attentive, it says to draw the reader's attention to what comes next, so that reinforces that what What he is going to say is important and as if he put a seal on it that it is true.
And that is what Jehovah says has always come true and we know that in the Bible there are many cases where Jehovah describes in luxurious detail the current conditions of the world, for example, and it is being fulfilled, we are seeing it, so as the paragraph says here What Jehovah says is fulfilled.
9. a) What actions does the phrase “making all things new” make us think of?
The phrase “making all things new” in Revelation 21:5 suggests two main actions attributed to Jehovah: Replacing and restoring which involves removing the former heaven and the former earth – this represents systems of government and the former earth – which refers to evil people. , and bring a new heaven and a new earth.
Well, it makes us think of two actions: replace and restore and the one we are going to see first is replace.
When Jehovah says this expression, it is not that what he had done previously, it is that it was bad, no, when we arrive and see a newly painted house we say oops, it looks new and it is because what was there has been worked on to improve it and that is what Jehovah gives To understand with this expression that is why we understand that replacing and restoring contributes to making these things new.
b) What will happen to today's “heaven” and “earth”?
Jehovah will not simply make improvements to “heaven” and “earth,” but will destroy them completely and replace them with “a new heaven and a new earth,” that is, a new government and a new human society. .
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Well, Revelation 21:1 says that the former heaven and the former earth had disappeared and we know that the former heaven represents the governments under Satan and how it was confirmed in first John 5:19, so we will be very happy that they really disappear and will be replaced .
And as for the previous earth, it refers to the human society of evil people under the control of the devil, those will also be replaced, so neither the current heaven nor the current earth can be restored because they are of no value to Jehovah, he is going to replace them and He is going to replace him with a new government in the hands of his son and a new society of people who serve him.
Simply add a phrase that I find interesting that Jehovah is not going to make simple improvements to heaven and earth, that is, he is going to make them new from the beginning.
10. In what other sense will Jehovah make “all things new”?
The expression “make all things new” in Revelation 21:5 also implies renewal and restoration on a personal and global level, beyond changes in government systems or the elimination of evil. Jehovah promises a complete and perfect transformation for both the planet and humanity until perfection is reached.
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The other we saw was that of restoring, going to restore the planet Earth, going to turn it into a true paradise and then humanity, humanity, all of us are going to be restored in some way in a physical sense, healing each of us from any imperfection that we have. we have and it will also give life back to many people.
So in this case it is not going to replace being completely new but what it is going to do is return to its original state of perfection what is not perfect right now, which is us physically and also the planet Earth.
He says look, drawing attention. I'm making all things new, she says it in the present tense, as if she were already doing it.
“THEY ARE FAITHFUL AND TRUE” AND “THEY HAVE ALREADY COME TRUE!”
11. What did Jehovah command John, and why?
Yes, as we see in Revelation 21:5, he told him to write those words, that is, he ordered him to leave them written because they were faithful and true and that gives us more conviction that this is reality.
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Jehovah commanded John to write down the words he was hearing because they were faithful and true words. This instruction reinforces the importance of the truthfulness and reliability of the words God was communicating through John's vision.
By directing John to write these words, Jehovah ensured that his message would be recorded for the benefit and edification of future generations. This order also ensured that the divine promise of Paradise and the blessings to come were available to those who would read and meditate on them in the future.
Also because they are faithful and true, that is, the words of God are reliable and accurate.
12. Why can Jehovah say “They have come true!”?
By speaking in the present tense about what is to come, he shows his absolute confidence about keeping his word. Jehovah is so sure of his ability and willingness to fulfill his purposes that he speaks with certainty about what he has promised as if it were already an established reality.
Well, because for Jehovah it is as if they had already been fulfilled and this is because like him he can fulfill everything he promises because there is no one to interrupt him in his purpose because it is as if he had already made it come true and in this we are a little alike. We too, because someone asks us for something and we say done, count on it, why, well, it is within our reach and we have the desire to serve it, but we are talking about something that we want to do in the future and we are limited, imperfect and all those things but Jehovah is what he is doing here, promising something that he is sure he will fulfill and it is as if he had already seen it done.
“I AM THE ALPHA AND THE OMEGA”
13. Why does Jehovah claim “I am the Alpha and the Omega”?
This expression symbolizes the totality, the beginning and the end of all things. By identifying himself as the Alpha and the Omega this statement not only indicates that he is present at the beginning and end of everything, but also implies his ability to carry out and complete his purposes.
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Because when Jehovah begins something he finishes it, it is true that the first letter of the Greek alphabet is Alpha and the last Omega, so Jehovah implies this that when he begins something he finishes it and he said this three times in the Apocalypse, so both in Revelation 1:8 21:5 and 6 and 22:13 so this gives us the assurance that God's purpose will be fulfilled.
Yes, it is very significant that on the three occasions in which Jehovah speaks to John he uses the same expression, I am the Alpha and the Omega, that is, it is as if he were revealing his purpose and telling him that he is Alpha but also all this that you are. seeing Omega is going to happen is going to happen so you can trust completely because it is a guarantee.
14. a) Give an example of when Jehovah said “Alpha” and when he will say “Omega.”
Jehovah said Alpha when he created the men Adam and Eve and gave them their purpose of having many children, multiplying and filling the earth. At that moment it is as if he said Alpha.
Jehovah said “Alpha” when he revealed his purpose for humanity and the Earth to our first parents, and when the obedient and perfect descendants of Adam and Eve fill the Earth and turn it into a paradise, on that day , Jehovah, will say “Omega”.
b) What does Jehovah guarantee us in Genesis 2:1-3?
In Genesis 2:1-3, Jehovah guarantees the fulfillment of his purpose by declaring the seventh day sacred, meaning that he dedicated that day to fulfilling his purpose for humanity and the Earth. This action of Jehovah guarantees that his purpose will be fully realized at the end of the seventh day.
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Well, during that seventh day Jehovah would do everything necessary for his purpose to be fulfilled and at the end of the seventh day it could be said that everything was as he had planned with perfect humanity, the earth full of beings that serve him.
Yes, since Jehovah's purpose apparently seemed to have failed because he had to make another decision, it is like when we have plans and we have to change them, but his purpose does not, then this seventh day of rest is all the failure that humanity has had and everything that is happening but Jehovah continued working on his purpose because it could not fail to be fulfilled, as we will see later, it will be fulfilled.
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It conveys what Jehovah's purpose was when he gave paradise to Adam and Eve and told them to fill the earth, that was the beginning of The Alpha.
Well, we see everything that Adam and Eve caused to the human race by disobeying them. They grew old under the influence of the devil, wars, pollution, violence. In reality, all of that was not part of Jehovah's original purpose, but he has not abandoned it and therefore He is going to achieve so much but all this time of interruption is simply a period of time that is allowing him but it will not end like this.
Images related to the fulfillment of Jehovah's purpose. 1. “Alpha.” Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. 2. The consequences of the rebellion, represented by Satan as an evil angel, aged Adam and Eve, the tower of Babel, a cemetery, some soldiers, a tank, some fighter planes, some polluting factories and a crowd at a demonstration. Below are two images that show how Jehovah's purpose is being fulfilled: Jesus on the torture stake, representing the ransom, and a group of Jehovah's servants from ancient and modern times, representing the righteous descendants of Adam and Eve. . 3. “Omega”. Several people in Paradise, working and enjoying life together. When Jehovah starts something, he finishes it. (See paragraphs 14 and 17).
15. Why might it have seemed that Jehovah could no longer fulfill his purpose?
After the rebellion of Adam and Eve, their disobedience and the introduction of sin into humanity, the impression could have been created that God's original purpose of filling the Earth with obedient and perfect people would be compromised or prevented. The introduction of sin and death seemed to challenge God's promise of a future filled with obedient and perfect people. Doubt would have arisen as to whether God would be able to reverse the effect of sin and restore the original purpose of it.
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As we have seen, Jehovah's purpose was for the perfect descendants of Adam and Eve to fill the earth, but since they sinned and transmitted sin and death to their descendants, it could have given the impression that Jehovah was running out of options, but As we will see, Jehovah adapts and draws up a new plan.
Yes, sometimes when we conduct Bible studies, many people say that Jehovah would have finished off Adam and Eve and made another humanity, and the problems would have been over, but this is an interesting point, so it is that Jehovah would have become a liar. because no descendants would have come from those two and perhaps also because it was a tactic of Satan to put Jehovah in a bad place.
If they had to be descendants of Adam and Eve, then perhaps Satan would have thought he had Checkmated Jehovah however we will see that this did not happen.
16. Why did Satan perhaps think he could accuse Jehovah of being a failure?
Because Adam and Eve would have offspring but humanity would be imperfect and then humanity would always be imperfect. Satan would make Jehovah see that he has failed but we see that he has not.
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Satan might have considered accusing Jehovah of being a failure if the descendants of Adam and Eve did not achieve perfection, which would have raised doubts about God's ability to fulfill his original purpose of having an obedient and perfect humanity. This situation would have provided Satan with an argument to question Jehovah's integrity and ability to carry out his promises.
Ecclesiastes 7:20 shows that on earth there is no one righteous who does good and who never sins and in Romans we are told that no one reaches the glory of God. Satan knew this and played with it.
17. What did Jehovah do to resolve the rebellion of Satan and the first humans, and how will it all end? (See also the image).
This was indeed Jehovah's masterstroke, something that Satan had not counted on, a gesture of pure love from Jehovah, the rescue through the life of his only begotten son Jesus.
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To resolve the rebellion of Satan and the first humans, Jehovah allowed Adam and Eve to have children, thus demonstrating that his word is always fulfilled and that it is not a failure. Furthermore, Jehovah established a plan of salvation through a “seed” that would save the obedient descendants of Adam and Eve. This plan was fulfilled through rescue, a gesture of pure love that will resolve the rebellion of Satan and the first humans. In the end, Jehovah’s purpose of filling the Earth with obedient and perfect people will be fulfilled.
At the end of the paragraph it is mentioned that at that moment Jehovah will be able to say Omega and it is true that the rebellion that happened is not what Jehovah had planned, it was not Jehovah's purpose but he adapted to the circumstances he was flexible he did everything possible so that it could also fulfill that purpose.
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Well, as we have commented, we see how Jehovah changes the route to fulfill his purpose and now we see Jesus on the torture stake that represents the rescue and through that rescue, for many righteous descendants, we see faithful and modern servants of antiquity who can serve Jehovah.
Of course, analyzing these details greatly strengthens our faith to see Satan crossing his arms watching the scene from above saying how good I have been and how I have truncated Jehovah's purpose. Let's see what he does now, but as I said, there is information that I really liked. Jehovah does not have faith he knows will fulfill his purpose he does not need it that strengthens our faith in whatever way Jehovah finishes what he begins.
HOW TO STRENGTHEN OUR TRUST IN THE PROMISE OF PARADISE
18. What three reasons does Jehovah give us to trust in his promise? (See also the box “Three Reasons to Trust in Jehovah's Promise.”)
The promise comes directly from Jehovah himself. In Revelation, it is recorded that “He who sat on the throne” declared, “I am making all things new.”
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Jehovah affirms that his words are “faithful and true.” He speaks of the promise as if it had already happened, ensuring that these words "Have already come true!" This assurance from Jehovah about the fulfillment of his words demonstrates his faithfulness and trustworthiness.
The statement “I am the Alpha and the Omega” This statement affirms that he is the beginning and the end of all things, confirming his ability to fulfill his purposes from beginning to end.
The first is that it is Jehovah himself who is making this promise he says look I am making all things new and we can trust in this promise because he has both the wisdom and the power to carry it out.
Second, he says that Jehovah is sure that his promise will be fulfilled, and he speaks about it as if it had already occurred. He also says that they are faithful and true and that they have already come true. Since when Jehovah starts something he finishes it, he confirms it with the phrase I am The Alpha and the Omega.
19. What could you do if someone has a hard time believing that Earth will be a paradise?
If someone has difficulty believing that Earth will be a paradise, their confidence can be strengthened by talking to them about the guarantees that God gives us. It can be mentioned that Jehovah guarantees that the Earth will be a paradise in the future, and that we can trust his promises because it is impossible for God to lie.
Well, Jehovah understands that it can be a little difficult under the conditions we observe today because a human imagines such a beautiful future because it seems too good to be true, but on the other hand we can think that given the situation we find ourselves in today Down with Satan, it seems to be too bad to be true, however that was also predicted by the Bible and it is the same Bible that tells us that Jehovah will make this beautiful future come true, which is why we can explain verses 5 and 6 of Revelation to the person. where Jehovah can affirm with certainty that that beautiful promise will be reality.
And the truth is that Jehovah is already taking steps to fulfill this promise, he has already given the rescue, the preaching, he has also given us light on his purpose and on the truths of the Bible, so these are more arguments that we have to explain to people. that this is going to be fulfilled.
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Why is it special that it is Jehovah himself who has promised Paradise?
It is special that it is Jehovah himself who has promised Paradise because he is the Creator of the universe and has the power and wisdom to fulfill his promise. Furthermore, Jehovah is a God of love and mercy, and his promise of Paradise is a sign of his love for humanity. Since Jehovah is the one who makes the promise, we can be sure that it will be fulfilled, since he is faithful and true in everything he says.
Well, because it is such an important promise that Jehovah said it himself means that it matters to him that we really believe in that promise.
As we saw in the note of the book of Revelation, it is as if Jehovah himself was affirming for humanity a faithful guarantee or a title of ownership.
What phrases are part of the guarantee that God gives us?
"Look! "I am making all things new."
«Write these words, because they are faithful and true»
«They have already come true! "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end."
Once again I am making all things new, that is, it is doing them now and it is a continuous present that will continue to do them.
How can we strengthen our confidence in the promise of Paradise?
We can strengthen our confidence in the promise of Paradise by remembering the guarantees that God gives us, for example, in Revelation 21:5, Jehovah declares: “Look! I am making all things new. Furthermore, he affirms that these words are faithful and true, and that they have already come true. This direct statement from Jehovah, who cannot lie, strengthens our confidence that his promise will be fulfilled.
Well, it gives us three very powerful reasons: firstly, because it is Jehovah himself who makes the promise that is recorded in the apocalypse and secondly, Jehovah is sure that his promise will be fulfilled, which is as if he had already made it and thirdly It is that he says that it is the Alpha and the Omega that is from the beginning to the end what he promises is fulfilled.
Yes, every time we preach or when we talk to people we explain the promise of paradise our own faith is strengthened and how nice that from this article perhaps not only read verses three and four but also use verses 5 and 6 to certify the fulfillment of Jehovah's purpose.
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