DAILY TEXT, Sunday July 21, 2024. This means eternal life (John 17:3).

DAILY TEXT, Today Sunday July 21, 2024, This means eternal life (John 17:3).

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Sunday July 21, 2024

This means eternal life (John 17:3).

Although Adam and Eve sinned and because of them all their descendants inherited death, Jehovah did not abandon his purpose (Isa. 55:11). He still wants faithful people to live forever. Think of all the things Jehovah has said and done to fulfill his purpose. He has promised that he will resurrect people who have died and give them the opportunity to obtain eternal life (Acts 24:15; Titus 1:1, 2). Faithful Job was certain that Jehovah longs to resurrect those who have died.​—Job 14:14, 15. The prophet Daniel knew that humans would be resurrected and have the opportunity to live forever (Ps. 37:29; Dan. 12:2, 13). The Jews of Jesus’ day also knew that Jehovah could give his faithful servants “eternal life” (Luke 10:25; 18:18). Jesus spoke of this promise on many occasions and was himself resurrected by his Father (Matt. 19:29; 22:31, 32; Luke 18:30; John 11:25). w22.12 5 paras. 8, 9.

What do the resurrections of the past demonstrate? (See the drawing).

Jehovah is the one who gives us life and who has the ability to return it to those who have died. He empowered the prophet Elijah to resurrect the son of the widow of Zarephath (1 Kings 17:21-23). Some time later, with God's help, the prophet Elisha resurrected the son of a woman from Shunem (2 Kings 4:18-20, 34-37). These and other resurrections demonstrate that Jehovah has the power to restore life to those who have died. And, while Jesus was on Earth, he made it clear that his Father had given him that same power (John 11:23-25, 43, 44). Now Jesus is in heaven and has received “all authority in heaven and on earth.” So he can fulfill the promise that “all who are in the graves” will return to life in the hope of continuing to live forever (Matt. 28:18; John 5:25-29).

How does the rescue make it possible for us to live forever?

Why did Jehovah allow his beloved Son to suffer such a painful death? Jesus gave the answer when he said, “God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son so that no one who has faith in him would be destroyed but have eternal life” (John 3:16). By giving his Son as a ransom so that we may have forgiveness of our sins, God gives us the opportunity to obtain eternal life (Matt. 20:28). The apostle Paul explained this important part of God's purpose with these words: “As death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead also comes through a man. For, as in Adam all are dying, so in the Christ all will receive life” (1 Cor. 15:21, 22).

How will Jehovah fulfill his purpose?

Jesus taught his disciples to pray for the Kingdom of God to come and for his Father's will to be done on earth (Matt. 6:9, 10). Part of that purpose is for humans to live forever on Earth. To that end, Jehovah named his Son King of the Messianic Kingdom and has been gathering 144,000 people to collaborate with Jesus in carrying out his will. (Rev. 5:9, 10)

What is Jehovah doing today, and what should you do?

In our day, Jehovah is gathering “a great crowd” of people and training them to live under his Kingdom.​—Rev. 7:9, 10; Jas. 2:8. Although the world is divided by hatred and wars, those who are part of that group strive to leave all types of hatred behind. So to speak, they are already turning their swords into plowshares (Mic. 4:3). Instead of fighting wars, which cause so many deaths, they help people find “the life that really is life” by teaching them about the true God and his purposes (1 Tim. 6:19). As they support the Kingdom of God, they may face opposition from their families or financial problems, but Jehovah makes sure that they have what they need. (Matt. 6:25, 30-33; Luke 18:29, 30.) All this confirms to us that the Kingdom of God is a reality and that it will continue to fulfill Jehovah's purpose.

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