Important Dates
When did the last days begin?
1914
"Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others+ in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God."
2 Cor. 1:3,4
First person in the cloud of witnesses
Abel
The greatest friendship you have
You and Jehovah
State of being free from war or disturbance
Peace
What year was the faithful slave appointed?
1919
This is what Jehovah says, your Repurchaser, the Holy One of Israel:
“I, Jehovah, am your God,
The One teaching you to benefit yourself,
The One guiding you in the way you should walk."
Is. 48:17
Father of Shem, Ham & Japheth
Noah
Friendship between a widow and a Moabite
Naomi and Ruth
A feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection, as for a friend, for a parent or child
Love
The Bible students adopted a new name --- Jehovah's Witnesses in what year?
1931
"Throw your burden on Jehovah,
And he will sustain you.
Never will he allow the righteous one to fall."
Ps. 55:22
Trusted in Jehovah and maintained my integrity despite losing everything
Job
A close friendship even though there was a 30 years apart
Jonathan and David
The assured expectation of things hoped for, the evident demonstration of realities though not beheld
Faith
Monumental year, revised New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
2013
"Do not be afraid, for I am with you.
Do not be anxious, for I am your God.
I will fortify you, yes, I will help you,
I will really hold on to you with my right hand of righteousness."
Is. 41:10
First to join in a polygamous marriage
Lamech
The greatest Teacher and close friend(s)
Jesus & John
Jesus & his apostles
Taking an active interest in the welfare of others; friendly and helpful acts or favors
Kindness
"Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus."
Phil. 4:6, 7
My daughter could not marry because I vowed to Jehovah, "If you give the Ammonites into my hand then whoever comes out of the door of my house to meet me... I will offer that one up as a burnt offering."
Jephthah
Friendship between a secretary and prophet
Baruch and Jeremiah
Restrain impulse, put others before self and complete unpleasant tasks
Self-control