Jerusalem, Jerusalem
This governor took the lead in rebuilding the walls and the gates of Jerusalem.
Who is Nehemiah?
To Do Your Will is my Delight
To do your will is my delight.
I have a hope so clear and bright...
...Your love I feel; your love is real.
I will praise you day and night.
It’s my delight.
John the baptizer began his ministry in the wilderness. He wore clothing similar to Elijah and his food consisted of this.
What are locusts and wild honey?
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The Awake magazine was originally called this.
What is The Golden Age (Constellation is acceptable too)?
After warning them about the works of the flesh, Paul exhorted this congregation to cultivate the fruitage of the spirit.
Who are the Galatians?
This was the earliest known name of Jerusalem.
What is Salem?
Every Minute
I could take it all for granted, let time just slip away,
And forget to love the ones I love right now...
...I could put off till tomorrow what I can do today,
But I never want regrets to bring me down.
So I’m counting ev’ry minute and making ev’ry minute count.
This prophet had some interesting tasks. One of them was to shave his head and beard then to weight the shaved hair and divide it into portions, thus illustrating how Jehovah's judgements against Jerusalem would be deliberate and thorough.
Who is Ezekiel?
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When Brother C.T Russell was searching for truth, he discovered a meeting of this religion being held in a basement. And "though (their) Scripture exposition was not entirely clear, . . . it was sufficient, under God, to re-establish my wavering faith."
What are Second Adventists [Advent Christian Church]?
Paul urged this congregation to correct a serious matter involving an intentional wrong doer. Later when he repented, Paul urged them to welcome him back.
Who are the Corinthians?
These people inhabited the site that later became Jerusalem.
Who are the Jebusites?
I Run to Jehovah
I run, run, run to you.
Jehovah, I will run, run, run to you...
... I don’t need to be scared; I know you will be there
When I run, run, run, to you.
Nathan the prophet originally told David that he could do this task but then later Jehovah told him to tell David just the opposite.
What is build the temple?
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Ships exclusively for passengers did not exist in Paul's time. So for a traveler to travel by sea, he would have to do this.
What is find a merchant ( or cargo) ship that was going in the right direction and that was willing to take on passengers.
Jesus commended the congregation in Ephesus for "your deeds, and your labor and endurance." However, he held this one thing against them.
What is "you have left the love you had at first"?
During this king's reign, the capital city was transfered from Hebron to Jerusalem.
Who is King David?
The Road to Life
But I know how I feel,
That Jehovah is real.
He knows what I need.
I will succeed if I follow his lead.
Ahab hated this prophet because he always prophesied bad things about him.
Who is Micaiah?
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It wasn't easy making fires back then, especially during Abraham's time. People often made fires this way.
What is by getting a hot coal from a fire that was already burning (perhaps a coal from a neighbor’s fire)?
This congregation was described as lukewarm, neither hot nor cold.
What is Laodicea?
Jerusalem means this.
What is Possession (Foundation) of Twofold Peace]?
Love is the key
God’s love is kind; it’s always true;
It never brags; it’s patient too...
... When we show love, we prove that we can be
Like our God above. Yes, love is the key.
Samuel was given a weighty assignment at a young age. He was given a not so good prophecy about Eli and these two sons of his.
Who are Hophni and Phineas?
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Synagogue were the focus for religion and social life for the Jews during the first century CE and beyond. But they originated during this period in time.
What is the Jewish exile in Babylon?
This person wrote to a congregation encouraging them to "put up a hard fight for the faith." This was because certain men had slipped in the congregation and were using Jehovah's undeserved kindness as an excuse for wrongdoing.
Who is Jude?