Reviewing the study article, “Jehovah Values His Humble Servants” from the September 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: the Governing Body’s lack of humility, anxiety in field service, and JW retirement. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast in iTunes HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE
Link to the publication: https://www.jw.org/en/library/jw-meeting-workbook/october-2019-mwb/meeting-schedule-october28-november3/ TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD 11 How, though, should we understand Jesus’ assurance that Jehovah will cause justice to be done “speedily”? God’s Word shows that “even though [Jehovah] is long-suffering,” he will quickly execute justice when the time is ripe. (Luke 18:7, 8; 2 Peter 3:9, 10) In Noah’s time, when the Flood arrived, the … More JW Life and Ministry Workbook Review – October 28–November 3, 2019
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You can view the meeting workbook here: https://www.jw.org/en/library/jw-meeting-workbook/october-2019-mwb/meeting-schedule-october21-27/ This week’s meeting workbook didn’t have a whole lot to sink my teeth into, but I do have a few thoughts. TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD “THE most difficult time of the night to stay awake is just before the dawn of a new day,” says a former … More JW Life and Ministry Workbook Review – October 21-27, 2019
For various reasons, I haven’t been able to keep up with the meeting workbook reviews. I have been prioritizing the Watchtower Study Reviews when I only have time to review one. If you find the Meeting Workbook reviews to be more beneficial, let me know and i’ll try to prioritize this better. You can find … More JW Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook Review – October 14-20, 2019
Reviewing the study article, “Let Your Love Abound” from the August 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: Omitting Jesus, justification before God, the name “Jehovah’s Witnesses” Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast in iTunes HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE
Reviewing the study article, “We Do Not Give Up”! from the August 2019 Watchtower Study edition. Topics of discussion: Omitting Jesus, Dealing with Watchtower’s failed predictions, the anointed class, and addressing a comment from a JW. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast in iTunes HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE
Sorry for missing the past few weeks. Hopefully now that i’m settled in with my move I can keep these reviews going consistently. I know to many, the workbook reviews may not be as entertaining as the Watchtower video reviews I do. But in a lot of ways, I enjoy this more because it allows … More JW Life and Ministry Workbook Review – September 23-29, 2019
Reviewing the study article, “Reaching the Hearts of Nonreligious People” from the July 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: preaching and evangelism Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast in iTunes HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE
In this video, we’ll be discussing dualism vs. physicalism and whether the Old Covenant prophets like John the Baptist have souls that entered heaven when they died. Here is a link to the article on Matthew 11:11 I wrote, which is the Watchtower’s primary text against John the Baptist going to heaven: HERE
This review is from the study article, “Go…Make Disciples” from the July 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: 1914, the Gospel, Anointed Class, Politics, Preaching, Baptism Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast in iTunes HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE
I’m sorry for the last few weeks without reviews, but I was moving and took quite a bit of time getting packed, unpacked, getting settled in, etc. The reviews should be coming out regularly once again. This review is from the study article, “Keep Worshipping Jehovah When Under Ban” from the July 2019 Watchtower Study … More Keep Worshipping Jehovah When Under Ban – July 2019 Watchtower Study Review
Reviewing the study article, “Improve Your Study Habits!” from the May 2019 Watchtower Study edition. Topics of discussion: studying the Bible and the Watchtower publications. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast in iTunes HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE
Reviewing the study article, “Do Not Be Fooled by ‘The Wisdom of This World’” in the May 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: Do we need the Governing Body to understand the Bible, Omitting Jesus Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast in iTunes HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE
This week’s review comes from the July Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook for July 15-21, 2019. TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD – “The Revealing of the Lawless One” Herein lies another mystery, diametrically opposed to Jehovah’s “sacred secret.” It is “the mystery of this lawlessness.” This was a mystery to true Christians because in the apostle … More JW Life and Ministry Workbook Review – July 15-21, 2019
Welcome to MJF Apologetics! My name is Mike Felker and my goal is to respond to the claims of Jehovah’s Witnesses and other groups who deny essential Christian truths. I do this primarily through my weekly Watchtower Study and Meeting Workbook reviews. If any of this interests you, please subscribe to my YouTube channel or … More Welcome to MJF Apologetics
Reviewing the July 2019 JW Meeting Workbook for the week of July 8-14. TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD – Keep Encouraging One Another and Building One Another Up 13 In order to preside well over the flock, the elders discuss among themselves how to address the needs of the congregation. It might be more efficient if … More JW Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook Review – July 8-14, 2019
Reviewing the study article, “Love and Justice in the Face of Wickedness” in the May 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Also, we reviewed the “Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Scripturally Based Position on Child Protection.” Topics of discussion: Child Abuse Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast in iTunes HERE Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE
Reviewing the study article, “Love and Justice in the Christian Congregation” in the May 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: Topics of discussion: “Apostasy” movie review, reinstatement of the repentant, shunning, authority of elders. SUBSCRIBE TO THE JW REVIEW PODCAST IN ITUNES
This article will be reviewing the July 1-7 articles contained in the July 2019 Workbook. There is much noteworthy in these articles, but the few paragraphs referenced from the Insights are worth discussing. Treasure from God’s Word – Digging for Spiritual Gems “The Kingdom of the Son of His Love.” Ten days after Jesus’ ascension to … More JW Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook Review – July 1-7, 2019
This review will be from the June JW Life and Ministry Workbook for the week of June 24-30. Treasure’s From God’s Word – Digging for Spiritual Gems Next, anointed members of “the Israel of God” must join the Lord Jesus Christ in heavenly glory, where they will “always be with the Lord.” (Galatians 6:16; 1 Thessalonians 4:17) … More JW Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook Review – June 24-30, 2019
Reviewing the study article, “Accept Jehovah’s Help to Resist Wicked Spirits” from the April 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. To view an article I wrote on the Watchtower and Necromancy, go HERE. Topics of discussion: omitting Jesus, the afterlife SUBSCRIBE TO THE JW REVIEW PODCAST IN ITUNES
Review of the June JW Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook for the week of June 17-23, 2019. Treasures From God’s Word – “Put On the Complete Suit of Armor From God” The fact is, young ones can win, and they are winning! Why? Because they “go on acquiring power in the Lord.” But they do … More JW Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook Review – June 17-23, 2019
Reviewing the study article, “Uphold the Truth About Death” from the April 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: death, the afterlife, intermediate state, dualism/soul, and hell. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast in iTunes
Review of the June JW Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook for June 10-16, 2019. Treasures from God’s Word: Jehovah’s Administration and it’s Work This “sacred secret” involves a government, the Messianic Kingdom of God. “The things in the heavens,” to which Paul refers, are the prospective heirs of that heavenly Kingdom with Christ. “The things … More JW Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook Review – June 10-16, 2019
Reviewing the study article, “Are You Fully Accomplishing Your Ministry?” in the April 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: door to door evangelism, omitting Jesus SUBSCRIBE TO THE JW REVIEW PODCAST IN ITUNES
“‘A Symbolic Drama’ With Meaning for Us” June Meeting Workbook review for the week of June 3-9, 2019. In this section, the Watchtower focuses on Galatians 4:24-31. This “symbolic drama” is interpreted for us as follows. While the Abrahamic covenant had a literal fulfillment for the descendants of Abraham when they inherited the Promised Land, … More JW Meeting Workbook Review – June 3-9, 2019
Reviewing the study article, “Show Fellow Feeling in Your Ministry” from the March 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: the gospel, evangelism, omitting Jesus, the anointed class, paradise earth, the New World Translation, and soteriology SUBSCRIBE TO THE JW REVIEW PODCAST IN ITUNES
Reviewing the May 2019 Meeting Workbook for the week of May 27-June 2. “I Resisted Him Face-to-Face.” Notice how the Watchtower summarizes their reference in w18.03 31-32 ¶16: “We must be courageous.” What acts of courage are being described by the Watchtower? 1) Elders confronting the rank-and-file 2) The prophet Nathan confronting King David 3) The … More JW Meeting Workbook Review for May 27-June 2, 2019
Reviewing the study article, “Show Concern for the Feelings of Others” from the March 2019 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: Christology, 1914, Jesus’ resurrection body SUBSCRIBE TO THE JW REVIEW PODCAST IN ITUNES
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