JEHOVAH REPLACES UNREPENTANT WATCHTOWER ORGANIZATION -- HOW!
God's Solution: Replace Wayward "Israel" With A New "Israel" Of His Choosing -- Matthew 21:43
Part 1.
We speak the unthinkable! Yes, will the wickedness and sinfulness of modern "Israel," Jehovah's Witnesses of our time, will this great wickedness of these Name People of God, actually cause Jehovah God to do the unthinkable -- yes to namely replace them, as his Name People, as modern day "Israel" of His making? Yes, we ask: would Jehovah God, the Almighty, do such a thing, so deep within the "time of the end" as we are living? Oh...how inconceivable! It seems so, impossible, that Jehovah would do such a thing!
And yet we remember, yes, it proved to be just as "impossible" to those who listened to the fateful words of Jesus too...who once uttered this seemingly, humanly inconceivable statement to ancient apostate Israel of his time, by saying:
"This is why I say to you, the Kingdom of God will be taken from you and be given to a nation producing its fruits." -- Matthew 21:43
Yes, as Jesus showed, Jehovah did replace ancient Israel of the first century because of their gross wickedness as a people, and flagrant transgressors of His Law. So we ask, do you think Jehovah would do such a thing, namely "take the kingdom of God" or the privilege to represent Him, as his earthly kingdom government, would He take away this privilege from the present, existing nation of His Covenant People, and now, give it to another people, another "nation" that would willingly produce the "fruits" of righteousness that Jehovah so much desired to have for himself, from this spiritual "vineyard" nation? Do you believe God Almighty would do this?
Well, to answer that question, let's examine this topic, closely.
A New "Israel" Formed While The "Woman" Is Sent To The Wilderness
Some have wondered…if Jehovah's Witnesses have become an "apostate" renegade nation before God, how will Jehovah handle this situation? What will Jehovah ultimately do, to resolve this situation, of an entire nation of 6 million worshipers, willingly leaving him, in total "apostasy"? -- Isaiah 10:6
Well, needless to say, so far we have learned that there will be some amazing things going on outside of the organization or Jehovah's Witnesses during this period of special discipline for the organization -- especially during the "42 months of trampling" as indicated at Revelation 13:5-7. Yes, all during this time, all the while the "woman" of Revelation 12th chapter, or the prophetic "third" is being disciplined in the "wilderness," Jehovah God will actually establish another "Israel" -- in His keeping his Word to carry out the complete fulfillment of Matthew 21:43. -- Zechariah 13:8, 9
Therefore, to replace the entire nation of 6 million Jehovah's Witnesses as a "Covenant People" to God, would by all human estimations, prove to be a great, great MIRACULOUSLY "birth" by God's Own Hand -- the birth of a complete, entire nation of Israel. This is something that the whole world be able to see, as Jehovah would be making an example of them, by replacing them, for all to see. (Isaiah 18:3; Isaiah 44:3-5; Ezekiel 17:22-24) Thus, this new "Israel" of God's making, will have become "Israel," by way of adoption, in the most amazing fulfillment of Hosea 1:10 in the most complete sense, ever imagined! Yes, Almighty Jehovah God, forms a NEW "Israel" and replaces the old apostate "Israelite" nation of Jehovah's Witnesses, instantaneously!
"Another Israel," did you say? Yes, we say another "Israel." And, as could be expected, the formation of this "Israel" could inspire some serious "jealousy" among former Israel, the "woman" in true "lo-ammi" fashion, has truly been "cast off" by Almighty Jehovah God! (Hosea 1:8, 9) These points are highlighted for us at Isaiah 44:3-5 which says:
"For I shall pour out water upon the thirsty one, and trickling streams upon the dry place. I shall pour out my spirit upon your seed, and my blessing upon your descendants. And they will certainly spring up as among the green grass, like poplars by the water ditches. This one will say: `I belong to Jehovah.' and that one will call [himself] by the name of Jacob, and another will write upon his hand: `Belonging to Jehovah.' And by the name of Israel one will betitle [himself]."
Yes, Jehovah God will establish, a new "Israelite" nation, a new "Israel" of his making. These will form under the direction of the Modern Day “Servant” and the "Male Child." And as mentioned, the formation of this group will indeed inspire some jealousy on the part of "Israel," who has been deserted in the "wilderness." Let's read about this situation at Deuteronomy 32:21 which says:
"They, for their part, have incited me to jealousy with what is no god; They have vexed me with their vain idols; and I, for my part, shall incite them to jealousy with what is no people; with a stupid nation [literally `nation with no understanding'] I shall offend them."
Now we may remember that Paul drew upon this particular verse in making his point of describing why the "Gentiles" were brought into the christian congregation to replace the Jewish nation that had rejected Christ as Messiah. He said, at Romans 10:19-21, the following:
"Nevertheless I ask, Israel did not fail to know, did they? First Moses says: `I will incite you people to jealousy through that which is not a nation; I will incite you to violent anger through a stupid nation. But Isaiah becomes very bold and says: `I was found by those who were not seeking me; I became manifest to those who were not asking for me,' But as respects Israel he says: `All day long I have spread out my hands toward a people that is disobedient and talks back.'"
Also, we read at Hosea 2:23 the following:
"And I shall certainly sow her like seed for me in the earth, and I will show mercy to her who was not shown mercy, and I will say to those not my people, `You are my people'; and they, for their part, will say `You are my God.' "
We remember that Paul quoted these words at Romans 9:25 showing that when the Jewish nation failed to accept Jehovah's Messianic leader, Jesus Christ and were thus forcefully disowned by Jehovah God, a new nation of Christians would be formed using "Gentiles." And this was in actual fulfillment of prophecy. Paul explains the rejection of the Jewish nation in favor of the "Gentiles," who had never really "pursued righteousness" this way:
"What shall we say, then? That people of the nations, although not pursuing righteousness, caught up with righteousness, the righteousness that results from faith; but Israel, although pursuing a law of righteousness, did not attain to the law. For what reason? Because he pursued it, not by faith, but as by works..." — Romans 9:30-32
Therefore, the Jewish nation lost out on all the promises of the covenant. They lost their precious relationship with Jehovah, as a nation. Only a few, a remnant, received of the promised blessings reserved for Abraham's "seed." These uncircumcised "gentiles" were admitted into the congregation and brotherhood with the small remnant of Jewish converts. But you may be saying:
"Yes, but what does that have to do with modern-day Jehovah's Witnesses?"
Actually, everything!
A Replay Of This Prophetic Drama Shortly to Unfold -- A Grand Paradigm!
Believe it or not, we will see an actual replay of this prophetic drama in it's fullest detail, shortly to unfold again, during the coming difficult time, the first "42 months" of the 7-year "time of distress for Jacob." (Revelation 11:2; Jeremiah 30:7) Yes, during the time, actually at the very beginning of this period of Great “Distress for Jacob.”
It is also interesting to note in the “Distress for Jacob,” when Jehovah is administering severe discipline to his Name people, He will also appoint or authorize the formation of a new "Israel." Yes, a new group of people will attached themselves to members of the "male child" and will subsequently be allowed to come into an intimate relationship with Jehovah God independent of the Jehovah's Witnesses as a people. They will form the "new Israel" of God's making, by way of adoption. And the size of this new group of Jehovah's servants, these “Gentiles For God’s Name, will be so great that it will dwarf the present-day organization of Jehovah's Witnesses, where a nation of 6 million in size, will completely pale in comparison!
Yes, this very large group of individuals will become "a people for His Name." And, as His newly formed "people" or nation, they can now properly represent him as His "household" or congregation. Isaiah 41:18-20 also speaks of this miraculous group's formation by saying:
"Upon bare hills I shall open up rivers, and in the midst of the valley plains, springs, I shall make the wilderness into a reedy pool of water, and the waterless and land into sources of water. In the wilderness I shall set the cedar tree, the acacia and the myrtle and the oil tree. In the desert plain I shall place the juniper tree, the ash and the cypress at the same time; in order that people [Israel] may see and know and pay heed and have insight at the same time, that the very hand of Jehovah has done this and the Holy One of Israel has himself created it."
Yes, "water in the wilderness." And "trees" spring up. All kinds of trees spring up. We see the "cedar tree," the "acacia tree," the "myrtle tree," the "oil tree," the "ash tree," the "cypress tree," and the "juniper tree." And they all have sprung up in the "wilderness" or "desert plain." And this is all done to convince "Israel" that Jehovah, the "Holy One of Israel," has "created it." It is His doing. It is done to help "Israel" "see and know and pay heed and have insight" of Jehovah. It is to teach "Israel," the woman who is temporarily abandoned, an important lesson.
Another Bible account that sheds light upon the subject is Isaiah 43:19-21 which says:
"Look! I am doing something new. Now it will spring up. You people [Israel] will know it, will you not? Really, through the wilderness I shall set a way, through the desert rivers. The wild beast of the field will glorify me, the jackals and the ostriches; because I shall have given water even in the wilderness, rivers in the desert, to cause my people [Jehovah’s Witnesses as a nation], my chosen one [Israel], to drink, the people whom I have formed for myself, that they should recount the praise."
Actually, "ostriches," "jackals," and "wild beasts" were animals that Jews were forbidden to eat. In fact we remember, they were viewed by the Jewish nation as "unclean" animals. And yet we find Jehovah showing in this prophecy how these "wild beasts" or unclean animals will actually assist or help his "chosen one," Israel," to drink" from this particular water source. They will have to be convinced to "drink" from this "water" source. This Bible account reminds us of something that happened to Peter. After falling into a trance, Peter was three times commanded to eat certain "unclean" foods that `God had cleansed.' According to Acts chapter 10, it was revealed to Peter that these "unclean" animals that he was commanded to eat pictured uncircumcised "gentiles" who had been granted favor by Jehovah God himself. Jehovah now wanted to bring such ones, as they were without being circumcised, directly into the congregation of Christian believers. And this would be by the direct order or "command of Jehovah." (Acts 10:22 New World Translation Reference Bible fnt.) Again, the same situation will develop for spiritual "Israel" in that "gentile nations" will now respond to the "water" as it flows in the "wilderness" from the "kingdom" of the "male child." – Revelation 12:5
Another interesting thing about these "gentiles" who will become "Israel" by adoption, is that these individuals have never studied the Bible with Jehovah's Witnesses before, and yet they will become excellent Bible students, able to instruct even Jehovah's Witnesses on the deeper matters of God's Law. Isaiah 29:22-24 pointedly says:
"Therefore this is what Jehovah has said to the house of Jacob, he that redeemed Abraham: `Jacob will not now be ashamed, nor will his own face now grow pale; for when he sees his children, the work of my hands, in the midst of him, they will sanctify my name, and they [Jacob or Israel] will certainly sanctify the Holy One of Jacob, and the God of Israel they will regard with awe. And those who are erring in [their] spirit will actually get to know understanding, and even those who are grumbling will learn instruction."
The "Curing Staff" Is Gigantic, Quite Large
Therefore, these "gentiles" will form the "Curing Staff," the "household of domestics," that will actually "heal" or "cure" Jehovah's people and release them from the "curse" laid upon them by Jehovah God. "Curing Staff," you say??? Yes, "Curing staff." Actually, this expression is found in the Kingdom Interlinear Translation published by the Watch Tower Society as the literal meaning of the Greek expression therapias, but is translated as "body of attendants" in Luke 12:42. (See also Revelation 22:2 where the same word is used.) And so, the "curing staff" will act as "healing" agents that bring spiritually refreshing nourishment to God's Name people, the "woman," the "third," who have been struck down by the Hand of God. They will be used by Jehovah to "bind up" the "severe wound" delivered upon His people. (See Isaiah 30:26; Zechariah 13:8, 9.) And the entire group of individuals, or the "Curing Staff, will be formed within a very, very short period of time, almost as if like a streak of “lightning” should appear in the sky, just as Zechariah 9:14 shows! Jehovah will accomplish this, miraculously like the bible shows a streak of “lightning” comes and goes. Just that fast! That's right, millions of individuals, formed, just before the "Great Tribulation" period begins upon God's Name People. — Matthew 24:21
And remember, this is done without any "door-to-door" preaching work at all. No, Jehovah God does not need individuals to go from door-to-door, house-to-house, hand delivering any message for Him. Yes, Almighty God, Jehovah, can indeed gather millions, even millions upon millions of individuals under the direction of His "Holy Spirit" and His "holy angels." And these "angels" and Jehovah's Holy Spirit can do a far better job of gathering “people for God's Name” than any group of humans. Think about it.
Did you notice that the disobedient "woman" will be struck with "awe." She will now cease from "grumbling." She will be willing to "learn instruction." She will now quit `erring in her spirit,' and she will now actually "get to know understanding." Yes, all of these qualities are seriously lacking in God's people today. No, Jehovah's Witnesses are not a people of "keen understanding" at all, as Isaiah 27:11 clearly brings out. But now, she will be in "awe." And why? Well, for one reason, the very size of this body of "attendants," this "Curing staff." The Bible informs us that the size of this group will be over "200 million." Did you say "200 million?" Yes, we said "200 million," and all to be formed within a very small period of time, quickly like “lightning” striking ever so quickly! Is it any wonder that the "woman" is struck with "awe?" Think about it. – Zechariah 9:14; Luke 17:24; Matthew 24:27
And of course, where in the Bible do we get such a figure as 200,000,000? Well, let's consider Revelation 9:16 which says:
"And the sixth angel blew his trumpet. And I heard one voice out of the horns of the golden altar that is before God say to the sixth angel, who had the trumpet: `Untie the four angels that are bound at the great river Euphrates.' And the four angels were untied, who have been prepared for the hour and day and month and year, to kill a third of the men."
Immediately we recognize the symbolism involved. First, the reference to untie the "four angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates." We may remember that the "great river Euphrates" was the powerful body of "waters" that protected and surrounded the “Great City” of Babylon. In Chapter 9 of this publication, it was proved that the identity of the "Great City" of Babylon can be properly linked to the Watch Tower Society. Therefore, these "four angels" pictures those that were formerly held in slavery, "tied" as it were, to the Watch Tower Society. They were imprisoned there at the "great river Euphrates." Yes, they are the “Male Child” of Revelation 12:5. Think about it.
Further, it states that these same "four angels" have been prepared for the specific "hour and day and month and year," to "kill a third of the men." Again, we have come to understand that the "third of men," actually pictures the "woman," Israel, who will be abandoned in the "wilderness." And it is only after a specific time, yes, some 7 years have been accomplished, that this "third" can be "killed" or brought to FULL repentance. Therefore, they are willing to wait, just like the "woman," for the specific "hour, day, month, and year" to bring this about. They too are keeping count of time. But what does it mean to "kill" a "third of the men?"
Well, this particular "killing" action is actually a true bringing forth to "repentance." We can know this by considering verse 20 of this same chapter which says,
"But the rest of the men who were not killed by these plagues did not repent of the works of their hands..."
The "rest of the men" or the "two-parts" are not impressed and are not affected by these "plagues" brought upon them. Yes, the key word here is "repentance." And so, the "killing" action that is spoken of here is about bringing individuals to a state of "repentance." Now we note that the larger body of individuals, the remaining "two thirds" as the accounts tells us, "were not killed by these plagues," and therefore, did not "repent." However, the smaller segment or the "third" are themselves favorably impressed and moved to "repentance." They are "killed" by the large calvary of warriors. Now let's continue with the reading of verses 16-18 of chapter 9 which tells us the size of this group. It reads,
"And the number of the armies of cavalry was two myriads of myriads I heard the number of them. And this is how I saw the horses in the vision, and those seated on them: they had fire-red and hyacinth-blue and sulphur-yellow breastplates; and the heads of horses were as heads of lions, and out of their mouths fire and smoke and sulphur issued forth. By these three plagues a third of the men were killed, from the fire and the smoke and the sulphur which issued forth from their mouths."
Yes, a "cavalry" of some 200 million strong! Now, that's large enough to impress anybody, wouldn't you say? Yes, Jehovah God is removing all doubt that this is indeed "His Hand" being revealed in this matter.
No men or group of men could accomplish such a feat in such a short period of time! Think about it.
The 200 million calvary will strike at the exact time that Jehovah prescribes for the the "woman" to see his Glorious Hand, His Mighty Power in full display. Remember, this Great Act of God, will be visible just as the “woman” begins her 3 1/2 year feeding period in the "wilderness," away from the kingdom halls where she is customarily fed by the WTS. More details will be supplied on this subject in the 3-volume publication, we call The “Report.” However, we must keep in mind, even though the "woman" will be “fed” in the wilderness for 1,260 literal days, still she will NOT be "restored" to God’s favor. No, but she must await Jehovah's timetable for her complete "restoration" period, which does come later. However Jehovah God wants to “get her attention.” And the 200 million “Gentiles For His Name,” will be His Way of doing just that. It will be at this time only, at the precise "day," "hour," "month," and "year" where the 200 million will launch their attack and accomplish their mission of completely "killing" the "third," among Jehovah’s Witnesses, and bringing them to a "repent" attitude where now, for the first, Jehovah’s Witnesses will finally LISTEN, yes listen and can begin their training program for the very first, away from the influence of the Watch Tower Society. This will be a new experience for this repentant “third” of Jehovah’s Witnesses that God can finally speak to. But, all eye-witnesses upon earth, will know and understand that it took a miracle of this great magnitude, a miraculous work this grand on Jehovah God’s part, to bring about this unique opportunity for Jehovah God. Yes, it took something, this great, a miracle that the world of mankind will memorialize for all time to come, before hard-headed, hard-hearted Jehovah’s Witnesses in mass number would finally “listen”, yes listen to God…speak to them…”speak to their heart.” – Isaiah 55:13; Hosea 2:14-16
The circumstances leading up to the admission of "Gentiles," individuals outside of the Christian congregation, into a newly formed fold of Jehovah's sheep are quite unique, to say the least. You may be saying: "How can a large group of individuals be formed so quickly?" Well, even though they have not even searched for Jehovah before, the Bible clearly says at Isaiah 65:1, 2:
"I have let myself be searched for by those who had not asked [for me]. I have let myself be found by those who had not looked for me. I have said: `Here I am, here I am! to a nation that was not calling upon my name."
No, these individuals do not recognize God's personal name, Jehovah! And yet Jehovah will "let himself be found" by these individuals. But you must be saying: "Why, why would Jehovah do a thing like this?" Well, let's notice the very next verse which says:
"I have spread out my hands all day long to a stubborn people, those who are walking in the way that is not good, after their thoughts."
Paul renders the same verse this way at Romans 10:21 by saying:
"But as respects Israel he says: `All day long I have stretched out my hands toward a people that is disobedient and talks back.' "
Yes, Jehovah's Witnesses are those who are "disobedient." They are the ones that Jehovah God cannot straighten out. They want to put more emphasis on what the Watchtower Society says in their printed magazines than what Jehovah God says in the Bible. And they "talk back." They "talk back" or resist any words of counsel or spiritual assistance the “Male Child” or reformers like the "Two Witnesses" who also spoke God's Word of counsel to them, and gave words of caution from God's written Word. And why do they refuse counsel or help from anyone? Well, this is because they always "talk back" when anyone says anything uncomplimentary about their illustrious leaders, the Watch Tower Society and it's Governing Body. No, they do not respect Jehovah God, but they "talk back" to Him. No, they wish to be "disobedient" to him.
But now, while in the wilderness, the "woman" must sit and wait upon Jehovah's timetable. Yes, for the first time, yes the “woman” is now, DISFELLOWSHIPPED in God eyesight herself! Now, she must come to understand just where she went wrong in the past, just as she disfellowshipped so many before herself, heartlessly, mercilessly, just because they opposed the wickedness of the Watchtower Society. Yes, now the “shoe is on the other foot,” and all by the Mighty Hand of Justice, the Hand of Jehovah God. Now, while she stays in the “wilderness,” she must sit and think, she must revisit her "sins" of the past and ask herself just why did she not listen to the "Male Child" and others who tried to tell her that something was very, very wrong in the Organization itself.
Yes, now she will have to think of all the times, she turned her back upon her faithful brothers, who stood up to wicked Babylon The Great, and was completely murdered, martyred by this wicked entity, and yet she stood by and SUPPORTED the Watchtower Society's wicked actions against these faithful martyrs for God! Yes, when they preached and "witnessed" to her about the atrocities committed by her illustrious leaders, found at Watch Tower Headquarters…she opted to have these faithful brothers “put to death,’ disfellowshipped heartlessly, coldly without any fellow-feeling for them. Yes, now that she is in the “wilderness,” now she must really feel the weight of her "sins," and she must bear the weight of her Great "Sin" against God and her fellow spiritual brothers, she helped massacre. – See Micah 7:7-10.
Jehovah Gathers The "Full Number Of The People Of The Nations" To Complete New "Israel"
These "Gentiles," who are now, miraculously, allowed to make up a this new nation, will prove to be the "Curing Staff" or God's household, over which the "faithful slave" (aka "Two Witnesses) is appointed, one day in the future AFTER the 7 Years of "Distress" has passed for Israel. This 200 Million "Curing Staff" then, will become the new "Israel" of God, by way of adoption. This point is highlighted at Isaiah 44:3-5, which says:
"For I shall pour out water upon the thirsty one, and trickling streams upon the dry place. I shall pour out my spirit upon your seed, and my blessing upon your descendants. And they will certainly spring up as among the green grass, like poplars by the water ditches. This one will say: `I belong to Jehovah.' and that one will call [himself] by the name of Jacob, and another will write upon his hand: `Belonging to Jehovah.' And by the name of Israel one will betitle [himself]."
They will become "a people for God's Name," as stated in Acts 15:14-17. You may want to review this account in your spare time. After reading it, you will see that this situation will actually mimic or emulate the gathering of the Gentiles together into the Christian congregation after the nation of Israel rejected Jesus as their Messiah and savior, but only on a grander scale. Even though a small remnant of the Jewish nation did accept Jesus, the vast majority of the nation as a whole did not. And for this reason were themselves rejected by Jehovah God as being His people, His nation for his Name. Paul drew attention to this situation in our day at Romans 11:25, 26. We notice that he calls this a "mystery" or sacred secret. The verse reads this way:
"For I do not want you, brothers, to be ignorant of this sacred secret [mysterion], in order for you not be discreet in your own eyes: that a dulling of sensibilities has happened in part to Israel until the full number of people of the nations has come in, and in this manner all Israel will be saved..."
Therefore, the "full number of the people of the nations" have to come into the newfound congregation of Jehovah's people. And that "full number" will be some 200 million according to Revelation 9:16. Think about it.
Yes, the "full number" of these "Gentiles for God's Name," will have to come in to replace those rejected by Jehovah's Hand of correction. These "people of the nations" will be honored with the excellent privilege of being called the "body of attendants" or the "Curing staff" of Luke 12:42 that assists the Mystery “Chieftain” of and the "Male Child." (Ezekiel 44:1-3; Revelation 12:5). Yes, they will first learn the truth from God's Word, then they will be in an excellent position to teach these truths to a "restored" people, who have been severely disciplined. Yes, they will assist the New Messianic Governmental Administration, during the “Great Tribulation" Discipline Period . But you may wonder, how will this "curing" or "healing" work be carried out by the "Gentiles for God's Name?" Let's give our attention to the following information.
The "Curing" And "Healing" Of The Nations
At Revelation 22:1, 2 we read:
"And he showed me a river of water of life, clear as crystal, flowing out from the throne of God and of the Lamb down the middle of its broad way. And on this side of the river and on that side [there were] trees of life producing twelve crops of fruit, yielding their fruits each month. And the leaves of the trees [were] for the curing of the nations."
Now let's consider Ezekiel 47:12 where it says almost the exact same thing:
"And alongside the torrent there will come up, along its bank on this side and on that side, all sorts of trees for food. Their leafage will not wither, nor will their fruitage be consumed. In their months they will bear new fruit, because the water for them -- it is coming forth from the very sanctuary. And their fruitage must prove to be for food and their leafage for healing."
Did you notice here that the "leaves of the trees" are for the "curing of the nations?" Or, as Ezekiel's account says, the "leafage" is for "healing." So then, we must ask...Why, yes "curing", or why "healing" is due here. Actually, we see the conditions will be perfect for spiritual growth! These individuals will no longer be under a "curse," that is these people who are "cured" by these provisions. Let's notice Revelation 22:3 which says:
"And no more will there be any curse. But the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in [the city], and his slaves will render him sacred service;"
Yes, there will be "no more curse" upon the "nations" who have been alienated from God's Blessings for so long, ever since Adam was placed in the Garden of Eden. So then, these are the "nations" of this earth, that have long been alienated from God's Grace. The "nations" of this earth, for the first time, now have a chance to respond favorably to the "good news" of the Kingdom, from the mouth of the 200 Million "Curing Staff" and have willingly, accepted this message, this "good news" of God's newly established kingdom. These are the same people, who are now, "streaming," streaming up to the "mountain of the God of Israel" as shown in bible prophecy. Therefore, these "nations" are the ones that respond to the "curing" efforts of the "Curing Staff" of some 200 Million Gentiles For God's Name, when they finally, carry out the instructions of Matthew 24:14 and Mark 13:10, in preaching the "good news" of God's newly established "kingdom" upon earth. -- Matthew 6:10; Revelation 5:10
See Link: The "Good News" -- How Will It Be Preached?
Yes, these are the "nations," the billions of people of this earth, that accept spiritual aid and help from God's Flowing Living Waters, that serve to strengthen the 200 Million "Trees" along the bank where these River-Flowing of Truth travel. These are the "nations" that show themselves to be in need of real spiritual "curing" and thus correspond to the many "nations" of people that are spoken of at Isaiah 2:2-4 and Micah 4:1-4 that “stream” up the Mountain of Jehovah, during the last days. The ones who are now willing to “beat their swords into plowshares,” and who are willing to “learn war no more.” Yes, these are the very the ones that the “Good News” of the kingdom is finally preached to, the nations that as foretold at Matthew 24:14 to hear this wonderful “news” about God’s newly established “kingdom” arrangement, Zion itself, where “Law goes forth.”
These “nations,” will become the people actually blessed by the “Abrahamic Covenant”, the “nations who bless themselves” by adhering to message of the Modern Day “Servant,” the “seed” of Abraham. -- Genesis 22:18
So then, at this time, there “will no more be any curse,” upon these "nations," since Jehovah God has blessed them, as Abrahamic People, recepients of foretold "blessings" based upon the Grand Promise made by Jehovah to his "friend", Abraham, a man of great faith. Thus, this will be the beginning of Jehovah removing the Edenic "Curse" placed upon Adam's offspring, a "curse" that was originally placed upon mankind in general, as at its start, right after God removed Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden. By bestowing these "blessings" upon these "Abrahamic People," and the establishment of a spiritual relationship with God Almighty, will mean for these "nations", that the "curse" will be removed by God's Blessings upon them. -- Genesis 3:17, 18; Genesis 22:18
So we have then, God's Solution to this problem. Jehovah will "replace" this wayward nation of Jehovah's Witnesses, send to the "wilderness" for punishment, all cause a new "nation" to rise up, a new "Israel" to carry His Great Name and preach the "good news" of the Kingdom to individuals who will prove obedient "nations" to Jehovah. These will become the "nations" that benefit from the Grand Promise of God to Abraham. -- See Genesis 22:18; Zechariah 8:20-23; Matthew 21:43
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JEHOVAH REPLACES UNREPENTANT WATCHTOWER ORGANIZATION -- HOW!
God's Solution: Replace Wayward "Israel" With A New "Israel" Of His Choosing -- Matthew 21:43
Part 2.
The "Great Crowd" that "comes out of Great Tribulation" -- Revelation 7:9-17
Most of us, recall the description given in Revelation 7th chapter, about the "Great Crowd" that comes out of "Great Tribulation." Of course, after much study of this subject and after having read The "Report," you may now sense that this "Great Crowd" that comes out of "Great Tribulation," will prove to be a people that were chastised before God. Yes, a nation that has proved to be wayward, "apostate" even. (Isaiah 10:6) Therefore, this would be a people that have been severely disciplined, a Great Crowd that comes out of great tribulation, or the "Great Trial," as the New Jerusalem Bible says. Or, it could be rendered as the "Great Ordeal" as shown in the Revised English Bible. Yes, this will be a "Great Ordeal" of discipline, upon this apostate nation. (Revelation 7:14) Thus far, we have scripturally established, the "Great tribulation" spoken of at Matthew 24:21 and Revelation 7:14 actually has it's major application upon God's Name people, Jehovah's Witnesses. Therefore, when we consider this reoccurring theme, namely of "restoration of Israel," constantly spoken of by the "prophets," then we can truly understand how the Great Crowd actually "come out of the Great tribulation." Let's review this important Bible account:
"After these things I saw, and, look! a great crowd, which no man was able to number, out of all nations and tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, dressed in white robes; and there were palm branches in their hands. And they keep on crying with a loud voice, saying: `Salvation [we owe] to our God, who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb.'" – Revelation 7:9
Also, let's consider Revelation 7:13-16 of the same chapter which says:
"And in response one of the elders said to me: `These who are dressed in white robes, who are they and where did they come from?' So right away I said to him: `My lord, you are the one that knows.' And he said to me: `These are the ones that come out of [the] great tribulation, and they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. That is why they are before the throne of God: and they are rendering him sacred service day and night in his temple; and the One seated on the throne will spread his tent over them. They will hunger no more nor thirst anymore, neither will the sun beat down upon them nor any scorching heat, because the Lamb, who is in the midst of the throne, will shepherd them, and will guide them to fountains of waters of life. And God will wipe out every tear from their eyes."
Therefore, Jehovah’s Witnesses as a spiritual nation, will have come out of the "Great Tribulation" Discipline Period, ready to be “restored” fully to God’s favor. They have just come through the "Gentile Times" of political and all out religious persecution upon God's Name people, while they reside within the “wilderness.” They also have endured a time of “shame” and ignominy, even after the “42 months” of trampling have ceased. They have endured their time of “shame.” (Micah 7:7, 8) They have now patiently waited upon their God, to show them favor and mercy. Therefore at God’s special time for them, they will be “restored” back to God’s Full Favor. – Matthew 19:28
However, please note, things are a little different for the heaven-bound, heavenly exalted “Male Child” who bravely “conquered” Satan, by their obediently “washing their robes” to cleanse themselves of Watchtower Society related “sins,” and fully accepting the “Scapegoat” Covenant Arrangement, that Jehovah has possible for them, by way of the Modern Day “Servant.” Yes, this one becomes the “covenant” between God and these obedient members of the “Male Child” who are awarded the opportunity to “Rule the nations” with an “iron scepter.” (Isaiah 42:6; Isaiah 49:8) We remember, these are the ones who faithfully “witnessed” to their fellow brethren, even to the point of receiving regrettably a “martyr’s” death, symbolically speaking within the kingdom hall. In doing this they, thereby proved themselves to be willing to accept the scorn that comes with being “shunned,” just as Christ was without shame during his time of trial. They were willing to shunned by all of their so-called friends and family associates within the kingdom hall.
Also the “Male Child” members were willing to “witness” to all that would listen to them, and were not afraid of what the WTS would do to them for giving this “witness” for truth before their brothers. And they were willing to fully accept God’s Modern Day “Servant” as their new “saving means” toward final “salvation” in receiving this new “covenant” arrangement that he has offered to them – yes these very ones, the “Male Child,” the first to come out of the Jehovah’s Witnesses as an organization and fully accept the Modern Day “Servant” of Isaiah 49:1-9, God says, these very ones will be spared, yes spared this great “test,” that will surely “come upon all of the inhabited earth, as a test.” Yes, Jesus said he would even “keep them from this Hour of Great Test.” (Revelation 3:10; 12:5, 10, 11) These are the ones, the “Male Child” that have been previously “caught away” to God’s Throne in heaven and thus, will not have to participate in the battle against the “wild beast” to prove their faithfulness to God. No, but they will be “deemed” by God to have been found “faithful at his coming,” and to have been “found finally by him, spotless, unblemished and in peace,” before their Great God Jehovah. They are now considered by Jehovah God, to be completely “obedient” servants of his, who did all the things he asked of them, and will now be allowed to finally enter God’s Glorious “Rest” Day! -- 2 Peter 3:14; Hebrews 4:9-11
Yes, for doing all of these things, the “Male Child” will be allowed, to wonderfully “enter into God’s Rest Day” period of favor. (Hebrews 4:10) Instead, they will be privileged to see this, and even participate in small measure in the fulfillment of this Glorious Grand Act of God! (Isaiah 66:19, 20) Ohhh, what a marvelous, grand privilege, is granted for the faithful ones of Jehovah’s Witnesses, who are deemed by God, to be worthy to be counted among the Heaven-Bound “Male Child” that will rule the earth, for all eternity! Glory, Hallelujah we must say, for God’s wondrous mercy and kindness in bestowing such an honor upon these “worthy” ones from among Jehovah’s Witnesses as a family, God’s Name People. Yes, they finally “conquer” Satan, and fully please their heavenly Father in heaven. They are the ones, that our Father in Heaven, can truly say the words to, as they square off against Satan for Battle at their Grand “Birth” and ascension to “heaven:” “Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice, that I may make a reply to him that is taunting me [Satan].” And yes, they will do just that…they will become faithful “martyrs” for God and fully “conquer” Satan! Praise Jah! – Proverbs 27:11; Revelation 6:9-11; Revelation 12:5, 10, 11; Revelation 14:13
However, unfortunately this will NOT be the case for ALL OTHER Jehovah’s Witnesses per say. No, because God has NOT come to be fully satisfied with their level of “obedience” before Him. No, not at all. In fact, the actual “trampling” period that comes upon ALL OTHER JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES, makes clear God’s distinct displeasure with them, as a whole. This Discipline period of “trampling” that runs some “42 months” itself. Then, after which, they must endure another distinct period of “shame” and ignominy, a period that is used to “refine” them. A period that the “Two Witnesses” too must be suffer through, along with the “woman.” Yes, even the “Two Witnesses” who have been battling the “wild beast” all during this time, because of staying too long with the WTS and defending her, must accept this most distasteful “defeat” before God and Man, because of “transgression” committed upon their parts. They must endure, the most humiliating time, when divine “truth is thrown to the earth” by the nefarious “small horn” and evil associates. Yes, this Divine “Truth” that proceeds out of their mouths. -- Daniel 8:9-12; Daniel 12:7; Revelation 11:7-11; Revelation 12:6, 14, 17; Revelation 13:5-7
However, after these two (2) distinct periods of “trampling” and “shame” are finally up, The “Two Witnesses” will have proven themselves to be now, yes, “worthy” to wear white “robes” before God and Christ Jesus. Yes, now they will have proven themselves that they are true members of the woman’s “seed” that can finally qualify to “enter into God’s Rest Day.” Yes, and as for the “woman” herself, she will at that time, will have completely endured her “disfellowshipping” period of shame and ignominy too. Now, at last she will be fast approaching her time, where she can be considered fully restored before Her God. Yes, the “woman’s will have now been restored to God’s full favor, healed of her “leprosy” before God and man, and can now faithfully await the appointed time for her to see, Jehovah God’s smile of approval upon her! Yes, her “debt” for her many “sins,” will finally be “paid off” for her, in her own behalf. – Isaiah 40:1, 2
The account at Revelation 7:16, 17 clearly says that they will "hunger no more" nor "thirst" anymore. It also says that the "sun" will no longer "beat down upon them," with any "scorching heat." But why will they no longer have to worry about the `sun beating down upon them,' or any "hunger" or "thirst," nor any "scorching heat?" Well, the account says that the "lamb" will "shepherd them, and will guide them to fountains of waters of life." (Compare Isaiah 49:10.) Yes, that same river of "life" that is spoken of at Revelation chapter 22. These "fountains of waters of life" play a great part in their "therapy" or "healing" process, to be sure.
Also we notice that Jehovah God does something else for them. Yes, Jehovah "spreads his tent over them." Now what does that mean? Well, we find that the word "tent" is another word that refers to a "temple" or "tabernacle," a spiritual house of worship. Therefore, this "tent" is really "New Jerusalem" or the "new heavens" which will now rule over God's Name people. Let's review Revelation 21:1-6 which says:
"And I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea is no more. I saw also the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God and prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." And the One seated on the throne said: `Look! I am making all things new.' Also, he says: `Write, because these words are faithful and true.' And he said to me: `They have come to pass! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To anyone thirsting I will give from the fountain of the water of life free."
No, the threat of literal "death" at the hands of their religious persecutors during the "Great Tribulation," then will be no more. (Revelation 13:10) Also, there will be no more "mourning" at all. This is because Jerusalem's "days of mourning" will be a thing of the past. Isaiah 60:20 says of the same situation:
"No more will your sun set, nor will your moon go on the wane; for Jehovah himself will become for you an indefinitely lasting light, and the days of your mourning will have come to completion." – See also Isaiah 40:2.
Did you get it? Yes, her "days of mourning" will be long past because the "42 months" of "trampling" and time of shameful ignominy will be over! The "Gentile times" of trampling upon Jerusalem and the shame associated with that "trampling" period, will be a thing of the past. (Luke 21:24) Yes, as he says:
"The former things have passed away."
But again, what is represented by these "trees" that give forth this "fruit" and curing "leaves" that assist the "Great Crowd" of repentant Jehovah's Witnesses? And finally, what is symbolized by the "fountains of waters" that produce the actual "cure?" Let's consider the following information to get the answers to these questions and more.
The True Nature Of The "Curing Staff's" Work
We remember, first of all that the "faithful Steward's" appointment is "over" his [master's] "body of attendants." As we mentioned earlier, if you check Luke 12:42 in the Watchtower Society's Kingdom Interlinear of the Greek Scriptures Translation, you will find that the Greek word `therapeias' (pronounced ther-ap-i'-ah) has been translated as "body of attendants." And why? Well, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible defines this word as meaning:
"attendants (spec. medical, i.e. cure) . . . healing, household."
Yes, the word really means "medical attendants." Also a related word, `therapeuo' (pronounced ther-ap-yoo'-o) from the same root word means:
"to relieve of disease, cure, heal." (Some manuscripts use [oiketeia] "household of servants" or "domestics" instead of `therapias' at Matthew 24:45. See Vines Expository of New Testament Words under Household. See also, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.)
And so we can see why the Watchtower Society's Kingdom Interlinear of the Greek Scriptures transliterates this word as "curing staff" in Luke 12:42. It makes sense.
And so the word, "Curing Staff," is the key to understanding the nature of the "body of attendants'" work. In short, their message or "water" will cure, heal, and give relief to spiritually sick "Israel" or the "woman," or the "third," after her period of denunciation is up. Remember, the "woman" is in dire straits, spiritually speaking.
Therefore, this particular Greek word is akin to the English word `therapy,' a word we are very familiar with. And so this activity will prove to be the "therapy" needed to help individuals recuperate spiritually. They have become spiritual doctors and nurses, assisting the "woman," the repentant "third," to spiritual health. This situation is depicted for us beautifully in the book of Revelation as well as the book of Ezekiel. Let us examine these accounts.
It is also interesting to note that the Greek word used in Revelation 22:2 in the expression "curing of the nations," is also the same Greek word, therapias, used for the "Curing Staff" in Luke chapter 12. This type of connection leads us to believe that the wayward, apostate "woman" of Revelation 12:6, 14, will then, be greatly blessed and restored to health by means of the "living waters" coming from the "Sanctuary" -- the same "healing" waters that sustain the healthful "leaves" and "fruitage" coming forth from the many "trees" of life, all along the embankment of this "double torrent" River of water flowing. Again, as noted above in Ezekiel 47:12 we note it says:
"And alongside the torrent there will come up, along its bank on this side and on that side, all sorts of trees for food. Their leafage will not wither, nor will their fruitage be consumed. In their months they will bear new fruit, because the water for them – it is coming forth from the VERY SANCTUARY. And their fruitage must prove to be for food and their leafage for healing."
This particular "Sanctuary" has already been described in Ezekiel 43:7 as being "Jehovah's Throne" upon earth. Therefore, the "sanctuary" where these "Living Waters" come from, then correspond to the established "kingdom" of the "male child," under the Supervision of the Modern Day “Servant,” the “Chieftain” of the Temple, where Divine Truth, "Living Waters" come from, as God's human earthly agent of God, as foretold at John 7:38, 39. He thus becomes the one Ezekiel spoke of as the "Chieftain," the one who “sits” and “eats bread” in the very Presence of God Almighty. -- Isaiah 49:1-9; Ezekiel 44:1-3
Also, these many, many spiritual "trees" now, become the 200 Million Gentiles For God's Name, that replace wayward "apostate" Israel, who has now been sent reeling to the "wilderness." (Revelation 12:6, 14) Thus, these many "Trees" are able to draw upon this "cleansing,” healing waters coming from from the "Sanctuary of God," the actual "throne of God," as it were. (Ezekiel 43:7) And thus, these "Living Waters," are able to sustain life in the "wilderness" for these 200 Million "Trees of Life" for God. And, because of these "Living Waters", the bible account also mentions, the "fruitage" from the trees, and its "leaves," now grow from these "trees" and can actually "heal" others, who partake of the "Trees" fruitage and leaves itself.
But there is more, Yes, these “Living Waters" can also assist repent Jehovah’s Witnesses too...these "Living Waters." Let us explain.
Ezekiel 47:12 shows the "Living Waters" actually come from the "Sanctuary." Now, we notice, these "Living Waters," actually carry out another miraculous function, also. Yes, in addition to sustaining life for the 200 Million spiritual "Trees" all along the embankment of the River of Truth, yes, Ezekiel 47th chapter shows that also the "Living Waters" build such momentum, such force, that they eventually become a "double-size torrent." (Ezekiel 47:9) And in this "double-size torrent" state, they effect a "healing" toward something else...yes, the "dead sea", which is directly in its path, as it flows. Let's notice this,
"And he went on to say to me; This water is going forth to the eastern region and must go down through the Arabah. And it must come to the sea. It being brought forth into the sea itself, its water is also actually healed. And it must occur that every living soul that swarms, in every place to which the double-size torrent comes, will get life. And it must occur that there will be very many fish, because there is where this water will certainly come, and the seawater will be healed, and everything will be alive where the torren comes." -- Ezekiel 47:8, 9
Of course, as mentioned above, the "Sanctuary" where these healthful "Living Waters" Flow, actually come from Jehovah God, the Source of all Life. Thus, this "Sanctuary," also proves to be his "thone" where he resides too, eternally. (Ezekiel 43:7) Therefore, these "Living Waters," since they come from the Most Holy Compartment, of the "Sanctuary," then they imminate from God Almighty, who is shown as the miraculous Shekinah Light within the Most Holy of the Sanctuary or Temple of God. Now, we remember that also in the Most Holy compartment, is the "Ark of the Covenant." Therefore these "Living Waters" then slowly trickle out from from the "ark of the covenant," outside the Sanctuary, and then, turns eastward, leaving the Sanctuary, and going thru the "arabah" desert, toward the "dead sea." -- Ezekiel 47:1, 2
These "Living Waters" then, represent Divine Truth, that come from God's Modern Day "Servant," the "ark of the covenant" of our time for modern day "Israel." The finding of the "lost" ark of the covenant today, means the complete restoration of pure worship in our modern day times. (Revelation 11:19) Therefore, the 200 Million "Curing Staff" Trees, then, work under the supervision of the Modern Day “Servant” or Temple “Chieftain,” where these "Living Waters" initially come from, to carry out the preaching of the "good news" to the globe of mankind in general, in the grand fulfillment of Revelation 14:6, 7 which says:
"And I saw another angel flying in midheaven, and he had everlasting good news to declare as glad tidings to those who dwell on the earth, and to every nation and tribe and tongue and people, saying in a loud voice; Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of the judgment by him has arrived, and so worship the One who made the heaven and the earth and sea and fountains of waters."
Jehovah's Witnesses, As The Dead Sea, "Healed"!
The average person reading this caption would no doubt scoff. Why? Because the Dead Sea, as it exists today, literally represents the lowest point on earth's surface. In fact, no aquatic or marine life can exist there because of the heavy content of salt in the water. Therefore, it would be a real miracle for one to see the day when the dead sea is actually teeming with `live fish.' It would have to be the hand of God! Similarly, it may seem just as impossible to us, after having seen first hand the final spiritual condition of the organization of Jehovah's Witnesses, to now see them come to life, yes teem with life! But that is exactly what the Bible says will be the case. Notice how this is graphically depicted by verses 7-9 of the 47th chapter of Ezekiel. It reads:
"When I returned, why, look! on the bank of the torrent there were very many trees, on this side and on that side. And he went on to say to me: "This water is going forth to the eastern region and must go down through the Arabah [desert]. And it must come to the [Dead] sea. It being brought forth into the sea itself, [its] water is also actually healed. And it must occur that every living soul that swarms, in every place to which the double-size torrent comes, will get life. And it must occur that there will be very many fish, because there is where this water will certainly come, and the [seawater] will be healed, and everything will be alive where the torrent comes."
The New Oxford Annotated Bible makes this comment upon these verses:
"From the throne of God (the temple Ezekiel 43:7) issue the waters of life by which the saline waters of the Dead Sea become fresh, and in the desolate wilderness of Judah fruit trees flourish, making a new Paradise, as it were, and the inhabitants of the land will benefit."
The account also goes on to show the extent of this "healing" upon the nation of Jehovah's Witnesses. In verse 10 of Ezekiel 47 it says:
"And it must occur that fishers will actually stand alongside it from En-ge'di even up to En-eg'la-im. There will come to be a drying yard for dragnets. In their kinds their fish will prove to be, like the fish of the Great Sea, very many."
Yes, "very many fish" will be caught. These "fish" are all healed too because, in the previous verse, it says that "everything will be alive." Yes, spiritually alive, revived, vibrant with life. And the number of them will be so great, it would as though one were fishing in the "Great Sea," the Mediterranean Sea.
Only A "Third" Of The Dead Sea "Healed" — How, And Why?
However, even though there will be great success, this does not mean necessarily that the overwhelming majority of the organization of Jehovah's Witnesses will willingly repent at this time, because of this great “torrent” of water, forcefully given by the mighty 200 million army at Jehovah’s command. No, it appears that only a third will actually respond to the "curing" efforts of the 200 million calvary. (Revelation 9:16) How do we reach this conclusion? Well, we know this by judging the distance mentioned as the good fishing ground along the Dead Sea coastline. Yes, the distance of good fishing is between En-ge'di up to En-eg'la-im, which is a 15-mile stretch along the coastline of this body of water. However, the Dead Sea's total coastline length is approximately 47 miles! In other words, approximately 1/3 (one third) of the distance along the coastline is where the fishermen could fish. This means, therefore, that NOT ALLl of the Dead Sea is to be healed. In fact, notice the very next verse, (11) which says:
"There are its swampy places and its marshy places, and they will not be healed. To salt they will certainly be given."
Yes, they remain the same old salty, lifeless, dead waters that they have always been. These conditions describe the environment in which they live, and the unhealable situation that unrepentant Jehovah's Witnesses find themselves in...all 2/3 [two-thirds] of them. (Revelation 9:20, 21) These individuals dwell in a spiritual "swamp" or in "marshy places" where no life can be sustained of any kind. To Jehovah God they have become `filthy' because of their self-created environment of immoral filth and idolatry before Him. -- Revelation 22:11, 15
Revelation 18:2 describes their final spiritual condition by saying:
"And he cried out with a strong voice, saying: `She has fallen! Babylon The Great has fallen, and she has become a dwelling place of demons and a lurking place of every unclean exhalation and a lurking place of every unclean and hated bird!'" What a disgusting place she has become!
However, the "third" being healed in Ezekiel's account is in harmony with other scriptures in the Bible such as Zechariah 13:8, 9 which we read earlier. We also notice, by comparison, that Revelation 8:7-12 speaks favorably of a symbolic "third" who are affected by such terms as the "sun becoming dark," a third of "trees" burning up, a third of the "rivers turning into blood," etc. Let's consider that account which says:
"And the first one blew his trumpet. And there occurred a hail and fire mingled with blood, and it was hurled to the earth; and a third of the earth was burned up, and a third of the trees was burned up, and all the green vegetation was burned up. And the second angel blew his trumpet. And something like a great mountain burning with fire was hurled into the sea. And a third of the sea become blood; and a third of the creatures that are in the sea which have souls died, and a third of the boats were wrecked. And the third angel blew his trumpet. And a great star burning as a lamp fell from heaven, and it fell upon a third of the rivers and upon the fountains of waters. And the name of the star is called Wormwood. And a third of the waters turned into wormwood, and many of the men died from the waters, because these had been made bitter. And the fourth angel blew his trumpet. And a third of the sun was smitten and a third of the moon and a third of the stars, in order that a third of them might be darkened and the day might not have illumination for a third of it, and the night likewise."
Again, this "third" represents the same "third" that will eventually respond to the efforts of the "curing staff" or 200 Million "Gentiles for God's Name." (Acts 15:14-17) Also, as we have already considered, Revelation 9:13-21 shows a "third" that will be "killed" by the "four angels" who are loosed by the "Euphrates," the body of water that protects "Babylon the Great" -- that body of water. Actually, the bible accounts says the "rest of the men," or the "two-parts" that "did not repent" of their wicked deeds. This shows us the "killing" work is initiated by the "untied 4 angels at the Euphrates" (aka the “Male Child”) and reinforced and backed up by the 200 Million "Trees" which are sustained by the "Living Waters" coming from the Grand Santuary. From this "double-size torrent" of flowing waters of Divine Truth, these, actually bring about and effect true "repentance" for the remaining one third that are understandably affected by their powerful, earthwide work.
Still, as we have said before, the remaining individuals "Two Thirds" of Jehovah's Witnesses, those who refuse help from the 200 Million "Curing Staff," or "Trees" and wickedly decide to stick with the organization of the Watch Tower Society in it's idolatrous practices and blasphemous support of the political beast, getting as it were, the "mark of the beast," will be "cut off," as God's Word says, forevermore, eternally in the "lake of fire!" -- Daniel 11:32; Zechariah 13:8; Malachi 2:11, 12; Revelation 14:9-11
New "Israel" Becomes A "Significant," Larger Global Association Of People!
Jeremiah 30:18, 19 shows the final, happy family-like atmosphere that will exist between members of the nation of “Israel”, the “Male Child,” and the 200 million "gentiles for God's Name." Let's review that account. It states:
"This is what Jehovah has said: `Here I am gathering the captive ones of the tents of Jacob, and for his tabernacles I shall have pity. And the city will actually be rebuilt upon her mound; and upon its rightful site the dwelling tower itself will sit. And from them there is certainly go forth thanksgiving, and the sound of those who are laughing. And I will multiply them, and they will not become few; and I will make them heavy in number, and they will not become insignificant."
Isn't it true that Jehovah's Witnesses today are really an "insignificant" number, when compared to the other religions of the world? Isn't it true that some religious organizations actually number in the hundreds of millions? Well, as we have just read, Jehovah is going to change all of that. Yes, the account says that He is going to "multiply them" and they will not become "few," as one might expect after a severe period of discipline. No, but they will become "heavy in number." Yes, the account says they will become "heavy in number." And certainly, when we add some 200 millions persons to a small group, they are really "heavy in number," are they not? And they will all "go forth" with "thanksgiving."
Jesus once made the following point concerning apostate Israel of his time:
"And toward them the prophecy of Isaiah is having fulfillment, which says, by hearing, you will hear but by no means get the sense of it; and, looking, you will look but by no means see. For the heart of this people has grown unreceptive, and with their ears they have heard without response, and they have shut their eyes; that they might never see with their eyes and hear with their ears and get the sense of it with their hearts and turn back, and I HEAL THEM.'" – Matthew 13:14, 15.
Yes, "healing," – that is what God's Name People, Jehovah's Witnesses really need. Not only Jehovah's Witnesses, but "healing" is needed for the entire world of mankind. (Ezekiel 47:12) A "Curing" and "healing" that Jehovah will provide by means of the 200 Million "Curing Staff", a new "Israel" of God's making.
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God's Solution: Replace Wayward "Israel" With A New "Israel" Of His Choosing -- Matthew 21:43
Part 2.
The "Great Crowd" that "comes out of Great Tribulation" -- Revelation 7:9-17
Most of us, recall the description given in Revelation 7th chapter, about the "Great Crowd" that comes out of "Great Tribulation." Of course, after much study of this subject and after having read The "Report," you may now sense that this "Great Crowd" that comes out of "Great Tribulation," will prove to be a people that were chastised before God. Yes, a nation that has proved to be wayward, "apostate" even. (Isaiah 10:6) Therefore, this would be a people that have been severely disciplined, a Great Crowd that comes out of great tribulation, or the "Great Trial," as the New Jerusalem Bible says. Or, it could be rendered as the "Great Ordeal" as shown in the Revised English Bible. Yes, this will be a "Great Ordeal" of discipline, upon this apostate nation. (Revelation 7:14) Thus far, we have scripturally established, the "Great tribulation" spoken of at Matthew 24:21 and Revelation 7:14 actually has it's major application upon God's Name people, Jehovah's Witnesses. Therefore, when we consider this reoccurring theme, namely of "restoration of Israel," constantly spoken of by the "prophets," then we can truly understand how the Great Crowd actually "come out of the Great tribulation." Let's review this important Bible account:
"After these things I saw, and, look! a great crowd, which no man was able to number, out of all nations and tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, dressed in white robes; and there were palm branches in their hands. And they keep on crying with a loud voice, saying: `Salvation [we owe] to our God, who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb.'" – Revelation 7:9
Also, let's consider Revelation 7:13-16 of the same chapter which says:
"And in response one of the elders said to me: `These who are dressed in white robes, who are they and where did they come from?' So right away I said to him: `My lord, you are the one that knows.' And he said to me: `These are the ones that come out of [the] great tribulation, and they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. That is why they are before the throne of God: and they are rendering him sacred service day and night in his temple; and the One seated on the throne will spread his tent over them. They will hunger no more nor thirst anymore, neither will the sun beat down upon them nor any scorching heat, because the Lamb, who is in the midst of the throne, will shepherd them, and will guide them to fountains of waters of life. And God will wipe out every tear from their eyes."
Therefore, Jehovah’s Witnesses as a spiritual nation, will have come out of the "Great Tribulation" Discipline Period, ready to be “restored” fully to God’s favor. They have just come through the "Gentile Times" of political and all out religious persecution upon God's Name people, while they reside within the “wilderness.” They also have endured a time of “shame” and ignominy, even after the “42 months” of trampling have ceased. They have endured their time of “shame.” (Micah 7:7, 8) They have now patiently waited upon their God, to show them favor and mercy. Therefore at God’s special time for them, they will be “restored” back to God’s Full Favor. – Matthew 19:28
However, please note, things are a little different for the heaven-bound, heavenly exalted “Male Child” who bravely “conquered” Satan, by their obediently “washing their robes” to cleanse themselves of Watchtower Society related “sins,” and fully accepting the “Scapegoat” Covenant Arrangement, that Jehovah has possible for them, by way of the Modern Day “Servant.” Yes, this one becomes the “covenant” between God and these obedient members of the “Male Child” who are awarded the opportunity to “Rule the nations” with an “iron scepter.” (Isaiah 42:6; Isaiah 49:8) We remember, these are the ones who faithfully “witnessed” to their fellow brethren, even to the point of receiving regrettably a “martyr’s” death, symbolically speaking within the kingdom hall. In doing this they, thereby proved themselves to be willing to accept the scorn that comes with being “shunned,” just as Christ was without shame during his time of trial. They were willing to shunned by all of their so-called friends and family associates within the kingdom hall.
Also the “Male Child” members were willing to “witness” to all that would listen to them, and were not afraid of what the WTS would do to them for giving this “witness” for truth before their brothers. And they were willing to fully accept God’s Modern Day “Servant” as their new “saving means” toward final “salvation” in receiving this new “covenant” arrangement that he has offered to them – yes these very ones, the “Male Child,” the first to come out of the Jehovah’s Witnesses as an organization and fully accept the Modern Day “Servant” of Isaiah 49:1-9, God says, these very ones will be spared, yes spared this great “test,” that will surely “come upon all of the inhabited earth, as a test.” Yes, Jesus said he would even “keep them from this Hour of Great Test.” (Revelation 3:10; 12:5, 10, 11) These are the ones, the “Male Child” that have been previously “caught away” to God’s Throne in heaven and thus, will not have to participate in the battle against the “wild beast” to prove their faithfulness to God. No, but they will be “deemed” by God to have been found “faithful at his coming,” and to have been “found finally by him, spotless, unblemished and in peace,” before their Great God Jehovah. They are now considered by Jehovah God, to be completely “obedient” servants of his, who did all the things he asked of them, and will now be allowed to finally enter God’s Glorious “Rest” Day! -- 2 Peter 3:14; Hebrews 4:9-11
Yes, for doing all of these things, the “Male Child” will be allowed, to wonderfully “enter into God’s Rest Day” period of favor. (Hebrews 4:10) Instead, they will be privileged to see this, and even participate in small measure in the fulfillment of this Glorious Grand Act of God! (Isaiah 66:19, 20) Ohhh, what a marvelous, grand privilege, is granted for the faithful ones of Jehovah’s Witnesses, who are deemed by God, to be worthy to be counted among the Heaven-Bound “Male Child” that will rule the earth, for all eternity! Glory, Hallelujah we must say, for God’s wondrous mercy and kindness in bestowing such an honor upon these “worthy” ones from among Jehovah’s Witnesses as a family, God’s Name People. Yes, they finally “conquer” Satan, and fully please their heavenly Father in heaven. They are the ones, that our Father in Heaven, can truly say the words to, as they square off against Satan for Battle at their Grand “Birth” and ascension to “heaven:” “Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice, that I may make a reply to him that is taunting me [Satan].” And yes, they will do just that…they will become faithful “martyrs” for God and fully “conquer” Satan! Praise Jah! – Proverbs 27:11; Revelation 6:9-11; Revelation 12:5, 10, 11; Revelation 14:13
However, unfortunately this will NOT be the case for ALL OTHER Jehovah’s Witnesses per say. No, because God has NOT come to be fully satisfied with their level of “obedience” before Him. No, not at all. In fact, the actual “trampling” period that comes upon ALL OTHER JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES, makes clear God’s distinct displeasure with them, as a whole. This Discipline period of “trampling” that runs some “42 months” itself. Then, after which, they must endure another distinct period of “shame” and ignominy, a period that is used to “refine” them. A period that the “Two Witnesses” too must be suffer through, along with the “woman.” Yes, even the “Two Witnesses” who have been battling the “wild beast” all during this time, because of staying too long with the WTS and defending her, must accept this most distasteful “defeat” before God and Man, because of “transgression” committed upon their parts. They must endure, the most humiliating time, when divine “truth is thrown to the earth” by the nefarious “small horn” and evil associates. Yes, this Divine “Truth” that proceeds out of their mouths. -- Daniel 8:9-12; Daniel 12:7; Revelation 11:7-11; Revelation 12:6, 14, 17; Revelation 13:5-7
However, after these two (2) distinct periods of “trampling” and “shame” are finally up, The “Two Witnesses” will have proven themselves to be now, yes, “worthy” to wear white “robes” before God and Christ Jesus. Yes, now they will have proven themselves that they are true members of the woman’s “seed” that can finally qualify to “enter into God’s Rest Day.” Yes, and as for the “woman” herself, she will at that time, will have completely endured her “disfellowshipping” period of shame and ignominy too. Now, at last she will be fast approaching her time, where she can be considered fully restored before Her God. Yes, the “woman’s will have now been restored to God’s full favor, healed of her “leprosy” before God and man, and can now faithfully await the appointed time for her to see, Jehovah God’s smile of approval upon her! Yes, her “debt” for her many “sins,” will finally be “paid off” for her, in her own behalf. – Isaiah 40:1, 2
The account at Revelation 7:16, 17 clearly says that they will "hunger no more" nor "thirst" anymore. It also says that the "sun" will no longer "beat down upon them," with any "scorching heat." But why will they no longer have to worry about the `sun beating down upon them,' or any "hunger" or "thirst," nor any "scorching heat?" Well, the account says that the "lamb" will "shepherd them, and will guide them to fountains of waters of life." (Compare Isaiah 49:10.) Yes, that same river of "life" that is spoken of at Revelation chapter 22. These "fountains of waters of life" play a great part in their "therapy" or "healing" process, to be sure.
Also we notice that Jehovah God does something else for them. Yes, Jehovah "spreads his tent over them." Now what does that mean? Well, we find that the word "tent" is another word that refers to a "temple" or "tabernacle," a spiritual house of worship. Therefore, this "tent" is really "New Jerusalem" or the "new heavens" which will now rule over God's Name people. Let's review Revelation 21:1-6 which says:
"And I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea is no more. I saw also the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God and prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." And the One seated on the throne said: `Look! I am making all things new.' Also, he says: `Write, because these words are faithful and true.' And he said to me: `They have come to pass! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To anyone thirsting I will give from the fountain of the water of life free."
No, the threat of literal "death" at the hands of their religious persecutors during the "Great Tribulation," then will be no more. (Revelation 13:10) Also, there will be no more "mourning" at all. This is because Jerusalem's "days of mourning" will be a thing of the past. Isaiah 60:20 says of the same situation:
"No more will your sun set, nor will your moon go on the wane; for Jehovah himself will become for you an indefinitely lasting light, and the days of your mourning will have come to completion." – See also Isaiah 40:2.
Did you get it? Yes, her "days of mourning" will be long past because the "42 months" of "trampling" and time of shameful ignominy will be over! The "Gentile times" of trampling upon Jerusalem and the shame associated with that "trampling" period, will be a thing of the past. (Luke 21:24) Yes, as he says:
"The former things have passed away."
But again, what is represented by these "trees" that give forth this "fruit" and curing "leaves" that assist the "Great Crowd" of repentant Jehovah's Witnesses? And finally, what is symbolized by the "fountains of waters" that produce the actual "cure?" Let's consider the following information to get the answers to these questions and more.
The True Nature Of The "Curing Staff's" Work
We remember, first of all that the "faithful Steward's" appointment is "over" his [master's] "body of attendants." As we mentioned earlier, if you check Luke 12:42 in the Watchtower Society's Kingdom Interlinear of the Greek Scriptures Translation, you will find that the Greek word `therapeias' (pronounced ther-ap-i'-ah) has been translated as "body of attendants." And why? Well, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible defines this word as meaning:
"attendants (spec. medical, i.e. cure) . . . healing, household."
Yes, the word really means "medical attendants." Also a related word, `therapeuo' (pronounced ther-ap-yoo'-o) from the same root word means:
"to relieve of disease, cure, heal." (Some manuscripts use [oiketeia] "household of servants" or "domestics" instead of `therapias' at Matthew 24:45. See Vines Expository of New Testament Words under Household. See also, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.)
And so we can see why the Watchtower Society's Kingdom Interlinear of the Greek Scriptures transliterates this word as "curing staff" in Luke 12:42. It makes sense.
And so the word, "Curing Staff," is the key to understanding the nature of the "body of attendants'" work. In short, their message or "water" will cure, heal, and give relief to spiritually sick "Israel" or the "woman," or the "third," after her period of denunciation is up. Remember, the "woman" is in dire straits, spiritually speaking.
Therefore, this particular Greek word is akin to the English word `therapy,' a word we are very familiar with. And so this activity will prove to be the "therapy" needed to help individuals recuperate spiritually. They have become spiritual doctors and nurses, assisting the "woman," the repentant "third," to spiritual health. This situation is depicted for us beautifully in the book of Revelation as well as the book of Ezekiel. Let us examine these accounts.
It is also interesting to note that the Greek word used in Revelation 22:2 in the expression "curing of the nations," is also the same Greek word, therapias, used for the "Curing Staff" in Luke chapter 12. This type of connection leads us to believe that the wayward, apostate "woman" of Revelation 12:6, 14, will then, be greatly blessed and restored to health by means of the "living waters" coming from the "Sanctuary" -- the same "healing" waters that sustain the healthful "leaves" and "fruitage" coming forth from the many "trees" of life, all along the embankment of this "double torrent" River of water flowing. Again, as noted above in Ezekiel 47:12 we note it says:
"And alongside the torrent there will come up, along its bank on this side and on that side, all sorts of trees for food. Their leafage will not wither, nor will their fruitage be consumed. In their months they will bear new fruit, because the water for them – it is coming forth from the VERY SANCTUARY. And their fruitage must prove to be for food and their leafage for healing."
This particular "Sanctuary" has already been described in Ezekiel 43:7 as being "Jehovah's Throne" upon earth. Therefore, the "sanctuary" where these "Living Waters" come from, then correspond to the established "kingdom" of the "male child," under the Supervision of the Modern Day “Servant,” the “Chieftain” of the Temple, where Divine Truth, "Living Waters" come from, as God's human earthly agent of God, as foretold at John 7:38, 39. He thus becomes the one Ezekiel spoke of as the "Chieftain," the one who “sits” and “eats bread” in the very Presence of God Almighty. -- Isaiah 49:1-9; Ezekiel 44:1-3
Also, these many, many spiritual "trees" now, become the 200 Million Gentiles For God's Name, that replace wayward "apostate" Israel, who has now been sent reeling to the "wilderness." (Revelation 12:6, 14) Thus, these many "Trees" are able to draw upon this "cleansing,” healing waters coming from from the "Sanctuary of God," the actual "throne of God," as it were. (Ezekiel 43:7) And thus, these "Living Waters," are able to sustain life in the "wilderness" for these 200 Million "Trees of Life" for God. And, because of these "Living Waters", the bible account also mentions, the "fruitage" from the trees, and its "leaves," now grow from these "trees" and can actually "heal" others, who partake of the "Trees" fruitage and leaves itself.
But there is more, Yes, these “Living Waters" can also assist repent Jehovah’s Witnesses too...these "Living Waters." Let us explain.
Ezekiel 47:12 shows the "Living Waters" actually come from the "Sanctuary." Now, we notice, these "Living Waters," actually carry out another miraculous function, also. Yes, in addition to sustaining life for the 200 Million spiritual "Trees" all along the embankment of the River of Truth, yes, Ezekiel 47th chapter shows that also the "Living Waters" build such momentum, such force, that they eventually become a "double-size torrent." (Ezekiel 47:9) And in this "double-size torrent" state, they effect a "healing" toward something else...yes, the "dead sea", which is directly in its path, as it flows. Let's notice this,
"And he went on to say to me; This water is going forth to the eastern region and must go down through the Arabah. And it must come to the sea. It being brought forth into the sea itself, its water is also actually healed. And it must occur that every living soul that swarms, in every place to which the double-size torrent comes, will get life. And it must occur that there will be very many fish, because there is where this water will certainly come, and the seawater will be healed, and everything will be alive where the torren comes." -- Ezekiel 47:8, 9
Of course, as mentioned above, the "Sanctuary" where these healthful "Living Waters" Flow, actually come from Jehovah God, the Source of all Life. Thus, this "Sanctuary," also proves to be his "thone" where he resides too, eternally. (Ezekiel 43:7) Therefore, these "Living Waters," since they come from the Most Holy Compartment, of the "Sanctuary," then they imminate from God Almighty, who is shown as the miraculous Shekinah Light within the Most Holy of the Sanctuary or Temple of God. Now, we remember that also in the Most Holy compartment, is the "Ark of the Covenant." Therefore these "Living Waters" then slowly trickle out from from the "ark of the covenant," outside the Sanctuary, and then, turns eastward, leaving the Sanctuary, and going thru the "arabah" desert, toward the "dead sea." -- Ezekiel 47:1, 2
These "Living Waters" then, represent Divine Truth, that come from God's Modern Day "Servant," the "ark of the covenant" of our time for modern day "Israel." The finding of the "lost" ark of the covenant today, means the complete restoration of pure worship in our modern day times. (Revelation 11:19) Therefore, the 200 Million "Curing Staff" Trees, then, work under the supervision of the Modern Day “Servant” or Temple “Chieftain,” where these "Living Waters" initially come from, to carry out the preaching of the "good news" to the globe of mankind in general, in the grand fulfillment of Revelation 14:6, 7 which says:
"And I saw another angel flying in midheaven, and he had everlasting good news to declare as glad tidings to those who dwell on the earth, and to every nation and tribe and tongue and people, saying in a loud voice; Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of the judgment by him has arrived, and so worship the One who made the heaven and the earth and sea and fountains of waters."
Jehovah's Witnesses, As The Dead Sea, "Healed"!
The average person reading this caption would no doubt scoff. Why? Because the Dead Sea, as it exists today, literally represents the lowest point on earth's surface. In fact, no aquatic or marine life can exist there because of the heavy content of salt in the water. Therefore, it would be a real miracle for one to see the day when the dead sea is actually teeming with `live fish.' It would have to be the hand of God! Similarly, it may seem just as impossible to us, after having seen first hand the final spiritual condition of the organization of Jehovah's Witnesses, to now see them come to life, yes teem with life! But that is exactly what the Bible says will be the case. Notice how this is graphically depicted by verses 7-9 of the 47th chapter of Ezekiel. It reads:
"When I returned, why, look! on the bank of the torrent there were very many trees, on this side and on that side. And he went on to say to me: "This water is going forth to the eastern region and must go down through the Arabah [desert]. And it must come to the [Dead] sea. It being brought forth into the sea itself, [its] water is also actually healed. And it must occur that every living soul that swarms, in every place to which the double-size torrent comes, will get life. And it must occur that there will be very many fish, because there is where this water will certainly come, and the [seawater] will be healed, and everything will be alive where the torrent comes."
The New Oxford Annotated Bible makes this comment upon these verses:
"From the throne of God (the temple Ezekiel 43:7) issue the waters of life by which the saline waters of the Dead Sea become fresh, and in the desolate wilderness of Judah fruit trees flourish, making a new Paradise, as it were, and the inhabitants of the land will benefit."
The account also goes on to show the extent of this "healing" upon the nation of Jehovah's Witnesses. In verse 10 of Ezekiel 47 it says:
"And it must occur that fishers will actually stand alongside it from En-ge'di even up to En-eg'la-im. There will come to be a drying yard for dragnets. In their kinds their fish will prove to be, like the fish of the Great Sea, very many."
Yes, "very many fish" will be caught. These "fish" are all healed too because, in the previous verse, it says that "everything will be alive." Yes, spiritually alive, revived, vibrant with life. And the number of them will be so great, it would as though one were fishing in the "Great Sea," the Mediterranean Sea.
Only A "Third" Of The Dead Sea "Healed" — How, And Why?
However, even though there will be great success, this does not mean necessarily that the overwhelming majority of the organization of Jehovah's Witnesses will willingly repent at this time, because of this great “torrent” of water, forcefully given by the mighty 200 million army at Jehovah’s command. No, it appears that only a third will actually respond to the "curing" efforts of the 200 million calvary. (Revelation 9:16) How do we reach this conclusion? Well, we know this by judging the distance mentioned as the good fishing ground along the Dead Sea coastline. Yes, the distance of good fishing is between En-ge'di up to En-eg'la-im, which is a 15-mile stretch along the coastline of this body of water. However, the Dead Sea's total coastline length is approximately 47 miles! In other words, approximately 1/3 (one third) of the distance along the coastline is where the fishermen could fish. This means, therefore, that NOT ALLl of the Dead Sea is to be healed. In fact, notice the very next verse, (11) which says:
"There are its swampy places and its marshy places, and they will not be healed. To salt they will certainly be given."
Yes, they remain the same old salty, lifeless, dead waters that they have always been. These conditions describe the environment in which they live, and the unhealable situation that unrepentant Jehovah's Witnesses find themselves in...all 2/3 [two-thirds] of them. (Revelation 9:20, 21) These individuals dwell in a spiritual "swamp" or in "marshy places" where no life can be sustained of any kind. To Jehovah God they have become `filthy' because of their self-created environment of immoral filth and idolatry before Him. -- Revelation 22:11, 15
Revelation 18:2 describes their final spiritual condition by saying:
"And he cried out with a strong voice, saying: `She has fallen! Babylon The Great has fallen, and she has become a dwelling place of demons and a lurking place of every unclean exhalation and a lurking place of every unclean and hated bird!'" What a disgusting place she has become!
However, the "third" being healed in Ezekiel's account is in harmony with other scriptures in the Bible such as Zechariah 13:8, 9 which we read earlier. We also notice, by comparison, that Revelation 8:7-12 speaks favorably of a symbolic "third" who are affected by such terms as the "sun becoming dark," a third of "trees" burning up, a third of the "rivers turning into blood," etc. Let's consider that account which says:
"And the first one blew his trumpet. And there occurred a hail and fire mingled with blood, and it was hurled to the earth; and a third of the earth was burned up, and a third of the trees was burned up, and all the green vegetation was burned up. And the second angel blew his trumpet. And something like a great mountain burning with fire was hurled into the sea. And a third of the sea become blood; and a third of the creatures that are in the sea which have souls died, and a third of the boats were wrecked. And the third angel blew his trumpet. And a great star burning as a lamp fell from heaven, and it fell upon a third of the rivers and upon the fountains of waters. And the name of the star is called Wormwood. And a third of the waters turned into wormwood, and many of the men died from the waters, because these had been made bitter. And the fourth angel blew his trumpet. And a third of the sun was smitten and a third of the moon and a third of the stars, in order that a third of them might be darkened and the day might not have illumination for a third of it, and the night likewise."
Again, this "third" represents the same "third" that will eventually respond to the efforts of the "curing staff" or 200 Million "Gentiles for God's Name." (Acts 15:14-17) Also, as we have already considered, Revelation 9:13-21 shows a "third" that will be "killed" by the "four angels" who are loosed by the "Euphrates," the body of water that protects "Babylon the Great" -- that body of water. Actually, the bible accounts says the "rest of the men," or the "two-parts" that "did not repent" of their wicked deeds. This shows us the "killing" work is initiated by the "untied 4 angels at the Euphrates" (aka the “Male Child”) and reinforced and backed up by the 200 Million "Trees" which are sustained by the "Living Waters" coming from the Grand Santuary. From this "double-size torrent" of flowing waters of Divine Truth, these, actually bring about and effect true "repentance" for the remaining one third that are understandably affected by their powerful, earthwide work.
Still, as we have said before, the remaining individuals "Two Thirds" of Jehovah's Witnesses, those who refuse help from the 200 Million "Curing Staff," or "Trees" and wickedly decide to stick with the organization of the Watch Tower Society in it's idolatrous practices and blasphemous support of the political beast, getting as it were, the "mark of the beast," will be "cut off," as God's Word says, forevermore, eternally in the "lake of fire!" -- Daniel 11:32; Zechariah 13:8; Malachi 2:11, 12; Revelation 14:9-11
New "Israel" Becomes A "Significant," Larger Global Association Of People!
Jeremiah 30:18, 19 shows the final, happy family-like atmosphere that will exist between members of the nation of “Israel”, the “Male Child,” and the 200 million "gentiles for God's Name." Let's review that account. It states:
"This is what Jehovah has said: `Here I am gathering the captive ones of the tents of Jacob, and for his tabernacles I shall have pity. And the city will actually be rebuilt upon her mound; and upon its rightful site the dwelling tower itself will sit. And from them there is certainly go forth thanksgiving, and the sound of those who are laughing. And I will multiply them, and they will not become few; and I will make them heavy in number, and they will not become insignificant."
Isn't it true that Jehovah's Witnesses today are really an "insignificant" number, when compared to the other religions of the world? Isn't it true that some religious organizations actually number in the hundreds of millions? Well, as we have just read, Jehovah is going to change all of that. Yes, the account says that He is going to "multiply them" and they will not become "few," as one might expect after a severe period of discipline. No, but they will become "heavy in number." Yes, the account says they will become "heavy in number." And certainly, when we add some 200 millions persons to a small group, they are really "heavy in number," are they not? And they will all "go forth" with "thanksgiving."
Jesus once made the following point concerning apostate Israel of his time:
"And toward them the prophecy of Isaiah is having fulfillment, which says, by hearing, you will hear but by no means get the sense of it; and, looking, you will look but by no means see. For the heart of this people has grown unreceptive, and with their ears they have heard without response, and they have shut their eyes; that they might never see with their eyes and hear with their ears and get the sense of it with their hearts and turn back, and I HEAL THEM.'" – Matthew 13:14, 15.
Yes, "healing," – that is what God's Name People, Jehovah's Witnesses really need. Not only Jehovah's Witnesses, but "healing" is needed for the entire world of mankind. (Ezekiel 47:12) A "Curing" and "healing" that Jehovah will provide by means of the 200 Million "Curing Staff", a new "Israel" of God's making.
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