Let's Find Hidden Pearls (10 min.)
Thu 7:18 pm. Why was the name Jehovah included in this verse in the latest revision of the New World Translation? (w15 12/15 10 ¶6).
Because due to this last revision it was possible to notice that the name of God appears 6 times more than in the edition that was published in 1984, since when studying the scrolls of the dead sea, which was published recently, it could be noticed that it appears in 5 additional places in 1 Samuel 2:25 in 6: 3 also in 10:26 and in 23: 14,16 and due to other more in-depth studies of the ancient manuscripts it could be seen that also in Judges 19:18 the name of God, thus coming to the conclusion that the tests show that the name of God must be in the Bible, since in ancient manuscripts it appears 7,216 times.
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Because there are many tests, such as the deep study of scrolls, ancient manuscripts that show that the name of God must be in the Bible. Satan has tried to erase the divine name from human memory, but in the New World Translation the divine name is restored to its rightful place. In fact, Jehovah's name is used more than 7,000 times, including the text of Judges 19:18. This is an exceptional way to honor the name of our Heavenly Father!
Today we have even more proof that God's name must be in the Bible. In the English revision of the New World Translation it appears 7,216 times, that is, 6 more than in the 1984 edition. Why? Because in the recently published Dead Sea Scrolls it appears in 5 additional places: 1 Samuel 2:25; 10:26, and 23: 14,16. On the other hand, a more in-depth study of the ancient manuscripts led to its inclusion in Judges 19:18 as well. These scrolls are at least a thousand years older than the Masoretic Hebrew text, which was used to make the original New World Translation.
This is because, when studying the recently published Dead Sea Scrolls, it was noted that it appears in 5 more places, for example, in 1 Samuel 2:25, in 6: 3, also in 10: 26 and 23: 14,16 and furthermore a deeper study of the ancient manuscripts led to the conclusion that in Judges 19:18 the name of God should also appear, that is why it was included.
Because as more manuscripts are discovered the biblical text is revised, for example, a deeper study of the ancient manuscripts led to it being included in Judges 19:18 as well.
What spiritual pearls have you found about Jehovah, the ministry, and other topics in this week's Bible reading?
Judges 17: 1,6. It teaches us that we need to care for our relationship with Jehovah, as this world offers us material things to deceive us away from our pure worship.
Judges 17: 2. It teaches us that we must use our words wisely and prudently, that woman had made an invocation of evil, it was not something that remained just like that, it was something that would have an effect on the person, then she retracts and invokes a blessing, it is It is important that as Christians we use our mouths to bless and never to invoke evil against anyone, not even against our enemies, instead, we bless those who persecute us and wish us evil, as our Lord Jesus Christ taught.
Judges 17: 6. Jehovah allowed the Israelites "to do what each seemed good to him." He had given them laws to apply and be a reliable guide to their conscience. Their attitudes and ways of proceeding would show if they called on Jehovah. This teaches me: that today it is the same, Jehovah has given us principles and commands that we must comply with, what follows then is that we educate our conscience well so that it is a reliable guide and leads us to do what is right and separate us from what That's wrong. So let's make sure that our attitudes and behavior show that we love Jehovah.
Judges 17:13. By both making the image and getting Jonathan, a descendant of Moses' son Guersom, and hiring him as his priest, Micah constantly convinced himself that everything he did was approved of by Jehovah despite clearly disrespecting his worship. Pure, his example teaches us to avoid doing things that God does not approve and instead, try to convince ourselves that what we are doing is not bad.
Judges 18: 2,3. The five Danites realized that the "voice" of the Levite man was different from that of the mountainous region of Ephraim, so they began to ask him why he was there. Which shows us that there were differences in pronunciation between the tribes of Israel. This teaches me: that Jehovah is the great Creator of speech and the variety of accents that exist. The "voice" or speech gives us the power to communicate effectively with each other and to know which region we come from. As Jehovah's people, we are privileged to use our "voice" to speak about him and his wonderful promises.
Judges 18: 4,6. It shows us how these faithful servants consulted Jehovah before going on a trip to make a good decision.This example teaches us that in all our paths we must keep Jehovah in mind, since he will help us with his good advice in addition to meditating on them our decisions will be correct and he will bless us.
Judges 18: 5. It teaches us something very important and that is that before making a decision, we should always consult Jehovah, in order to make the right decision and do well, and we can do this through constant study of the Bible and also through prayer. .
Judges 18: 17-20. The selfishness and eagerness of the man who served as a priest in the house of Micah was reflected when he found the Danites' proposal to be a priest of a tribe, and not just the priest of a family, okay, so he went with them. . This teaches me: the effect that selfish personal interests have on us, since they alter or dominate our judgment and our actions. Therefore, it is important that when working for a position of responsibility in the congregation we avoid any selfish gain. Christians should serve in a spirit of humility and sacrifice that is pleasing to Jehovah.
Judges 18:19, 20. We see that the subject who was influenced by Micah to falsely serve as a priest was easily influenced by the Danites, when he saw the opportunity to serve as a priest for a tribe and family of Israel, he left with They, this clearly shows that, in the world, you can find people whose loyalty and services will be available to those who offer them something more than another.
Judges 18: 22,25. This incident shows us the characteristics that the men of the tribe of Dan had, they were intimidating, aggressive and abused their power. This teaches me: that in these last days, humanity in general presents these same defects, which has caused intimidation, aggression or power to be used at school or in some place of employment to hurt or humiliate another person . However, Jehovah through the Bible teaches us to overcome these aggressive tendencies, to live together in peace and to treat each other with respect and dignity. Under his reign all harmful flaws will completely disappear.
Judges 18:24. Although this Micah affirmed that everything he did was as a form of worship to Jehovah, on this occasion, when he claimed to these men that they were taking his things, he replied that they were taking their gods that he had made, this shows us that Sooner or later people may finally reveal what they have in their hearts or do in secret, although at first they did not affirm it.
Judges 18:25. Raising your voice is usually a sign of disrespect, there are cultures in which it is normal, however, in general, we take care of the tone and volume with which we preach to people, and especially when treating our brothers, it is It is true that we have friends, but we give each thing its place and its time.
Judges 18:31. It shows us that in the past both the tabernacle and the temple were called "The house of the true God", today we serve that same true God, that is why we all joined forces and with the blessing of Jehovah we have built Kingdom halls all over the world, which as our centers of worship we must take care of and value very much.
Judges 19: 11,12. We are shown that the Levite knew the Israelites very well to the degree that he could trust them.This teaches us that as Jehovah's servants we should strive for good conduct in all aspects of our lives, since in this way we will attract people to the true.
Judges 19: 11,15. A Levite and his companions avoided a non-Israelite city, thinking that they would be better treated by the Israelites. But when they entered Gibeah and sat in the square, no one invited them to stay, which shows us how selfish and unkind the Israelites had become. This teaches me: that in this selfish world, Christians should continue to strive to cultivate and maintain a spirit of kindness and hospitality. Even if we have little, we must not deprive ourselves of showing genuine interest in the welfare of others. Let us remember the path of hospitality enriches those who follow it.
Judges 19: 14,15. We can see a bad attitude that some Israelites had, since when the Levite asked them for lodging they refused, thus showing that they were selfish and that they only cared about themselves. This teaches us that in these times we live in, we must be hospitable to our brothers and sisters and always be ready to help them in whatever way we can because being united will strengthen our faith.
Judges 19: 15-21. We see that for the Israelite travelers to receive the hospitality of their countrymen, they only had to sit in the city square and wait for someone to invite them, so this story invites us to be hospitable to our brothers in faith and hospitality not It is only inviting them to stay in our house for a few days, but also a simple meal, where without a doubt we will all enjoy an exchange of encouragement.
Judges 19:18. In some accounts of Judges, they generally use the expression "Bethlehem of Judah" to refer to the city that was in said territory of that tribe and said way of expressing that city was due to the fact that in the territory of the tribe of Zebulun there was another Bethlehem, so it was necessary to make a difference.
Judges 19:22. The homosexual practices of the nations that lived around the Israelites influenced them so much that "some men from the city surrounded the house and told the owner to give them a Levite who was as a guest to have sex with him." This teaches me: that today, it is the same, we live in a society that is mired in perverse sexual practices and God's people are also in danger. But as true Christians we have Jehovah's point of view, and he disapproves of homosexuality, so we do not soften the biblical standards and are not influenced by this serious sin.
Judges 19: 25,26. In the days of the judges there was a case of multiple rape in the city of Guibeá. That behavior reflected insolence, disrespect and even contempt for Jehovah's moral standards and authority. This teaches me: that the evil driving force behind these evil acts comes from Satan, his goal is to turn people away from true values and plunge them into moral corruption. The day will soon come when Jehovah will no longer tolerate any form of abuse, including rape. At that time all humans will respect and practice God's high moral standards.
Judges 19: 25,30. He mentions a horrible crime committed by the Israelites far from Jehovah, this should make us think that this is the only thing we can hope for if we turn away from God, that is, a life full of bad decisions, which will lead us to complete unhappiness.
Judges 19:30. This is undoubtedly one of the most disturbing stories that we find in the Bible, things that we do not imagine that happen, those who perpetrated them were Israelites, they were not foreigners, the Bible calls them despicable people, this teaches us that even within the people of God despicable things happen, the Bible confirms it to us, however in due time God cleans up his organization and his people, we must continue to worship him and not allow anything or anyone to prevent us from continuing to worship the true God.
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