SPIRITUAL GEMS: Week of December 23 to 29, 2024, Psalm 119, Verses from 121 to 176, Answers.

SPIRITUAL GEMS: December 23-29, 2024, Psalm 119, Verses 121 to 176, Answers.

Spiritual Gems (10 min.)

Ps 119:160. According to this verse, what should we be sure of? (w23.01 2 para. 2).

We must be sure that God's word is absolutely reliable and true, and that his judgments and sentences are just and permanent. This means that we can fully trust what he says, without fear of being deceived or disappointed. 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

He assures us when we read the phrase: "The truth is your very essence." It is the sum of all the principles, of all the thoughts of Jehovah in their entirety, it is all the substance of the message of the Bible is the truth. And if we have any doubt, let's try it in our lives and we will see that it is the very essence of truth.

Yes, we are convinced that he is the God of truth and that he always wants the best for us.

What we have been able to read is that Jehovah will always tell us the truth and that truth will also help us to be faithful to Jehovah, and also with him in the future it will give us eternal life.

We must also be confident in what the Bible says, because it is the truth and it is the very essence of the word of God.

The January 2023 Watchtower reference adds a comment from a biblical scholar who says that in everything God has said there is not a hint of falsehood, nor any chance of it failing. And we agree with this, the word of God is true and by putting it into practice it always gives us good in life.

The word of God is our guide and our source of truth, and we can be sure that it will lead us on the right path. This gives us a solid foundation to trust him and his word, and to live our lives according to his principles and teachings.

According to Psalm 119:160, we can be completely sure that everything the Bible says is true. This is because the very essence of God's word is truth. Jehovah never makes mistakes or deceives us, because "He is the God of truth." When we read the Bible, we can trust each of its teachings and promises because they reflect the love and perfect wisdom of Jehovah.

A biblical scholar explained it very well: Everything Jehovah says is completely reliable and there is no possibility of it failing. This gives me great peace of mind, because I know that I can depend on what Jehovah has said, no matter the circumstances. Jehovah always wants the best for us, and his word is a sure guide for our lives.

We are sure that we can trust what the Bible says, because truth is the very essence of the word of God. Therefore, we are ready to follow it, obey it, even if there are people who make fun of it or call it an outdated book.

It means that we must be convinced, and if we are, we will be willing to obey and follow the guidance of biblical principles. And that seems very obvious, very logical, but what happens when we realize that the people around us or the world around us does not think that way, many people make fun of the scriptures, they call it an outdated book, an old-fashioned book. , and then that is when we really have to ask ourselves if we are really sure that it is the word of God and that it tells the truth. If our answer is affirmative, there is no doubt that we will be willing to follow biblical principles, even if the rest of our colleagues or neighbors think otherwise. 

What spiritual pearls have you found in this week's Bible reading?

Psalm 119:121. This text shows us that even as we strive to do what is right and live according to God's principle, we still need to ask for His help and protection. We cannot rely only on our own strength or abilities, but must recognize that we need the support of our God and seek His guidance at all times.

Psalm 119:160. It tells us about the truth, it is the very essence of your word, precisely true. Reading this text, I thank Jehovah for allowing us to know his truth, because although we live in a world that is increasingly lost and confused, the truth gives us confidence. , stability and purpose in life and offers us a bright future Under the kingdom of God.

Psalm 119:121. It is essential that we seek to live justly and uprightly, according to biblical principles. When we face trials or adversities, we can trust that God will not abandon us, since he knows our works and so do we.

Psalm 119:136. This text makes it clear that it is natural to feel sad about the actions of people, by despising and not respecting biblical principles, but that should not discourage us, but on the contrary, we must take heart and continue seeking the guidance of our God. Jehovah and strengthen us to endure any adversity, and be faithful to the end with hope and endurance.

Psalm 119:133. It shows how powerful the words of Jehovah are, because his words can help us contain our desires our impulses, even if the impulses are very strong, the word of Jehovah is much more, that is why it is important to ask Jehovah to help us with his reminders. . 

Psalm 119:131. This text shows us that we must long for the word of God and seek it with all our hearts. We can do this by reading it and meditating constantly, if we do it this way we will be able to apply it in our daily life and make good decisions.

Psalm 119:121. This verse also teaches us that Jehovah is our refuge in times of trouble. Living according to his will always guides us towards peace.

Psalm 119:133. This text teaches me that I must always ask Jehovah to help me be obedient to his righteous standards, so that when any temptation arises I can reject it. For this I must have a firm faith and must constantly strengthen it.

Psalm 119:125. I make these words my own, because I ask Jehovah to give me understanding, there is much that I need to continue learning, due to imperfection I also forget and I ask Jehovah to keep it in my heart, since this text says that he gives understanding to Let him know his reminders.

Psalm 119:122. This text has been fulfilled throughout human history, recognized powerful figures have wanted to eliminate God's people, but they have not succeeded, because Jehovah has saved his people who have remained obedient to his commandments, this has also been fulfilled. seen in modern history with some famous dictators, they are no longer around and God's people move forward worshiping Jehovah.

Psalm 119:123. It teaches us that waiting for the fulfillment of promises can be difficult, but it is in that waiting that Jehovah is molding our character. It is important to remember that God always fulfills his promises in due time, and even if our strength is exhausted, our hope in him should never fail.

Psalm 119:127. This text teaches us that the word of God is more valuable than any material treasure. When we value His commandments above all else, our lives are filled with purpose and direction. To love the Bible is to recognize that its wisdom comes from God and is essential to living a full life.

Psalm 119:130. It teaches us that God's revelation through his word illuminates our path and gives us understanding. Sometimes we may feel like we don't know what to do, but the answer is always found in His word. We must open our hearts to his revelation to be guided in all our steps.

Psalm 119:143. It teaches us that trials and tribulations are part of life, but obedience to God's commandments sustains us. Even in times of distress, his word strengthens us and reminds us that peace and comfort come from him. No matter how difficult the circumstances are, love for God's commandments gives us the strength to move forward.

Psalm 119:133. This verse teaches us that in this world full of distractions and temptations, we need God's firm guidance to not stray from the path. His word is a lamp to our feet. Trusting in him, our steps will be firm and nothing evil will be able to dominate us.

Psalm 119:145. It teaches us that Jehovah listens to those who sincerely seek him. By praying with all our hearts, we demonstrate our total dependence on him. In doing so, we commit to following His rules and living according to His will. Genuine prayer strengthens our relationship with God and prepares us to receive his answer.

Psalm 119:124. This teaches us that living in accordance with God's teachings requires a sincere desire to learn and understand his will. We can pray to God for wisdom, and he will guide us on the right path. His loyal love always motivates us to follow his rules.

Psalm 119:165. We are told how the abundant raisin belongs to Jehovah, true and there is no stumbling block for it. So this makes me think that perhaps within Jehovah's people there may be differences between us as brothers, but in no way do we have to stumble. If difficulties of any kind arise in the congregation, we must concentrate our efforts on keeping Jehovah's orders, and if we do so nothing will take away our abundant peace. 

Psalm 119:144. It teaches me to avoid what happens to the wicked and for that I must appreciate the good advice that Jehovah gives me in his word.

Psalm 119:165. It says that those who love your law enjoy abundant Peace. This encourages me to concentrate my efforts on keeping Jehovah's orders, without forgetting that all our paths are in front of him, if we do so, this is what gives us strength to continue preserving the peace that we so need to serve him with a complete heart. 

Psalm 119:149. Well, also when we feel that we are subjected to such great emotional pressure that it surpasses our capacity to resist, verse 149 and the expression, O Jehovah, keep me alive according to your justice, is what we can expect because Jehovah sustains us and keeps us alive in spiritual sense even though we have to endure these great pressures.

Psalm 119:125. Sometimes we have so many problems that overwhelm us that we don't even know what to say to Jehovah in prayer, in that case the Bible says that we can use prayers from Jehovah's faithful servant with whom we identify and he will accept them, this happens with this text, These words are very useful in case we have to make a difficult decision, and thus Jehovah would help us remember and apply his reminders, in order to do this we have to read the Bible daily, since if we do, these passages will come to us useful by the Holy Spirit.

Psalm 119:123. The psalmist shows us that it is very normal to feel exhausted or anxious, while we wait for God to fulfill his promises, but this verse also reminds us that God's perspective is different from ours, his timing is perfect, so we must be patient and endure faithfully. 

Psalm 119:173. Here the psalmist says the son obey your orders and the fact is that Jehovah has given us the opportunity to choose, it is our choice to choose to obey or not, but if we do it, it is not useful for us to do it out of fear, but he wants us to serve him only and exclusively for love, and that will be reflected in our decisions, if it is for love, then we will always not pass on principles and if we do, he will be willing to help us. 

Psalm 119:165. It is saying that those who love the law of Jehovah, for them there is no obstacle, it is important to love the law of Jehovah, because really if we do nothing will permanently take us off the path to the life we ​​lead, we will always do things the way Jehovah and we will never take into account what others do, but we will continue forward.

Psalm 119:142. The psalmist says that Jehovah's justice is eternal, And so it is, because Jehovah continues to demonstrate justice today. For example, if we think about the Bible, today Jehovah's people have translated it into more than 240 languages. And because Jehovah wants everyone to have the opportunity to know him. This teaches me to meditate on how Jehovah is demonstrating his justice today. And it makes me trust that he will soon eliminate the injustices of this world. 

Psalm 119:148. He says my eyes are opened before the night watch, so that I can reflect on your words. The night vigil is usually from 2 to 6 in the morning, which is when the temperature drops, as it is more difficult to stay awake. This makes us reflect on perhaps now this time in which we experience the apathy of people or the concerns of life, they can make us doze or forget a little the purpose with which we serve Jehovah, which is to be able to give him praise, especially when establish his Kingdom. Here what the psalmist did was make an effort to have his eyes open and meditate on Jehovah's creation and all his things in order to give Him Praise. 

Psalm 119:167. The psalmist says: “I heed your reminders. "I love you deeply." And Jehovah's reminders are sometimes to correct us, so we appreciate this discipline and if we have to rectify something, then let's do it because our lives are definitely involved in it. 

Psalm 119:152. It shows that the psalmist meditated so deeply that he understood that behind the law were principles that were eternal. In our case, when we guide our lives by the principles of the Bible and do not seek to have laws for everyone, we can please Jehovah with every decision we make. 

Psalm 119:141. As this text says, sometimes we may feel insignificant or that we are despised, for example when now our colleagues or neighbors see that we do not celebrate these holidays or other customs, but we must think that Jehovah looks at us with approval because we live according to his righteous reminders and It is a privilege to be able to be at that level. 

Psalm 119:155. This encourages me to strive every day to do Jehovah's will, because Jehovah has noticed me and it is a great privilege, therefore I must always be determined to obey Jehovah's rules. 

Psalm 119:164. He talks about how seven times a day I have praised you, referring to Jehovah on many occasions, the number 7 denotes fullness. Therefore, the psalmist was referring to Jehovah as deserving of all our praise every day.

Psalm 119:176. Some of our brothers who have temporarily left the congregation may feel as the verse says: “I have gone astray like a lost sheep, come find your servant. Because I have not forgotten your commandments." And since there are some like that, our part is to help them once again have the joy of being here and continuing to serve. 

Psalm 119:121. The psalmist asks Jehovah for protection because he has tried to live by his standards. This reminds me that when we face injustice, we can trust that Jehovah sees our efforts to be just. Although the world is full of oppressors, Jehovah never abandons those who strive to do what is right. It encourages me to trust in your help in difficult times.

Psalm 119:130. When we read and meditate on the Bible, it is as if a light turns on in our lives. This verse highlights that even those who do not have much experience can understand Jehovah's principles if they sincerely study them. It teaches me not to underestimate the power of God's word to give us clarity, wisdom, and direction, no matter how complicated the problem may seem.

Psalm 119:136. The psalmist feels deep pain when he sees others not obeying Jehovah's law. This makes me reflect on how we should feel when we see injustice or behavior that dishonors God. It is not about judging others, but about feeling motivated to remain firm in our faith and try to help those who are far from Jehovah.

Psalm 119:140. The purity of Jehovah's words means that they do not contain errors or bad intentions. They are completely reliable. This teaches me that when we love and value the Bible, we can find true guidance for our lives. Unlike human advice, which sometimes fails, the word of God always leads us on the right path.

Psalm 119:165. This verse promises us a special peace that can only be experienced by those who love Jehovah's law. This Peace does not mean that we will not have problems, but rather that we will feel calm knowing that Jehovah is on our side. Furthermore, this love for his law protects us from falling into sin or habits that could distance us from him.

Psalm 119:176. The psalmist recognizes that as humans we can stray from the path of Jehovah, but it is never too late to return. This verse shows that even though we feel lost, Jehovah is willing to find us and help us return. This reminds me how important it is to stay humble, ask for forgiveness, and trust that Jehovah will receive us with love if we return to him.

Psalm 119:122. The psalmist asks God to guarantee his well-being, that is, to take care of him and protect him from those who seek to harm him. This teaches us that we must turn to God for protection and care, and trust him to guide us and keep us safe. Jehovah is our heavenly father, He loves us and wants the best for us, and is always willing to listen to us and help us when we need it.

Psalm 119:123. The psalmist shows us that it is normal to feel anxious, or exhausted, as we wait for God to fulfill his promises. But this verse reminds us that God's perspective is different from ours. His timing is perfect, so we must be patient and endure faithfully.

Psalm 119:123. The psalmist shows us that it is normal to feel anxious, or exhausted, as we wait for God to fulfill his promises. But this verse reminds us that God's perspective is different from ours. His timing is perfect, so we must be patient and endure faithfully.

Psalm 119:124. The psalmist recognizes that he needs God's guidance and direction to live according to his will, and therefore asks him to show him his rules and statutes. This verse teaches us that we must turn to God for guidance and guidance, and that we must be willing to learn and obey His rules and principles. By doing so, we can live according to His will and enjoy His Loyal Love and mercy.

Psalm 119:125. This text shows us that we must ask Jehovah to give us understanding. Because our knowledge is limited, that is why we need the guidance and illumination of our creator to understand and apply his teachings in our daily lives.

Psalm 119:126. The Bible teaches that God is patient and wants all people to repent and turn to him. But it also teaches that there is a limit to God's patience and that he will not tolerate evil and injustice forever. This is a message of warning for those who are living in rebellion against God, and a message of hope for those who are suffering because of evil and injustice.

Psalm 119:127. This text shows us that the word of God is extremely valuable and precious, more than any material wealth, such as refined gold. This reminds me that I must value and prioritize God's word in my life, and diligently seek it to guide my thoughts, words, and actions.

Psalm 119:128. This verse teaches us to fully trust in the word of God and to reject it. anything that is bad or contrary to your will. It is important to remember that God's word is our guide and that we must trust it to make decisions and live our lives according to his will.

Psalm 119:129. Jehovah's laws and commandments are incredible and valuable, obeying them is essential to living a full and satisfying life. It is important to remember that Jehovah's laws are not restrictions, but guides for living a just, loving, and peaceful life.

Psalm 119:130. The word of God is a valuable tool that helps us make good decisions, by enlightening us and giving us understanding, especially when we are inexperienced or do not know what to do.

Psalm 119:131. This text shows us that we must long for the word of God and seek it with all our hearts. We can do this by reading it and meditating constantly. If we do it this way we will be able to apply it in our daily life and make good decisions.

Psalm 119:133. The text teaches us that we must ask Jehovah to help us be obedient to his word, and to protect us from falling into temptation and sin.

Psalm 119:134. This text teaches us that Jehovah is able to deliver us from any difficult or oppressive situation, because he is our rescuer, so we can pray to him in times of distress and we can fully trust that he will respond to our supplication.

Psalm 119:136. This text shows us that it is natural to feel sadness when people do not respect or follow biblical principles, but we must not let these feelings consume us, rather we must continue to seek guidance from our creator and the strength to face these situations and move forward. with hope.

Psalm 119:176. The psalmist says that he had gone astray like a lost sheep, and he cried out to Jehovah, come in search of your servant. So here as a reminder, Jehovah never forgets his servants who separate the flock, on the contrary he also goes in search of his servants through the brothers, they too can long to be close to Jehovah, true, we must all Keep in mind that we all need Jehovah.

Psalm 119:1143. It makes us see that the servants of Jehovah, both in the past and today, can suffer many problems and that does not mean that Jehovah has forgotten us, that does not mean that by following his commands we do not receive some fruit, when we come to have that situation. Well, obviously unpleasant to have difficulties, that verse makes us see that I still have affection for your commandments, that is my refuge, that is my peace and that is my comfort.

Psalm 119:138. It encourages me a lot to always read the Bible, since it always gives us reliable reminders that can help us in our daily lives and can always help us to always take Jehovah into account.

Psalm 119:127. It teaches me that serving Jehovah and Jesus is the greatest satisfaction brother, neither gold nor pearls can compare.

Psalm 119:137. There I learn that when Jehovah disciplines someone, it is out of love, since his disciplines are fair and help us change our way of thinking and our behavior. 

Psalm 119:127. Likewise there in 127 he transmits to me the phrase that is why he gives me or transmits to me that he must have reasons, because I believe what I believe. and in this way not only to avoid stepping on the false path, but as 128 ends, that way I will be able to hate the false path.

Psalm 119:165. It says: "Those who love your law enjoy abundant Peace." It reminded me of when the psalmist tells Jehovah, how I love your law all day long, She is my intense interest. When one loves the law of Jehovah so much that a day cannot go by without one reading it, meditate on what one already learns. Then he says that one enjoys abundant peace, and then he says that nothing will be a hindrance to them. The note or reference said that there is no problem or any difficulty, even within the congregation, but there is some difference with someone who steals our peace in any way, because when one begins to read the Bible, then one realizes how Jehovah sees things and then recovers Peace.