DAILY TEXT: Sunday, November 8, 2026. God did not hold back from punishing an ancient world (2 Peter 2:5).

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Sunday, November 8, 2026

God also did not refrain from punishing an ancient world (2 Pet. 2:5).

The Flood account does not have prophetic significance in all its details, for the Bible does not indicate that events such as the closing of the ark door will have a greater fulfillment during the great tribulation. However, we can learn from the example of Noah, who demonstrated his faith by obeying Jehovah and building the ark. Similarly, we demonstrate our faith by preaching the good news of the Kingdom worldwide. Although we strive to reach as many people as possible, we know that we will not be able to preach to everyone before the end comes.

What did we say earlier about what would happen to people once the great tribulation began, and why did we think that?

We used to say that when the great tribulation began, people would no longer have the opportunity to put their faith in Jehovah and survive Armageddon. We thought this because we believed that the Flood prophetically represented what would happen in the future. Therefore, we compared the closing of the ark's door before the Flood to the moment when Jehovah would close the door at the beginning of the great tribulation, so that no one else could be saved.

Why do we no longer say that everything that happened in the days of Noah has a greater fulfillment today?

We no longer say that because the Bible doesn't indicate that the Flood story has prophetic significance or that all its elements will be fulfilled today. Although Jesus compared the days of Noah to the time of his presence, he didn't say that details like the closing of the ark's door would be repeated during the great tribulation. However, this story continues to offer us valuable lessons.

What did Noah do before the Flood? How is our preaching similar to Noah's?

Noah demonstrated his faith in Jehovah’s warning by building the ark and was also known as a preacher of righteousness. Similarly, we preach the good news of the Kingdom worldwide and put all our effort into that work. We also help people demonstrate their faith through actions. However, just as we do not know if Noah was able to warn everyone in his day, neither will we be able to reach everyone before the end comes.

Why can't we bring the good news to everyone before the end comes?

We will not be able to bring the good news to everyone before the end comes because millions live in places where there are restrictions on preaching, and new people are constantly being born. Therefore, even though we strive to proclaim the Kingdom message worldwide and in as many languages ​​as possible, it will be impossible to reach everyone individually before the end comes.

REFLECTION

Today’s daily text teaches us that true faith is demonstrated by actions and obedience to Jehovah. Therefore, we should continue preaching with zeal and take advantage of every opportunity to share the good news. We should not be discouraged if we are unable to reach everyone, for our responsibility is to faithfully fulfill the commission Jehovah has given us, doing all that is within our power.