Who Are They?

[Bruce Michael]

Originally Posted by mee

would you not agree that the bible book of revelation is highly symbolic? and it is being revealed and uncovered .


In our day, a major way in which Jehovah has set his witnesses apart as a distinct people is by the insight he has provided through his visible organization.

Of course, there is symbolism and allegory in the Bible- you find Bible authors saying as much. But then is is up to everyone to find the answer to those symbols.

As always, we must examine our personal vanities, and those vanities promoted by earthly organisations- using the switch and bait of fear and pride.

Humility is the best approach to God. Not to be confused with the crushing of wills, and personal decision.

God Bless,
Br.Bruce

[mee]

Originally Posted by Bruce Michael

Of course, there is symbolism and allegory in the Bible- you find Bible authors saying as much. But then is is up to everyone to find the answer to those symbols.

As always, we must examine our personal vanities, and those vanities promoted by earthly organisations- using the switch and bait of fear and pride.

Humility is the best approach to God. Not to be confused with the crushing of wills, and personal decision.

God Bless,
Br.Bruce

so would you agree that the bible speaks about those who are given insight .

"As regards those having insight among the people, they will impart understanding to the many."—DANIEL 11:33.

And the ones having insight will shine like the brightness of the expanse; and those who are bringing the many to righteousness, like the stars to time indefinite, even forever.DANIEL 12;3


its all happening especially in the last days .

And as for you, O Daniel, make secret the words and seal up the book, until the time of [the] end. Many will rove about, and the [true] knowledge will become abundant." daniel 12;4


and it is verrry goooood

[bob x]

Originally Posted by Quahom1

Umm if I may...natural Israel consists of twelve tribes, of which Judah in but one... In furtherance, the kingdom of Israel was divided into two kingdoms, one being run by the tribe of Judah (Jews), and the other consisting of the remaining 11 tribes (or 12 if you count the splitting of Manessa and Easau's tribe).

The kingdom of "Judah" contained two tribes, Judah and Benjamin, and part of Levi (scattered among cities in both south and north), and also the old tribe of Simeon, which had gotten completely absorbed into Judah, which is why the large Joseph tribe was divided into Manasseh and Ephraim to keep the list at 12. The north kingdom is therefore referred to as having "ten" tribes (Manasseh, Ephraim, part of Levi, plus Zebulon, Naphtali, Issachar, Dan, and the minor tribes Asher, Gad, Reuben).
"Levi" still retains its separate identity, as does the "Cohen" clan within "Levi" (the descendants of Aaron, eligible for priesthood back in the Temple days).