The Watchtower, July 1, 1978
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WATCHTOWER
Announcing Jehovah's Kingdom
WHO ARE THE "MINISTERS OF OUR GOD" Today? PAGE 16 THE WATCHTOWER Announcing Jehovah's Kingdom
IN THIS ISSUE
3 Only a Word Should Be Sufficient
According to the Bible, what distinguishes wisdom from stupidity?
5 The Sermon on the Mount—"Be Perfect": Love Your Enemies
7 Insight on the News
8 The "Good News" Reaches a "Most Distant" Part of the Earth
How the pioneer spirit conquered the rigors of the Australian outback
12 First Kings—A Record 15 Idolatry—Downfall
of Glory and Disgrace 15 of the Israelite Kingdoms
At the synagogue in Nazareth, the anointed Jesus quoted Isaiah chapter 61, indicating that its fulfillment had commenced. This grand prophecy speaks of foreigners who serve along with the priestly "ministers of our God." It tells of their "rejoicing to time indefinite" and of Jehovah's making righteousness and praise to sprout "in front of all the nations." What marvelous fulfillment is all of this having in our day? The three following articles supply the answer:
16 "Ministers of Our God" Pioneer Vital Restoration Work
21 "Ministers of Our God" and Their Assistants Today
29 Cause for Being Joyful and Exulting in God
31 Questions from Readers 32 The Teacher Who Was Different
A WATCHTOWER enables a person to look far into the distance and announce to others what is seen. Likewise, this magazine, published by Jehovah's Witnesses, aids the reader to see what the future holds. Since it began publication in 1879, "The Watchtower" has held faithfully to God's Word as its authority. It stays clear of all political involvement. It points to the Bible prophecies showing that Jesus Christ is God's means for restoring peace and harmony to this globe. It shows that this Son of God, on the basis of his shed blood, will release mankind from sin and death to enjoy eternal life in happiness on a paradise earth. Because Jehovah God will accomplish all this soon through his kingdom by Jesus Christ, "The Watchtower" announces that kingdom as the real hope for mankind.
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