The Watchtower, May 1, 1996

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MAY 1, 1996

THE WATCHTOWER

ANNOUNCING JEHOVAH'S KINGDOM THE WATCHTOWER

ANNOUNCING JEHOVAH'S KINGDOM

May 1, 1996

Average Printing Each Issue: 18,950,000

Vol.117,No.9

THE PURPOSE OF THE WATCHTOWER is to exalt Jehovah God as Sovereign Lord of the universe. It keeps watch on world events as these fulfill Bible prophecy. It comforts all peoples with the good news that God's Kingdom will soon destroy those who oppress their fellowmen and that it will turn the earth into a paradise. It encourages faith in God's now-reigning King, Jesus Christ, whose shed blood opens the way for mankind to gain eternal life. The Watchtower, published by Jehovah's Witnesses continuously since 1879, is nonpolitical. It adheres to the Bible as its authority.

IN THIS ISSUE

3 God, the State, and You

5 Early Christianity and the State

9 God and Caesar

15 Paying Back Caesar's Things to Caesar

21 Maintain Your Confidence Firm to the End

25 Serving Under Jehovah's Loving Hand

30 Kingdom Proclaimers Report

31 Questions From Readers

32 1996 "Messengers of Godly Peace" Convention

WATCHTOWER STUDIES

JUNE 3-9: God and Caesar. Page 9. Songs to be used: 2, 49.

JUNE 10-16: Paying Back Caesar's Things to Caesar. Page 15. Songs to be used: 159, 29.

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