The Watchtower, December 1, 1996

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DECEMBER 1, 1996

THE WATCHTOWER

ANNOUNCING JEHOVAH'S KINGDOM

THE WATCHTOWER

ANNOUNCING JEHOVAH'S KINGDOM

December 1, 1996

Average Printing Each Issue: 18,950,000

Vol. 117, No. 23

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 When Natural Disasters Strike

4 Providing Relief in the Midst of Ruins

9 Kingdom Proclaimers Report

10 Parents, Find Pleasure in Your Children

15 Youths Who Remember Their Creator

21 The 101st Class of Gilead—Zealous for Fine Works

24 Jehovah Has Been My Refuge

29 "Remember the Days Gone By"

—Why?

32 Who Will Be Evangelizers?

COVER: Maxie Roberts/Courtesy of THE STATE

WATCHTOWER STUDIES

JANUARY 6-12: Parents, Find Pleasure in Your Children. Page 10. Songs to be used: 157, 164.

JANUARY 13-19: Youths Who Remember Their Creator. Page 15. Songs to be used: 183, 221.

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