How can the bible help you in real time, or is it old school obsolete dust in the wind? Lesson 1,2

Do you think that the Bible foretells the future? Why, or why not?

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Are there scientific errors in the Bible?

“Does Science Agree With the Bible?” (Web article)

What are the facts about “the last days”?

“6 Bible Prophecies You Are Seeing Fulfilled” (The Watchtower, May 1, 2011)

Learn how Bible prophecies about the Greek Empire came true.

Fortified by “the Prophetic Word” (5:22)

Discover how Bible prophecies changed one man’s view of the Bible.

“For Me, God Did Not Exist” (The Watchtower No. 5 2017)

Is this lesson part of bible prophesy, which one?

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Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path…

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Yeah but not like walking around with a candle more like a tiki torch in a cave with bats and big gnarly spider webs right?

Lol… Sometimes…

I Remember Elisha…

And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.


All those chariots make for a well lit path…

Peace,

Outstanding.

I am reminded of The Lords own words…

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Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

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Pretty incredible stuff..

Powerful access right there…


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Yeah but Peter was a true zealot defending the Lord;
Now his betrayer had given them a sign, saying: “Whoever it is I kiss, he is the one; take him into custody.” 49And going straight up to Jesus, he said: “Greetings, Rabbi!” and gave him a tender kiss. 50But Jesus said to him: “Fellow, for what purpose are you present?” Then they came forward and seized Jesus and took him into custody. 51But look! one of those with Jesus reached out his hand and drew his sword and struck the slave of the high priest, taking off his ear. 52Then Jesus said to him: “Return your sword to its place, for all those who take up the sword will perish by the sword. Mt26:48

What a rag tag bunch God chose to perform his miracles…

Poor Peter was denying The Christ only hours later…

God chooses weak things to confound the strong…

And he chooses base thing to confound the lofty…

No better example than the apostles…

But when they received the Holy Ghost…. Wow…. What a transformation…

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Yes all so the 'commoners' wouldn't think salvation was only for the 'beautiful people.'

LESSON 04
Who Is God?
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Nearly as long as humans have existed, they have worshipped many gods and goddesses. Yet, the Bible refers to one God who “is greater than all the other gods.” (2 Chronicles 2:5) Who is that? And what makes him greater than all the other gods that people worship? In this lesson, learn how this God introduces himself to you.
1. What is God’s name, and how can we be sure that he wants us to know it?

In the Bible, God introduces himself to us. He says: “I am Jehovah. That is my name.” (Read Isaiah 42:5, 8.) “Jehovah” is the translation of a H...w name that evidently means “He Causes to Become.” Jehovah wants us to know his name. (Exodus 3:15) How can we be sure of that? In the Bible he included his name over 7,000 times! * The name Jehovah belongs to “the true God in the heavens above and on the earth beneath.”—Deuteronomy 4:39.

4;2. What does the Bible reveal about Jehovah?

The Bible says that among all the gods worshipped by humans, Jehovah is the only true God. Why? There are several reasons. Jehovah has supreme authority, and he alone is “the Most High over all the earth.” (Read Psalm 83:18.) He is “the Almighty,” which means he has the power to do whatever he chooses to do. He “created all things”the universe and all life on earth. (Revelation 4:8, 11) Unlike anyone else, Jehovah has always existed, and he will exist forever.—Psalm 90:2.

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3. God has many titles, but one name

To see the difference between a person’s title and his name, play the VIDEO, and then discuss the question that follows.

VIDEO: Many Titles, but One Name (0:41)

What is the difference between a title, such as “Lord,” and a name?

The Bible acknowledges that people worship many gods and lords. Read Psalm 136:1-3, and then discuss this question:

Who is “the God of gods” and “the Lord of lords”?

4.5 Jehovah wants you to know and use his name

What shows that Jehovah wants you to know his name? Play the VIDEO, and then discuss the questions that follow.

VIDEO: Does God Have a Name?—Excerpt (3:11)
A scene from the video ‘Does God Have a Name?—Excerpt.’ A man examines God’s name, Jehovah, at Psalm 83:18 in the ‘King James Version’ of 1611.

Do you think Jehovah wants his name to be known? Why?

Jehovah wants people to use his name. Read Romans 10:13, and then discuss these questions:

How important is it to use God’s name, Jehovah?

How do you feel when someone remembers your name and uses it?

How do you think Jehovah feels when you use his name?

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the bible was written by MEN.
I love and appreciate men for the things they have built, the ideas and inventions they have manifested, and so many other things.
HOWEVER --
men have LIED to us about EVERYTHING apparently.
everything except this ONE book, right?
this ONE book that is available for FREE in most hotel rooms, right?
this ONE book is the REAL DEAL so much so that "they" are willing to give it to us for FREE.
you know, like the "free" experimental graphene oxide injections they are giving out like candy right now.

the bible has great stories for learning life lessons.
but most people learn their lessons the hard way, not by reading a book.
if it were actually written by God/Source/OurCreator, I'd read it daily.
but it wasn't. it was written by men, who, as I mentioned already, have LIED to us about EVERYTHING.

feel free to check out Lloyd Pie's "Everything you Know is Wrong" or any number of other TRUTH and REALITY videos/books about what is going on RIGHT NOW and is spoken in plain English, not a language that was translated into a language that we have to decipher and each person has their own version of what that is....

but hey, don't go by me, I'm jaded, very obviously....

The bible is provided so people don't have to learn life's 'lessons', consequences for disregard, the hard way like Adam and Eve and everyone after them.

All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work. 2Ti3:16

Yes he used men to write it what would you have used Heb..ew and Greek speaking baboons?

The bible gives a destination for those who go looking

Reading after a life full of experiences

It’s given me Tomas like proof and evidence as well as a firm belief through faith

I’ve been given much and am so trying to cope with this blessing

The Bibble is god and god is the bibble . Buddy Christ rock on the we Christians are the illest. Liek when I need to now if something is good the bibble tells me it is good. My woman’s stay in the wilderness on their periods you rock on. Read my revolutions haters.

Meth and genesis : like wine and cheese

Which do like better?

SOME PEOPLE SAY: “There’s only one God, so it doesn’t matter what you call him.”

Do you believe that Jehovah is God’s name?

How would you explain that God wants us to use his name?

SUMMARY

Jehovah is the name of the only true God. He wants us to know and use that name so that we can draw close to him.
Review

How is Jehovah different from all the other gods that people worship?

Why should we use God’s name?

What shows that Jehovah wants you to draw close to him?

Lesson 5. A man reads the Bible while he rides on a bus.

LESSON 05
The Bible Is God’s Message to Us


Jehovah has given us a wonderful gift—66 books collected into one volume, the Bible. But you may wonder: ‘Where did the Bible come from? Who is its author?’ To answer these questions, let us discuss how God’s message in the Bible has come to us.
1. If men wrote the Bible, how is God its Author?

The Bible was written by some 40 writers over a span of about 1,600 years, from 1513 B.C.E. to about 98 C.E. And the writers came from many backgrounds. Still, all parts of the Bible agree. How is this possible? Because God is the Author of the Bible. (Read 1 Thessalonians 2:13.) The writers did not record their own thoughts. Rather, they “spoke from God as they were moved by holy spirit.” * (2 Peter 1:21) God used his holy spirit to inspire, or motivate, men to record his thoughts.—2 Timothy 3:16.

Jehovah has given us a wonderful gift—66 books collected into one volume, the Bible. But you may wonder: ‘Where did the Bible come from? Who is its author?’ To answer these questions, let us discuss how God’s message in the Bible has come to us.
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If men wrote the Bible, how is God its Author?
The Bible was written by some 40 writers over a span of about 1,600 years, from 1513 B.C.E. to about 98 C.E. And the writers came from many backgrounds. Still, all parts of the Bible agree. How is this possible? Because God is the Author of the Bible. (Read 1 Thessalonians 2:13.) The writers did not record their own thoughts. Rather, they “spoke from God as they were moved by holy spirit.” * (2 Peter 1:21) God used his holy spirit to inspire, or motivate, men to record his thoughts.—2 Timothy 3:16.

5:2 Who has access to the Bible?

“Every nation and tribe and tongue and people” can benefit from the good news found in the Bible. (Read Revelation 14:6.) God made sure that the Bible would be available in more languages than any other book in history. Almost everyone has access to the Bible. This is true no matter where people live or what language they speak.

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3. How has Jehovah preserved the Bible?

The Bible was written on materials that do not last long, such as leather and papyrus. But men who loved the Bible carefully copied and recopied it by hand. Even though powerful people tried to eliminate the Bible, others were willing to risk their lives to safeguard it. Jehovah has not let anyone or anything stop him from communicating with us. The Bible says: “The word of our God endures forever.”—Isaiah 40:8.

What actual evidence of this is there?
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5:4. The Bible reveals its Author

Play the VIDEO. Then read 2 Timothy 3:16, and discuss the questions that follow.

VIDEO: Who Is the Author of the Bible?—Excerpt (2:48)

If men wrote the Bible, why is it called the Word of God?

Do you think it is reasonable to believe that God could transmit his thoughts to human writers?

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5. The Bible survived attacks

If the Bible is from God, we would expect him to preserve it. Throughout history, powerful men have tried to destroy the Bible. Religious leaders have tried to hide it. But despite opposition and the threat of death, many people have risked their lives to protect the Bible. To learn about one such man, play the VIDEO, and then discuss the questions that follow.

VIDEO: They Valued the Bible—Excerpt (William Tyndale) (6:17)

Does knowing that so much was done to preserve the Bible make you want to read it? Why?

Read Psalm 119:97, and then discuss this question:

What has motivated many people to risk their lives to translate and distribute the Bible?

6. A book for all people

The Bible is the most widely translated and distributed book in history. Read Acts 10:34, 35, and then discuss these questions:

Why does God want his Word to be so widely translated and distributed?

What appeals to you about the Bible?

People of various races and nationalities reading the Bible in their own language.

Nearly

100%

of the world’s population

have access to the Bible in a language they understand

Available in over

3,000

languages

in whole or in part

5,000,000,000

The estimated number of copies produced,