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Jehovah has appointed “the faithful
and discreet slave” to be a watchman. 00:00:06
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Now, in Bible times,
a watchman might blow a horn00:00:10
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or sound an alarm
to warn of approaching danger. 00:00:14
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But watchmen often did
more than just warn people.00:00:18
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Now, Jehovah appointed Ezekiel
as a watchman. 00:00:22
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Please read with me Ezekiel 33:7,00:00:26
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and see what Jehovah told him to do. 00:00:28
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“As for you, son of man,00:00:31
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“I have appointed you
as a watchman to the house of Israel;00:00:35
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“and when you hear
a word from my mouth00:00:38
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you must warn them from me.” 00:00:40
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The chapter you’re about to consider
in the Pure Worship book00:00:44
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is based on that scripture
and has the title00:00:47
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“I Have Appointed You as a Watchman.” 00:00:51
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As you discuss this material,00:00:53
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you’ll learn what else
is required of a watchman,00:00:56
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and you’ll gain insight
into Jehovah’s personality. 00:00:59
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Look for the answers
to these questions:00:01:02
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What motivates Jehovah
to appoint watchmen? 00:01:07
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What twofold message
do the watchmen deliver? 00:01:11
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And what is your role
in supporting pure worship?00:01:16
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Now, it can be a challenge00:01:18
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to do the work
that Jehovah has assigned to us. 00:01:21
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But please be assured
that “the faithful and discreet slave”00:01:25
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appreciates your help and support. 00:01:29
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And you can be sure
that Jehovah appreciates your hard work,00:01:33
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your endurance, and your loyalty. 00:01:37
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The material you’re
about to discuss will give you courage,00:01:40
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and it will help you
to do your part in upholding pure worship.00:01:45
Introduction to Chapter 11
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Introduction to Chapter 11
Jehovah has appointed “the faithful
and discreet slave” to be a watchman.
Now, in Bible times,
a watchman might blow a horn
or sound an alarm
to warn of approaching danger.
But watchmen often did
more than just warn people.
Now, Jehovah appointed Ezekiel
as a watchman.
Please read with me Ezekiel 33:7,
and see what Jehovah told him to do.
“As for you, son of man,
“I have appointed you
as a watchman to the house of Israel;
“and when you hear
a word from my mouth
you must warn them from me.”
The chapter you’re about to consider
in the Pure Worship book
is based on that scripture
and has the title
“I Have Appointed You as a Watchman.”
As you discuss this material,
you’ll learn what else
is required of a watchman,
and you’ll gain insight
into Jehovah’s personality.
Look for the answers
to these questions:
What motivates Jehovah
to appoint watchmen?
What twofold message
do the watchmen deliver?
And what is your role
in supporting pure worship?
Now, it can be a challenge
to do the work
that Jehovah has assigned to us.
But please be assured
that “the faithful and discreet slave”
appreciates your help and support.
And you can be sure
that Jehovah appreciates your hard work,
your endurance, and your loyalty.
The material you’re
about to discuss will give you courage,
and it will help you
to do your part in upholding pure worship.
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