JW Review Podcast: Recent Episodes
Mike Felker
In this podcast, we analyze the beliefs and practices of the Jehovah's Witnesses from a biblical perspective. For more information, please visit www.michaeljfelker.com
Reviewing lesson 19 from the “Enjoy Life Forever” publication.
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Reviewing Lesson 18 from the “Enjoy Life Forever” publication.
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Reviewing the study article, “Are You Heeding the Warnings?” from the September 2024 WT Study Edition.
Topics of discussion: eschatology, the anointed class, the faithful slave
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Reviewing the articles related to disfellowshipping, marking, and shunning from the August 2024 Watchtower Study Edition.
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Reviewing the study article, “Do You Recognize the Truth?” from the July 2024 Watchtower Study Edition.
Topics of discussion: how to determine truth, Governing Body authority, independent thinking, doctrinal changes/new light
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Reviewing Study Article 23, “Jehovah’s Grand Invitation to Be His Guests” from the June 2024 Watchtower Study Edition.
Topics of discussion: friendship with God, Christology, two-classes, the intermediate state
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Reviewing study articles 19 & 20 from the May 2024 Watchtower Study Edition. If you haven’t already, please be sure to check out the article 18 review prior to this one.
Topics of discussion: salvation during the great tribulation
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Reviewing Article 18, “Trust in the Merciful ‘Judge of All the Earth'”, from the May 2024 Watchtower Study Edition.
Topics of discussion: new light on the resurrection of the righteous and unrighteous
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Reviewing the study article, “Never Leave the Spiritual Paradise” from the April 2024 Watchtower Study Edition.
Topics of study: is the JW religion really a “spiritual paradise”?
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Reviewing the study article, “Strengthen Your Appreciate for Jehovah’s Organization” from the April 2024 Watchtower Study Edition.
Topics of discussion: independent thinking, how JWs handle criticisms, obedience to the org, the preaching ministry, are the WT teachings “Bible based”, making God’s name known
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Topics of discussion: omitting Jesus, the New World Translation, the Divine Name in the NT
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Reviewing Lesson 17 from the “Enjoy Life Forever” publication.
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Reviewing Lesson 16 in the “Enjoy Life Forever” publication.
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Reviewing the study article, “Keep Following Jehovah’s Guidance” from the February 2024 Watchtower Study Edition.
Topics of discussion: obeying the Governing Body, evaluating the evidence for Jehovah’s using the GB
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Reviewing the study article, “I Will Never Abandon You”! from the February 2024 Watchtower Study Edition.
Topics of discussion: how to be a Christian without the Governing Body, the resurrection of the anointed 144,000
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Reviewing the study article, “Faith and Works Can Lead to Righteousness” from the December 2023 Watchtower Study Edition.
Topics of discussion: faith, works, and justification
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Reviewing the presentation from Geoffrey Jackson from the 2023 JW Annual Meeting, which was replayed for the public on the January 2024 JW Broadcast.
Topics of discussion: Can repentance still happen during the great tribulation?
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Reviewing the presentation, “Trust in the Merciful Judge” from the 2023 JW Annual Meeting, which was replayed for the public on the January 2024 JW Broadcast.
Topics of discussion: the resurrection of the unrighteous and the “new light” revealed at the annual meeting of 2023
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Reviewing the talk, “How the Light Gets Brighter” from the 2023 JW Annual Meeting.
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These thoughts will be developed more once I post a review of the meeting itself. This is more of a general rant and some personal updates.
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Reviewing the “What is the Gospel” presentation from the October 2023 JW Broadcast.
Topics of discussion: the gospel, salvation, second chances theology
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Let me know what you thought about this experience. What did you like or not like? What could have been better?
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Reviewing the study article, “Be Steadfast, Immovable” from the July 2023 Watchtower Study Edition.
Topics of discussion: obedience to Watchtower, Governing Body, Blood, Omitting Jesus, the Anointed Class
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Topics of discussion: the Kingdom, Jesus’ rulership, the resurrection of Jesus, resurrection of the dead, anointed class
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Reviewing the study article, “Elders – Learn from Gideon’s Example”, from the June 2023 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: elders, obeying the governing body, governing body’s claims to inspiration Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing the July 2023 JW Broadcast. Topics of discussion: the Truth, 1914, the kingdom Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
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Reviewing the study article, “By This All Will Know That You are My Disciples” from the March 2023 Watchtower Study Edition. Unfortunately, my desktop did not record, but I hope that you can still follow along (WT study linked below). Topics of discussion: proving the true religion with love, the lack of self-reflection in the … More By This All Will Know That You Are My Disciples – Watchtower Study Review March 2023
If you are listening to this via podcast, I would encourage you to watch the video which can be found on my Youtube page linked below. Some of my commentary may not make sense without the visual picture, but I hope you enjoy it regardless. This was a bit out of my usual theological wheelhouse, but I know JWs find the dramas to be especially impactful. I hope you will share some of these observations with the JWs that you know. Enjoy!
Commit Your Way to Jehovah part 1
Commit Your Way to Jehovah part 2
Are You Prepared for a Disaster?
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Reviewing the study article, “Baptism – How to get Ready” from the March 2023 Watchtower Study Edition.
Topics of discussion: baptism, omitting Jesus, is the JW religion Christian (?), serving the Watchtower, political involvement as a Christian, independent thinking, JW morality, the JW “sinners prayer”
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Reviewing the study article, “Why Get Baptized?” from the March 2023 Watchtower Study Edition.
Topics of discussion: baptism, christology, omitting Jesus, friendship with Jesus
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Reviewing Lesson 15 from the book Enjoy Life Forever.
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Reviewing Lesson 14 from the book, Enjoy Life Forever.
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Reviewing lesson 13 from the book, “Enjoy Life Forever.”
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Instead of reviewing the 2023 Memorial talk, we are going to review a special morning worship talk on the memorial. If you’d like to see a review of the memorial talk, check out my last year’s review here.
You may also find this Watchtower study review from a few weeks ago helpful regarding the theology surrounding the JW Memorial.
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Reviewing the study article, “Jehovah Blesses Our Efforts to Observe the Memorial,” from the January 2023 Watchtower Study Edition.
Topics of discussion: the Memorial, the atonement/ransom, second chances theology
Link to last year’s memorial review
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Reviewing the study article, “Jehovah Is Helping You to Succeed,” from the January 2023 Watchtower Study Edition.
Topics of discussion: Bible verses about the anointed applied to the GC, Satan’s rulership vs. God’s, does God control all things?, paradise earth, persecution for Jesus
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Reviewing Lesson 12 from the publication, “Enjoy Life Forever.”
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Reviewing Lesson 11 from the book, “Enjoy Life Forever.”
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Reviewing lesson 10 of the book Enjoy Life Forever.
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Reviewing the study article, “You Will Be With Me in Paradise” from the December 2022 Watchtower Study Edition.
Topics of discussion: paradise, salvation, dualism, second chances theology, the millennium
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Reviewing the study article, “We Can Live Forever” from the December 2022 Watchtower Study Edition.
Topics of discussion: omitting Jesus, two-classes theology, second chances doctrine, the Trinity
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Reviewing the study article, “Let Nothing Separate You From Jehovah” from the November 2022 Watchtower Study Edition.
Topics of discussion: the organization, independent thinking, omitting Jesus
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Topics of discussion: the authority of Scripture, authority of the organization, independent thinking, 1919
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Reviewing lesson 9 of the book Enjoy Life Forever.
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Topics of discussion: where to get wisdom, the inspiration or lack thereof with the organization
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Reviewing Lesson 8 of the book Enjoy Life Forever.
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Reviewing the study article, “Bringing the Many to Righteousness” from the September 2022 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: second chances theology, two-classes, final judgement, the millennium, resurrection of the righteous and unrighteous, eschatology Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for … More Bringing the Many to Righteousness – Watchtower Study Review September 2022
Reviewing the study article, “Is Your Name in “the Book of Life?” from the September 2022 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: two-classes theology, second chance theology, the book of life, salvation, resurrection, the millennium, new light Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact … More Is Your Name in “the Book of Life?” – Watchtower Study Review September 2022
Reviewing Lesson 7 of the book Enjoy Life Forever. If you haven’t already, please listen to or watch the introduction before checking out the lessons. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing Lesson 6 of the book Enjoy Life Forever. If you haven’t already, please listen to or watch the introduction before checking out the lessons. Some books to check out on various views on Genesis: Refuting Compromise by Jonathan Sarfati (Young Earth View) A Matter of Days by Hugh Ross (Old Earth/Day Age View) The Lost World … More How Did Life Begin? – Enjoy Life Forever Lesson 6 Review
Reviewing Lesson 5 of the book Enjoy Life Forever. If you haven’t already, please listen to or watch the introduction before checking out the lessons. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing lesson 5 from the Enjoy Life Forever book. If you haven’t already, please listen to or watch the introduction before checking out the lessons. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing Lesson 4 of the Enjoy Life Forever book. If you haven’t already, please listen to or watch the introduction before checking out the lessons. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing Lesson 3 of the Enjoy Life Forever book. If you haven’t already, please listen to or watch the introduction before checking out the lessons. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing Lesson 2 of the Enjoy Life Forever book. If you haven’t already, please listen to or watch the introduction before checking out the lessons. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing the study article, “An Ancient Prophecy That Affects You” from the July 2022 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: interpreting Revelation, 1914, the two classes theology Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE Interpreting Revelation 12 … More An Ancient Prophecy That Affects You
Reviewing the study article, “Support Our Overseer Jesus” from the July 2022 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: obeying the faithful slave Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing the September 2022 JW Broadcast. Topics of discussion: independent thinking, how to interact with “opposers” and “apostates”, eschatology Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing the study article, “The Kingdom Is in Place!” from the July 2022 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: the book of Daniel, Revelation, general eschatology, shunning/disfellowshipping, 1914 Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
This is our first official review, beginning with lesson 1. If you haven’t already, please listen to or watch the introduction before checking out the lessons. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing the study article, “Hope in Jehovah” from the June 2022 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: the end times, evangelism, Jehovah’s promises vs. organization’s promises, disfellowshipping/shunning, listening to our critics
On this episode, we begin what will become a long series of reviews of the Watchtower publication, “Enjoy Life Forever,” which is the book used by JW’s for anyone wishing to learn more about the religion or interesting in becoming a JW. This will be an introduction and the reviews of the individual lessons will … More Enjoy Life Forever REVIEW – Introduction
Reviewing the study article, “Jehovah Blesses Those Who Forgive” from the June 2022 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: omitting Jesus, forgiveness in a Christian context, disfellowshipping/shunning, judicial committees, child sexual abuse, governmental authorities, second chances theology Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact … More Jehovah Blesses Those Who Forgive – Watchtower Study Review June 2022
Reviewing the study article, “Jehovah – the Greatest Forgiver” from the June 2022 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: the state of being forgiven, friendship with God, omitting Jesus, second chances theology, the millennium Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for … More Jehovah the Greatest Forgiver – Watchtower Study Review June 2022
Reviewing the study article, “Wisdom to Guide Our Lives” from the May 2022 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: a biblical view of money and work, working for Watchtower Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing the Study Article, “Revelation – What it Means for Your Future” from the May 2022 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: interpreting the book of Revelation, Preterism, the Anointed Class, second chances theology, the millennium
Reviewing the study article, “Revelation – What it Means for God’s Enemies” from the May 2022 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: Preterism, Futurism, Interpreting Revelation, Political Neutrality Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing the study article, “Revelation – What It Means for You Today” from the May 2022 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: preterism, the book of Revelation, 1914, 1919 Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
In this podcast, we are reviewing a leaked confidential document that is said to be used by JW’s for meetings with government officials and academics. If you are interested in obtaining a copy, you can probably find it online by searching “2022 Jehovah’s Witnesses and Disfellowshipping Reference Manual”. Or, you can contact me directly and … More 2022 Jehovah’s Witnesses Disfellowshipping Manual REVIEW
Topics of discussion: boasting, applying consistent standards to the organization, doing “ministry” according to the Governing Body Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing the song, “You Did it For Me.” Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing the study article, “Continue Putting On ‘the New Personality’ After Baptism” from the March 2022 Watchtower Study edition. Topics of discussion: translating “new man/nature” vs. “new personality, keeping Jesus at the center of everything, the 1,000 years, the ransom, boasting about the organization Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through … More Continue Putting On “the New Personality” After Baptism
Reviewing the study article, “You Can ‘Strip Off the Old Personality'” from the March 2022 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: omitting Jesus, the reasons for pursuing righteousness, the anointed class Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email … More You Can “Strip Off the Old Personality” – Watchtower Study Review March 2022
Go HERE to watch the broadcast. Topics of discussion: attending meetings again, end times eschatology, neutrality Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
It’s that time of year again where we do a full review of the 2022 memorial talk. Unfortunately, there was no public link to the talk so I cannot link to it here. Enjoy! Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for … More 2022 Jehovah’s Witnesses Memorial – FULL REVIEW
Reviewing the study article, “Listen to the Words of the Wise” from the February 2022 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: independent thinking, applying wise counsel to JW teachings and leadership Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email … More Listen to the Words of the Wise – Watchtower Study Review February 2022
Reviewing the study article, “Do You Trust in Jehovah’s Way of Doing Things?” From the February 2022 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: obedience to the organization, disfellowshipping/shunning, the Governing Body, Elders, the 1,000 years Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly … More Do You Trust in Jehovah’s Way of Doing Things? – Watchtower Study Review February 2022
Reviewing the study article, “Make the Best Use of Your Time” from the January 2022 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: managing your time in the JW religion, the divine name in the Christian Scriptures, higher education Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact … More Make the Best Use of Your Time – Watchtower Study Review January 2022
Reviewing the study article, “Why We Attend the Memorial” from the January 2022 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: the memorial, 2 classes theology, second chances theology, the ransom, the new covenant, the kingdom Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for … More Why We Attend the Memorial – Watchtower Study Review January 2022
Reviewing the study article, “Learn From Jesus’ Younger Brother” from the January 2022 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: the Governing Body, the anointed class, what being “teachable” means, higher education, the divine name in the Christian Scriptures Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please … More Learn From Jesus’ Younger Brother – Watchtower Study Review January 2022
Not the usual Watchtower review this week. Rather, we will be discussing how JW’s “can’t” attend meetings in person these days. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing the study article, “Continue to ‘Listen to Him'” from the December 2021 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: second chances theology, listening to the voice of Jesus, higher education Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing the study article, “Listen to the Voice of the Fine Shepherd” from the December 2021 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: having a relationship with Jesus, two-classes theology, misapplying Scripture, listening to the voice of Jesus Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact … More Listen to the Voice of the Fine Shepherd – Watchtower Study Review December 2021
Reviewing the study article, “What Leviticus Teaches Us About How to Love Others” from the December 2021 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: Christian charity, how to love your neighbor, shunning, two-classes theology Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my … More What Leviticus Teaches Us About How to Love Others – Watchtower Study Review December 2021
Reviewing the study article, “You Must Be Holy” from the December 2021 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: sanctification, salvation, omitting Jesus, christology, disfellowshipping and shunning Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing the January 2022 JW Broadcast, specifically the section on the “new light” on John 5:28-29 with the resurrection of the righteous and unrighteous. Other sections of the broadcast may be reviewed at a later time. Please consider checking out the previous podcast where I offer my preliminary thoughts on this topic before viewing this … More New Light on the Resurrection – January 2022 JW Broadcast Review
I’m back after a bit of a break for various reasons. Reviewing the study article, “Hold Fast to the Truth With Strong Conviction” from the October 2021 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: examine the evidence that JW’s are in the one true religion. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through … More Hold Fast to the Truth With Strong Conviction – Watchtower Study Review October 2021
Reviewing the study article, “When a Loved One Leaves Jehovah” from the September 2021 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: disfellowshipping and shunning Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Sharing my preliminary thoughts on the “new light” interpretation of John 5:28-29 from the 2021 Annual Meeting. A more thorough review will be had once the information is released publicly or I am able to gain access to the meeting video. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: … More New Light on the Resurrection of the Righteous and Unrighteous – My Preliminary Thoughts
Reviewing the study article, “I Will Shake All the Nations” from the September 2021 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: dual fulfillments, new light, 1914, 1919, second chances theology, the end times Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number … More I Will Shake All the Nations – Watchtower Study Review September 2021
Reviewing the study article, “‘Taste’ Jehovah’s Goodness – How?” from the August 2021 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: the divine name in the Christian Scriptures, applying the divine name to Jesus, omitting Jesus in the Watchtower, evangelism, sacrificing for the organization Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype … More “Taste” Jehovah’s Goodness, How? – Watchtower Study Review August 2021
Reviewing the study article, “Find Joy in the Privileges You Have” from the August 2021 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: spiritual gifts and serving the JW organization Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing the study article, “Strengthen Your Faith in the Creator” from the August 2021 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: independent thinking, believing with evidence, higher education, omitting Jesus, knowing and loving Jesus, how to answer atheists. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact … More Strengthen Your Faith in the Creator – Watchtower Study Review August 2021
Reviewing the study article, “Are You Willing to Wait on Jehovah?” From the August 2021 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: failed predictions, new light, elders, confronting sin in the congregation, waiting on Jehovah (a.k.a waiting on the org), child abuse Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: … More Are You Willing to Wait on Jehovah? – Watchtower Study Review August 2021
Reviewing the study article, “Cherish Your Place in Jehovah’s Family” from the August 2021 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: being a friend of God or an adopted child of God, the anointed class, the great crowd, the resurrection, second chances doctrine, apostate thinking
Reviewing the recent video, “God’s Kingdom Began Ruling in 1914.” I also referenced an article I wrote a while back which explains the 70 year prophecy and 607. This article can be accessed HERE. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for … More God’s Kingdom Began Ruling in 1914?
Reviewing the talk, “Put Up a Hard Fight For the Faith” from the Saturday Afternoon (part 2) session of the 2021 Powerful by Faith Convention. In this review, we address the Governing Body’s latest responses to “apostate” attacks and negative news reports about JW’s. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through … More Put Up a Hard Fight For the Faith – 2021 Powerful by Faith Convention Review
Reviewing the study article, “Can You Help in the Disciple-Making Work?” from the July 2021 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: defining the “good news”, salvation security, the kingdom of God, Matthew 24:14 prophecy, the conclusion of this system of things, rightly “disposed” to eternal life, changing deeply held beliefs, preaching requirements, having “bible” studies, … More Can You Help in the Disciple-Making Work? – Watchtower Study Review July 2021
Reviewing the study article, “Help Your Bible Students to Become Baptized Disciples” from the June 2021 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: Baptism Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing the study article, “Nothing Can Make the Righteous Stumble” from the May 2021 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: properly citing sources, immortality of the soul, hell, predestination, ex-JW apostates Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email … More Nothing Can Make the Righteous Stumble – Watchtower Study Review May 2021
Reviewing the study article, “Will You Stumble Because of Jesus”, from the May 2021 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: higher education, objective research, holidays, human traditions, leaders, politics Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email me HERE
Reviewing the study article, “Continue Appreciating the Ransom” from the April 2021 Watchtower Study Edition.
Topics of discussion: having a balanced view of Christ’s sacrifice, Jehovah in the Christian Scriptures, forgiveness for JW’s, the second chances theology, the resurrection of the righteous/unrighteous.
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Reviewing the study article, “Learning From Jesus’ Final Words” from the April 2021 Watchtower Study Edition.
Topics of discussion: applying the best Scriptures to make points, the two classes, the ransom, justification, omitting Jesus, the resurrection of the righteous and unrighteous
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Reviewing the study article, “Follow His Steps Closely”, from the April 2021 Watchtower Study Edition.
Topics of discussion: following Jesus, the deity of Jesus, studying the Bible
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Reviewing the study article, “Jehovah Will Protect You – How?” from the March 2021 Watchtower Study Edition.
Topics of discussion: omitting Jesus, friendship with Jehovah vs. children of God, conditions for God’s love, independent thinking, sharing and defining the gospel, apostate teachings.
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Reviewing the study article, “As a Congregation, Help Bible Students to Progress to Baptism” from the March 2021 Watchtower Study Edition.
Topics of discussion: changing your doctrine, identifying the true religion, preparing for baptism
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Reviewing the study article, “How to Maintain Joy When Enduring Trials” from the February 2021 Watchtower Study Edition.
Topics of discussion: why JW’s are persecuted, the anointed class, reading the Bible in context, omitting Jesus, political neutrality, questioning the organization
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Reviewing the study article, “Understanding Headship in the Congregation” from the February 2021 Watchtower Study Edition.
Topics of discussion: two-classes theology, authority, elders, governing body, judicial committees, disfellowshipping/shunning
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In Luke 12:32, Jesus addressed His disciples as the “little flock, because your Father has chosen to give you the kingdom.” The Watchtower argues HERE that this “little flock” includes only the 144,000 mentioned in Revelation 7 and 14, who are a special class of anointed Christians that will go to heaven whereas the rest of the faithful followers of God will live forever on a paradise earth.
Luke 12:32 does not teach this. Nowhere does Jesus specify the eternal location of this “little flock” in the context of Luke 12. The only indication is the fact that they will be given “the kingdom.”
The teaching of the “little flock” heavenly class up and against a “great crowd” earthly class (Rev. 7:9) becomes especially problematic when we consider the context of Luke 12. The context does not teach that the flock is called “little” because Jesus is distinguishing them from a much larger, earthly class of believers. Instead, the context shows that Jesus was speaking to a crowd of “many thousands of people” (12:1, 13-21) before turning to his disciples (12:22) and referring to them as “little flock” (12:32) in distinction to the much larger crowd before them.
Nowhere does Jesus state or imply that the crowd before Him wouldn’t be given the kingdom. For that to be true, the following conditions would be required according to Watchtower teaching:
- No one in the large crowd would become a follower of Jesus after the day of Pentecost.
- Only those dying before Pentecost or living after 1935 could have the hope of living forever on earth.
Even assuming Watchtower theology, these conditions are extremely unlikely. The truth is, the giving of the kingdom is not limited to a select group of Christians. Instead, all Christians and old covenant believers are given the kingdom:
“Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.'” (Matt. 25:34)
“Many will come from east and west, and recline at the table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.” (Matt. 8:11)
“In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth when you see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but yourselves being thrown out.” (Luke 13:28)
Simply put, in Luke 12:32 Jesus is distinguishing the disciples from the larger crowd. To read more into this, especially of a two classes theology, is presumptive.