what is  a watchman in the bible?and what is his work being a watchman?
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One who guards against possible harm to persons or property, often during the night, and who may sound an alarm in the face of threatened danger. In military service a watchman is usually called a guard or sentry.\n\nAs a protection against thieves and vandals, persons often were stationed to watch over ripening vineyards or flocks of animals, positioning themselves perhaps in booths or elevated watchtowers built for that purpose.  Siege forces attacking fortified places had watchmen or sentries to give their commanders military intelligence. (Jer 51:12) When King Saul was in the field camp with his army he also had personal watchmen whose responsibility was to look out for their king’s welfare.\n\nWatchmen were often stationed on the city walls and towers to observe those approaching before they got close.  At times watchmen made their inspection rounds through the city streets as well.  Fearful persons, awake during the dangerous hours of the night, might repeatedly inquire of the watchmen if all was well, and it was only natural for watchmen themselves to long for the daylight to come. \n\nFigurative Use.   Jehovah raised up prophets who served as figurative watchmen to the nation of Israel (Jer 6:17), and they, in turn, sometimes spoke of watchmen in a symbolic way. (Isa 21:6, These prophet-watchmen had the responsibility to warn the wicked of impending destruction, and if they failed to do so, they were held accountable.\n\n Of course, if the people were unresponsive and failed to heed the warning, their blood was upon themselves.  An unfaithful prophet was about as worthless as a blind watchman or a voiceless dog.
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Question:\n\n1.  Who was this king who besiege Jerusalem during the 3rd year reign of Jehoiakin king of Judah (ans: Nebuchadnezzar)\n\n2.  Who is this man who interpret the dream of king Nebuchadnezzar (ans: Daniel)\n\n3.  What is the other name given to Daniel by king Nebuchadnezzar (Ans: Belteshazzar)
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Yay!  I love your post!  It's true, nobody has EVER (get it?!), nor ever will come close to doing the things He did.  Oh sure, there have been good people, but were ANY of them perfect?  NO!!!  I forget what the statistic is, but I think it's really cool how the chances of someone fulfilling all of the OT prophecies that Jesus did are only one in a few million!  Jesus is alive and well, and will be coming back to reclaim this corrupted, old world for His own once again!  Oh, to imagine that day!
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Watchman Nee yes, but where is the website for T Austin Sparks, never heard of him.  If he is as good as Watchmen, I will read him
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Watchman Nee & Witness Lee were two bond slaves of Lord Jesus Christ who were raised by Him in China. Nee had a very deep insight about the Holy Scripture and through him the Lord recovered many deeper truths in the Bible like the proper ground of the church, deeper revelation about the Body of Christ, cross, inner life and experience of life and many more…. \n\nIn late 1949 when communist captured china he sent his closest co-worker Witness Lee to Taiwan to insure that the things delivered to them by the Lord would not be lost. Nee was captured by the communist and he spend the rest of his years in prison under severe persecution. He died in 1972 in prison. \n\nWitness Lee continued the work and in 1962 came to United States. During his 35 years of service in the U.S., he ministered in weekly meetings and weekend conferences, delivering several thousand spoken messages. He gave his last public conference in February 1997 at the age of 91.\n\nWitness Lee's ministry emphasizes the experience of Christ as life and the practical oneness of the believers as the Body of Christ. Stressing the importance of attending to both these matters, he led the churches under his care to grow in Christian life and function. He was unbending in his conviction that God's goal is not narrow sectarianism but the Body of Christ. In time, believers began to meet simply as the church in their localities in response to this conviction. These local churches were soon established throughout the world.\n\n\nI have spend a lot of time studying the teachings put forward by Witness Lee and I can assure you that it is probably the best theology you can find today. Many denominations are against Lee accusing him of teaching heresy but wise and well recognized theologians respect Lee and his works. The main reason for denominations to turn against him was because Lee fought for the Oneness of Body of Christ and was against denominations...\n\nRecovery version is a very good version about which world famous Brethren Bible teacher F. F Bruce says as follows…..\n\n“I have read with interest the copies of translations of New Testament epistles in the Recovery Version. This is a version which I had not previously met. The version seems to me to be an accurate and fairly literal rendering of the Greek. The user of this version will get a precise impression of what the sacred text says.”\n\nThanks,
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Verse 18:\nHere is wisdom. That is, in what is stated respecting the name and the number of the name of the beast. The idea is, either that there would be need of peculiar sagacity in determining what the "number" of the "beast" or of his "name" was, or that peculiar "wisdom" was shown by the fact that the number could be thus expressed. The language used in the verse would lead the reader to suppose that the attempt to make out the "number" was not absolutely hopeless, but that the number was so far enigmatical as to require much skill in determining its meaning. It may also be implied that, for some reason, there was true "wisdom" in designating the name by this number, either because a more direct and explicit statement might expose him who made it to persecution, and it showed practical wisdom thus to guard against this danger; or because there was "wisdom" or skill shown in the fact that a number could be found which would thus correspond with the name. On either of these suppositions, peculiar wisdom would be required in deciphering its meaning. \n\nLet him that hath understanding. Implying \n\n(a) that it was practicable to "count the number of the name;" and \n\n(b) that it would require uncommon skill to do it. It could not be successfully attempted by all; but still there were those who might do it. This is such language as would be used respecting some difficult matter, but where there was hope that, by diligent application of the mind, and by the exercise of a sound understanding, there would be a prospect of success. \n\nCount the number of the beast. In Rev 13:16, it is "the number of his name." The word here rendered "count"-- qhfisatw--means, properly, to count or reckon with pebbles, or counters; then to reckon, to estimate. The word here means compute; that is, ascertain the exact import of the number, so as to identify the beast. The "number" is that which is immediately specified, "six hundred threescore and six"--666. The phrase "the number of the beast" means, that somehow this number was so connected with the beast, or would so represent its name or character, that the "beast" would be identified by its proper application. The mention in Rev 13:17 of "the name of the beast," and "the number of his name," shows that this "number" was somehow connected with his proper designation, so that by this he would be identified. The plain meaning is, that the number 666 would be so connected with his name, or with that which would properly designate him, that it could be determined who was meant by finding that number in his name or in his proper designation. This is the exercise of the skill or wisdom to which the writer here refers: substantially that which is required in the solution of a riddle or a conundrum. If it should be said here that this is undignified and unworthy of an inspired book, it may be replied \n\n(a) that there might be some important reason why the name or designation should not be more plainly made; \n\n(b) that it was important, nevertheless, that it should be so made that it would be possible to ascertain who was referred to; \n\n(c) that this should be done only in some way which would involve the principle of the enigma--"where a known thing was concealed under obscure language"--Webster's Dic.; \n\n(d) that the use of symbols, emblems, hieroglyphics, and riddles was common in the early periods of the world; and \n\n(e) that it was no uncommon thing in ancient times, as it is in modern, to test the capacity and skill of men by their ability to unfold the meaning of proverbs, riddles, and dark sayings. Compare the riddle of Samson, Jud 14:12, seq. See also Ps 49:4 78:2 Eze 17:2-8 Pr 1:2-6 Da 8:23 It would be a sufficient vindication of the method adopted here if it was certain or probable that a direct and
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John 6:29\nJesus answered, "The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent."\n\nJames 2:\n14What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? 15Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? 17In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. \n 18But someone will say, "You have faith; I have deeds." \n      Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do. \n\n 19You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder. \n\n 20You foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless[d]? 21Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did. 23And the scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,"[e] and he was called God's friend. 24You see that a person is justified by what he does and not by faith alone. \n\n 25In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction? 26As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.\n\nMatt 25\n\n31"When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. 32All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. \n 34"Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.' \n\n 37"Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?' \n\n 40"The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.' \n\n 41"Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.' \n\n 44"They also will answer, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?' \n\n 45"He will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.' \n\n 46"Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life."
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Your question seems designed mostly to insult Jehovah's Witnesses rather than seek answers to a sincere question.\n\nThe first part of the religion is the name of God, which in English is "Jehovah". The second part describes the work which literally every active member of the religion performs, around the globe: "witnessing", or preaching.\n\nIsaiah 48:12: “You are my witnesses,” is the utterance of Jehovah, “even my servant whom I have chosen"\n\nIn fact, it is the preaching work that makes it clear that the relatively small religion of Jehovah's Witnesses are by far the most prominent followers of Christ's command:\n\n(Matthew 28:19,20) Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded\n\nPlease do not suggest that Jehovah's Witnesses are not Christian, and please do not slander their Scriptural name.
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Here is the answer....\n\nCall to Me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things, fenced in and hidden, which you do not know (do not distinguish and recognize, have knowledge of and understand).  (Jer 3:33 AMP)\n\nSOme thing, brother, are shown us by God.  Seek out Him for what it means.  The you will have the treasure.\n\nI cannot understand it either...but there has been many things in scripture I did not understand that He revealed to me as I sought Him.  Just be patient. Maybe do a little digging.
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First, in order to understand this issue, you have to consider it context.  This can be a very long explanation, but I'll try to keep it short and sweet.  Basically, this is referring to the second coming of Christ.  This concerns His judgment at that second coming.
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I love this one - http://www.watchtower.org/bible/ - It's translated from the original Greek, Hebrew and Aramaic languages and written in modern , understandable English.
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This is a story about a prophet who dared to tell the truth. At the time of this story the Jewish people were divided into 2 kingdoms.  These kingdoms were Judah and Israel. Ahab was the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat was the king of Judah.\n\nJehoshaphat had gone to see Ahab.  Ahab was complaining to Jehoshaphat that the kingdom of Syria had taken some of his land.  The land in question Ramoath at Gilead. Ahab wanted Jehoshaphat to go with him to fight Syria and take back this land.\n\nJehoshaphat said he would go after they asked the advice from a prophet of God.  Ahab was ready with 400 prophets, only these prophets were not true prophets of God.  They were "yes men", that is men who said "yes" to anything the king wanted.  They also took part in idol worship, so they were not doing what God wanted them to do. When these prophets were asked if they, Ahab and Jehoshaphat, would win this battle they said that they would win, but Jehoshaphat wasn't satisfied and asked Ahab if there was another prophet of God.\n\nAhab told him that yes there was one named Micaiah, the son of Imlah.  King Ahab said, "I hate him!" he said he hated Micaiah because he never had anything good to say about him or what he wanted to do.  He said that all that Micaiah had to say about him was evil.  But King Jehoshaphat insisted that Ahab send for Macaiah.\n\nThe men that King Ahab had sent to get Macaiah even told Macaiah what to answer when the king asked for his advice.  When he was asked Micaiah answered what he was told to answer, but he said it in a way that every one would know that he was not telling the truth. This made Ahab angry and he ask him to tell the truth. Then Machaiah answered and told them the truth. He said if they went into this battle Israel would be scattered on the hills like sheep without a shepherd.\n\nAhab said, "Didn't I tell you that he wouldn't prophecy anything good about me, but evil? Another one of Ahab's men got so mad that he slapped Macaiah. Then Ahab order the Macaiah be put in prison and fed only BREAD and WATER until he got back.  Macaiah told Ahab that if he came back at all that what he had just told the them was not from God.\n\nWe know that Macaiah was telling the truth and what he said was from God because he was right. What he said would happen happened.    Even though Ahab had disguised himself for the battle he was killed in that battle.\nAs for Jehoshapaht? Some of the Syrian army saw Jehoshaphat in his chariot and chased him mistaking him for Ahab.  Jehoshaphat had to yell out that he was Jehoshaphat and not Ahab or he might have been killed, too.\n\nSometimes it might be hard to tell the truth but we should always tell the truth.
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Nice book. (If you’re a sadist)\n\n\n(edit)\nWhy would the old testament be in the book if this god decided to change his cruel, voilent and hatefull ways. Then you shouldn't present the old testament to me. If I tell you "Hey man, here is the word or GOD, the creator of all the universe! He is all-knowing, all-powerful and all-present!!!! ..But why then is there a part in his word that doesn't apply to our time?? I thought he is all-present which would mean his word will be timeless.
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Ironically, the bible.\n\nThe entire text of the bible is freely available at the official website of Jehovah's Witnesses, and a personal printed copy can be requested at no charge:\nhttp://watchtower.org/bible/\nhttps://watch002.securesites.net/contact/submit.htm\nhttp://watchtower.org/how_to_contact_us.htm\n\n\nJehovah's Witnesses are happy to study the bible with an interested person using any translation the householder may prefer, and in fact Jehovah's Witnesses themselves distribute several translations. Jehovah's Witnesses attach no particular infallibility or inspiration to any one translation.\n\nIt is sad when argumentative persons distract from the bible's clear message of Kingdom "good news".\n\n(2 Timothy 4:3-5) For there will be a period of time when they will not put up with the healthful teaching, but, in accord with their own desires, they will accumulate teachers for themselves to have their ears tickled; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, whereas they will be turned aside to false stories. You, though, keep your senses in all things, suffer evil, do the work of an evangelizer, fully accomplish your ministry.\n\nIt seems signficant that the relatively small religion of Jehovah's Witnesses are the ones best known for their worldwide preaching work. Yet Jesus commanded that ALL who would call themselves "Christian" perform this public work:\n\n(Matthew 28:19,20) Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you. And, look! I am with you all the days until the conclusion of the system of things.\n\nLearn more:\nhttp://watchtower.org/library/pr/article_04.htm\nhttp://watchtower.org/e/na/\nhttp://watchtower.org/e/20020915/article_01.htm\nhttp://www.watchtower.org/e/20050715/article_02.htm
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I quote:\n"A great diversity of opinion exists as to the authorship of this book. Two Talmudic traditions hold that Job either lived in the time of Abraham or of Jacob. Levi ben Laḥma held that Job lived in the time of Moses, by whom the Book of Job was written. Others argue that it was written by Job himself, or by Elihu, or Isaiah. From internal evidence, such as the similarity of sentiment and language to those in the Psalms and Proverbs (see Psalms 88 and 89), the prevalence of the idea of "wisdom," and the style and character of the composition, it is supposed by some to have been written in the time of King David and King Solomon. Some, however place it in around the time of the Babylonian exile. Talmudic tradition treats the story of Job as a parable."\n\nThere is a good discussion of this at:\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Job
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http://www.watchtower.org/library/pr/art...\nhttp://www.onlinethoughts.com/bible_evid...
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Tell us a bit more about him.  Is he a prophet or a religious leader?  Is he the author of a religious book?\nThanks for the added info.  No, I can't say the name rings a bell.  Sorry and good luck.