Read and
make a reflection paper on BIG FISH section – October 2014 volume.
05 October 2014
Think
about it
What
does the statement “To God be the Glory” mean to you?
My reflections: This
statement means that when I have successful achievements or wonderful experiences,
I should credit and give glory to God for these. As the Bible says:
(Psalm 75:1) We give thanks to you, O God, we give thanks to you; Your name is near,
And people declare your wondrous works.
(Psalm 106:1) Praise Jah! Give thanks to Jehovah, for he is good; His loyal love
endures forever.
Going
fishing
What
are the harvests that the Lord wants you to share with the rest of His Kingdom?
My reflections: The
“harvests” here refer to the good news of the Kingdom which Jesus commands his
followers to preach, as Matthew 24:14 states:
And this good news of the Kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited
earth for a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.
With
this good news, Christians are also to make known the founder of the Kingdom –
Jesus’ father whose name is Jehovah:
(Psalm 83:18) May people know that you, whose name is Jehovah, You alone are the Most
High over all the earth.
(Matthew 22:36-40) 36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment
in the Law?” 37 He said to him: “‘You must love Jehovah
your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole
mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 The
second, like it, is this: ‘You must love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On
these two commandments the whole Law hangs, and the Prophets.”
12 October 2014
Think
about it
What
kind of Catholic are you? Are you the don’t-have-time-to-hear-Mass Catholic? Or
the type that actively participates? Or is your attention elsewhere even if you
are at the Mass?
Going
fishing
Examine
your intention as you attend this Sunday’s Mass.
My reflections: I
am a Christian Jehovah’s Witness. As one, I attend religiously five meetings
every week in our place of worship called Kingdom Hall. What are our meetings
like?
From the
brochure, Who are Doing Jehovah’s Will Today? published in 2012 by the Watchtower Bible and
Tract Society of New York, Inc. (Brooklyn, New
York, USA):
“Early Christian meetings consisted mainly of songs,
prayers, and the reading and discussing of the Scriptures—all free of any
ritual. (1 Corinthians 14:26) You can expect something very similar at our
meetings.
“The instruction is Bible-based and practical. On the weekend, each congregation meets to hear a
30-minute Bible discourse on how the Scriptures relate to our
lives and to the times we live in. All of us are encouraged to follow along in
our own Bible. After the discourse, there is a one-hour “Watchtower”
Study, in which members of the congregation are welcome to participate
in a discussion of an article from the study edition of The Watchtower. This
discussion helps us to apply the Bible’s guidance in our lives. The same
material is studied in every one of our more than 100,000 congregations earth
wide.
“We are helped to improve our teaching skills. We also meet together on a midweek evening for a
three-part program. First is the 30-minute Congregation Bible Study,
a question-and-answer discussion that deepens our understanding of Scriptural
principles and Bible prophecy. Next, the 30-minute Theocratic Ministry
School begins with a discussion of a portion of the Bible that the
congregation has read in advance. Then students who are enrolled in the school
give short presentations. A counselor makes observations in order to help us
improve our reading and speaking skills. (1 Timothy 4:13) Lastly, in the
30-minute Service Meeting, by means of talks, presentations, and
interviews, we learn how to teach the Bible to others.
“When you attend our meetings, you will no doubt be
impressed by the quality of Bible education that you are receiving.—Isaiah
54:13.”
During
our meetings, except in the Bible discourse, I actively participate in all
kinds of worship. I also zealously join in our Kingdom preaching and Bible teaching
work. Doing these for Jehovah makes me happy.
See
also: http://www.jw.org/en/video-kingdom-hall/
19 October 2014
Think
about it
How
will you feel if you become FISH magazine’s next cover model? What impression
will you leave behind as people see on the pages of this Catholic magazine?
My reflections: I
would be flattered for the offer but because I am not a Catholic, I may not accept
the offer.
Even as a teenager, I have already
a certain level of understanding of the Bible and its teachings. More
importantly, I know, worship and love the author of the Bible, Jehovah.
Because of my love for Jehovah God,
I have set aside monthly, at least 70 hours of my young life to preaching and
teaching work – as a regular pioneer.
From the brochure, Who are Doing Jehovah’s Will Today? published in 2012 by the Watchtower Bible and
Tract Society of New York, Inc. (Brooklyn,
New York, USA):
What Is a Pioneer?
“The term
“pioneer” often refers to those who explore new territories and open up a way
for others to follow. Jesus was a pioneer of sorts, having been sent to the
earth to perform a life-giving ministry and to open the way to salvation.
(Matthew 20:28) Today, his followers are imitating him by spending as much time
as possible ‘making disciples.’ (Matthew 28:19, 20) Some have been able to
take up what we call the pioneer service.
“A pioneer is a
full-time evangelizer. All of
Jehovah’s Witnesses are publishers of the good news. However, some have
organized their life to serve as regular pioneers, spending 70
hours each month in the preaching work. To do this, many limit their secular
work to part-time.
“A pioneer
is motivated by love for God and for people. Like Jesus, we notice the desperate spiritual condition that many find
themselves in today. (Mark 6:34) But we have knowledge that can help them right
now, giving them a solid hope for the future. Love of neighbor motivates a
pioneer to give generously of his time and energy to help others spiritually.
(Matthew 22:39; 1 Thessalonians 2:8) As a result, his faith is
strengthened, he draws closer to God, and he experiences much happiness.—Acts
20:35.”
When I give my time sincerely and
willingly in service to Jehovah God, I know that He doesn’t ignore this
service. It is precious to Him. He blesses me not only materially, mentally and
emotionally but most importantly, spiritually.
I read this in one of our publications:
“Throughout the Scriptures the emphasis is placed, not on the possession of
material riches, but on a good standing with Jehovah God, a standing that is
maintained by a person’s continuing to do the divine will by faith. Christ
Jesus encouraged others to be “rich toward God” (Luke 12:21) and to store up
“treasures in heaven.” (Matthew 6:20; Luke 12:33) An individual’s record of
fine works would be like riches deposited with the Creator in heaven, assuring
lasting blessings for the one concerned. Persons who became spirit-anointed
followers of Jesus Christ could look forward to “the glorious riches” of a
heavenly inheritance (Ephesians 1:18), and during their ‘alien residence’ on
earth, they would be rich or abound in faith, love, goodness, and other godlike
qualities.”
Going
Fishing
You
are created in the image of God. May people see the Lord and His goodness in
you.
My reflections: According
to Genesis
1: 26-28: And God went on to say: “Let us make man in our image,
according to our likeness, and let them have in subjection the fish of the sea
and the flying creatures of the heavens and the domestic animals and all the
earth and every moving animal that is moving upon the earth.” 27 And
God proceeded to create the man in his image, in God’s image he created him;
male and female he created them. 28 Further, God blessed
them and God said to them: “Be fruitful and become many and fill the earth and
subdue it, and have in subjection the fish of the sea and the flying creatures
of the heavens and every living creature that is moving upon the earth.”
In
this verse, we learn that God really made all things, even the simplest one.
As
a creation of God, I should respect and obey the rules He wants me to do. I am
a child of God. As such, I should be an obedient child of His.
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26 October 2014
Think
about It
What
kind of love do you have for the people around you?
My reflections: I
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Going
Fishing
Love
truthfully and honestly. Love without conditions.
My reflections: For
me, these words would be a good reminder for married couples and for all family
members. When you love someone, it’s not because it’s just a dare or something,
but because you look at him/her as the person you want to be with, whom you can
trust and who will also give you reason to live (aside of course from God).
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