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