“Ɔ Nyu Ma Zàse Ɓó Geɖepɔɔ Kã́á-Ɓòɖòɔ̀ Jè”
This publication examines the establishment of the first-century Christian congregation and how it relates to us today.
Ɓóɖó-mɛ-dèìn-cèè-ɖɛ̀ ɓè
Maps showing what is often called the Holy Land today and the apostle Paul’s missionary trips.
A Letter From the Governing Body
Why can we be confident of God’s backing as we continue “bearing thorough witness” about God’s Kingdom?
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“Ɓè Mɛ Mu. . . Ɓɛ́ Ɓè Kéɛ Nyu, Ɓɛ́ Wa Ké Ní Ðeín-Nà-Nyɔ̀ Ɓè Jù”
Jesus foretold that the Kingdom message would be preached to all the nations. How is this being accomplished?
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“Zùù Hwɛ̀ìn-Hwɛ̀ìn Dyíìn Ma Wa Séín Múin”
What part did God’s holy spirit play in the founding of the Christian congregation?
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“À Ɓéɖé À Ké Geɖepɔɔ Wuɖu Nyu”
The apostles took a stand that set a precedent for all true Christians.
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“Síɖíɓììn Kpeɖe Nɔ̀mɔ̀ Ma Dyíin Mìɔ̀, Ké Ɔ Ɓéɖé Ma Kpé Vɛ̀nɛ̀”
What can we learn from Stephen’s bold witness before the Jewish high court?
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Dyí-Poìn-Kpòòɔ̀ “Se Ma Fũ̀à-Fṹá Ðò Dyé Ðe”
The vicious persecutor Saul becomes a zealous minister.
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“Geɖepɔɔ Se Nyɔ Ðò Mú Ðɛ̀ɓɛ̀ Mìɔ, Ɓɛ́ Ɔ Ké Nyɔ Tɔ̀ɔ̀ Ðò Mɔ̀ùn Dyí Ziɛ”
The preaching work opens up to uncircumcised Gentiles.
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“[Jɛhova] Bɔ̃̀ Nɔ̀mɔ̀ Dyìinɔ̀ Zaìn Ma Mú”
Peter is delivered, and persecution fails to stop the spread of the good news.
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Wa “Kpá Ma Múàùn, Ké Zùù-Hwɛ̀ìn-Hwɛ̀ìnɔ̀ Dyíìn Ma Wa Múin”
Paul sets a fine example in dealing with hostile, unresponsive people.
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“Wa Se Ma Fã̀à-Kà Wùɖù, Sepoɛɖe Wa Dè Ma [Jɛhova] Hwòɖò Kɔ̃ Jè”
Paul and Barnabas display humility, perseverance, and adaptability.
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“Wa nyu ma zàùn-zàùn ɓáún-ɓáún”
The issue of circumcision goes before the governing body.
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“À Séíń Hwòɖò Poɛ Gbɔ”
Learn how the governing body reached a decision on circumcision and the unifying effect the decision had on the congregations.
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“Wa Po Ma Dyí-Poìn-Kpooɔ̀ Kpéí”
Traveling ministers assist the congregations to be made firm in the faith.
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“Péɖé Dyóóɔ̀, Ɓɛ́ M̀ Ké Nɔ À Gbo Màsèdònìà-Ɓòɖòɛ̀ Kɔ̃ Dyi”
Blessings result from accepting an assignment and meeting persecution with joy.
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“Ɔ Zaìn Ma Wa Ðɛ Ɓe Sɔ̀ìn Ðé Geɖepɔɔ-Céè-Ðɛ̀ Ɓèɔ̀ Múɛɛ Gbo Kɔ̃in”
Paul bears thorough witness to the Jews in Thessalonica and Beroea.
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‘Mɔ́ Geɖepɔɔ Dyi, Ɓɛ́ M̀ Ké Ɔ Dyé’
By establishing common ground with his listeners, what opportunities to preach opened up to Paul?
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“Ku Dúún, Ɓɛ́ M̀ Ké Ní Wuɖuɔ̀ Nyɔ Ɓèɔ̀ Gbo Cɛ̃. Mɔ̀ùn Ðá Ɓɛ́ M̀ Ké Wùɖùɛ̀ Ɓɔ́”
What can we learn from Paul’s activities in Corinth that will help us to bear thorough witness about God’s Kingdom?
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Wa Dyé Ma Gbo Vɔ̃-Vɔ̃ Dyí Dyɛo, Kɛɛ “Bɔ̃̀ Nɔ̀mɔ̀ Dyíinɔ̀ Zaìn Ma Mú, Ké Ɔ Nyu Ma Kũ̀à Ðé Kpé Mú’’
Learn how Apollos and Paul contribute toward the spread of the good news.
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“Ðɛ Mu Nyɔ Ðò Gbo Kpáùn Wɛ̃ɛ Se Ní Kpé Jùɛ” Mu
Paul is zealous in the ministry and gives counsel to elders.
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“Ɓè Mɛ To Ḿ Gbo Ðùù Kà Ɓɛ́ Ní Muà Ḿ Mìɔùn Jè Ɓè Gbo Kɔ̃in Zaìn Nyɛ”
Paul defends the truth before angry mobs and the Sanhedrin.
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“M̀ Mɛ Ku Hwòɖò!”
Paul escapes a plot on his life and makes his defense before Governor Felix.
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“Ɓèà Ðò Se Ɓèà Fɛ̀ɛ̀ɔ̀ Xwáɖáún Sèɛ̀ Mu”
Paul faces shipwreck, showing great faith and love for people.
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“Ðéé Ðé Ɓóɖó-Kpàà Sèìn-Naín”
Jehovah’s Witnesses continue a work that started with the followers of Jesus Christ in the first century of our Common Era.
Image Index
List of key images in this publication.
