“Bearing Thorough Witness” About God’s Kingdom
This publication examines the establishment of the first-century Christian congregation and how it relates to us today.
Maps
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?
CHAPTER 1
“Yen la Wek, Lak Juöör [Kɔc Pinynɔm Ëbën] aa Wɛ̈ɛ̈t Kedhie”
Jesus foretold that the Kingdom message would be preached to all the nations. How is this being accomplished?
CHAPTER 2
“Ku we bï aa Cäätɔɔkï [Ciëëtkiɛ̈]”
How did Jesus prepare his apostles to spearhead the preaching work?
CHAPTER 3
“Agokï Thiäŋ në Wëidït Ɣer Kedhie”
What part did God’s holy spirit play in the founding of the Christian congregation?
CHAPTER 4
“Ku Ŋickï Keek Nɔn ee Kek Röör Kënë Wɛ̈ɛ̈t [Piöc], Acïn Kajuëc Ŋickï”
The apostles take bold action, and Jehovah blesses them.
CHAPTER 5
“Wo bï Jam e Nhialic Dhil Piŋ Awär ke Lueel Kɔc”
The apostles took a stand that set a precedent for all true Christians.
CHAPTER 6
Thepano—‘Acath ke Riɛldït’
What can we learn from Stephen’s bold witness before the Jewish high court?
PIÖÖC 7
“Ku le Kɔc Piɔ̈ɔ̈c Thïn Wɛ̈t Jethu Krïtho” LËK YAM
Philip sets a good example as an evangelizer.
PIÖÖC 8
Ago Akutnïïm “Jɔ Rëër ke ke lɔ Dïu [Dɔ̈ɔ̈r]”
The vicious persecutor Saul becomes a zealous minister.
PIÖÖC 9
‘Ɣɛn ë Nhialic . . . Cie Kɔc Kuany Yiic’
The preaching work opens up to uncircumcised Gentiles.
PIÖÖC 10
‘Go Jam de Nhialic Piny Thiɔ̈ɔ̈ŋ Nɔm Ku Juɛk e Nyin Apɛi’
Peter is delivered, and persecution fails to stop the spread of the good news.
SECTION 4
“Sent Out by the Holy Spirit”
CHAPTER 11
“Ku Thiëŋkï në Wëidït Ɣer”
Paul sets a fine example in dealing with hostile, unresponsive people.
CHAPTER 12
‘Ku Yek Wël Guiir ke ke ye Nyïïn Riɛl ë Wɛ̈të Riɛl Yekoba’
Paul and Barnabas display humility, perseverance, and adaptability.
CHAPTER 13
“Gokï Teer . . . në Paulo ku Baranaba”
The issue of circumcision goes before the governing body.
CHAPTER 14
“Ɣok Aacï Ɣonhïïm Mat ku Gamku Buk Kɔc Kuany” LËK YAM
Learn how the governing body reached a decision on circumcision and the unifying effect the decision had on the congregations.
CHAPTER 15
“Tɔ Ɣööt [Akutnïïm] ke Nhialic Kääc Aril”
Traveling ministers assist the congregations to be made firm in the faith.
CHAPTER 16
Bäär Tënë Ɣok “Paan ë Makedonia”
Blessings result from accepting an assignment and meeting persecution with joy.
CHAPTER 17
“Ku jɔ Jam Kekë Keek . . . në Kacïgɔ̈ɔ̈r Yiic”
Paul bears thorough witness to the Jews in Thessalonica and Beroea.
CHAPTER 18
“Luɔi Bï Kek Bɛ̈nydït [Nhialic] Aa Kɔɔr, . . . Nɔn de Të Bï Kek e Yök”
By establishing common ground with his listeners, what opportunities to preach opened up to Paul?
CHAPTER 19
“Lɔɔr Tueŋ yï Jam Tënë ke, ku Duk Dhɔ̈r kë Loi Yic” LËK YAM
What can we learn from Paul’s activities in Corinth that will help us to bear thorough witness about God’s Kingdom?
CHAPTER 20
“Go Jam De Bɛ̈nydït lɔ ke Ŋuak [Juak] Rɔt Aya, ku Tiëm Arëët” Cɔk aa Nɔn ë Tɔ̈u Yaaŋ Thïn
Learn how Apollos and Paul contribute toward the spread of the good news.
CHAPTER 21
“Tɛ̈ le Yen Raan bï Dhël ca Nyooth Lɔ̈k Puɔ̈l bï Määr, ka Cïï Ɣɛn bï Gɔ̈k” LËK YAM
Paul is zealous in the ministry and gives counsel to elders.
CHAPTER 22
“Pɛ̈lku [Yekoba] Nhialic ku bï kë cï Tak Looi” LËK YAM
Determined to do God’s will, Paul goes to Jerusalem.
CHAPTER 23
“Piɛŋkï Këdiën Luɛɛl ë Wenïïm”
Paul defends the truth before angry mobs and the Sanhedrin.
CHAPTER 24
“Rit Yïpiɔ̈u!”
Paul escapes a plot on his life and makes his defense before Governor Felix.
CHAPTER 26
‘Acïn Määr Bïï Raan Tök Määr ë Weyiic’
Paul faces shipwreck, showing great faith and love for people.
CHAPTER 28
“Ku Jɔl a Pinynhom Ëbën”
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.
