The Governing Body are God's Prophet on Earth.

[4JahandChrist]

Howdy Brothers. Below is this week's public talk for February 28th 2026.

In this weeks Public Talk the Brother is teaching a lesson from the Book of Chronicles 20:20 where Jehosophat had to follow the instructions of the Prophets even if they don't make sense.

This is the thing I have struggled with for the last 20 years as this kind of rhetoric has grown in both urgency and prominence.

To be clear, I'm not trying to throw mud at the Brother giving the talk. He's doing what he's been taught to do and may well be the nicest person on the planet.

This is not about personalities. I just want to show people that the ORG has most definitely changed. Now we are seeing the Governing Body openly being proclaimed as Jehovah's prophet. Their words are now taking on the same authority as Jehovah's. Is this the Apostasy now taking place??

The video is of the whole meeting and I know we are all pressed for time but I encourage Brothers to go to the 25 minute mark of the talk and listen to last 5 minute as the Brother leaves us in no doubt that salvation will depend on absolute obedience to the GB no matter what instruction they may give.

"Now is the time for us to be able to prepare to follow the direction that will be given to us through his prophet , The Governing Body and the Discreet Slave here on Earth"".

Footnote: Somewhat ironic that the key verse is 2nd Chronicles Chapter 20 verse 20........2020 .........the start of the Covid Fiasco and the UN vaccine wackiness from Bethel headquarters.

 

[Revvzone]

Oh thank God. I can't wait to do whatever they say! I'm so excited, I've got my emergency go bag right by the door. But wait, haven't they already given life saving instructions before, to roll up our sleeves for the delicious vial of death from heaven itself? Thankfully they've stepped up the pace preparing people for boarding the metaphoric train cars to visit the newly built gas chambers complete with ambiance, from Jehovah no doubt. Maybe they'll give out free bottles of Tylenol Cyanide on the ride over, obviously another loving provision from above. I do hope we have assigned seats, hopefully a window one for me..

 

[Proverbs 14 v 15]

Howdy Brothers. Below is this week's public talk for February 28th 2026.

In this weeks Public Talk the Brother is teaching a lesson from the Book of Chronicles 20:20 where Jehosophat had to follow the instructions of the Prophets even if they don't make sense.

This is the thing I have struggled with for the last 20 years as this kind of rhetoric has grown in both urgency and prominence.

To be clear, I'm not trying to throw mud at the Brother giving the talk. He's doing what he's been taught to do and may well be the nicest person on the planet.

This is not about personalities. I just want to show people that the ORG has most definitely changed. Now we are seeing the Governing Body openly being proclaimed as Jehovah's prophet. Their words are now taking on the same authority as Jehovah's. Is this the Apostasy now taking place??

The video is of the whole meeting and I know we are all pressed for time but I encourage Brothers to go to the 25 minute mark of the talk and listen to last 5 minute as the Brother leaves us in no doubt that salvation will depend on absolute obedience to the GB no matter what instruction they may give.

"Now is the time for us to be able to prepare to follow the direction that will be given to us through his prophet , The Governing Body and the Discreet Slave here on Earth"".

Footnote: Somewhat ironic that the key verse is 2nd Chronicles Chapter 20 verse 20........2020 .........the start of the Covid Fiasco and the UN vaccine wackiness from Bethel headquarters.

They've actually been saying this, as strongly as this, for at least 10 or 11yrs. I'm convinced this is why so many brothers and sisters "did what they were told" in 2020/21 when the GB (Jah's prophets) gave out "instructions" to us, that "seemed strange to us" The brothers and sisters were well and truly prepped for what came along and the likes of us here were just plain disobedient, but were we really? In my opinion, one of the most wicked things the GB said, in order to force us to get injected was that if we loved our brothers and sisters and neighbours, then we WOULD get injected. To me, that was far worse than saying that it was a case of being obedient to the superior authorities

 

[Watchman]

I used to give that exact same talk back in the 1980s. I can't believe they are still using that outline. I feel sorry for the poor old-timers who have had to listen to that talk over and over as the years roll by. There is no doubt, though, that over more recent years, JWs have been conditioned to expect to receive "life-saving instructions" from the GB during the tribulation. This is rather odd since Jesus has already issued life-saving directions. It could not be plainer: "Therefore, when you catch sight of the disgusting thing that causes desolation, as spoken about by Daniel the prophet, standing in a holy place (let the reader use discernment), then let those in Judea begin fleeing to the mountains. Let the man on the housetop not come down to take the goods out of his house, and let the man in the field not return to pick up his outer garment."

 

[Proverbs 14 v 15]

I used to give that exact same talk back in the 1980s. I can't believe they are still using that outline. I feel sorry for the poor old-timers who have had to listen to that talk over and over as the years roll by. There is no doubt, though, that over more recent years, JWs have been conditioned to expect to receive "life-saving instructions" from the GB during the tribulation. This is rather odd since Jesus has already issued life-saving directions. It could not be plainer: "Therefore, when you catch sight of the disgusting thing that causes desolation, as spoken about by Daniel the prophet, standing in a holy place (let the reader use discernment), then let those in Judea begin fleeing to the mountains. Let the man on the housetop not come down to take the goods out of his house, and let the man in the field not return to pick up his outer garment."

Yeh but we need the GB to tell us what the "disgusting thing" is and when it is surrounding the "holy place" and which mountains to flee to

 

[Ana]

Sí, pero necesitamos que el BG nos diga qué es esa "cosa repugnante" y cuándo rodea el "lugar santo" y a qué montañas huir

Y la mochila!!

 

[Ana]

¡Y la mochila!

Seguro que la idea les vino de aquí!!

 

[4JahandChrist]

They've actually been saying this, as strongly as this, for at least 10 or 11yrs. I'm convinced this is why so many brothers and sisters "did what they were told" in 2020/21 when the GB (Jah's prophets) gave out "instructions" to us, that "seemed strange to us" The brothers and sisters were well and truly prepped for what came along and the likes of us here were just plain disobedient, but were we really? In my opinion, one of the most wicked things the GB said, in order to force us to get injected was that if we loved our brothers and sisters and neighbours, then we WOULD get injected. To me, that was far worse than saying that it was a case of being obedient to the superior authorities

Yep I've been somewhat estranged off and on during the last 10 years. I was most active back in the 90's but I always had contact with the Brothers in some form.

I noticed around 2006 things amped up more especially around 2010 -2012 when they said if Jehovah has complete trust in the GB then so should would we. After all they are going to be immortal. They are going to be kings. If they are going to be given immortality and Kingship then we must obey without question.

I agree. The prepping was there gathering steam in the decade prior and I was on to it but even then I had no idea they would come on so strong with Covid.

 

[4JahandChrist]

Oh thank God. I can't wait to do whatever they say! I'm so excited, I've got my emergency go bag right by the door. But wait, haven't they already given life saving instructions before, to roll up our sleeves for the delicious vial of death from heaven itself? Thankfully they've stepped up the pace preparing people for boarding the metaphoric train cars to visit the newly built gas chambers complete with ambiance, from Jehovah no doubt. Maybe they'll give out free bottles of Tylenol Cyanide on the ride over, obviously another loving provision from above. I do hope we have assigned seats, hopefully a window one for me..

Yep the whole roll up the sleeve thing didn't age too well did it? Millions of Brothers walking around with goodness knows what inside of them but they obeyed the Slave so nothing to see here folks!!!

 

[Proverbs 14 v 15]

Yep I've been somewhat estranged off and on during the last 10 years. I was most active back in the 90's but I always had contact with the Brothers in some form.

I noticed around 2006 things amped up more especially around 2010 -2012 when they said if Jehovah has complete trust in the GB then so should would we. After all they are going to be immortal. They are going to be kings. If they are going to be given immortality and Kingship then we must obey without question.

I agree. The prepping was there gathering steam in the decade prior and I was on to it but even then I had no idea they would come on so strong with Covid.

Judas Iscariot and Anthony Morris were going to be Kings too, they need to keep reminding us of that, and how nothing's certain until the finale..

 

[4JahandChrist]

I used to give that exact same talk back in the 1980s. I can't believe they are still using that outline. I feel sorry for the poor old-timers who have had to listen to that talk over and over as the years roll by. There is no doubt, though, that over more recent years, JWs have been conditioned to expect to receive "life-saving instructions" from the GB during the tribulation. This is rather odd since Jesus has already issued life-saving directions. It could not be plainer: "Therefore, when you catch sight of the disgusting thing that causes desolation, as spoken about by Daniel the prophet, standing in a holy place (let the reader use discernment), then let those in Judea begin fleeing to the mountains. Let the man on the housetop not come down to take the goods out of his house, and let the man in the field not return to pick up his outer garment."

Really? Thats an old Public Talk outline? I didn't know that. I didn't realize they called the GB God's prophet. When I was cutting my stuff back in the the 90;s we were taught to say the ORG does not function as a prophet. People were bringing up the false predictions like 75 etc and trying to lay the whole "False Prophet" thing on us and we'd argue out of it saying the Org never claimed to be Prophets.

This whole "even if it doesn't make sense" thing wasn't around when I was active. We saw salvation as being more about who you are rather than follow instructions to head to a certain area or situation.

It's hard to sift out those kind of outlandish claims. I would be embarrassed if I took a newly interested person to hear that. I know we have to sift out the good from the bad but it aint easy to maintain joy when the talks elevate the leaders like the Pope.

 

[4JahandChrist]

Judas Iscariot and Anthony Morris were going to be Kings too, they need to keep reminding us of that, and how nothing's certain until the finale..

Absolutely Proverbs.

Btw don't you know I'm potentially going to live forever? I most probably will survive Armageddon. If Jehovah is going to give me life eternal shouldn't you have complete trust in me?

 

[Proverbs 14 v 15]

Absolutely Proverbs.

Btw don't you know I'm potentially going to live forever? I most probably will survive Armageddon. If Jehovah is going to give me life eternal shouldn't you have complete trust in me?

The GB said a year or so back, that they now believe that many people who are NOT jws might possibly be saved at Armageddon too, so, I think I might follow THEM instead! Trouble is, I don't know who they are I know what, I think I'll just cut out the middle man and stick to following Jesus instead

 

[Proverbs 14 v 15]

Really? Thats an old Public Talk outline? I didn't know that. I didn't realize they called the GB God's prophet. When I was cutting my stuff back in the the 90;s we were taught to say the ORG does not function as a prophet. People were bringing up the false predictions like 75 etc and trying to lay the whole "False Prophet" thing on us and we'd argue out of it saying the Org never claimed to be Prophets.

This whole "even if it doesn't make sense" thing wasn't around when I was active. We saw salvation as being more about who you are rather than follow instructions to head to a certain area or situation.

It's hard to sift out those kind of outlandish claims. I would be embarrassed if I took a newly interested person to hear that. I know we have to sift out the good from the bad but it aint easy to maintain joy when the talks elevate the leaders like the Pope.

I know exactly how you feel 4Jah, I can't direct people to the Watchtower anymore for the same reasons as you. It is very embarrassing indeed. So I direct people to Jehovah and the Bible. I might extract information from the JW website if it helps, but neither the website nor the organisation are permanent fixtures, Anthony Morris made that fact very clear in a couple of talks he did, so what's the point in leaning on them too heavily? There IS no point..

 

[4JahandChrist]

The GB said a year or so back, that they now believe that many people who are NOT jws might possibly be saved at Armageddon too, so, I think I might follow THEM instead! Trouble is, I don't know who they are I know what, I think I'll just cut out the middle man and stick to following Jesus instead

It's all about the timing Proverbs. All you have to do is look and see where the hailstones aren't landing and rush over there. Swoop in and skim the cream like an 11th hour Worker.

Just make sure you're not next to me when the whole thing starts cranking up. I'm the sort of person that will trip you over as we are sprinting to the safe spot. I'll do it just so there is enough space for you to crawl over the line in the nick of time. Whilst you're recovering I'll raid your Go Bag as lets face it.....no Bachelor on Earth is going to have a Go Bag. If he did it would only contain a Mars Bar, a pair of yesterday's undies and a two for one voucher at KFC.

Footnote: You'd have the last laugh though as 'Id quickly learn two immutable things.......

1. Armageddon has no fury like a scorned woman.

2. Never ever go rummaging in a woman's Go Bag.......there are some mysteries that can never be deciphered

 

[Proverbs 14 v 15]

It's all about the timing Proverbs. All you have to do is look and see where the hailstones aren't landing and rush over there. Swoop in and skim the cream like an 11th hour Worker.

Just make sure you're not next to me when the whole thing starts cranking up. I'm the sort of person that will trip you over as we are sprinting to the safe spot. I'll do it just so there is enough space for you to crawl over the line in the nick of time. Whilst you're recovering I'll raid your Go Bag as lets face it.....no Bachelor on Earth is going to have a Go Bag. If he did it would only contain a Mars Bar, a pair of yesterday's undies and a two for one voucher at KFC.

Footnote: You'd have the last laugh though as 'Id quickly learn two immutable things.......

1. Armageddon has no fury like a scorned woman.

2. Never ever go rummaging in a woman's Go Bag.......there are some mysteries that can never be deciphered

Haha! Thankyou for that 4Jah, I couldn't stop laughing all the way through
Anyway, "trip me over"??? That's not very Christian of you and, being a woman, I'd expect you to hold open an umbrella over me and carry my bag of makeup

 

[4JahandChrist]

Haha! Thankyou for that 4Jah, I couldn't stop laughing all the way through
Anyway, "trip me over"??? That's not very Christian of you and, being a woman, I'd expect you to hold open an umbrella over me and carry my bag of makeup

Just be grateful you're English. If you were American I'd put the Go Bag over your head, spin you in circles a couple of times and send you back in the opposite direction. (That's an emoji of me waving goodbye. I may sound harsh but I've still got a soft touch. )

I know.....people like me don't deserve to be in the New World but it's not so much who you are but how well you follow instructions....even if they aren't in the scriptures.

 

[Goldie]

Just be grateful you're English. If you were American I'd put the Go Bag over your head, spin you in circles a couple of times and send you back in the opposite direction. (That's an emoji of me waving goodbye. I may sound harsh but I've still got a soft touch. )

I know.....people like me don't deserve to be in the New World but it's not so much who you are but how well you follow instructions....even if they aren't in the scriptures.

You're a riot!

 

[BARNABY THE DOG.]

Howdy Brothers. Below is this week's public talk for February 28th 2026.

In this weeks Public Talk the Brother is teaching a lesson from the Book of Chronicles 20:20 where Jehosophat had to follow the instructions of the Prophets even if they don't make sense.

This is the thing I have struggled with for the last 20 years as this kind of rhetoric has grown in both urgency and prominence.

To be clear, I'm not trying to throw mud at the Brother giving the talk. He's doing what he's been taught to do and may well be the nicest person on the planet.

This is not about personalities. I just want to show people that the ORG has most definitely changed. Now we are seeing the Governing Body openly being proclaimed as Jehovah's prophet. Their words are now taking on the same authority as Jehovah's. Is this the Apostasy now taking place??

The video is of the whole meeting and I know we are all pressed for time but I encourage Brothers to go to the 25 minute mark of the talk and listen to last 5 minute as the Brother leaves us in no doubt that salvation will depend on absolute obedience to the GB no matter what instruction they may give.

"Now is the time for us to be able to prepare to follow the direction that will be given to us through his prophet , The Governing Body and the Discreet Slave here on Earth"".

Footnote: Somewhat ironic that the key verse is 2nd Chronicles Chapter 20 verse 20........2020 .........the start of the Covid Fiasco and the UN vaccine wackiness from Bethel headquarters.

“To be clear, I'm not trying to throw mud at the Brother giving the talk. He's doing what he's been taught to do and may well be the nicest person on the planet.”

4Jah, just for the record, the nicest person on the planet is Frederick McGregor, of 24, Hammersmith Road, East Fotherington, Rochester, Kent, England. He spends his days rescuing puppy dogs and looking after his mum. He was nominated as the nicest person on the planet in 1987. No one as yet has been found to be nicer - though I think Proverbs might be in with a chance, or maybe Ana.

Listening to the talk you included it is sad to see that the watchtower continues in promoting itself as Jehovah’s representatives. The talk lacked any instruction as to how one achieves faith. Rather, it simply pointed to following instructions as a sign of faith. Preaching, as a sign of faith and doing as one’s told as an example of faith - It’s none of these. It’s understanding, becoming, and in realisation of the meaning, content and expression of the Spirit that creates faith. Jesus made note of this to his disciples that he had to speak in parables so that they could at least understand principles, but it was not until they received Holy Spirit that they finally were given insight. Listening to the talk was similar to reading an ikea instruction in how to set up one of their chipboard cupboards. Plenty of instruction, but no understanding. Watchtower is a sort of ikea dispensing biblical “do it yourself” guides. One buys into it.

Is the talk a sign of apostasy taking place? It certainly is a part of it along the road of easement for them. But as Robert points out, they have been saying as much for forty odd years. How people change!!!

 

[Proverbs 14 v 15]

Just be grateful you're English. If you were American I'd put the Go Bag over your head, spin you in circles a couple of times and send you back in the opposite direction. (That's an emoji of me waving goodbye. I may sound harsh but I've still got a soft touch. )

I know.....people like me don't deserve to be in the New World but it's not so much who you are but how well you follow instructions....even if they aren't in the scriptures.

You call us "poms" don't you?

 

[4JahandChrist]

You call us "poms" don't you?

Yes but since I was giving some stick to the Yanks I thought I'd better say "English" as they think a Pom is something a Cheerleader waves when the GB are entering the Bethel Dining Room.

 

[kenmuldoon55]

Seguro que la idea les vino de aquí!!

 

[Proverbs 14 v 15]

Yes but since I was giving some stick to the Yanks I thought I'd better say "English" as they think a Pom is something a Cheerleader waves when the GB are entering the Bethel Dining Room.

No! That's a pom pom!!

 

[Proverbs 14 v 15]

You're a riot!

He IS isn't he?

 

[Deborah]

“To be clear, I'm not trying to throw mud at the Brother giving the talk. He's doing what he's been taught to do and may well be the nicest person on the planet.”

4Jah, just for the record, the nicest person on the planet is Frederick McGregor, of 24, Hammersmith Road, East Fotherington, Rochester, Kent, England. He spends his days rescuing puppy dogs and looking after his mum. He was nominated as the nicest person on the planet in 1987. No one as yet has been found to be nicer - though I think Proverbs might be in with a chance, or maybe Ana.

Listening to the talk you included it is sad to see that the watchtower continues in promoting itself as Jehovah’s representatives. The talk lacked any instruction as to how one achieves faith. Rather, it simply pointed to following instructions as a sign of faith. Preaching, as a sign of faith and doing as one’s told as an example of faith - It’s none of these. It’s understanding, becoming, and in realisation of the meaning, content and expression of the Spirit that creates faith. Jesus made note of this to his disciples that he had to speak in parables so that they could at least understand principles, but it was not until they received Holy Spirit that they finally were given insight. Listening to the talk was similar to reading an ikea instruction in how to set up one of their chipboard cupboards. Plenty of instruction, but no understanding. Watchtower is a sort of ikea dispensing biblical “do it yourself” guides. One buys into it.

Is the talk a sign of apostasy taking place? It certainly is a part of it along the road of easement for them. But as Robert points out, they have been saying as much for forty odd years. How people change!!!

WELL ALLLLL RITEY BARNS. YOU GO BOY.. Really appreciated this.