“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?
A WEKPO 1
‘Ka Lo . . . Ka O Kɛ M Toapiemia Ka’
Jesus foretold that the Kingdom message would be preached to all the nations. How is this being accomplished?
A WEKPO 2
“Kaa Loo Kɛɛ M Kelavɔ Ka”
How did Jesus prepare his apostles to spearhead the preaching work?
A WEKPO 3
“O Paa E Kɛa Gɛɛ Pulu Ka”
What part did God’s holy spirit play in the founding of the Christian congregation?
A WEKPO 5
“Lɛ Ko Mɔ Ko Wala Wee Kɛ”
The apostles took a stand that set a precedent for all true Christians.
A WEKPO 6
Tiimi “Paa e Kɛa Yikɛgaa Wa Wala La Zokɛsɛ Ka” Kpokpoɓo
What can we learn from Stephen’s bold witness before the Jewish high court?
A WEKPO 10
“Kɛɛ Wala Zi Lewea E Kɛ Tĩã Lopia Lie”
Peter is delivered, and persecution fails to stop the spread of the good news.
A KPO 4
“Gɛɛ Pulua E . . . O Vɔ”
A WEKPO 11
“O Paa E Kɛa Geli Wa Gɛɛ Pulu Ka”
Paul sets a fine example in dealing with hostile, unresponsive people.
A WEKPO 12
“O Ko Daami Wɔ̃ Gee Nyiɛ Gagala Ka”
Paul and Barnabas display humility, perseverance, and adaptability.
A WEKPO 13
“Wa Miaa O Wuu Sãã E Kɛa E Kie Ka”
The issue of circumcision goes before the governing body.
A WEKPO 14
“Ko Seĩ Kɔaa Wee A Mɔ”
Learn how the governing body reached a decision on circumcision and the unifying effect the decision had on the congregations.
A WEKPO 15
“Waa Lo Wala Mia Lɛ O Yi Piea Mɛ Kɛa Si Gaga”
Traveling ministers assist the congregations to be made firm in the faith.
A WEKPO 16
“I Nu Masedona Zee”
Blessings result from accepting an assignment and meeting persecution with joy.
A WEKPO 17
“E Kɛ A Zi Wɔ̃kɛkɔ Ka E Zi Kɛɓe La”
Paul bears thorough witness to the Jews in Thessalonica and Beroea.
A WEKPO 18
‘Ka Wala Naa, Kɛɛ Ka Gɛ̃ Kpokpoɓo’
By establishing common ground with his listeners, what opportunities to preach opened up to Paul?
A WEKPO 19
“I Lo I Lie Wɔ̃ Gee Ka Yekɛ I Fĩĩ E Nyɛ”
What can we learn from Paul’s activities in Corinth that will help us to bear thorough witness about God’s Kingdom?
A WEKPO 20
Ko Daami Lewea “Wɛĩĩ E Kɛa ɛ̃ɛ̃ A Mɛ Aa Kɛ Gaga” Ye Bɛ̃ɛ̃ Lɛ O Niɛ O Lɛɛ Ka
Learn how Apollos and Paul contribute toward the spread of the good news.
A WEKPO 21
“Ka Do Nɔɔfe Lia Wɔ̃ Wa Gbaa M Wĩĩ”
Paul is zealous in the ministry and gives counsel to elders.
A WEKPO 22
“Wɔ̃ Lɛ A Kɛɛ E Ko Daami Zo Kũa E Kɛ”
Determined to do God’s will, Paul goes to Jerusalem.
A WEKPO 23
“Ka Ka Too Dɔ M Dieɓowɔ̃yi Wɔ̃ Lɛ M Lo A Gee Ka Lɛɛ Mɔ”
Paul defends the truth before angry mobs and the Sanhedrin.
A WEKPO 24
“I Zo E Kɛ Gaga!”
Paul escapes a plot on his life and makes his defense before Governor Felix.
A WEKPO 26
“Ka Do Lɛɛ́ Lo E ZI Kɛɓe Ginii”
Paul faces shipwreck, showing great faith and love for people.
A WEKPO 28
“Sɛlɛ Leĩ Teapia”
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.
