“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?
GƆLƆ-ŊUŊ 1
“Ka Li Ka Nɔii Kelee Su-ɓela Kɛ A Mbolu-ɓela”
Jesus foretold that the Kingdom message would be preached to all the nations. How is this being accomplished?
GƆLƆ-ŊUŊ 2
“Ka Pai Kɛi A Ŋasere-ŋa”
How did Jesus prepare his apostles to spearhead the preaching work?
GƆLƆ-ŊUŊ 3
“Dikelee Dilaa E Fɛɛ A Mɔleŋ Maa Waai”
What part did God’s holy spirit play in the founding of the Christian congregation?
GƆLƆ-ŊUŊ 4
‘Sinaa Nyii Dife Kɛ Ni A Kɔlɔ Kɔlɔŋɔɔ’
The apostles take bold action, and Jehovah blesses them.
GƆLƆ-ŊUŊ 5
“Fɛɛ Ku Ɣala Ŋɔwooi Mɛni”
Zia-ɓelai di tɔɔ a gbanaŋɔɔ nyii gaa a mɛni-kɔɔŋ-maa tɔ̃ya Korai-ɓela kelee mɛni ma.
GƆLƆ-ŊUŊ 6
‘Ɣala Ŋɔɓɛlɛ-seei Da Ŋɔwala-wala-laai E Kɛ Tiɓiŋ Yeei’
What can we learn from Stephen’s bold witness before the Jewish high court?
GƆLƆ-ŊUŊ 8
Korai-toli-kpɔŋ E “Naa Kɛ Lii-see Su”
The vicious persecutor Saul becomes a zealous minister.
GƆLƆ-ŊUŊ 10
“Ɣala Ŋɔwooi E Kɛ Ɓuu Ɓoi”
Peter is delivered, and persecution fails to stop the spread of the good news.
SECTION 4
“Sent Out by the Holy Spirit”
GƆLƆ-ŊUŊ 11
“Dilaa E Fɛɛ A Lii-nɛ̃ɛ Da Mɔleŋ Maa Waa”
Paul sets a fine example in dealing with hostile, unresponsive people.
GƆLƆ-ŊUŊ 12
‘Di Lono Kpɔ A Lii-kpele Pere Ziova Mɛni Ma’
Paul and Barnabas display humility, perseverance, and adaptability.
GƆLƆ-ŊUŊ 14
“Kuwoo Aa Kɛ Zu Tɔnɔ”
Learn how the governing body reached a decision on circumcision and the unifying effect the decision had on the congregations.
GƆLƆ-ŊUŊ 15
“Gɛ Korai-toli-kpɔŋ-ŋai Su-ɓelai Lii-kula A Gɛɛ Ditɔɔ A Gbanaŋɔɔ”
Traveling ministers assist the congregations to be made firm in the faith.
GƆLƆ-ŊUŊ 16
“Pa Masadonia I Kpɔŋ Kua”
Blessings result from accepting an assignment and meeting persecution with joy.
GƆLƆ-ŊUŊ 17
‘E Tii Kɛ A Ŋala-kɔlɔi A Gɛɛ E Lono Dipɔ’
Paul bears thorough witness to the Jews in Thessalonica and Beroea.
GƆLƆ-ŊUŊ 18
“Ɣala Kɔri A Gɛɛ I Gaa”
By establishing common ground with his listeners, what opportunities to preach opened up to Paul?
GƆLƆ-ŊUŊ 19
“Ife Yao, Kɛlɛ Lono”
What can we learn from Paul’s activities in Corinth that will help us to bear thorough witness about God’s Kingdom?
GƆLƆ-ŊUŊ 20
“Ɣala Ŋɔwooi E Ɓɔlɔ Kpɔ A Zu Kɛtɛ” Berei Maŋ Nua Di Tɔɔ La Mai
Learn how Apollos and Paul contribute toward the spread of the good news.
GƆLƆ-ŊUŊ 21
‘Maa Waai Nuu Kelee Ŋaa Mɛni Ma’
Paul is zealous in the ministry and gives counsel to elders.
GƆLƆ-ŊUŊ 24
‘Lii-kpele E Kɛ Kayeei!’
Paul escapes a plot on his life and makes his defense before Governor Felix.
GƆLƆ-ŊUŊ 26
“Nuu Da Kelee Fe Pai Ŋɔfulu-laai Lani”
Paul faces shipwreck, showing great faith and love for people.
GƆLƆ-ŊUŊ 28
“E Too Maŋ Nɔii Kɔyaŋ Ma”
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.
