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On February 28, God provided me (Tom) the opportunity to be visited by a Jehovah Witness missionary pair. They came back again this morning to follow-up with my challenge on their opening line of reasoning which focused on the world being under the dominion of Satan.  Note:  The other week, we had extensive conversation Jesus being the first created son of God and his taking a human form through the infusion of his lifeforce in the virgin Mary.  The Sr. partner was willing to give me the prehuman (but not God incarnate Jesus) as eternally eminating from God.  Didn't get to Jesus as being equivalent to the ArchAngel Michael.

I didn't let them in the door this time as Theresa was out shopping and I had charge of Hayley, Ellen, and Eden. But I've set-up an appointment for Wednesday to share more fully the true Gospel, my intention is to focus upon Philippians 4, returning to Colossians 1, and Hebrews 1. Nothing like spending the past several months leading an Adult Education class on Questioning Evangelism, preparing for such a time as this!

I assume the Sr. partner will attempt to begin a study of the New World Translation, but I'll return the focus to the Person of Jesus. Will it be our last meeting? Lord willing, no! May the Word of God go forth with power. My prayers particular go out to the Jr. partner who reminded me that he was 2 years behind me at Donegal high school and we had some overlapping relationships.

What does one share? I've been reviewing Enroth's A Guide to New Religious Movements to remind myself of key 'talking points.'  Thank-you to Miller who sent me a link to TowerWatch and Dylan who passed along Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry.

If you have a recommendation of a website or article to add to the mix, let me know ASAP so I may be as prepared as possible. I haven't had the opportunity to share Christ with Jehovah Witnesses for about a decade, when we had a pair that visited our apartment in Sewickly just after we graduated college.

After the missionaries left this morning, I took the opportunity to discuss with Hayley and Ellen the difference between following Christ and being a Jehovah Witness. Yes, they are committed, think they're doing the right thing, and work so hard, make some good points, BUT let's open the Word of God.  I have enjoyed our family's time in Lenten devotions so much, may the seeds be planted and watered as they are sent for as His witnesses.  Please remember my 10am Wednesday conversation in your prayers.