Lecture Notes: Understanding the Biblical Origins and Misinterpretations of Jehovah Witness Religion

Introduction

• Speaker introduces themselves as “One Kings”
• Acknowledgment of another person’s background as a Jehovah's Witness
• Clarification that Jehovah's Witness is not linked to the Israelites
• Emphasis that this belief system was created by Charles T. Russell in 1872
• At the time, many Black people were still in various forms of servitude despite the official end of slavery

Biblical Understanding of Identity

• Explains that the speaker’s mission is to reveal the biblical truth about identities
• Explanation of how race and names in the Bible have deeper meanings
• Genesis 25 is referenced to explain the descendants of Isaac & Rebekah
• Contrasts between the “children of the light” (descendants of Jacob) and “children of the devil” (descendants of Esau)

Key Biblical Verses Explained

1. Genesis 25:21-23: Birth of Esau and Jacob and their symbolic struggle
2. Acts 7:8: Covenant of Circumcision given to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; the covenant promises made to their descendants
3. Deuteronomy 28: Explains the curses that would come upon the Israelites for not following God’s commandments

Detailed Breakdown of Esau and Jacob

• Esau described as red and hairy — associated with Caucasians
• Jacob and descendants described in contrast with Esau, seen as the chosen people

Critique of Jehovah’s Witness Practices

• Points out the misrepresentation of biblical characters in JW literature (Watchtower pamphlets) as Caucasian
• Emphasizes the importance of recognizing the true ethnicity of biblical characters
• Examples from the Bible showing prophets as people of color
  • Job 30:30: “My skin is black upon me”
  • Song of Solomon 1:5: “I am black but comely”

The Curse of Ignorance and Loss of Identity

• Deuteronomy 28:15: Ignoring God’s commandments would bring curses
• Deuteronomy 28:68: Prophesy about future slavery via ships, linking this to the African American experience

The Real Biblical Teachings vs. Jehovah’s Witness Teachings

• Explanation on the distortions introduced by JW literature
• Clarification about what true followers of God (Israelites) should actually believe and practice
  • Emphasizes need for keeping God’s commandments and understanding true lineage
  • Revelation 14:12: Importance of faith in Jesus and keeping God’s commandments

Misinterpretations and Consequences

• Critique of modern practices like changing hair and dress styles to conform to oppressor's standards
• Discussion on systemic oppression and societal practices that harm the true identity and health of African Americans
• Reiteration of rejecting oppressor’s ways and returning to original biblical commandments and practices

Conclusion

• Calls for the recognition of Jesus as a black savior and a need to follow the commandments authentically
• Encourages the audience to reject false narratives and beliefs introduced by oppressors, returning to an authentic biblical understanding