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heads, they were filled with holy spirit, and they began
speaking in various tongues. (Acts 2:1-4) This event signified
the birth of a new nation, spiritual Israel, which was
God’s new “chosen race” and “royal priesthood” for carrying
out the divine will on earth. (1 Peter 2:9) Clearly,
Jehovah God had accepted and approved Christ’s ransom
sacrifice. This outpouring of holy spirit was among the
first blessings made possible by the ransom.
6 Ever since then, Christ’s ransom has benefited his followers
the world over. Whether we are among the
anointed “little flock,” who will rule with Christ in heaven,
or are among the “other sheep,” who will live under
his rule on earth, we benefit from his sacrifice. (Luke 12:
32; John 10:16) It is the basis for our hope and for forgiveness
of our sins. As long as we continue “exercising faith”
in that ransom, following Jesus day by day, we can enjoy
a clean conscience and a bright hope for the future.
—John 3:16.
7 What has Jesus been doing in heaven since his return
there? He has tremendous authority. (Matthew 28:18) Indeed,
Jehovah appointed him to rule over the Christian
congregation, an assignment that he has carried out in a
loving and just way. (Colossians 1:13) As foretold, Jesus
has provided responsible men to care for the needs of
his flock. (Ephesians 4:8) For example, he chose Paul to
be “an apostle to the nations,” sending him to spread
the good news far and wide. (Romans 11:13; 1 Timothy
2:7) Near the end of the first century, Jesus directed messages
of commendation, counsel, and correction to seven
congregations in the Roman province of Asia. (Revelation,
chapters 2-3) Do you recognize Jesus as Head of
7. Jesus was granted what authority after returning to heaven, and
how may you support him?