food, place each one’s money in the mouth of his bag and put Joseph’s silver cup in the mouth of the youngest one’s bag. (Gen. 44:1, 2) Joseph’s brothers had not gone far when he told his servant: “Get up! Chase after the men and be certain to overtake them and to say to them, ‘Why have you repaid bad for good? Is not this the thing that my master drinks from and by means of which he expertly reads omens? It is a bad deed you have committed.’” (Gen. 44:3-5) Joseph, acting in a manner consistent with what he sought to achieve, told the man who was over his house what to say. He had him describe the cup as “the thing that my master drinks from and by means of which he expertly reads omens,” possibly in order to show the great value of this particular cup and thus heighten the seriousness of the event.

When Joseph confronted his brothers, he continued with his subterfuge, asking them: “Did you not know that such a man as I am can expertly read omens?” (Gen. 44:15) Later, no longer able to control himself, Joseph revealed his true identity.—Gen. 45:1-15.

Hence, the cup was evidently all part of the subterfuge. We may be sure that Joseph, as a worshiper of Jehovah, did not really use the cup to read omens, just as Benjamin did not actually steal it.

Announcements

ASSEMBLIES STILL FUTURE

The “God’s Sons of Liberty” District Assemblies of Jehovah’s Witnesses are already under way. Preparations for those still future are progressing and plans are being perfected by those expecting to attend. How are your plans developing? Time is running out. A fine program is in prospect and thousands of persons like you, who are interested in peaceful living, will be united with you in sharing joyful association. The featured talk at each assembly will be “What Has God’s Kingdom Been Doing Since 1914?” For assistance in obtaining rooming accommodations write to Watchtower Convention at the rooming address listed for the assembly city of your choice.

JULY 13-17: Montreal, Que. (English and French) English: The Forum, 2313 Ste. Catherine W. Rooming: 1637 Ste. Catherine St. W., Montreal 25, Que. French: Marche Atwater, Atwater & Notre Dame. Rooming: 1637 Ste. Catherine St. W., Montreal 25, Que.

JULY 27-31: Winnipeg, Man., Winnipeg Stadium, Empress St. & Rapelje Ave. Rooming: 1338 Main St., Winnipeg 4, Man.

AUGUST 3-7: Dallas, Tex. (English and Spanish), Market Hall, 2200 Stemmons Freeway. Rooming: 234 S. Patton St., Dallas, Tex. 75203. Newark, N.J. (Spanish only), Newark Armory, 180 Sussex Ave. Rooming: 129 Morris Ave., Newark, N.J. 07103. San Francisco, Calif. (English and Spanish), Candlestick Park Stadium, San Francisco, Calif. Rooming: 3435 Alemany Blvd., San Francisco, Calif. 94132. Vancouver, B.C., Empire Stadium, Exhibition Park. Rooming: 3280 Grandview Hgwy., Vancouver 12, B.C.

AUGUST 10-14: Anchorage, Alaska, West Anchorage High School Auditorium, 1700 Hillcrest Dr. Rooming: 1438 Medfra St., Anchorage, Alaska 99501. (Hotel and motel accommodations cost approximately double the normal rates in Canada and continental United States.)

AUGUST 17-21: Baltimore, Md., Baltimore Memorial Stadium, 33d & Ellerslie Ave. Rooming: 7824 Eddlynch Rd., Baltimore, Md. 21222.

AUGUST 24-28: Miami Beach, Fla. (English and Spanish), Miami Beach Convention Hall, 1700 Washington Ave. Rooming: 6620 N. Miami Ave., Miami, Fla. 33150. Mobile, Ala., Municipal Auditorium-Theater, 401 Auditorium Dr. Rooming: 4059 Halls Mill Rd., Mobile, Ala. 36609.

BRITISH ISLES

JULY 27-31: Glasgow, The Ice Rink, off Glasgow Rd., Paisley. Rooming: Kingdom Hall, 21 School Wynd, Paisley, Glasgow.

AUGUST 24-28: London, Rugby Union Football Ground, Whitton Rd., Twickenham, Middx. Rooming: Same address.

FIELD MINISTRY

It is important for every one of Jehovah’s witnesses to keep in mind the Scriptural counsel not to “neglect the house of our God.” And it is a great kindness to others to encourage them to attend the meetings of the congregation too. At their weekly Bible studies held in relatively small groups in various neighborhoods throughout their congregation territory, Jehovah’s witnesses are at present studying the fine book “Things in Which It Is Impossible for God to Lie.” With a view to sharing this vital information with others, during July they will offer that book, with a booklet, to other interested persons on a contribution of 50c.

“WATCHTOWER” STUDIES FOR THE WEEKS

August 7: The Long-suffering of God an Eternal Blessing to Mankind. Page 424. Songs to be used: 23, 43.

August 14: Be Long-suffering Toward All. Page 430. Songs to be used: 115, 56.