In the first century, manifestations of the miraculous gifts of the spirit were a prominent feature of Christian meetings. However, the nature of the meetings, as well as their frequency, has varied according to what has been needed at the time. 10:24, 25) Where possible, each congregation holds meetings three times a week, for a total of 4 hours and 45 minutes.
Even when circumstances make it very difficult, they endeavor to attend their meetings regularly, in harmony with the Bible’s exhortation: “Let us consider one another to incite to love and fine works, not forsaking the gathering of ourselves together, as some have the custom, but encouraging one another, and all the more so as you behold the day drawing near.” ( Heb.
Meetings for Worship, Instruction, and EncouragementĬONGREGATION meetings are an important part of the activity of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
