The "Locust letter" ... The Start Of The "First Woe" Against The Governing Body & Watchtower Society!
(See: Revelation 9:1-12)
(See: Revelation 9:1-12)
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The "Locust Letter," dated April 12, 1991, marks the prophetic beginning of the YORWW Congregation. It declares Jehovah’s rejection of the Watchtower Society and the rise of a new priesthood to restore true worship.
What Is the "Locust Letter?"
Authored by Donald C. Burney, the letter was sent to the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
It declares that Jehovah has replaced the Governing Body as His official representative.
It references Revelation 9, describing the TWMC ("Two Witnesses Must Come," later YORWW Congregation) as symbolic “locusts” released to "torment" specifically, those without "God’s Seal" namely, those who lead all Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Key Prophetic Claims:
The Watchtower Society is accused of spiritual corruption, including misuse of funds (e.g., the Patterson facility).
Jehovah’s Witnesses are said to be under divine judgment, likened to covenant-breakers (Isaiah 22:15–21).
The letter predicts the fall of the Governing Body and writing staff, citing scriptures like Isaiah 28:15–22 and Amos 4:6–8.
Symbolism of the Locusts:
The “locusts” are not literal insects but represent the prophetic sting of truth — exposing lies and awakening conscience.
The TWMC (YORWW) sees itself as fulfilling Revelation 9:1–12, sent to torment those who falsely claim to have God’s seal, namely the "First Woe," upon the Governing Body exclusively. -- See Revelation 9:4, 12.
Legacy and Impact:
The "Locust Letter" is considered the foundational declaration of the YORWW movement.
It parallels Elijah confronting Baal’s prophets and Jeremiah’s rejected warnings (Jeremiah 7:23–29).
It marks the beginning of a divinely inspired mission to restore Jehovah’s Great Name And Divine Truth. -- See Malachi 1:11.
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