Jan-Feb
How will we be rewarded if we spend time talking to, listening to, and thinking about Jehovah?
We will make better decisions, be better teachers, have stronger faith, and grow in our love for Jehovah.
What was the angel’s point in telling Zechariah about a “plumb line in the hand of [Governor] Zerubbabel”?
This vision assured God’s people that the modest temple being built would be completed and would meet God’s standards.
Why are the characteristics of the four beasts (kingdoms) mentioned in Daniel chapter 7 combined into one beast as described at Revelation 13:1, 2?
The beast of Revelation 13 does not represent just one specific kingdom, such as Rome. Rather, it represents all political powers that have dominated mankind.
A brother who is offering a prayer at a meeting should keep what in mind?
Prayer is not to be used to counsel the congregation or to make an announcement. Especially at the beginning of a meeting, the use of “many words” is not needed.
What exciting exhortation did J. F. Rutherford give at a convention in September 1922?
At a convention in Cedar Point, Ohio, U.S.A., he declared: “The King reigns! You are his publicity agents. Therefore, advertise, advertise, advertise, the King and his Kingdom!”
As you spend time with the Source of wisdom, Jehovah, How will you become wiser?
You will better understand how to please him and how to avoid making choices that hurt him.
When the foundation of the new temple was laid, why did some of the older Jews weep?
They had seen the glorious temple built by Solomon, and they felt that the newly built temple would be “nothing in comparison” with the previous one. The contrast between the old and the new was more than they could bear.
What did the three wild beasts mentioned in Revelation chapter 13, represent?
These three wild beasts represent long-standing enemies of Jehovah God and his Kingdom.
Why do we need to make prayer an even greater priority in our life as we approach Jehovah’s day of judgment?
Constant prayer will help us to keep spiritually awake so that God’s day does not catch us unprepared.
How many people were estimated to have heard the sermon by J.F. Rutherford at the end of 1922?
The Watch Tower estimated that “at least 300,000 people [had] received the message by J.F. Rutherford by wireless [radio].”
What else do we need to do to build strong faith, coupled with taking in knowledge?
We also need to meditate on what we are learning.
What can help us cope better with change?
We cope better with change when we look at things from Jehovah’s perspective. He is accomplishing great things today, and we have the unique privilege of being his fellow workers.
What is a key way to show our confidence in God’s justice?
If someone has insulted us, offended us, or sinned against us, we try to let go of anger and resentment, leaving matters in Jehovah’s hands. He will undo all the harm caused by sin.
In what way will “those who practiced vile things” experience “a resurrection of judgment”?
They will not face a negative judgment based on their past life. They will be evaluated according to their attitude and conduct after their resurrection.
To ensure that there were no interruptions, what announcement was made by the chairman?
To ensure that there were no interruptions, the chairman announced that no latecomers would be admitted to the auditorium during Brother Rutherford’s talk.
How will we be helped if we learn to trust in Jehovah and his representatives?
Now is the time to learn to trust in God’s way of doing things by not second-guessing the direction and the decisions of the elders. When the great tribulation strikes, we will be ready to obey even if we receive instructions that seem strange or illogical.
How can we be “an example . . . in speaking”?
We speak with kindness and respect in our ministry, sing wholeheartedly, comment regularly at meetings, and speak truthfully and build others up, avoiding abusive speech.
Why is harboring resentment damaging?
Harboring resentment can be harmful to our physical and mental health. Our harboring such resentment will not affect the offender any more than our drinking poison would harm the one who offended us.
Is receiving a ‘resurrection of judgment’ a verdict of condemnation?
No. Previously, we explained that the term “judgment” used here means a negative judgment, or a verdict of condemnation. Actually, the word “judgment” may have that meaning. But in this context, it seems that Jesus used the word “judgment” in a more general sense, referring to a process of evaluation and probation or, as one Greek lexicon says, a “scrutiny of conduct.”
Isaiah chapter 30 highlights what three ways in which God helps us to endure?
This chapter shows that he (1) listens to and responds to our prayers, (2) provides us with guidance, and (3) blesses us now and will do so in the future.
How might our trust in the elders be tested?
If the disfellowshipped person is a close friend or relative, we might worry that the elders did not consider all the facts, or we might wonder whether they truly judged the matter the way Jehovah would.
What can help us to show restraint if someone speaks abusively to us in the ministry?
Try to look beyond the response of a householder who speaks negatively. Sometimes a householder is angry simply because we came at a bad time. We can say a brief prayer, asking Jehovah to help us remain calm and hold back from saying anything unkind or disrespectful.
Why has Jehovah has not authorized us to seek revenge when someone sins against us?
With our limited and imperfect viewpoint, we are simply not in a position to judge matters correctly, as God can. And, at times, we allow our emotions to interfere with our good judgment.
What qualifies a person to receive a ‘Resurrection of Life’?
Those who did good things before their death, will receive “a resurrection of life”. The sins committed by these righteous ones were canceled at death, but their record of faithfulness remains. Therefore, their names was already be written in the book of life.
What does the statement “Jehovah is waiting patiently to show you favor” indicate?
The statement “Jehovah is waiting patiently to show you favor” indicated that some time would pass before the faithful ones would be rescued. In fact, the Israelites spent 70 years in exile in Babylon before a remnant was allowed to return to Jerusalem.