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IF YOU'RE HAPPY AND YOU KNOW IT ...
EXCUSES, EXCUSES
100
This man made a covenant with this body part so that he would not show improper attention to a woman other than his wife.
Who is Job and what are his eyes? (Job 31:1)
100
Name two ways we can help maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning at the Kingdom Hall.
What are (1) arrive early, (2) be ready to be taught, (3) seat toward the front leaving the back for those with small children/occasional late comers, (4) turn off volume on electronic devices, (5) sit in the main auditorium whenever possible, (6) maintain the proper, reverential attitude throughout the meeting, (7) promptly care for any disturbances you or your family might cause? (km Jan 2010 p. 2)
100
In this story a man demands his inheritance only to squander it on debauchery and he eventually takes up herding swine and desiring to eat their food.
What is the prodigal son? (Luke 15:11-32) (Jesus--The Way, The Truth, The Life chapter 86)
100
James tells us that those who keep on enduring this will be happy because they can become approved by God.
What are trials? (James 1:12)
100
Rather than own up to their sin, they each tried placing the blame on someone else.
Who are Adam and Eve? (Genesis 3:12, 13)
200
Jehovah made a covenant with Jesus Christ alone for a priesthood in this manner.
What is "in the manner of Melchizedek"? (Psalm 110:4) That of holding both offices of king and priest and would be in operation forever. (it-1 Covenant p. 524)
200
The apostle Paul stated that our relief efforts have three clear objectives. Name one.
What are (1) our relief efforts bring praise to Jehovah, (2) we provide well for the needs of fellow believers, (3) we help afflicted ones get back to their spiritual routine? (2 Corinthians 9:11-15) (God's Kingdom Rules! chapter 20 pp. 210-216 pars. 7-14)
200
In this parable, some of the workers complained because everyone was paid the same wage.
What is the illustration of the workers in the vineyard? (Matthew 20:1-16) (Jesus--The Way, The Truth, The Life chapter 97)
200
Those who are aware of the need for God and his direction in their lives are happy because they are aware of this.
What is their spiritual need? (Matthew 5:3)
200
He ran away from his assignment because he felt that it was too difficult to preach to this aggressive and fearsome society.
Who is Jonah? (Jonah 1:1-3; 3:3; 4:10)
300
Jehovah said that the only way his covenant with David could be broken was if you were able to break the covenant he had with these. ***DAILY DOUBLE***
What is day and night? (Jeremiah 33:20-22) (1986 - Worldwide Security Under the “Prince of Peace” Chapter 12 p. 98 pars. 1-3)
300
Maintaining Kingdom Halls and other theocratic buildings is a privilege in which all can have a share. Name two ways we might share in this privilege.
What are (1) cleaning up around us after the meeting, (2) sharing in a weekly thorough cleaning, (3) assisting in a major clean up day once or twice a year, (4) being trained in regular maintenance work, (5) participate in congregation's cleaning assignment at assemblies and conventions? (specifics: dusting, vacuuming, sweeping/mopping, cleaning restrooms, realigning chairs, cleaning windows, emptying trash, cutting the grass, landscape maintenance) (Jehovah's Will Lesson 26)
300
In this parable, there are many participants, but five of them are discreet and five of them are foolish.
What is the parable of the ten virgins? (Matthew 25:1-13) (Jesus--The Way, The Truth, The Life chapter 112)
300
Although it may seem a strange reason for happiness, those who have endured this for righteousness' sake will be happy.
What is persecution? (Matthew 5:10)
300
Moses tried to get out of his assignment by using this excuse.
What is "I'm not a fluent speaker" (I'm a poor speaker)? (Exodus 4:10-13)
400
Jehovah made this covenant with all flesh (human and animal) stating that he would never again destroy all flesh in this manner.
What is the rainbow covenant? (would never destroy all flesh again by means of a flood) (Genesis 9:8-17) (it-1 Covenant p. 522)
400
A baptized brother can help in the congregation by doing this.
What is reaching out? (microphone carriers, sound attendant, stage attendant, reach out to be ministerial servant or elder) (km Dec 2004 p. 1)
400
In this series of brief illustrations, Jesus likens the Kingdom of the heavens to these three items.
What are (1) a treasure hidden in a field, (2) a pearl of high value, and (3) a dragnet. (Matthew 13:44-49) (Jesus--The Way, The Truth, The Life chapter 43)
400
Revelation tells us right from the start that those who do this will be happy.
What is "reads aloud and hears the words of the prophecy and observe the things written in it"? (Revelation 1:3)
400
Although he was likely close to 25 years of age, this man tried to use the excuse that he was "but a boy."
Who is Jeremiah? (Jeremiah 1:6)
500
Jehovah took note of Tyre's dealings with Israel and had Amos prophecy about their destruction because they did not remember this covenant.
What is "the covenant of brothers"? (Amos 1:9, 10) (Jehovah's Day chapter 9 p. 111, pars. 1, 2)
500
Romans 13:11 says: "It is already the hour for you to awake from sleep." Name two ways you can stay spiritually awake during these last days.
What are (1) keep busy in doing God's will, (2) avoid works belonging to darkness, (3) be aware of the dangers of spiritual slumber, (4) maintain a positive view of people in the territory, (5) try news ways to preach to others, (6) remember the importance of your ministry. (WT 2012 3/15 box on page 13)
500
The application of these two stories reminds us that there is more joy in heaven over the repentance of one sinner than over 99 who have no need of repentance.
What is the lost sheep and the lost drachma coin? (Luke 15:4-10) (Jesus--The Way, The Truth, The Life chapter 85)
500
Those who find this quality, which encompasses a breadth of knowledge and a depth of understanding together with discretion, will be happy.
What is wisdom? (Proverbs 3:13)
500
Jesus told of those who used this type of excuse: "I just bought a field and have to see to it; I just bought five yoke of cattle and have to examine them; I just got married ..."
What is "I'm too busy"? (Luke 14:18-20)
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