MAKE A COVENANT
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)