Bible Students
Jehovah is described as the "examiner" of this, noticing a student's efforts.
What is the heart?
The resurrected Jesus told this first-century congregation they had "left the love they had at first."
HINT: Revelation 2:1-4
Who are the Ephesians?
Jehovah is compared to one of these, searching for and feeding those who have wandered.
What is a Shepherd?
According to 2 Cor. 5:14, 15, this specific quality of the Christ is what "compels" us.
What is love?
This book and chapter (30:11-14) assure us that God's standards are not too difficult for us.
What is Deuteronomy?
Per Philippians 3:16, students are encouraged to keep going in this specific "direction."
What is "the same course" (or forward)?
To keep worship from becoming a mechanical routine, Paul told Timothy to do this to his activities.
HINT: 1Tim4:15
What is "ponder over" or "be absorbed in" them?
This 32-page publication is mentioned as a tool to help those who have stopped associating.
What is *Return to Jehovah*?
This common physical disaster is used as an illustration of why we should feel indebted to a rescuer.
What is a collapsed building?
In John 6:44, Jesus explains that it is this Person who "draws" individuals into a relationship.
Who is Jehovah (the Father)?
For young ones, this initiative (found at James 4:8) results in God doing the same for them.
What is "drawing close to God"?
Paul told the Corinthians that he continued his ministry as a "stewardship" even when he lacked this.
HINT:
- paragraph 11
What is motivation (or will/desire)?
These congregation members are described as a "hiding place from the wind" for those returning.
Who are the elders?
The ransom provides forgiveness, hope of healing, and this third benefit regarding our status with God.
What is reconciliation?
This verse in 1 John 5 says that God's commandments are "not burdensome."
What is 1 John 5:3?
If a student finds a teaching difficult, they are encouraged to do this and pray for understanding.
What is research?
This Bible phrase describes a Christian who is actively applying themselves to be "warm" in spirit.
HINT:
- Romans 12:11
What is "aglow with the spirit"?
One of the three main reasons mentioned for why some might stray from the flock.
What are "anxieties of life" (or being stumbled/wrongdoing)?
This upcoming annual event is the primary occasion for reflecting on the ransom provision.
What is the Memorial?
In 2 Timothy 3:12, Paul warns that this is a result for all those "desiring to live with godly devotion."
What is persecution (or opposition)?
A student’s response to the good news indicates they are being drawn into this with Jehovah.
What is a (close) relationship/friendship?
2 Corinthians 13:5 tells Christians to keep doing this to see if they "are in the faith."
What is "testing" or "proving" themselves?
According to Isaiah 1:18, lost sheep are encouraged to take steps to do this with Jehovah.
What is "set matters straight"?
Doing this during personal study helps make sessions more rewarding and stokes the "fire" of appreciation.
What is meditation?
This Old Testament Prophet (Chapter 34) describes Jehovah searching for his lost sheep.
Hint Paragraph 15
* Who is Ezekiel?