Understanding Insight
What is insight?
According to paragraph 3, what trait do we need to completely reject to be truly successful, as shown by the example of Naaman?
What is pride?
According to paragraph 9, what was the name of the wealthy man who showed absolutely no gratitude to David and responded rudely to his messengers?
Who is Nabal?
According to paragraph 14, what daunting assignment did Jehovah give to the prophet Jonah that involved a month-long journey?
What is to go to Nineveh and proclaim a message of judgment?
ining and Safeguarding Insight
For $200: According to paragraph 7, before we respond to scriptural counsel we disagree with or theocratic direction we don't understand, what should we pause to consider
What is whether what we plan to say or do reflects pride or humility?
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According to paragraph 3, what prominent position did Naaman hold in Syria, and what terrible skin disease did he suffer from?
What is the chief of the Syrian army, and leprosy?
According to paragraph 10, what was David on his way to do because he became so extremely angry with Nabal's insults?
Answer: What is kill Nabal?
According to paragraph 14, what violent reputation did the Assyrian city of Nineveh have, even being referred to in the Bible as what kind of city?
What is "the city of bloodshed"?
According to paragraph 12, what should we consider doing before responding to a frustrating situation, specifically mentioning talking to a mature Christian?
What is talking to someone who can help us view matters more objectively?
Answer: What is "keep silent”?
According to paragraph 4, instead of proudly dismissing her, Naaman showed a measure of perception by humbly taking seriously the words of what lowly captive person?
Who is his wife’s Israelite servant (or slave) girl?
According to paragraph 10, who was Nabal's sensible wife that intercepted David, brought a generous gift, and offered wise advice to help him control his anger?
Who is Abigail?
According to paragraph 15, how did Jehovah remind Jonah of His awesome power after Jonah tried to run away from his assignment?
What is by miraculously saving Jonah's life in a spectacular way (using a big fish)?
According to paragraph 17, who is identified as the most important Source of insight?
Answer: Who is Jehovah?
According to paragraph 2, what emotion can insight help us keep in check so that we can overlook a transgression and accept advice?
What is anger?
According to paragraph 5, how did the prophet Elisha choose to convey instructions to Naaman instead of coming out of his house to speak with him directly?
What is by sending a messenger?
According to paragraph 10, David showed insight by listening to Abigail and recognizing that her words reflected whose view of the matter?
What is Jehovah’s view?
According to paragraph 15, which specific verses from Jonah chapter 2 are cited to show how Jonah developed greater confidence by looking beyond the fearful aspects of his assignment?
What are Jonah 2:6-9?
According to paragraph 17, what are the two main instruments or means through which Jehovah gives insight to his worshippers?
What are his Word (the Bible) and his holy spirit?
According to paragraph 2, who do we ultimately please when we show insight instead of responding rashly or showing uncontrolled emotions?
Who is Jehovah?
According to paragraph 6, why did Naaman initially become indignant and go away in a rage after receiving Elisha's instructions?
What is because he felt he was not treated with the respect he deserved as a high-ranking army officer (or that the instructions lacked respect for Syria)?
According to paragraph 11, which scripture from the book of Proverbs is cited to show that insight can help a person slow down his anger and overlook an offense?
What is Proverbs 19:11?
According to paragraph 16, what specific snare or emotion do we want to avoid letting hold us back in our worship of Jehovah, as emphasized by Proverbs 29:25?
What is the "fear of man"?
According to paragraph 18, if we highly value and continue to seek the insight we gain from Jehovah, what promise from Proverbs 21:16 ensures we won't get lost
What is that we "will never stray from the way of insight"?