Prophets
What is a prophet?
A prophet is a spokesman for God. Prophets are inspired by Jehovah to relay information or pronounce judgment to whoever Jehovah tells or directs them to.
In the congregation, whose responsibility is it to provide private counsel, if needed, to elders and ministerial servants regarding any assignment they give?
The Auxiliary Counselor
"Through the narrow gate, we will go." As he guides our way ...
*Triple points if you can tell us the song title, number and song's cited scripture*
... "blessings flow and it leads to life, where all will be made new."
Double Points: "Happy Are These Eyes", song 163, Matthew 13:16
Which scripture says: "And God went on to create the man in his image, in God’s image he created him; male and female, he created them.
Genesis 1:27
How many days was Lazarus dead for until Jesus resurrected him?
Lazarus had been dead for four days.
Who was the first woman in the Bible designated as a prophetess?
*Double points if you could say how she prophesied*
The first prophetess was Miriam. Jehovah used Miriam to convey messages through her inspired singing.
Reference: Insight book, under "prophetess" for more information
Suppose the Memorial fell on a Monday. Could the Life and Ministry meeting still be held on the same week? If your answer is yes, what would be discussed in the meeting?
The answer is NO! When the Memorial falls on a weekday, in this case, Monday in our scenario; no Christian Life and Ministry Meeting is held.
In our songbook, how many convention songs do we have?
*Triple points if you can name them all*
Finish the scripture: Do you not say that there are yet four months before the harvest comes? Look! I say to you: Lift up your eyes and view the fields ...
that they are white for harvesting.
Reference: John 4:35
After hearing that Lazarus was sick, what did Jesus do?
Jesus stayed in the place he was in for two more days
Reference: John 11:6
What did Peter experience to make him prophesy?
Clue: Did Peter receive a vision, a dream, communication with an angel etc ...
Peter fell into a trance in which a voice told him to slaughter and eat any of the animals and reptiles that were around him.
Riddle: I do not give a talk; I do not give a lesson. I just read the verses the way they were written. No introduction, no ending, just the words on the page. But everyone listens to how well I speak and enunciate. Which part am I?
I am the "Bible Reading" part
Name the song title of the song that has the lyrics: "Precious to God, we are daughters and sons. Giving our strength as His faithful young ones."
*Double points if you can tell us the song number and cited scripture*
Title: Worship Jehovah During Youth
Song Number: 133
Cited Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1
Which scripture says: "Ponder over these things; be absorbed in them, so that your advancement may be plainly seen by all people."
1 Timothy 4:15
What does the name "Lazarus" mean?
*Double points if you can tell us the language that his name is from*
Lazarus' name means God Has Helped.
Double points: The name "Lazarus" is a Hebrew name.
Reference: Insight on the Scriptures, Volume 2 p. 225
Who was the first FAITHFUL human prophet in the Bible?
The first faithful prophet in the Bible was Enoch.
Reference: Insight book, under "prophet" and Jude 14, 15
The S-38 states: If an elder is qualified to conduct the Congregation Bible Study, likely he is ...
... qualified to serve as the meeting chairman.
Reference: Paragraph 24 of the S-38
What is the cited scripture for the song 21?
Clue: Song 21 is "Keep on Seeking First the Kingdom"
Matthew 6:33
Finish the scripture: Truly, he himself carried our sicknesses and he bore our pains. But we considered him as plagued ...
*Triple points if you can tell us the exact scripture*
... "stricken by God and afflicted"
Scripture: Isaiah 53:4
Why did Jesus not rush to heal Lazarus so quickly?
Jesus chose not to heal Lazarus immediately so that the crowd would put faith in Jehovah. When Jesus resurrected Lazarus, the crowd was amazed. Jesus' miracle moved the crowd to put their faith in Jehovah.
Reference: September 15, 2013 - Questions from Readers
Who was the Israelite prophet sent by Jehovah to prophecy against Nineveh? (Hint: The writer of this Bible book bears the same name as the book. Also, this Bible book has only three chapters)
Double points: What does the prophet's name mean?
The prophet that fits this description and was inspired by Jehovah to prophesy against Nineveh was Nahum.
Double points: Nahum's name means comforter or encourager
Reference: Insight on the Scriptures, Volume 2
Following each student part, how much time does the Christian Life and Ministry Meeting chairman have for commendation and counsel?
1 min
Which committee at the branch office decides what scripture an original song is based on?
The Teaching Committee
Reference: How Your Donations Are Used, article 18
Which Bible writer said this: How long, you lazy one, will you lie there? When will you rise up from your sleep?
*Double points if you can tell us the exact scripture*
King Solomon
Reference: Proverbs 6:9
Did the Pharisees approach Judas to betray Jesus?
No. Judas himself had gone to the Pharisees to ask how much they would pay him to betray Jesus.