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How Do You Make Personal Decisions?
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"You wives, be in subjection to your husbands, as it is becoming in the Lord" (Today's Daily Text)
Colossians 3:18. A submissive wife shows love for Jehovah's authority by being cooperative and supportive. LOVING submission promotes joy, peace, and harmony within the family and satisfaction knowing you are pleasing Jehovah.
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A good decision will strengthen our relationship with God, whereas a bad decision can damage it. Give an example of how your poor decision could affect others?
1. Becoming a stumbling block for others 2. Disrupting the unity of the congregation.
100
Jesus, the greatest man who ever lived, was known for his effective teaching methods. What he would speak, what would he often use?
The Messiah would speak in parables, proverbial sayings, or illustrations. His illustrations were useful because they were practical and relatable.
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"Yes Lord, I have believed that you are the Christ, the Song of God, the one coming into the world" John 11:27. Who said these words?
Martha
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The objective of the initial call demonstration was to show the householder how to access JW Broadcasting. True or False?
False- Objective: To mention the donation arrangment
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"Go, therefore, and make disciples of people of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, teaching them to observe all things I have commanded you. And Look! I am with you all the days until the conclusion of the system of things"
Matthew 28:19-20
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You are having a conversation with a brother from your hall who is seriously considering the full-time pioneer work. He shares how happy he feels when he is in the ministry, but is apprehensive about taking a pay cut. He believes in living a simple life, but wants to make sure he provides for his family of 3 because he loves them and that is what Jehovah expects. Which scripture could you share with this brother to encourage and bring him comfort? (Think of a scripture besides Matthew 6:33)
Luke 18:29-30, Psalms 119:108, 2 Corinthians 9:7.
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_______ helps us to absorb what we read in God's Word and to develop heartfelt appreciation for spiritual food.
MEDITATION. Thinking deeply about Jehovah helps us to remember his wonderful works and the hope he has set before us.
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Once Martha finally reached her boiling point due to Mary's lack of support, she reacted by saying what to Jesus?
"Lord, does it not matter to you that my sister has left me alone to attend things. Tell her to join in helping me"
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"Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you indecisive ones."
James 4:8
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"Let us consider one another so as to incite to love and fine works, not forsaking our meeting together, as some have the custom, but encouraging one another, and all the more so as you see the day drawing near"
Hebrews 10:24-25
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"But solid food belongs to mature people, to those through use have their own ____________ (3 words) trained to distinguish both right and wrong."
POWER OF DISCERNMENT. Instead of asking spiritually mature ones to make our decisions for us, christians must train and exercise their powers of discernment. As Paul mentioned, "each one will carry his own load of responsibility".
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What was the title of the "Become Jehovah's Friend" Video we watched during the Living as Christians portion of the meeting?
Jehovah.......Created All Things
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What 3 gestures were common when showing hospitality once a guest(s) arrived to your home?
1.) Welcomed with a kiss 2.) Sandals removed and feet washed 3.) Head greased with refreshing perfumed oil.
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"Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. In all your ways take notice of him, and he will make your paths straight. Do not become wise in your own eyes. Fear Jehovah and turn away from what is bad."
Proverbs 3:5-7
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"It is in vain that they keep worshipping me, for they teach commands of men as doctrines. You let go of the commandment of God and cling to the tradition of men"
Mark 7:7-8
400
"Teach me your ways, and make me understand; incline my ear to hear your wise command. Cause me to walk in ways of truth and right, and make your law my principal delight" - These words were inspired by which bible writer?
The Psalmist David
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This weeks bible reading was verses 1-21 of which chapter in Psalms?
Psalms 78
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What about first-century Jewish society made is especially interesting, and possibly stumbling for Martha when she observed Mary sitting at Jesus' feet listening to his teaching?
In first-century Jewish society, women were generally excluded from academic activities. Their training tended to focus on duties in the home. Martha may thus have seen it as highly unusual for a woman to sit at the feet of a scholar and learn.
400
"Honor men of all sorts, have love for the whole association of brothers, be in fear of God, honor the king"
1 Peter 2:17
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"Consequently, Jehovah saw that man's wickedness was great on the earth and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only bad all the time. Jehovah regretted that he made man on the earth, and his heart was saddened"
Genesis 6:5-6
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You are out in service and someone asks you why following bible principles takes precedence over everything else in your life. What scripture would you use to convey the following thought from the Bible? "We can make the best personal decisions when our thoughts and actions are in harmony with the thinking of our all-wise God, Jehovah." (Do not use Isaiah 48:17-18 or 2 Timothy 3:16-17).
Psalms 33:11 or James 3:17
500
While you are making a return visit, the householder asks you two questions, "what will be the sign of the conclusion of the system of things, and "how do you know Jehovah will eliminate sickness, aging, and death forever?" Provide 2 scriptures for each thought. (4 scriptures total)
QUESTION 1: Matthew 24:7-14 or 2 Timothy 3:1-5. QUESTION 2: Isaiah 11:9, Isaiah 25:8, Isaiah 33:24, Revelation 21:3-4
500
Romans 1:11-12 says, "For I am longing to see you, that I may impart some spiritual gift to you for you to be made _________ (1 word), or rather, that we may have an ____________ (3 words) by one another's faith, both yours and mine.
Part 1: FIRM Part 2: INTERCHANGE OF ENCOURAGEMENT
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Jehovah's wonderful works can be broken down into what 3 categories? Provide a scripture in the book of Psalms for one of them.
Creation (Ps.74:16-17), Appointed men in the congregation (Ps. 75:6), and Acts of Salvation Ps.78:11-17)