Theocratic Ministry School April 2015

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1 These books may be referenced: TITLE *My Book of Bible Stories *Imitate Their Faith *New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures, 2013 version *Insight on the Scriptures, volume 1 *Insight on the Scriptures, volume 2 ABBREVIATION my or Bible Story ITF it-1 it-2 nwt Books you can use for visual aid, or to reference an answer: *Imitate Their Faith Imitate * published by Jehovah s Witnesses Characters/symbols and their meaning: Meaning of the Symbol More information can be found in the book cited Do more research (see the pages after the worksheets) Symbol Meaning of the Symbol The word shown with this symbol over it is explained in the vocabulary word to follow Symbol Meaning of the Symbol or Abbreviation Symbol or Abbreviation The symbol for paragraph The abbreviation for page p. The abbreviation for pages (more than 1 pp. page) Example: page 24, paragraph 3 to 5 p In the first section of each week, Scriptures to Consider, you can take the opportunity to read a portion of the weekly reading. If you read the suggested scriptures ahead of time, think deeply (or meditate) on those scriptures and the lesson you can learn from them. Then, you will be prepared to share a comment during the Bible Highlights section of the meeting!

2 Week of April 6 th Bible Reading: 1 Samuel SCRIPTURES TO CONSIDER: 1Samuel 17:1-11, 32-37, & What impressed you about David and his defeat of Goliath? (Bible story 58 ) TALK #1: 1 Samuel 18:17-24 According to 1 Samuel 18:20, which of Saul s daughters was in love with David? a. Ruth b. Abigail c. Michal d. Merab Talk #2 Is God to Blame for Human Suffering? (nwt p ) Sister giving the talk: According to 1 Peter 5:7, what can we do with our anxiety? a. Hold it inside b. take it out on others c. Throw it on Jehovah d. take medication Scriptures read: Talk #3 Barak Theme: Be Valiant and Do Not Seek Glory From Men (it-1 p. 255) See Bible Story 50 Sister or brother giving the talk: According to Judges 4:15, 16 how many of Sisera s troops did Barak s army defeat? a. 1,000 b. 10,000 c. 900 d. All of them Scriptures read:

3 Week of April 13 th Bible Reading: 1 Samuel SCRIPTURES TO CONSIDER: 1 Samuel 20:18-23, What sign did Jonathan relate to David, and what did it mean? Talk #1 1 Samuel 21:10 22: 4 Brother: According to 1 Samuel 21:12-14, how did David fool the King of Gath? a. wore a mask b. pretended to be a soldier c. acted crazy d. hid in the palace Talk #2 Barnabas Theme: Be Warmhearted and Generous in Your Ministry (it-1 p. 257) Sister giving the talk: TRUE or FALSE: while all other disciples were afraid of Saul, Barnabas came to his aid. (ACTS 9:26,27) Scriptures read: Talk #3 Why Do Humans Suffer? (nwt p ) Sister or brother giving the talk: According to 1 John 5:19, the whole world is.. a. beautiful b. in the power of the wicked one c. going to burn up d. In God s hands Scriptures read:

4 Week of April 20 th Bible Reading: 1 Samuel SCRIPTURES TO CONSIDER: 1 Samuel 25:1-25 How did Abigail show wisdom by going to talk to David? (See Bible Story 60, & ITF Chapter 9 ) Talk #1 1 Samuel 23:13-23 Brother: In 1 Samuel 23:13, how many men did David have with him? a. 600 b. 60 c. 1,000 d. 6,000 Talk #2 What Does the Bible Promise for the Future? (nwt p ) Sister giving the talk: Read Isaiah 35: 5, 6 and circle the promises found in those scriptures, All maidens will dance The lame will leap as the deer Tongue of speechless will shout The sky will be blue Eyes of blind will be opened The music will play The waters will burst forth in the wilderness The streams will burst forth in the desert Scriptures read: Talk #3 Baruch (No. 1) Theme: Serve Jehovah Unselfishly (it-1 p. 259) Sister or brother giving the talk: According to Jeremiah 45:5, what was Baruch seeking for himself? a. a relationship with Jehovah b. a prophecy c. great things d. a new job Scriptures read:

5 Week of April 27 th Bible Reading: 1 Samuel SCRIPTURES TO CONSIDER: 1 Samuel 26:14-25 How did David show Saul that he could be trusted? (See Bible Story 61 ) THEOCRATIC MINISTRY SCHOOL REVIEW: In the April Kingdom Ministry, there are 10 questions reviewing what we ve learned in the Theocratic Ministry School. Choose one or two questions, look up the answers from the cited references, and write the answers below. (When the question comes up during the meeting, try to raise your hand and offer a comment!!)

6 EXTRA STUDY ACTIVITIES: ❶Review the Bible Stories about the characters featured in the school this month. Read on your own or suggest (to the family head) that it be covered in your family worship. Consider the accounts and how they apply to you: Week of April 6 th (Bible Reading) read and discuss: o Bible Story 58 about David and Goliath Other suggestions: Reenact the account of David and how he defeated Goliath find a way to determine how tall Goliath was. Draw a picture of David and Goliath Week of April 6 th (Talk #3) read and discuss: o Bible Story 50 about Barak. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>< Week of April 20 th, (Bible Reading) read and discuss: o Bible Story 60 about David and Abigail o ITF Chapters 9 Abigail <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>< Week of April 27 th, (Bible Reading) read and discuss: o Bible Story 61about David and Saul <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><

Theocratic Ministry School December 2015

Theocratic Ministry School December 2015 These books may be referenced: TITLE *My Book of Bible Stories *Imitate Their Faith *New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures, 2013 version *Insight on the Scriptures, volume 1 *Insight on the Scriptures,