Theocratic Ministry School NOVEMBER 2014

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1 These books may be referenced: TITLE *My Book of Bible Stories *Learn From the Great Teacher *Reasoning From the Scriptures ABBREVIATION my or Bible Story Great Teacher rs Books you can use for visual aid, or to reference an answer: *Insight on the Scriptures, volume 1 Insight1 *Insight on the Scriptures, volume 2 Insight2 *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 November 3 rd Bible Reading: Deuteronomy SCRIPTURES TO CONSIDER: Deuteronomy 17:14-20; What are some of the requirements of the kings of Israel? TALK #1: Deuteronomy 15:16 16:8 According to Deuteronomy 16:8, how many days were they to eat unfermented cakes? a. 10 b. 20 c. 6 d. 1 e. 15 Talk #2 Why We Recognize Sin for What It Is (rs p p ) What is a similar way to express the message in Galatians 6:7? a. You can do what you want b. take good with the bad c. you reap what you sow d. hate what is good Scriptures read: Talk #3 Adoption Jehovah Adopts Spiritual Sons by Means of Christ Jesus (it-1 p ) Sister or brother giving the talk: According to John 1:13, from what were the anointed ones born? a. from their mothers b. man s will c. from God d. from blood and flesh Scriptures read:

3 Week of November 10 th Bible Reading: Deuteronomy SCRIPTURES TO CONSIDER: Deuteronomy 19:15-21 What were the guidelines regarding witnesses and testimony? Talk #1 Deuteronomy 22:20-30 Brother: According to Deuteronomy 22:22, what was the judgment for a man that laid down with a married woman? a. the woman should die b. the man should die c. nothing would happen d. they both should die together. Talk #2 Sin s Effect on Our Relationship With God (rs p p ) According to 1 John 3:4, what is sin? a. lawlessness b. badness c. evil d. hatred Scriptures read: Talk #3 Adoption Jehovah Adopts Spiritual Sons by Means of Christ Jesus (it-1 p ) Brother giving the talk: In 2 Corinthians 6:17, 18, Jehovah would become a to the anointed ones: a. son b. daughter c. father d. husband Scriptures read:

4 Week of November 17 th Bible Reading: Deuteronomy SCRIPTURES TO CONSIDER: Deuteronomy 24:19-22: Why should a person not return to gather all the food growing in their field? Talk #1 Deuteronomy 25:17 26:10 Brother: According to Deuteronomy 26:1-3, what were the Israelites to take to the priest? a. the leftovers b. a young bull c. first fruits of produce d. a male lamb Talk #2 What the Bible Says About the Soul (rs p p ) According to Genesis 9:5, of what would God ask an accounting? a. Their crops b. their flocks c. their gold d. their lifeblood Scriptures read: Talk #3 Adornment Adornment as Described in the Scriptures (it-1 p ) Sister or brother giving the talk: Vocabulary word: ADORNMENT to beautify; to make pleasing or attractive TRUE OR FALSE: The Bible says it is wrong to adorn ourselves Scriptures read:

5 Week of November 24 th Bible Reading: Deuteronomy SCRIPTURES TO CONSIDER: Deuteronomy 28:1-14 What good things would happen if the Israelites would listen to Jehovah? Talk #1 Deuteronomy 30:15 31:8 Brother: According to Deuteronomy 31:2, how old was Moses? a. 20 years old b. 100 years old c. 120 years old d. 80 years old Talk #2 Animals Are Souls (rs p p ) According to Leviticus 24:17, what should happen if a man (or woman) takes a human life? b. They should go to jail b. they should be put to death c. they should be cast out of the city d. they should go home Other scriptures read: Talk #3 Adornment Christian Counsel on Personal Adornment (it-1 p p. 52 1) Brother giving the talk: In 1 Timothy 2:9, how SHOULD a Christian woman adorn herself? (circle all that apply) Expensive garb Soundness of mind Gold and pearls Well-arranged dress Hair braiding modesty Other scriptures read:

6 EXTRA STUDY ACTIVITIES: ACTIVITY #1: The holidays will be here soon! Do you have the boldness to tell others about why you do not participate in the celebrations? Watch the video, Jehovah Will Help You Be Bold (scroll toward the end of the home page) Click Children Click and watch the video. Have some practice sessions with your family or friends, and prepare what you might say if you have an opportunity to talk about Jehovah to others.

7 ACTIVITY #2: (scroll toward the end of the home page) Click Children Scroll down, and click Study Activities for Children Click and download the lesson Jesus A Prophet Like Moses :