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Theocratic Ministry School – August 2015These books may be referenced:

TITLE ABBREVIATION*My Book of Bible Stories my or Bible Story*Imitate Their Faith ITF*New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures, 2013 version nwt*Insight on the Scriptures, volume 1 it-1*Insight on the Scriptures, volume 2 it-2Books 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 Symbol

More information can be found in the book citedDo more research—(see the pages after the worksheets)

Meaning of the Symbol SymbolThe word shown with this symbol over it is explained in the vocabulary word to follow

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 page)

pp.

Example: page 24, paragraph 3 to 5 p. 24 ¶ 3-5

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

Theocratic Ministry School – August 2015prepared to share a comment during the Bible Highlights section of the meeting!

Week of August 3rd – Bible Reading: 1 Kings 18-20Bible Highlights – Brother: __________________Scriptures highlighted: ______________________________________________________________Main Point(s): __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SCRIPTURES TO CONSIDER: 1 King 19:1-18 How did Jehovah help and encourage Elijah?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Sisters and Brothers offering comments:

TALK #1: 1 Kings 18:30-40According to 1 Kings 18:38, what happened after Elijah prayed?a. the ground shook b. the sky darkened c. nothing d. fire consumed the sacrifice

Talk #2— Deborah (No. 2)—Theme: Faithful Women Praise Jehovah (it-1 p. 600) (see Bible Story 50 )Sister giving the talk: Householder:Setting:

According to Judges 4:9, who would get credit for Israel’s victory against Sisera?a. a king b. a prophet c. a woman d. a child

Scriptures read: ______________________ _______________________ _________________________

Talk #3— How Can You Cope With Anxiety? (nwt p. 28 ¶1-3)Sister or brother giving the talk: Householder:Setting:

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TRUE OR FALSE: Colossians 3:20 instructs children to be obedient to their parents

Scriptures read: ______________________ _____________________ __________________________

Week of August 10th – Bible Reading: 1 Kings 21-22Bible Highlights – Brother: __________________Scriptures highlighted: ______________________________________________________________Main Point(s): __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SCRIPTURES TO CONSIDER: 1 Kings 21:1-14; Why was King Ahab sad, and what did Jezebel do for him? (See Bible Story 66 )_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Talk #1— 1 Kings 22:13-23 Brother:According to 1 Kings 22:19, what did Mi· caiʹah the prophet see?a. Satan and his demons b. Jehovah on his throne c. The Army of Heavens d. both “b” and “c”

Talk #2— How Can You Draw Close to God? (nwt p. 32 ¶1-4)Sister giving the talk: Householder:Setting:

In Proverbs 3:5,6, in which part of our lives should we pay attention to Jehovah?

a. When we study b. At the Kingdom Hall c. All our ways d. At School

Scriptures read: ______________________ _____________________ _______________________

Talk #3— Delilah—Theme: The Love of Money Can Lead to Betrayal (it-1

Theocratic Ministry School – August 2015pp. 608-609) (see Bible Story 54 )

Sister or brother giving the talk: Householder:Setting:

According to Judges 16:5, how much did the Philistine lords offer to pay Delilah?

a. 1,000 silver pieces b. 1,100 silver pieces c. 1,100 silver pieces from each lord d. 30 pieces of sliver

Scriptures read: ______________________ _____________________ __________________________Week of August 17th Bible Reading: 2 Kings 1-4

Bible Highlights – Brother: __________________Scriptures highlighted: ______________________________________________________________Main Point(s): __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SCRIPTURES TO CONSIDER: 2 Kings 4:1-7; What problem did the prophet’s wife have—and how did Elisha help?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Talk #1— 2 Kings 1:11-18 Brother:According to 2 Kings 1:13-15, what happened to this chief and his 50 men?a. they died in war b. they brought Elijah with them c. fire from heaven

consumed themd. they became prophets

Talk #2— Dinah—Theme: Bad Associations Can Lead to Tragedy (it-1 p. 627)Sister giving the talk: Householder:Setting:

TRUE or FALSE: Good things happened when Dinah associated with the young women of the land.

Theocratic Ministry School – August 2015Scriptures read: ______________________ _______________________ _________________________

Talk #3— Things We Must Do to Draw Close to God (nwt p. 32 ¶5–p. 33 ¶3)Sister or brother giving the talk: Householder:Setting:According to 1 John 5:3, what does the love of God mean?a. That we know Jehovah’s name b. That his commandments are not a burden to us c. That we observe God’s commandments d. Both “b” and “c”

Scriptures read: ______________________ _____________________ __________________________Week of August 24th Bible Reading: 2 Kings 5-8

Bible Highlights – Brother: __________________Scriptures highlighted: ______________________________________________________________Main Point(s): __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SCRIPTURES TO CONSIDER: 2 Kings 5:1-17; (see Bible Story 69 ) How did Naaman find out about the prophet in Samaria?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Talk #1— 2 Kings 6:20-31 Brother:In 2 Kings 6:25, how many silver pieces did a donkey’s head cost?

a. 5 b. 30 c. 50 d. 80

Talk #2— What Is Contained in the Various Books of the Hebrew Scriptures? (nwt p. 34)

Sister giving the talk: Householder:Setting:

From the list below, circle all the books in the Hebrew Scriptures that are “Poetic” books:


Genesis Song of Solomon

Joshua Ruth Psalms

Ecclesiastes Amos Job Proverbs Exodus

Scriptures read: ______________________ _______________________ _________________________

Talk #3— Doʹeg—Theme: Beware of Those Who Love What Is Bad (it-1 p. 644)Sister or brother giving the talk: Householder:Setting:According to 1 Samuel 21:7, what was Doʹeg’s job?

a. Army General b. Chief of the Body Guards c. Chief Shepherd d. Cupbearer

Scriptures read: ______________________ _____________________ __________________________

Week of August 31st Bible Reading: 2 Kings 9-11Bible Highlights – Brother: __________________Scriptures highlighted: ______________________________________________________________Main Point(s): __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SCRIPTURES TO CONSIDER: 1 Kings 3:16-28 What happened to Jezebel? (See Bible Story 66 )__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


THEOCRATIC MINISTRY SCHOOL REVIEW:In the August 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!!)

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EXTRA STUDY ACTIVITIES: The New World Translation 2013* has many features that can help us understand the scriptures better. This month, we will continue using the Glossary starting on page 1692. Below is a list of words contained in our Bible reading. Look up each word in the Glossary and think about (or discuss with someone) how the definition increases your understanding:

Week of August 3rd:Glossary Word Scripture:

Baal 1 Kings 18:21

Wadi 1 Kings 18:5

Week of August 17th:Glossary Word Scripture:

Beelzebub 2 Kings 1:3

These Bible Story Book lessons can help you get more out of the Bible reading:Week of August 3rd:Bible Story 50, Deborah, (Talk #2)

Week of August 10th:Bible Story 66, Ahab/Jezebel (Highlights)Bible Story 54, Delilah, (Talk #3)


Holy 2 Kings 4:9

Tribute 2 Kings 3:4

Week of August 24th:Glossary Word Scripture:

Cab 2 Kings 6:25

Seah 2 Kings 7:1

Week of August 31st:Glossary Word Scripture:

Gilead 2 Kings 10:33.

Sanctuary 2 Kings 10:25

Watchman 2 Kings 9:20

Week of August 17th:Bible Story 20, Dinah, (Talk #2)**See also lessons on the next page from www.jw.org

Week of August 24th:Bible Story 69, Naaman (Highlights)**See also lessons on the next page from www.jw.org

Week of August 31st

Bible Story 66, Jezebel (Highlights)**See also lessons on the next page from www.jw.org

Week of August 17th – Dinah made a huge mistake. So how can we learn to choose the right friends?

1)Go to www.jw.org -- Scroll down and find the Children section.

2) Click on Study Activities for Children

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3) Download the lesson : The Qualities of a Good Friend”. Follow the instructions to complete the activity.

Week of August 24th – There are many lessons we can learn from the young Israelite girl who told Naaman’s wife about Elisha…

1) Click on Family Worship Projects

2) Download the lesson : “They Listened and Obeyed”. Follow the instructions, focusing on the lesson about Naaman.

3) Then click on Teach Your Children

4) Click on the lesson “He Was Stubborn but Finally


Obeyed”… Download and complete the lesson

5) Then, click on page 2 of the Teach Your Children page…

6) Click “A Servant Girl Wanted to Help”… Read the lesson and answer the questions at the bottom.

Week of August 31st – Learn about Jehoash. How can we avoid the problems he created for himself?


On the same page as above, click “Jehoash Left Jehovah Because of Bad Associations”

Read the lesson and answer the questions at the bottom.

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