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Theocratic Ministry School – May 2015

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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


prepared to share a comment during the Bible Highlights section of the meeting!

Week of May 4th – Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 1-3Bible Highlights – Brother: __________________Scriptures highlighted: ______________________________________________________________Main Point(s): __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SCRIPTURES TO CONSIDER: 2 Samuel 1:1-16 How did David react to Saul’s death? Why was it unusual considering what Saul did to David?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Sisters and Brothers offering comments:

TALK #1: 2 Samuel 2: 24-32According to 2 Samuel 2:28, how did Joab stop the men from fighting?a. lit a fire b. called out to them c. blew his horn d. used smoke signals

Talk #2— Bath-sheba—Theme: Repentant Wrongdoers Can Receive God’s Favor (it-1 pp. 263-264)Sister giving the talk: Householder:Setting:

According to 2 Samuel 12:24, what was the name of David and Bathsheba’s son?a. Jesus b. Joab c. Saul d. Solomon

Scriptures read: ______________________ _______________________ _________________________

Talk #3— Bible Promises That Will Soon Be Fulfilled (nwt p. 20 ¶4–p. 21 ¶1)Sister or brother giving the talk: Householder:Setting:


According to Revelation 21:4, what things will Jehovah wipe out? (See Bible Story 71 )

a. mourning b. death c. tears d. All of these

Scriptures read: ______________________ _____________________ __________________________

Week of May 11th – Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 4-8Bible Highlights – Brother: __________________Scriptures highlighted: ______________________________________________________________Main Point(s): __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SCRIPTURES TO CONSIDER: 2 Samuel 6:1-10 How was the ark transported, and what happened to Uzzah?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Talk #1— 2 Samuel 6:14-23 Brother:According to 2 Samuel 6:23, how many children did Michal have? a. 6 (six) b. 0 (zero) c. 1 (one) d. 5 (five)

Talk #2— What Happens When Someone Dies? (nwt p. 22 ¶1-3)Sister giving the talk: Householder:Setting:

According to John 11:11, to what did Jesus compare death?a. spirit life b. heavenly life c. blindness d. sleep

Scriptures read: ______________________ _____________________ _______________________

Talk #3— Belshazzar—Theme: Learn Humility and Avoid Disaster (it-1 pp. 282-284)

Sister or brother giving the talk: Householder:


Setting:

According to Daniel 5:3, from where were the Babylonian’s drinking vessels? (see Bible Story 78 ) a.Babylon b. the temple in Jerusalem c. the tombs d. the mall

Scriptures read: ______________________ _____________________ __________________________Week of May 18th Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 9-12

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

SCRIPTURES TO CONSIDER: 2 Samuel 9:1-10 For which of Jonathan’s sons did David send, and what did David do for him?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Talk #1— 2 Samuel 10:13—11:4 Brother:In 2 Samuel 10:18, how many horsemen did David defeat?a. 4,000 b. 40,000 c. 400 d. 1,000

Talk #2— Benaiah (No. 1)—Theme: Be Faithful and Fearless (it-1 pp. 284-285)Sister giving the talk: Householder:Setting:

According to 1 Chronicles 11:22, what type of beast did Benaiah kill?a. a bear b. a whale c. a lion d. a tiger

Scriptures read: ______________________ _______________________ _________________________


Talk #3— What Hope Can We Have for the Dead? (nwt p. 23 ¶1-3)Sister or brother giving the talk: Householder:Setting:According to Acts 24:15, who will be resurrected?

a. the righteous b. the rich c. the unrighteous d. both “a” and “c”

Scriptures read: ______________________ _____________________ __________________________Week of May 25th Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 13-15

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

SCRIPTURES TO CONSIDER: 2 Samuel 13:23-33 What did Absalom do, and why?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Talk #1— 2 Samuel 13:34—14:7 Brother:In 2 Samuel 13:38, how long did Absalom live in Geshur?

a. 3 years b. 3 months c. 30 days d. 30 years

Talk #2— What Does the Bible Say About Work? (nwt p. 24 ¶1-3)Sister giving the talk: Householder:Setting:

According to Ecclesiastes 3:13, what can a person get from hard work?

b. blisters b. sore muscles c. a paycheck d. enjoyment

Scriptures read: ______________________ _______________________ _________________________


Talk #3— Bezalel (No. 1)—Theme: Jehovah’s Spirit Equips His Servants for Every Good Work (it-1 p. 307)Sister or brother giving the talk: Householder:Setting:According to Exodus 35:31 How was Bezalel able to do the work assigned by

Jehovah?

b. a college degree b. he was a genius c. the Spirit of God d. lots of help

Scriptures read: ______________________ _____________________ __________________________

EXTRA STUDY ACTIVITIES: Review 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 May 4 th (Talk #3) read and discuss: o Bible Story 71—God Promises a ParadiseOther suggestions:

Draw a picture of your family in the paradise (Extra Study Activities, May 4th Continued) Go to www.jw.org:

http://www.jw.org/


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Week of May 11 th , (Talk #3) read and discuss : o Bible Story 78 about Belshazzar and the

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Extra Study Activities, May 18th: Go to www.jw.org:

http://www.jw.org/


Extra Study Activities, May 25th: Go to www.jw.org:Follow the instructions from “a” and “b” in #THEN:

a.Click “Guard Against Ambition”:

Follow the instructions for “e” through “g”, and complete the activities regarding Absalom

http://www.jw.org/

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