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Reasoning (rs)
1989 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/library/r1/lp-e/all-publications/books/reasoning-rs | How You Might Respond to Potential Conversation Stoppers
Comments: The life prospects of people depend on their attitude toward Jehovah God and his Kingdom by Christ Jesus. The message of God’s Kingdom is thrilling, and it points to the only dependable hope for humankind. It is a message that transforms lives. We want... |
Young People Ask, Volume 2 (yp2)
2008 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/yp2 | CHAPTER 36
How Can I Defend My Belief in God?
What would most likely hold you back from talking to a classmate about your faith?
□ Lack of Bible knowledge
□ Fear of ridicule
□ Not knowing how to start a conversation
Which method of talking about your faith would you find easiest?
□ Talking one-on-one to a student
□ Spe... |
Man’s Salvation (sl)
1975 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/sl | Chapter 12
Christendom and Judaism Now Facing Desolation
1. What is the year 1975 on the religious calendar of the Roman Catholic Church, and how often are such celebrations held?
1975 of our Common Era—the year marked in the religious calendar of the Roman Catholic Church for celebration as a Holy Year, which really... |
How You Can Cope With the Information Age | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101998003 | How You Can Cope With the Information Age
WE MUST face the fact that there are many aspects of the information age of the 1990’s that will continue to make us anxious. Over some of these, we have little or no control. On the other hand, there are steps we can take to eliminate much, if not all, such anxiety. We might s... |
HOW YOUR DONATIONS ARE USED
The Deaf Have Not Been Forgotten | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502500219 | HOW YOUR DONATIONS ARE USED
The Deaf Have Not Been Forgotten
JULY 1, 2022
Jehovah God wants all people, regardless of their circumstances, to learn about him and his heavenly Kingdom. (1 Timothy 2:3, 4) For that reason, Jehovah’s Witnesses produce Bibles and Bible study aids for as many people as possible, includi... |
JW Brochure (br78)
1989 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/library/r1/lp-e/all-publications/brochures-and-booklets/jw-brochure-br78 | Practical Value of the Good News to Your Community
In today’s world we often hear the opinion expressed: “The principles of Christianity are not practical. They just will not work in today’s complex society.” However, in a reported conversation between the Hindu leader Mohandas K. Gandhi and the former British Viceroy ... |
“I Refuse to Dwell On My Illness” | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102015008 | “I Refuse to Dwell On My Illness”
“I needed help getting in and out of bed. Walking was painful. My throat closed up so that I couldn’t swallow my pain pills. I developed sores that wouldn’t heal, some of which later became gangrenous. I had stomach ulcers and severe heartburn. I didn’t understand what was happening. ... |
Watching the World | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101980013 | Watching the World
More on Jupiter
◆ The solar system’s fastest moving moon was recently discovered accidentally when researchers were examining pictures of Jupiter taken by the Voyager spacecraft. The newly discovered moon is less than 25 miles (40 km) across and circles the huge planet at the outer edge of its newly ... |
Young People Ask, Volume 1 (yp1)
2011 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/yp1 | CHAPTER 30
Are We Really Ready for Marriage?
You’ve found your match, and you’ve been dating long enough to know that you’re in love. Wedded bliss is on the horizon. Or is it? On the threshold of one of life’s biggest decisions, you start to wonder . . .
Are we really ready for marriage?
NAGGING doubts about marriage a... |
Great Teacher (te)
1971 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/te | Chapter 18
Why People Do Bad Things
WOULDN’T it be wonderful if everyone were good?— Then no one would ever hurt anyone else.
But is there anyone who really is good all the time? What do you think?— The Bible tells us that Jehovah God is always good. And Jesus, the Great Teacher, always does what is right. But none o... |
A Real Hope for a Better Tomorrow | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/501100017 | A Real Hope for a Better Tomorrow
Are you optimistic about the future? Many people try to remain positive despite the serious problems we face today. But can we realistically expect things to get better? Yes! The Bible gives us a solid hope for a better tomorrow.
What hope does the Bible provide?
Is the hope the B... |
This Life (ts)
1974 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/ts | Chapter 10
Could It Be a Masterful Deception?
OVER the centuries humans have witnessed the strangest of happenings. Rocks, water glasses and the like have been seen sailing through the air as if moved by invisible hands. Voices, rappings and other noises have been heard even though there was no apparent source or cause... |
WAS IT DESIGNED?
The Compound Heat Shield of the Saharan Silver Ant | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102017010 | WAS IT DESIGNED?
The Compound Heat Shield of the Saharan Silver Ant
THE Saharan silver ant (Cataglyphis bombycina) is one of the most heat-tolerant land animals known. When the midday Saharan sun forces the ant’s predators to seek shade, the ant makes brief forays from its burrow in search of food, which consists o... |
COVER SUBJECT | WHY BE HONEST?
Why It Pays to Be Honest | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2016004 | COVER SUBJECT | WHY BE HONEST?
Why It Pays to Be Honest
“We trust we have an honest conscience, as we wish to conduct ourselves honestly in all things.”—Hebrews 13:18.
In the Bible, the original Greek word that is sometimes translated “honesty” literally means “something that is intrinsically good.” It can also ca... |
Young People Ask, Volume 1 (yp1)
2011 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/yp1 | Role Model—Timothy
Timothy is about to leave home—not to run away from his family but to become a missionary companion of the apostle Paul! Possibly in his late teens, Timothy is already a responsible young man who has been “well reported on by the brothers in Lystra and Iconium.” (Acts 16:2) Paul is confident that T... |
How Many Names Does God Have? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502017121 | How Many Names Does God Have?
The Bible’s answer
God has just one personal name. It is written יהוה in Hebrew and is usually rendered “Jehovah” in English.a Through his prophet Isaiah, God stated: “I am Jehovah. That is my name.” (Isaiah 42:8) This name appears about 7,000 times in ancient Bible manuscripts—far mo... |
‘Know Jehovah’ (kj)
1971 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/kj | Chapter 11
Disappointment in Store for Overconfident Ones
1. Whom, in vision, did Ezekiel now get to see in the eastern gate of the temple, and what were they saying?
IN HIS next vision, what does Ezekiel see happen? Listen: “And a spirit proceeded to lift me up and bring me to the eastern gate of the house of Jehovah... |
Spaceship Earth in Deep Trouble | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101971001 | Spaceship Earth in Deep Trouble
“ALL systems are go!” These were reassuring words to the three astronauts aboard Apollo 13 as it stood poised for its voyage to the moon and back. The success of the mission depended on the intricate life-support systems of the spacecraft; they would need to function with exactness throu... |
Washi—Japan’s Ancient Handmade Paper | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101992008 | Washi—Japan’s Ancient Handmade Paper
By Awake! correspondent in Japan
WHEN you enter a traditional Japanese home, you go through a neat, latticed sliding door. Once inside, you will probably see a decorated folding screen. In the room, you may see other decorations, such as dolls, hanging scrolls with paintings or cal... |
Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe That They Have the One True Religion? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502012466 | Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe That They Have the One True Religion?
Those who are serious about religion should think that the one they’ve chosen is acceptable to God and Jesus. Otherwise, why would they be involved in it?
Jesus Christ didn’t agree with the view that there are many religions, many roads, all leadi... |
YOUNG PEOPLE ASK
Is Flirting Harmless Fun? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502017109 | YOUNG PEOPLE ASK
Is Flirting Harmless Fun?
What is flirting?
Why do some people do it?
What are the dangers?
What your peers say
What is flirting?
Some people think of flirting as conveying the impression through words or actions that you are romantically interested in a person of the opposite sex. Is it w... |
Isaiah’s Prophecy II (ip-2)
2001 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/ip-2 | Chapter Twenty-five
A Prayer of Repentance
Isaiah 63:15–64:12
1, 2. (a) What is the purpose of divine discipline? (b) What choice will the Jews face after receiving Jehovah’s discipline?
THE destruction of Jerusalem and her temple in 607 B.C.E. was discipline from Jehovah, an expression of his extreme disapproval. The ... |
Paradise Restored (pm)
1972 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/pm | outputs
PAGE CHAPTER AND input
7 1 Our Basis for Hope in Its Restoration
22 2 Why Highest Hopes Were Disappointed
36 3 The Remedy for Those with Disappointed Hopes
53 4 The Temple to Remain as Nations Are Rocked
75 5 “The Desirable Things of All the Nations Must Come In”
92 6 Calling a N... |
Study Edition | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2021243 | Study Edition
JANUARY 2021
STUDY ARTICLES FOR: MARCH 1–APRIL 4, 2021
© 2020 Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania
This publication is not for sale. It is provided as part of a worldwide Bible educational work supported by voluntary donations. To make a donation, please visit donate.jw.org.
Unless oth... |
Scriptures for Christian Living (scl)
2023 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/scl | Stealing
Ex 20:15; Eph 4:28; 1Pe 4:15
See also Jer 2:26; Mt 19:17, 18
Relevant Bible account(s):
Eze 33:14-16—Jehovah promises to forgive wicked ones, including thieves who repent and change their ways
Joh 12:4-6—Judas Iscariot becomes not only a thief but also a traitor |
God Cares for You | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2023004 | God Cares for You
THE Bible is the best source of spiritual guidance available. It is not a health-care manual, but it can help us in practical ways to deal with distressing circumstances, turbulent thought patterns, painful emotions, and upsetting physical and mental health issues.
Most important, the Bible assur... |
School Guidebook (sg)
1992 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/sg | Study 8
The Value of Preparation
1-5. For whom is preparation of value, and why?
1 Paul, the apostle to the nations, urged his fellow minister Titus to “continue reminding [Christians] . . . to be ready for every good work.” (Titus 3:1) That meant that they must be prepared in mind and disposition for some future acti... |
Page Two | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101986000 | Page Two
In the midst of the stress and turmoil in the world, one would hope to find peace in the family. Yet, often the very opposite is true. Some families exist in open warfare, while others are in a tense cease-fire. What prevents families from enjoying the warmth they so desperately need? How can conditions be imp... |
Watching the World | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102008011 | Watching the World
◼ “The average six-year-old child in Britain will have spent a full year watching television and more than half of three-year-olds have a TV in their bedroom.”—THE INDEPENDENT, BRITAIN.
◼ In China, 31.4 percent of people above 16 years of age who were polled described themselves as religious. If tha... |
Watching the World | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101977008 | Watching the World
Dictating Doctrine
◆ The Soviet digest Sputnik recently asserted that there is freedom of religion in Russia, except that “demands for complete freedom from public control have been coming more and more frequently from the Jehovah’s Witnesses” and other suppressed groups. Explaining why some are “pun... |
Can Mealtime Strengthen Your Family Values? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102010004 | Can Mealtime Strengthen Your Family Values?
“Life itself is full, not only of charm and warmth and comfort but of sorrow and tears. But whether we are happy or sad, we must be fed. Both happy and sad people can be cheered up by a nice meal.”—Laurie Colwin, American writer.
YEARS ago in Western lands, many homes had a ... |
“The City Is Full of Oppression” | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101994002 | “The City Is Full of Oppression”
WHEN the Bible prophet Ezekiel referred to a city “full of oppression,” he knew nothing about the problems that plague today’s cities. (Ezekiel 9:9, An American Translation) Nor were his words a cryptic way of foretelling these problems. Nevertheless, what he wrote would be an accurate ... |
ILLUSTRATED BIBLE STORIES
Moses Grows Up in Egypt | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502013369 | ILLUSTRATED BIBLE STORIES
Moses Grows Up in Egypt
Learn how baby Moses was saved from a cruel Pharaoh in Egypt.
Read the illustrated story online or from a printed PDF.
Download
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When Someone Dies (we)
2005 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/library/r1/lp-e/all-publications/brochures-and-booklets/when-someone-dies-we | How Can Others Help?
“IF THERE’S anything I can do, just let me know.” This is what many of us say to the newly bereaved friend or relative. Oh, we sincerely mean it. We would do anything to help. But does the bereaved one call us and say: “I’ve thought of something you can do to help me”? Not usually. Clearly, we ... |
Table of outputs | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102007000 | Table of outputs
January 2007
When Sickness Is No More!
Science has made great strides in the fields of medicine and health care. Still, sickness continues to exact a heavy toll on humankind. Will there ever be a time when sickness is no more?
3 The World Wants Good Health!
4 Will Science Cure the World?
10 When S... |
Sing Praises (ssb)
1984 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/Ssb | Song 183
Youth’s Place in God’s Arrangement
(Psalm 148:12, 13)
1. There’s a place for ev’ryone in God’s arrangement.
He invites the young and old to praise his name.
The response of all the young ones is impressive
As earth wide the Kingdom message they proclaim.
How effective is the witness they are giving!
They are n... |
The Truth About the Future | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2020006 | The Truth About the Future
Have you ever wondered what the future holds? The Bible shows that significant events just ahead of us will affect all people on earth.
Jesus explained how we would “know that the Kingdom of God is near.” (Luke 21:31) He prophesied that, among other things, there would be great wars, maj... |
School (sj)
1983 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/library/r1/lp-e/all-publications/brochures-and-booklets/school-sj | Our Purpose in Life
At the outset, a brief description of Jehovah’s Witnesses and our purpose in life will be helpful. We are an international body of Christians who can be found in more than 200 lands throughout the world. Our way of worshiping God involves our entire outlook and manner of life.
Since we are convinced... |
Sing Praises (ssb)
1984 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/Ssb | Song 53
Theocracy’s Increase
(Isaiah 9:6, 7)
1. Hail the Theocracy, ever increasing!
Wondrous expansion is now taking place.
Praise to Jehovah is sung without ceasing
By those who walk in the light of his face.
Long years ago saw the humble beginning
As our Redeemer a lowly way trod.
Now a great crowd join the remnant ... |
Choosing (bw)
1979 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/bw | Chapter 11
Live in Expectation of the Fulfillment of the Promise
1, 2. (a) What will yet happen according to the changeless “word of God,” giving rise to what questions? (b) How does the apostle Peter describe what will happen to the present order?
A WHOLE world order is due to change. Every facet of human living is b... |
Greatest Man (gt)
1991 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/gt | Chapter 83
Entertained by a Pharisee
JESUS is still in the home of a prominent Pharisee and has just healed a man suffering from dropsy. As he observes fellow guests choosing prominent places at the meal, he teaches a lesson in humility.
“When you are invited by someone to a marriage feast,” Jesus then explains, “do no... |
Good News (gh)
1976 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/gh | Chapter 8
The Creator Populates “Spaceship Earth”
1. (a) How does the earth contrast with the moon, and with man-made spaceships? (b) How do many persons show that they do not truly appreciate our earth? (Psalm 10:4)
BY THE end of God’s “fourth day” of creation, earth’s surface presented a beautiful sight. It was aliv... |
Examining the Scriptures—2023
2022 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/library/r1/lp-e/all-publications/brochures-and-booklets/examining-the-scriptures/examining-the-scriptures-2023 | June
Thursday, June 1
A poor widow came and dropped in two small coins of very little value.—Mark 12:42.
Life is very difficult for the widow; she likely struggles to obtain the basic necessities of life. Yet, she goes to one of the chests and discreetly puts in two small coins, which perhaps hardly make a sound a... |
Scriptures for Christian Living (scl)
2023 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/scl | Friendship With the World
Who controls the world of unbelieving mankind?
Eph 2:2; 1Jo 5:19
Relevant Bible account(s):
Lu 4:5-8—Satan offers worldly rulership to Jesus, and Jesus does not deny that Satan has such authority
How would wanting to be a friend of the world affect our relationship with Jehovah?
Ja... |
The Miniature Mansions of Istanbul | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102011011 | The Miniature Mansions of Istanbul
● Wooden birdhouses are seen in many parts of the world. They are ideal places for birds to feed, keep warm, make a nest, raise young, and gain protection from predators and the elements. In Istanbul, birdhouses have been designed to look like full-size structures. Some resemble mansi... |
ILLUSTRATED BIBLE STORIES
Jehovah Forgives Freely | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502017168 | ILLUSTRATED BIBLE STORIES
Jehovah Forgives Freely
King Manasseh did some very bad things, but Jehovah forgave him. Why?
Read the illustrated story online or from a printed PDF.
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Should We Worship Images? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502013270 | Should We Worship Images?
The Bible’s answer
No, we should not. Describing the laws that God gave to the nation of Israel, the New Catholic Encyclopedia notes: “From various Biblical accounts it is evident that the true worship of God was devoid of images.” Consider these Bible verses:
“You must not make for your... |
YOUNG PEOPLE ASK
How Can I Deal With a Breakup? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502017130 | YOUNG PEOPLE ASK
How Can I Deal With a Breakup?
“After my girlfriend and I broke up,” says Steven, “I had what I can only describe as a meltdown. It was the most intense emotional pain I’ve felt in my life.”
Have you had a similar experience? If so, this article can help you.
How it feels
What you can do
How ... |
Greatest Man (gt)
1991 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/gt | Chapter 66
At the Festival of Tabernacles
JESUS has become famous during the nearly three years since his baptism. Many thousands have seen his miracles, and reports about his activities have spread throughout the country. Now, as the people gather for the Festival of Tabernacles in Jerusalem, they look for him there. ... |
Study Edition | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2022242 | Study Edition
JANUARY 2022
STUDY ARTICLES FOR: FEBRUARY 28–APRIL 3, 2022
© 2021 Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania
OUR YEARTEXT FOR 2022:
“Those seeking Jehovah will lack nothing good.”—PS. 34:10
This publication is not for sale. It is provided as part of a worldwide Bible educational work suppor... |
World Government (go)
1977 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/go | Chapter 10
A “Great Crowd” Hails the Incoming World Government
1, 2. Before whom are all earthly nations now gathered?
ALL the nations of the earth, those inside the United Nations and those yet outside that world organization, are now gathered before God’s enthroned King, his Son Jesus Christ. This is just as the Son... |
Great Teacher (te)
1971 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/te | A Word to You Parents
The love of parents for their children is a wonderful quality. Like most parents, you are undoubtedly concerned with giving your children a good start in life.
But we are sure you realize that there is more to this than simply providing food and clothing for your children and sending them off to s... |
Table of outputs | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102015001 | Table of outputs
January 2015
© 2015 Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania
COVER SUBJECT
How Did Life Begin?
Two Questions Worth Asking
An Answer Worth Considering
PAGES 3-6
7 Was It Designed?The Honeycomb
8 Help for the FamilyHow to Tame Your Temper
10 Lands and PeoplesA Visit to Costa Rica
12 ... |
United in Worship (uw)
1983 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/uw | Chapter 10
A Kingdom “That Will Not Be Brought to Ruin”
1, 2. (a) What fact is emphasized each day by world events, and how? (b) What is the only solution?
WORLD events each day underscore the fact that humans have not found happiness by rejecting Jehovah’s sovereignty and, instead, trying to govern themselves. No sys... |
What Does It Mean to Be a “Good Samaritan”? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/500100122 | What Does It Mean to Be a “Good Samaritan”?
The Bible’s answer
The expression “Good Samaritan” is commonly used to describe a person who acts to help others who are in need. The term originated from a story, or parable, that Jesus told to show that a good neighbor mercifully helps others regardless of the other per... |
God’s Kingdom Has Approached (ka)
1973 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/ka | A Wealth of Wisdom in Pocket Size
A number of pocket-size books have been published by the Watch Tower Society. Dealing with a variety of topics, they provide a wealth of divine wisdom. All these books are hardbound, with 192 pages, and are only 25c each.
TRUE PEACE AND SECURITY—FROM WHAT SOURCE?: In frank terms this ... |
Watching the World | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101997010 | Watching the World
Be Lighthearted—and Stay Healthier!
“Through humor, people become more tolerant, handle frustrations well, and maintain physical and mental health,” states São Paulo University Professor Sueli Damergian. According to a report in the Brazilian newspaper O Estado de S. Paulo, good humor can be learned... |
Live Forever (pe)
1989 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/pe | Chapter 19
After Armageddon, a Paradise Earth
1. (a) What is a common view of Armageddon? (b) What does the Bible say about it?
“ARMAGEDDON” is a frightening word to many. Often world leaders use it to refer to a possible World War III. However, the Bible speaks of Armageddon as the place of a righteous war fought by ... |
Is God’s Kingdom in Your Heart? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2008012 | Our Readers Ask
Is God’s Kingdom in Your Heart?
Many today believe that the answer to the above question is yes. For example, The Catholic Encyclopedia asserts: “The kingdom of God means . . . the ruling of God in our hearts.” The clergy commonly teach this idea. Does the Bible really teach that God’s Kingdom resides i... |
YOUNG PEOPLE ASK
Am I a Perfectionist? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502017144 | YOUNG PEOPLE ASK
Am I a Perfectionist?
If you
expect nothing less than an A+ on every test
avoid new challenges for fear that you will fail
view all criticism as an assault on your character
. . . , then the answer to the question above might be yes. But does it really matter?
What’s wrong with perfection... |
Examining the Scriptures—2018
2017 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/library/r1/lp-e/all-publications/brochures-and-booklets/examining-the-scriptures/examining-the-scriptures-2018 | December
Saturday, December 1
Take your stand against him, firm in the faith, knowing that the same kind of sufferings are being experienced by the entire association of your brothers in the world.—1 Pet. 5:9.
The apostle Peter wrote those words to encourage Christians to endure the hardships heaped on them by Sat... |
Can Our Planet Survive?—Reasons for Hope | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102023002 | Can Our Planet Survive?—Reasons for Hope
No. 1 2023
© 2023 Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania
This publication is not for sale. It is provided as part of a worldwide Bible educational work supported by voluntary donations. To make a donation, please visit donate.jw.org. Unless otherwise indicated... |
Page Two | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101996000 | Page Two
Our Threatened Planet—Can It Be Saved? 3-14
Our planet is being suffocated by pollution, denuded by deforestation, and exhausted by greedy exploitation. Does our threatened planet have a future?
The Greek Orthodox Church—A Religion Divided 15
“The Church of Greece is being torn apart,” said a Greek universit... |
Why Would Satan Use a Serpent to Speak to Eve? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2011008 | Our Readers Ask . . .
Why Would Satan Use a Serpent to Speak to Eve?
▪ You may agree that as discussed on page 8, Satan was the force behind the serpent that spoke to Eve. The Bible certainly teaches this. However, you may wonder, ‘Why would a powerful spirit manipulate a snake the way a ventriloquist uses a dummy?’
Th... |
Look Beyond the Wedding Day | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101970001 | Look Beyond the Wedding Day
Are You Really Ready for the Big Step?
PICTURE in your mind the home of a teen-age bride-to-be. Yes, there is plenty of excitement and concern. The parents, while concerned about the cost, work hard to make the eventful day a success. The girl may be, by turns, depressed and exhilarated. She... |
BIBLE VERSES EXPLAINED
Joshua 1:9—“Be Strong and Courageous” | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502300111 | BIBLE VERSES EXPLAINED
Joshua 1:9—“Be Strong and Courageous”
“Have I not commanded you? Be courageous and strong. Do not be struck with terror or fear, for Jehovah your God is with you wherever you go.”—Joshua 1:9, New World Translation.
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not ... |
What Do You Know About Jehovah’s Witnesses? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102016003 | What Do You Know About Jehovah’s Witnesses?
You see us in our public ministry. You may have read about us in news reports or heard things about us from others. But how much do you really know about Jehovah’s Witnesses?
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Check each statement true or false.
TRUE FALSE
Jehova... |
Young People Ask (yp)
1989 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/yp | Chapter 6
Why Are My Brother and Sister So Hard to Get Along With?
SIBLING rivalry—it’s as old as Cain and Abel. Not that you hate your sibling (brother or sister). One youth admitted: “Deep down in my heart, where I cannot feel it now, I guess I love my brother. Sort of, I do.”
Why does animosity so often lurk beneat... |
What Is the Seven-Headed Wild Beast of Revelation Chapter 13? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502014128 | What Is the Seven-Headed Wild Beast of Revelation Chapter 13?
The Bible’s answer
The wild beast with seven heads introduced at Revelation 13:1 represents the worldwide political system.
It has authority, power, and a throne, which point to its being a political entity.—Revelation 13:2.
It rules over “every tr... |
Young People Ask (yp)
1989 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/yp | Chapter 14
How Can I Make My Loneliness Go Away?
It is Saturday night. The boy sits alone in his room.
“I hate weekends!” he shouts. But there is no one in the room to answer. He picks up a magazine and sees a picture of a group of young people at the beach. He hurls the magazine against the wall. Tears well up. He cla... |
What Are the Origins of Halloween? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502013285 | What Are the Origins of Halloween?
The Bible’s answer
The Bible does not mention Halloween, a holiday that many observe on October 31 each year. However, the ancient origins and traditions of Halloween conflict with Bible teachings.
In this article
Halloween’s history and traditions
Do the pagan origins of Hallowe... |
Does the Bible Teach That the Earth Is Flat? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502018142 | Does the Bible Teach That the Earth Is Flat?
The Bible’s answer
No, the Bible does not teach that the earth is flat.a The Bible is not a science textbook. At the same time, nothing in the Bible contradicts proved science. What the Bible says is “always reliable, now and forever.”—Psalm 111:8.
What does the Bible m... |
Scriptures for Christian Living (scl)
2023 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/scl | Greediness
Lu 12:15; Col 3:5
Relevant Bible account(s):
Nu 11:4, 5, 31-33—The Israelites greedily gather quail and are punished for their sin
2Ki 5:20-27—Because of his greed, Gehazi lies and misrepresents Jehovah’s prophet and suffers the consequences |
Sing Praises (ssb)
1984 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/Ssb | Song 166
See Jehovah’s Army!
(Joel 2:7)
1. See Jehovah’s army,
Loosed from Bab’lon’s chains,
Heralding the Kingdom
In which Jesus reigns.
Boldly they press forward,
Each a volunteer;
Flintlike are their faces,
With no hint of fear.
They trust God Jehovah,
Follow Christ his Son,
Joyfully proclaiming:
“God’s rule has beg... |
JW Brochure (br78)
1989 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/library/r1/lp-e/all-publications/brochures-and-booklets/jw-brochure-br78 | Ways They Use to Tell it to You
Christians are commanded to “make disciples of people of all the nations,” but this does not mean that they are to use pressure or convert others by force. Jesus’ commission was to “tell good news to the meek ones,” to “bind up the brokenhearted,” to “comfort all the mourning ones.” (Mat... |
COVER SUBJECT | WHY BE HONEST?
How Dishonesty Affects You | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2016003 | COVER SUBJECT | WHY BE HONEST?
How Dishonesty Affects You
“There are always difficult situations that can be solved with a little dishonesty.”—Samantha, South Africa.
Do you agree with that statement? Like Samantha, all of us have faced difficult situations at one time or another. How we react to situations that... |
God’s Word (gm)
1989 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/gm | Chapter 3
The Bible’s False Friend
In this chapter, we discuss the major reason why many from non-Christian lands refuse to accept the Bible as the Word of God. Historically, Christendom has claimed to believe in the Bible and to be its guardian. But the religious organizations of Christendom have been associated with ... |
Live Forever (pe)
1989 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/pe | Chapter 12
You Are Involved in a Vital Issue
1, 2. (a) Why does the way you live really matter to you? (b) To whom else does it matter, and why?
HOW YOU live your life really does matter. It will mean for you either a happy future or a miserable one. Eventually it will determine whether you pass away with this world o... |
KEEP ON THE WATCH!
Devastating Earthquakes Strike Turkey and Syria—What Does the Bible Say? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/501100068 | Ismail Sen/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
KEEP ON THE WATCH!
Devasting Earthquakes Strike Turkey and Syria—What Does the Bible Say?
UPDATED: February 10, 2023
As of Thursday, February 9, 2023, the death toll from Monday’s earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria surpassed 20,000. Tens of thousands have been injured... |
Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Observe the Lord’s Supper Differently From the Way Other Religions Do? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502015257 | Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Observe the Lord’s Supper Differently From the Way Other Religions Do?
We adhere strictly to the Bible in our observance of the Lord’s Evening Meal, which is also known as “the Lord’s supper,” the Last Supper, and the Memorial of Jesus’ death. (1 Corinthians 11:20; King James Version) In ... |
Paradise Restored (pm)
1972 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/pm | Chapter 4
The Temple to Remain as Nations Are Rocked
1. How long was it now after the Jews had acted on Haggai’s preceding prophecy, and what festival was being completed at Jerusalem?
NOT QUITE a lunar month had passed since the Jews had acted on Haggai’s preceding prophecy, namely, on the twenty-fourth day of the si... |
What Does the Devil Look Like? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/500100103 | What Does the Devil Look Like?
The Bible’s answer
The Devil is an invisible spirit person, which means that he does not have a physical appearance.—Ephesians 6:11, 12.
A popular depiction of the Devil is that of a goatlike creature with horns, a tail, and a pitchfork. Some have suggested that such depictions o... |
‘Know Jehovah’ (kj)
1971 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/kj | outputs
PAGE CHAPTER AND SUBJECT
7 1 Nations Long Ago Had to Know Who He Is
21 2 His Own People Had to Know Who He Is
35 3 God’s Chariot Is on the Move!
54 4 Commissioned to Speak in the Divine Name
72 5 Appointed as a Watchman to Christendom
92 6 The Days of Christendom Are Numbered
114... |
The Fascinating Chimpanzee | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101985010 | The Fascinating Chimpanzee
By Awake! correspondent in Sierra Leone
I WAS new both to West Africa and to this home to which I had been invited. Suspecting nothing, I entered the living room and took a seat. Suddenly there was a furious scampering in the hallway. And without further warning a hairy creature—a blur of mo... |
Sing Praises (ssb)
1984 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/Ssb | Song 88
The Prayer of God’s Servant
(James 3:17)
1. Heav’nly Father, Sov’reign Lord,
Be your glorious name adored;
For your mercies will endure,
Ever faithful, ever sure.
Ever faithful, ever sure,
Yes, your mercies will endure.
2. As our service we pursue,
Teach us, God, your will to do.
Your commands we want to keep,
... |
BIBLE VERSES EXPLAINED
Numbers 6:24-26—“The LORD Bless You and Keep You” | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502300146 | BIBLE VERSES EXPLAINED
Numbers 6:24-26—“The LORD Bless You and Keep You”
“May Jehovah bless you and safeguard you. May Jehovah make his face shine upon you, and may he favor you. May Jehovah lift up his face toward you and grant you peace.”—Numbers 6:24-26, New World Translation.
“The LORD bless you and keep you; t... |
Sing Praises (ssb)
1984 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/Ssb | Song 22
Heeding Jude’s Message
(Jude 21)
1. Deeply stirred we surely feel
As we read Jude’s appeal.
It was written for us all
So that we ne’er might fall.
From its fine, abiding counsel,
Strength and courage we derive.
It will keep our precious faith alive.
2. Warnings that are clear and strong
Help us see what is wron... |
Living With Parkinson’s Disease | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101988004 | Living With Parkinson’s Disease
IF YOU met my mother today for the first time, chances are you would have no idea that she has Parkinson’s disease. Although the symptoms are obvious at times, she is still able to go shopping, clean the house, and generally carry out the normal activities of daily life.
A little over 12... |
Salt Seekers of the Sahara | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102009009 | Salt Seekers of the Sahara
STAKES flash past the window of our four-wheel-drive vehicle. These posts mark the way when sandstorms obscure the road. Indeed, such storms are likely here in the Sahara Desert.
The road we are speeding along follows an ancient camel route that instructions the city of Agadez, in northern Ni... |
Watching the World | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102010005 | Watching the World
“The Christian God is not dead in American life, but he is less of a force in our politics and culture than at any other time in recent memory.”—NEWSWEEK, U.S.A.
“The recession and economic turmoil is creating a new class of casualties: Married couples who can’t afford to get divorced. In these toug... |
Sing Praises (ssb)
1984 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/Ssb | Song 34
Living Up to Our Name
(Isaiah 43:10-12)
1. Glorious Jehovah, almighty, eternal,
Perfect in justice and matchless in love,
Source of all truth and of infinite wisdom,
You rule as Sov’reign in heaven above.
Myriads of angels delight in your service;
Creation’s wonders your glories proclaim.
Your favored Witnesses... |
“God’s Love” (lv)
2014 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/lv | A Letter From the Governing Body
Dear Lover of Jehovah:
“You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free,” said Jesus. (John 8:32) How encouraging those words are! Yes, it is possible to know the truth, even in these critical “last days” when falsehood abounds. (2 Timothy 3:1) Do you remember when you firs... |
Mankind’s Search for God (sh)
1990 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/sh | Chapter 6
Buddhism—A Search for Enlightenment Without God
1. (a) How has Buddhism manifested itself in Western society? (b) What are the causes of this Western development?
SCARCELY known outside Asia at the turn of the 20th century, Buddhism today has assumed the role of a world religion. In fact, many people in the... |
Sing Praises (ssb)
1984 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/Ssb | Song 205
Christ Our Exemplar
(1 Peter 2:21)
1. What love Jehovah showed, what goodness from him flowed,
When to this earth he sent his Son!
Christ came as heav’nly Bread, that mankind might be fed
And life eternal might be won.
2. Christ Jesus told the way that we to God should pray:
‘O let your name be sanctified.
You... |
Understanding the Bible—What Are the Keys? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502013148 | Understanding the Bible—What Are the Keys?
The Bible’s answer
The Bible itself provides many of the keys to understanding it. Regardless of your background, God’s message in the Bible “is not too difficult for you, nor is it far away.”—Deuteronomy 30:11.
Keys to understanding the Bible
Have the right ... |
Table of outputs | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2019003 | Table of outputs
3 Who Is God?
4 What Is God’s Name?
6 What Is God Like?
10 What Has God Done?
13 What Will God Do?
15 What Can Knowing God Mean for You?
16 You Can Be Close to God |
Greatest Man (gt)
1991 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/gt | Chapter 125
Agony on the Stake
ALONG with Jesus two robbers are being led out to be executed. Not far from the city, the procession comes to a halt at the place called Golgotha, or Skull Place.
The prisoners are stripped of their garments. Then wine drugged with myrrh is provided. Apparently it is prepared by the women... |
Truth (tr)
1981 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/tr | Chapter 13
The True Church and Its Foundation
1. Why is it important to know the identity of the true church and its foundation?
IF WE want to live eternally in God’s new system we must acknowledge the true church and its foundation. With reference to them, Jesus said: “Upon this rock I will build my Church.” (Matthew... |
School on Safari | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101972008 | School on Safari
BY “AWAKE!” CORRESPONDENT IN ZAÏRE REPUBLIC
HOW would you like to take a 5,000-mile trip through seven of the eight provinces of the Zaïre Republic? My wife and I completed such a trip. It took a year and five months, and was filled with fascinating experiences.
Ours was a school on safari. “Safari” is... |
Young People Ask, Volume 1 (yp1)
2011 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/yp1 | CHAPTER 4
Why Did Dad and Mom Split Up?
“I was home with Mom the day Dad left us. I was only six, so I didn’t understand what was going on. I was sitting on the floor watching TV, and I could hear my mom sobbing and begging my dad to stay. He came downstairs with a suitcase, knelt down, gave me a kiss, and said, ‘Daddy... |
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