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Post by Admin on Jan 2, 2014 9:41:04 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Jan 2, 2014 9:44:54 GMT -5
Jan 61. What did Satan get Eve to focus on, and what did Eve show by eating from the forbidden tree? (Gen. 3:6) [w11 5/15 p. 16-17 30 par. 5][/u]. He implied that God was unfair in demanding that Adam and Eve “must not eat from every tree of the garden.” Next, Satan got Eve to think about herself and how she could supposedly improve her lot in life, becoming “like God.” Eventually, he got her to focus on the tree and its fruit rather than on her relationship with the One who had given her everything. (Read Genesis 3:6.) Sadly, by eating of the fruit, Eve showed that Jehovah was not the most important Person in her life."[/ul] Jan 62. How may Abel have developed his strong faith, and in what did it result? (Gen. 4:4, 5; Heb 11:4) [w13 1/1 p. 12 par. 3; p. 14 pars. 4-5][/u]and obedient servants of Jehovah[/i]] Meditating on all that Jehovah revealed about himself through creation, divine promises, and the examples of His servants, Abel found that his faith grew ever stronger. His example speaks to us, does it not? Young people in particular may find it reassuring to know that they can develop genuine faith in Jehovah God, no matter what their family members do. With the wonders of creation all around us and the entire Bible at our disposal, as well as many human examples of faith, we have ample basis for building faith today."http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2013006#p12 [/ul] Jan 133. How can parents protect their children from admiring worldly "mighty ones" and "men of fame"? (Gen. 6:4) [w13 4/1 p. 13 par. 2][/u] who will one day bring all violence to an end. (Psalm 11:5; 37:10, 11) Success is possible! Noah and his wife succeeded. Their boys grew up to be good men, and they married wives who were likewise willing to put the true God, Jehovah, first in their lives."[/ul] Jan 274. What can we learn from the accountabout Lot and his wife, as recorded at Genesis 19:14-17, and 26? [w03 1/1 p. 16-17 par. 20][/u]. Subsequently, Lot’s wife ignored the angels’ warning not to look back. Her lax attitude cost her dearly. (Genesis 19:14-17, 26) “Remember the wife of Lot,” Jesus warned.—Luke 17:32."[/ul]
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Post by Admin on Jan 23, 2014 14:39:04 GMT -5
Feb 035. How did Abraham demonstrate his faith both in the resurrection and in Jehovah's promise that an offspring would be through Isaac? (Gen. 22: 1-18) [w09 2/1 p. 18 par. 4][/u].”—Hebrews 11:19."[/ul] Feb 106. What important truths can we learn from the prophecy recorded at Genesis 25:23, which states that "the older will serve the younger"? [w03 10/15 p. 29 par. 2][/u]. The birthright thus went to Jacob, not to his older brother, who did not appreciate it. Similarly, because the natural Jews as a nation showed the same attitude as Esau, they were replaced by spiritual Israel. (Romans 9:6-16, 24) Good relations with Jehovah today never come by effortless inheritance, even if one is born into a God-fearing family or environment. All who would have divine blessings must strive to be godly, truly appreciating spiritual things."[/ul] Feb 107. What was the significance of Jacob's dream involving what some translations call a ladder? (Gen. 28: 12,13) [w04 1/15 p. 28 par. 6][/u].—John 1:51"[/ul]
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Post by Admin on Feb 22, 2014 12:39:22 GMT -5
Feb 178. Why was Laban so anxious to retrieve the stolen teraphim? (Gen. 31: 30-35) [it-2 p. 186 par 2][/u]. Tablets unearthed at Nuzi near Kirkuk, Iraq, reveal that, according to the laws of patriarchal times in that particular area, possession of such household idols by a woman’s husband could give him the right to appear in court and claim the estate of his deceased father-in-law. Hence, Laban may have thought that Jacob himself stole the teraphim in order to dispossess Laban’s own sons later. This may explain why, on failing to locate the household gods, Laban was anxious to conclude an agreement with Jacob that would ensure that Jacob would not go back with the household gods after Laban’s death to deprive his sons of their inheritance.—Ge 31:30-35, 41-52."[/ul] Feb 249. What do we learn from the angel's response to Jacob at Genesis 32: 29? [w13 8/1 p. 10][/i]”[...] (Gen 32: 29) Modestly, that angel refused to accept honor that was due only to God.—Judges 13:17, 18. The Bible does not explain in each case why some individuals are named and others are not. But we can learn much from faithful individuals who served God without any prospect of fame or prominence." [/ul] Feb 2410. What is one way to avoid conseqences like those that befell Dinah? (Gen 34: 1, 2) [w01 8/1 pp. 20-21][/u]. She “used to go out to see the daughters of the land,” who were not worshipers of Jehovah. (Genesis 34:1) This seemingly innocent habit led to disaster. First, she was violated by Shechem, a young man considered “the most honorable of the whole house of his father.” Then, the vengeful reaction of two of her brothers led them to slaughter all the males in an entire city. What a terrible outcome!—Genesis 34:19, 25-29."[/ul]
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Post by Admin on Mar 17, 2014 16:45:25 GMT -5
Mar 31. What enabled Joseph to flee from committing immorality with Potipher's wife? (Gen. 39:7-12) [w13 2/15 p. 4 par. 6][w07 10/15 p. 23 par. 16][/u] Christian traditions were also handed down orally or by example. Among these were points regarding the Lord’s Evening Meal that the apostle Paul passed on to Christian congregations. (1 Cor. 11:2, 23) Today, details needed for us to worship God “with spirit and truth” are part of his written Word. (Read John 4:23, 24.) The Bible is for the enlightenment of all mankind, but we as Jehovah’s servants especially appreciate it." "The account about Joseph in Potiphar’s house shows that. Potiphar’s wife tried to seduce Joseph. Though he lived at a time when no Bible book had yet been written and the Ten Commandments had not been given, Joseph reacted by saying: “How could I commit this great badness and actually sin against God?” (Genesis 39:9) He was not responding that way simply to please his family; they lived far away. He principally wanted to please God. Joseph knew God’s standard for marriage—one man for one woman, the two being “one flesh.” And he had likely heard of how Abimelech felt on learning that Rebekah was married—that to take her would be wrong, bringing guilt on his people. And, yes, Jehovah blessed the outcome in that case, showing his view of adultery. Joseph’s knowing all of that likely reinforced the proddings of his inherited conscience, moving him to reject sexual immorality.—Genesis 2:24; 12:17-19; 20:1-18; 26:7-14."[l] Mar 102. How is Joseph a good example for those that face injustice and adversities? (Gen. 41: 14, 39, 40) [w04 1/15 p. 29 par. 6][w04 6/1 p. 20 par. 4][/u]and remain faithful to him" "refused to become trapped in a web of bitterness and resentment. While Joseph was in prison, he could easily have dwelt negatively on his betrayal by his brothers, perhaps imagining the revenge he might take if he ever saw them again. How do we know that Joseph resisted such destructive thinking? Consider how he reacted when he did have an opportunity to take vengeance on his brothers who had come to Egypt to buy grain. The account says: “[Joseph] turned away from them and began to weep. . . . After that Joseph gave the command, and [his servants] went filling up [the brothers’] receptacles with grain. Also, they were to return the money of the men to each one’s individual sack and to give them provisions for the journey.” Later, when sending his brothers to bring their father to Egypt, Joseph encouraged them with the words: “Do not get exasperated at one another on the way.” In both word and deed, Joseph proved that he had not let bitterness and resentment poison his life.—Genesis 42:24, 25; 45:24." [/ul] Mar 173. What basis was there for Joseph to extend mercy to his brothers"? [w99 1/1 p. 30 par. 6-7] [/u]. For example, when Joseph accused his half brothers of being spies, he overheard them say among themselves: “Unquestionably we are guilty with regard to our brother . . . That is why this distress has come upon us.” (Genesis 42:21) Also, Judah had offered to become a slave in Benjamin’s place in order that the young man could be returned to his father.—Genesis 44:33, 34. Hence, Joseph was justified in extending mercy. Indeed, he realized that doing so could result in the salvation of his entire family. Therefore, Joseph told his half brothers to return to their father, Jacob, and say to him: “This is what your son Joseph has said: ‘God has appointed me lord for all Egypt. Come down to me. Do not delay. And you must dwell in the land of Goshen, and you must continue near me, you and your sons and the sons of your sons and your flocks and your herds and everything you have. And I will supply you with food there.’”—Genesis 45:9-11."[/ul] Mar 244. How did the tribe of Benjamin eventually fulfill the prophecy of Genesis 49: 27? [w12 1/1 p. 29 BOX][/u]for Jehovah’s people. In the “ evening” of that royal history, after the sun had set on Israel’s kingly line, Esther and Mordecai, both of the tribe of Benjamin, warred effectively against Jehovah’s enemies. In a sense, they also divided spoil, in that Haman’s vast estate went to them."[/ul]
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Post by Admin on Mar 27, 2014 1:06:35 GMT -5
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