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Post by Admin on Sept 26, 2014 22:01:44 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Sept 26, 2014 22:11:15 GMT -5
Oct 067. what was the consequence to the Israelites for their complaining attitude and negative speech and what lesson can we learn from this account (Deut 1: 26-28, 34, 35) [w13 8/15 p. 11 par. 7 ][/u]of some who had been sent to spy out the land. (Num. 14:1-4) What resulted? A whole generation was not allowed to enter into that “good land.” (Deut. 1:34, 35) Could we at times allow the negative speech of others to weaken our faith and cause us to grumble about Jehovah’s dealings with us?"[/ul] Oct 138. In order to have Jehovah's blessng and prosper in the Promised land, what twofold responsibility did the Israelites have to fulfill? (Deut 4:9) [w06 6/1 p. 29 par. 15 ][/u] the things that your eyes have seen and that they may not depart from your heart all the days of your life; and you must make them known to your sons and to your grandsons.” (Deuteronomy 4:9) In order to have Jehovah’s blessing and prosper in the land they were about to inherit, the people had to fulfill a twofold responsibility before Jehovah their God. They were not to forget the marvelous things Jehovah had performed before their eyes, and they were to teach them to future generations. As God’s people today, we must do the same if we want to ‘choose life and keep alive.’ What have we seen with our eyes that Jehovah has performed in our behalf?"[/ul] Oct 209. In what way did the Israelites' clothing nt wear out and their feet not become swollen during the wilderness trek? (Deut 8:3,4) [w04 9/15 p. 26 par. 1 ][/u]. Since the two censuses taken at the beginning and at the end of the wilderness trek revealed that the number of Israelites did not increase, the original supply of these items would have been sufficient.—Numbers 2:32; 26:51."[/ul]
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Post by Admin on Oct 27, 2014 4:07:40 GMT -5
Oct 2710. How can we apply the exhortation given to the Israelites to "hold fast" to Jehovah? (Deut 13:4, 6-9) [w02 10/15 p. 16 par. 4 ][/u],” one Bible scholar states that “ the language indicates a very close and intimate relationship.” The psalmist stated: “The intimacy with Jehovah belongs to those fearful of him.” (Psalm 25:14) This precious, close relationship with Jehovah will be ours if he is real to us and if we love him so much that we dread to displease him in any way.—Psalm 19:9-14."[/ul]
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Post by Admin on Oct 28, 2014 3:13:29 GMT -5
Nov 31. How do we view the command at Deuteronomy 14:1 prohibiting self-mutilation during a period of mourning for a dead person? [w04 9/15 p. 27 par. 5 ][/u], may be connected with false religion, and must be avoided. (1 Kings 18:25-28) Our hope in the resurrection makes such an extreme expression of mourning for the dead inappropriate."[/ul] Nov 32. What was the objective of having the kings of Israel make a copy of God's Law and "read from it all the days of their life"? (Deut 17: 18-20) [w02 6/15 p. 12 par. 4 ][/u].—2 Kings 22:8-13; Proverbs 1:1-4."[/ul] Nov 103. Why is it stated that "you must not plow with a bull and a donkey together", and how does the command about uneven yoking apply to Christians? (Deut 22:10) [w03 10/15 p. 32][/u]. Apparently, this is what the 19th-century farmer in the illustration decided to do. Because of the difference in their size and weight, the weaker animal would have to struggle to keep up the pace, and the stronger would have a greater burden to bear. The apostle Paul used the illustration of an uneven yoking to teach us an important lesson. “Do not become unevenly yoked with unbelievers,” he wrote. “For what fellowship do righteousness and lawlessness have? Or what sharing does light have with darkness?” (2 Corinthians 6:14) How could a Christian become unevenly yoked? One way would be if a Christian chose a marriage mate who did not share his or her beliefs. S uch a union would prove uncomfortable for both parties, the couple disagreeing on fundamental issues.When Jehovah originated marriage, he gave the wife the role of “a complement,” or “counterpart.” (Genesis 2:18; footnote) Likewise, through the prophet Malachi, God referred to a wife as a “partner.” (Malachi 2:14) Our Creator wants married couples to pull together in the same spiritual direction, sharing the burdens and reaping the benefits equitably. By marrying “only in the Lord,” a Christian shows respect for our heavenly Father’s counsel. (1 Corinthians 7:39) This lays a foundation for a united marriage, which can bring praise and honor to God as both spouses serve him as ‘genuine yokefellows’ in a special sense.—Philippians 4:3."[/ul]
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Post by Admin on Nov 23, 2014 19:43:42 GMT -5
Nov 174. Why was seizing "a hand mill or its upper millstone as security for a loan" prohibited? (Deut 24:6) [w04 9/15 p. 26 par. 3 ]Nov 245. With what attitude were the Israelites to be obedient, and what should be the motivating force for our service to Jehovah? (Deut 28:47) [w10 9/15 p. 8 par. 4]Nov 246. What three basic requirement for life are foun at Deuteronomy 30: 19, 20? [w10 2/15 p. 28 par. 17]
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Post by Admin on Nov 23, 2014 19:49:15 GMT -5
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