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Post by Admin on Jan 1, 2023 15:22:02 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Jan 1, 2023 15:22:40 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Jan 1, 2023 15:28:43 GMT -5
16- 22 JAN MW 1. Why were women occasionally named in genealogical registers? ( 1 Chron 3:1-3) "Women were named in the genealogical registers occasionally when there was a historical reason to do so. At Genesis 11:29, 30, Sarai (Sarah) is mentioned, evidently for the reason that the promised Seed was to come through her, not through another wife of Abraham. Milcah may have been named in the same passage because she was the grandmother of Rebekah, Isaac’s wife, thereby showing Rebekah’s lineage as being from Abraham’s relatives, since Isaac was not to have a wife from the other nations. (Ge 22:20-23; 24:2-4) At Genesis 25:1, the name of Abraham’s later wife Keturah is given. This shows that Abraham married again after Sarah died and that his reproductive powers were still alive more than 40 years after their miraculous renewal by Jehovah. (Ro 4:19; Ge 24:67; 25:20) Also, it reveals the relationship of Midian and other Arabian tribes to Israel.
Leah, Rachel, and Jacob’s concubines, together with the sons they bore, are named. (Ge 35:21-26) This helps us to understand God’s later dealings with these sons. For similar reasons we find the names of other women in the genealogical registers. When an inheritance was transmitted through them, their names might be included. (Nu 26:33) Of course, Tamar, Rahab, and Ruth are outstanding. In each case, there is something remarkable about the manner in which these women came to be in the line of ancestry of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. (Ge 38; Ru 1:3-5; 4:13-15; Mt 1:1-5) Among other instances of the mention of women in the genealogical lists are 1 Chronicles 2:35, 48, 49; 3:1-3, 5." [ it-1 911 par 3-4] 23- 29 JAN MW 2. How can the victory over the Hagrites encourage us when we face seemingly insurmountable obstacles ? ( 1 Chron 5:10) "In the days of King Saul, the tribes east of the Jordan defeated the Hagrites even though these tribes were outnumbered more than 2 to 1. This was because the valiant men of these tribes trusted in Jehovah and looked to him for help. Let us have complete confidence in Jehovah as we carry on our spiritual warfare against formidable odds.—Ephesians 6:10-17." [ w05 10/1 9 par 7] 30- 05 FEB MW 3. How does this verse help us to appreciate the importance of music in true worship ? ( 1 Chron 9:33) "Yes, through his prophets, Jehovah directed his worshippers to praise him with song. Singers from the priestly tribe were even exempted from duties that other Levites were required to perform so that they could devote sufficient time to composition and, most likely, to rehearsal.—1 Chron. 9:33." [ w10 12/15 21 par 6] 06- 11 FEB MW 4. What good example did the 50,000 men of Zebulun set ? ( 1 Chron 12:33) "Serving With “a Complete Heart.” The literal heart must be whole to function normally, but the figurative heart can be divided. David prayed: “Unify my heart to fear your name,” suggesting that a person’s heart could be divided with regard to its affections and fears. (Ps 86:11) Such a person may be “halfhearted”—lukewarmly worshiping God. (Ps 119:113; Re 3:16) An individual can also be of “a double heart” (literally, with a heart and a heart), trying to serve two masters, or deceptively saying one thing while thinking something else. (1Ch 12:33; Ps 12:2, ftn) Jesus strongly denounced such doublehearted hypocrisy.—Mt 15:7, 8.
One seeking to please God must be neither halfhearted nor doublehearted but must serve him with a complete heart. (1Ch 28:9) This requires diligent effort in view of the heart’s being desperate and inclined to badness. (Jer 17:9, 10; Ge 8:21) Of help in maintaining a complete heart are: heartfelt prayer (Ps 119:145; La 3:41), regular study of God’s Word (Ezr 7:10; Pr 15:28), zealous participation in preaching the good news (compare Jer 20:9), and association with others whose hearts are complete toward Jehovah.—Compare 2Ki 10:15, 16." [ it-1 1058 par 5-6]
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Post by Admin on Mar 9, 2023 1:56:07 GMT -5
13-16 FEB MW 5. Why could the Levites sing: “Jehovah has become King!” ? ( 1 Chron 16:31) "Jehovah becomes King when he expresses his rulership or establishes an agency to represent him at a certain time or to deal with a specific situation. This aspect of Jehovah’s kingship has far-reaching significance. Before David died, Jehovah promised him that his kingship would continue indefinitely: “I will raise up your offspring after you, your own son, and I will firmly establish his kingdom.” (2 Sam. 7:12, 13) " [ w14 1/15 10 par 14] 20-26 FEB MW 6. Like David, of what can we be confident ? ( 1 Chron 17:16-18) " David was confident that Jehovah knew him well. (1 Chron. 17:16-18) And through his Word and his organization, Jehovah reassures you that he notices the love you show for him. Consider some statements in God’s Word that can help you be certain of that fact:
Jehovah noticed you even before you were born.—Ps. 139:16.
Jehovah knows what is in your heart, and he knows what you are thinking.—1 Chron. 28:9.
Jehovah personally listens to each one of your prayers.—Ps. 65:2.
Your actions affect Jehovah’s feelings.—Prov. 27:11.
Jehovah has personally drawn you to him.—John 6:44.
If you die, Jehovah knows you so well that he will be able to resurrect you. He will reconstruct your body and restore your mind along with your memories and other unique aspects of your personality.—John 11:21-26, 39-44; Acts 24:15." [ w20.02 12, box] 27-05 MAR MW 7. What does this verse teach us about Jehovah ? ( 1 Chron 21:15) " Jehovah commanded the angel to halt the plague because He is sensitive to the suffering of His people. Indeed, “very many are his mercies" [ w05 10/1 11 par 6] 06-12 MAR MW 8. What do these verses indicate about the importance of singing songs of praise to Jehovah ? ( 1 Chron 25:7, 8) "The Israelites considered singing to be an important part of their worship. King David assigned 288 Levites to be singers at the temple. (1 Chron. 25:1, 6-8) Today, we can express our love for God when we sing songs of praise. The quality of our voice is not the most important thing. Consider this comparison: When we speak, “we all stumble many times,” but that does not prevent us from speaking in the congregation and in the ministry. (Jas. 3:2) Similarly, we should not allow concerns about the imperfections of our singing voice to prevent us from singing praises to Jehovah" [ w22.03 22 par 10] 13-19 MAR MW 9. How is Hushai a good example of a loyal friend ? ( 1 Chron 27:33) "David had other associates who loyally stood by him in difficult times. One such associate was Hushai, whom the Bible refers to as “David’s friend.” (2 Sam. 16:16; 1 Chron. 27:33) He may have been a court official who was a personal friend and companion to the king, one who at times carried out confidential orders.
When David’s son Absalom usurped the throne, many Israelites took Absalom’s side, but not Hushai. While David was fleeing, Hushai went to him. David felt deeply hurt because of being betrayed by his own son and by some whom he had trusted. However, Hushai remained loyal, as one who was willing to risk his life and accomplish a mission that would thwart the conspiracy. Hushai did not simply do so out of a sense of duty as a court official. He proved to be a loyal friend.—2 Sam. 15:13-17, 32-37; 16:15–17:16" [ w17.03 29 par 6-7]
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Post by Admin on Mar 10, 2023 7:16:58 GMT -5
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