[Bring up your children] in the discipline and admonition of Jehovah.—Eph. 6:4.
Raising children is a major undertaking, especially in today's world. (2 Tim. 3:1-5) Of course, children are not born knowing right from wrong. They are born with the faculty of conscience, but it needs to be educated, or disciplined. (Rom. 2:14, 15) One Bible reference work suggests that the Greek word translated 'discipline' might be rendered 'child development.' Children who are lovingly disciplined usually feel secure. They learn that freedom has boundaries and that decisions and conduct have consequences—good or bad. How important, then, that Christian parents look to Jehovah for guidance. Do not forget that ideas and methods vary from culture to culture and from generation to generation. When parents listen to God, successful child-rearing does not become a matter of guesswork; nor does it depend on human experience or human thinking. w18.03 30 ¶8-9
You too exercise patience.—Jas. 5:8.
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According to the Bible, patience is a product of holy spirit; without God's help, imperfect humans cannot be patient to the degree needed. Patience is a gift from God, and being patient is a key way to show our love for him. Patience is also an expression of our love for others. Persistent impatience weakens the bonds of love; patience strengthens them. (1 Cor. 13:4; Gal. 5:22) Patience involves a number of other vital Christian qualities. For example, it is closely connected with endurance, which enables us to put up with difficult circumstances while maintaining a positive attitude. (Col. 1:11; Jas. 1:3, 4) Patience can also involve suffering without retaliating and remaining firm and steadfast no matter what may come our way. Additionally, the Bible urges us to accept willingly the need to wait. This aspect of patience is highlighted at James 5:7, 8. w17.08 4 ¶4
REVELATION 13-16
Song 55 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
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TREASURES FROM GOD'S WORD
'Do Not Fear the Fearsome Beasts': (10 min.)
Re 13:1, 2—The dragon gives authority to a seven-headed, ten-horned wild beast (w12 6/15 8 ¶6)
Re 13:11, 15—A two-horned wild beast gives life to the image of the first wild beast (re 194 ¶26; 195 ¶30-31)
Re 13:16, 17—Do not accept the mark of the wild beast (w09 2/15 4 ¶2)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Re 16:13, 14—How will the nations be gathered for 'the war of the great day of God the Almighty'? (w09 2/15 4 ¶5)
Re 16:21—What message will we no doubt declare just prior to the end of Satan's world? (w15 7/15 16 ¶9)
What has this week's Bible reading taught you about Jehovah?
What other spiritual gems have you discovered in this week's Bible reading?
Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) Re 16:1-16 (th study 10)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
First Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Play and discuss the video.
First Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Use the sample conversation. (th study 2)
First Return Visit: (5 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Then introduce and discuss (but do not play) the video What Happens at a Bible Study? (th study 11)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
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Maintain Your Neutrality: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Neutrality in Thought and Action. Then ask the question, How can you remain neutral regarding social issues or governmental policies? Next play the video Maintain Neutrality at Public Events. Then ask the question, How can you prepare for situations that may test your neutral stand?
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 95
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 131 and Prayer
Study Article 42: December 16-22, 2019
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20 What Will Jehovah Cause You to Become?
