Theocratic Ministry School Schedule for 1982
INSTRUCTIONS
During 1982 the following will be the arrangement when conducting the Theocratic Ministry School.
TEXTBOOKS: The New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures, The Watchtower [w], Awake! [g], Bible Topics for Discussion [td], and the books “All Scripture Is Inspired of God and Beneficial” [si], Theocratic Ministry School Guidebook [sg] and My Book of Bible Stories [my] will be the basis for assignments.
The school will begin with song and prayer and remarks of welcome, and then proceed as follows:
ASSIGNMENT NO. 1: 15 minutes. This should be handled by an elder if possible, or, when necessary, by a qualified ministerial servant. When based on the Theocratic Ministry School Guidebook, this should be delivered as a 10-minute instruction talk followed by a five-minute oral review, using the questions provided at the end of each study. Since only part of a study is assigned each week, the brother handling this assignment should be careful to cover only the portion of the material that is assigned. The objective should be not just to cover the material but to focus attention on the practical value of the information being discussed. All are encouraged to make careful advance preparation so as to benefit fully from this material.
When based on “All Scripture Is Inspired of God and Beneficial,” this assignment should be delivered as a 15-minute instruction talk, with no oral review following. Once again the objective is not just to summarize the material, but rather to focus attention on the practical value of the information, highlighting what will be most helpful to the congregation.
The brother handling Assignment No. 1 should be given private counsel, if necessary.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM BIBLE READING: 6 minutes. This should be handled by the school overseer or another qualified elder assigned by him. This should not be just a summary of the assigned reading. After giving a brief overall view of the assigned chapters, help the audience to appreciate why and how the information is of value to us. To the extent possible include the audience in the discussion. The students will then be dismissed to their various classrooms.
TALK NO. 2: 5 minutes. This is a Bible reading of the assigned material to be given by a male student. The reading assignments are usually short enough to permit the student to present brief explanatory information in the opening and concluding remarks, and even at intermediate points. Historical background, prophetic or doctrinal significance and application of principles may be included. All the assigned verses should actually be read. The material may also be presented by a boy reading it to a qualified older brother who may then use questions to draw comments from the boy on the value of the material.
TALK NO. 3: 5 minutes. This talk will be assigned to a female student, including younger ones, whenever possible. When delivering the talk, the student may be either seated or standing. One assistant will be scheduled by the school overseer, but additional assistants may be used. Settings could include situations arising at home, in the field service, in the congregation or elsewhere. The one giving the talk may either initiate the conversation to establish the setting or have her assistant(s) do so. Not the setting but the material should be given prime consideration.
TALK NO. 4: 5 minutes. Assigned preferably to a male student with some experience. This should be a talk to the entire audience. While giving his talk from notes, the speaker, when he thinks it fitting, may read quotations or pointed excerpts from the assigned material. It will usually be best for the speaker to prepare his talk with the Kingdom Hall audience in mind, so that it will be truly informative and beneficial to those who actually hear it. However, if the material lends itself better to another practical and suitable setting, the speaker may choose to develop his talk accordingly.
When assigned to a female student, the material should be presented as outlined for Talk No. 3.
COUNSEL AND REMARKS: After each student talk the school overseer will give specific counsel, following the program of progressive counsel outlined on the Speech Counsel slip. In addition, comments on informative and practical points that the students may not have included in the presentation can help to keep the attention of all focused primarily on the Scriptural information presented. The school overseer should be careful to use no more than two minutes for counsel and remarks after each student talk. It would be advisable for those giving talks to sit toward the front of the hall. This will help to save time, and also it will enable the school overseer to give his counsel directly to each student.
PREPARING TALKS: Where the material makes it possible, talks should follow a well-developed theme. Choose a theme that will allow for the best coverage of the material in the allotted time. Prepare all talks with the points in mind to be considered next on the Speech Counsel slip.
TIMING: No talk should go overtime. Neither should the counsel and remarks of the school overseer. Talks Nos. 2 through 4 should tactfully be stopped when the time is up. If the school overseer assigns someone to give the “stop signal,” that one should be advised as to the importance of doing this whenever the time is up. If a brother handling Assignment No. 1 goes overtime, he should be given private counsel. All should watch their timing carefully. Total program: 45 minutes, not counting song and prayer.
WRITTEN REVIEWS: Periodically, a written review will be given. In preparation, review the assigned material and complete the scheduled Bible reading. Only the Bible may be used during this 25-minute review. The balance of the time will be devoted to a discussion of the questions and answers. Each student will check his own paper and, in reading off all the answers, the school overseer will concentrate on the more difficult questions, helping all to understand the answers clearly. If, for some reason, local circumstances make it necessary, the written review may be held a week later than what is shown on the schedule. This will also be true if the circuit assembly is scheduled during the week of the written review.
LARGE AND SMALL CONGREGATIONS: Congregations with a school enrollment of 75 or more students may wish to arrange for additional groups of students to deliver the scheduled talks before other counselors. Rotate the students to the various halls. Where it is necessary, sisters may take any student talk, presenting it to someone else, as outlined for Talk No. 3.
ABSENTEES: The entire congregation can show appreciation for this school by being present, when possible, at every weekly session, by preparing their assignments well, and by participating in question sessions. It is hoped that all students will view their assignments conscientiously. If a student is not present when scheduled, a volunteer may take the assignment, making whatever application he feels qualified to make on such short notice. Or, the school overseer may cover the material with appropriate audience participation.
SCHEDULE
Jan. 3 Bible reading: Matthew 25 and 26
Song No. 65 “Displaying Loyalty”
No. 1: sg p. 5 ¶1 to p. 7 ¶9
No. 2: Matthew 25:31-46
No. 3: my story 76
No. 4: w80 7/1 pp. 3, 4
Jan. 10 Bible reading: Matthew 27 and 28
Song No. 7 “‘Fear Them Not’!”
No. 1: sg p. 7 ¶10 to p. 9 ¶16
No. 2: Matthew 28:1-20
No. 3: my story 77
No. 4: w80 7/1 pp. 28-30
Jan. 17 Bible reading: Mark 1 to 4
Song No. 68 “Sowing Kingdom Seed”
No. 1: si p. 181 ¶1 to p. 186 ¶33
No. 2: Mark 4:1-20
No. 3: my story 78
No. 4: w80 7/15 pp. 4-6
Jan. 24 Bible reading: Mark 5 to 7
Song No. 95 “Let God Be Found True!”
No. 1: sg p. 9 ¶1 to p. 11 ¶12
No. 2: Mark 7:1-23
No. 3: my story 79
No. 4: w80 8/1 pp. 3, 4
Jan. 31 Bible reading: Mark 8 to 10
Song No. 106 “‘Take My Yoke’!”
No. 1: sg p. 12 ¶13 to p. 13 ¶20
No. 2: Mark 9:30-50
No. 3: my story 80
No. 4: w80 8/1 pp. 28-30
Feb. 7 Bible reading: Mark 11 to 13
Song No. 40 “Good Cheer amid Earth’s Darkness”
No. 1: sg p. 14 ¶1 to p. 17 ¶10
No. 2: Mark 12:28-44
No. 3: td 59A “Will We Ever Be Free from World Distress?”
No. 4: g80 1/22 pp. 13-15
Feb. 14 Bible reading: Mark 14 to 16
Song No. 21 “‘Jehovah, Our Strength and Our Might’”
No. 1: sg p. 17 ¶11 to p. 19 ¶17
No. 2: Mark 15:1-15, 33-39
No. 3: td 59B “What Is the Significance of World Distress?”
No. 4: g80 2/8 pp. 3, 4
Feb. 21 Bible reading: Luke 1 and 2
Song No. 101 “Our Godly Joy”
No. 1: si p. 186 ¶1 to p. 192 ¶35
No. 2: Luke 2:1-20
No. 3: td 60B “When People Ask: ‘Why Do You Repeatedly Call at My Door?’”
No. 4: g80 2/22 pp. 3, 4
Feb. 28 Written Review. Complete Matthew 25-28; Mr 1-16 to Luke 1-2
Song No. 25 “This Good News of the Kingdom Let Us Preach!”
Mar. 7 Bible reading: Luke 3 to 5
Song No. 57 “Sing Jehovah’s Praise with Courage!”
No. 1: sg p. 19 ¶1 to p. 21 ¶9
No. 2: Luke 4:1-21
No. 3: my story 81
No. 4: w80 8/15 pp. 3-5
Mar. 14 Bible reading: Luke 6 to 8
Song No. 31 “Appreciating God’s Reminders”
No. 1: sg p. 21 ¶10 to p. 24 ¶20
No. 2: Luke 6:17-36
No. 3: my story 82
No. 4: w80 9/1 pp. 5-7
Mar. 21 Bible reading: Luke 9 to 11
Song No. 118 “Christ Our Exemplar”
No. 1: sg p. 24 ¶1 to p. 26 ¶11
No. 2: Luke 10:1-20
No. 3: my story 83
No. 4: w80 9/1 pp. 12, 13
Mar. 28 Bible reading: Luke 12 to 14
Song No. 18 “Daily Walking with Jehovah”
No. 1: sg p. 27 ¶12 to p. 29 ¶20
No. 2: Luke 12:13-34
No. 3: my story 84
No. 4: w80 9/15 pp. 5-8
Week of April 4, 1982 Memorial
Apr. 11 Bible reading: Luke 15 to 18
Song No. 108 “Proof of Discipleship”
No. 1: sg p. 29 ¶1 to p. 31 ¶7
No. 2: Luke 16:1-15
No. 3: td 1A “Why Is Ancestor Worship in Vain?”
No. 4: g80 3/8 pp. 3, 4
Apr. 18 Bible reading: Luke 19 to 21
Song No. 17 “Be Strong in Faith!”
No. 1: sg p. 31 ¶8 to p. 33 ¶15
No. 2: Luke 21:12-36
No. 3: td 2B “What Will Be the Christian’s Part in God’s Final War?”
No. 4: g80 3/22 pp. 3, 4
Apr. 25 Written Review. Complete Luke 3 to 21
Song No. 102 “Worshiping on the ‘Mountain of God’s House’”
May 2 Bible reading: Luke 22 to 24
Song No. 32 “Let the Light Shine!”
No. 1: sg p. 33 ¶1 to p. 35 ¶9
No. 2: Luke 22:7-30
No. 3: my story 85
No. 4: w80 11/1 pp. 28-30
May 9 Bible reading: John 1 to 3
Song No. 46 “Hail Jehovah’s Firstborn!”
No. 1: si p. 192 ¶1 to p. 198 ¶35
No. 2: John 3:1-21
No. 3: my story 86
No. 4: w80 10/1 pp. 14-17
May 16 Bible reading: John 4 to 6
Song No. 111 “‘Rejoice in the Hope Ahead’”
No. 1: sg p. 36 ¶10 to p. 38 ¶17
No. 2: John 5:25-47
No. 3: my story 87
No. 4: w80 11/1 pp. 8-10
May 23 Bible reading: John 7 to 9
Song No. 67 “Our Possession of Peace”
No. 1: sg p. 39 ¶1 to p. 41 ¶11
No. 2: John 8:31-47
No. 3: my story 88
No. 4: w80 11/1 pp. 11, 12
May 30 Bible reading: John 10 to 12
Song No. 42 “The Prayer of God’s Servant”
No. 1: sg p. 41 ¶12 to p. 43 ¶18
No. 2: John 10:1-21
No. 3: my story 89
No. 4: w80 11/1 pp. 22-24
June 6 Bible reading: John 13 to 15
Song No. 53 “The Resurrection Joy”
No. 1: sg p. 44 ¶1 to p. 46 ¶8
No. 2: John 14:1-21
No. 3: td 4F “For Whom Was the Bible Written?”
No. 4: g80 3/22 pp. 10-12
June 13 Bible reading: John 16 to 18
Song No. 6 “‘Be Glad, You Nations’”
No. 1: sg p. 46 ¶9 to p. 48 ¶20
No. 2: John 17:6-26
No. 3: td 6A “How Do We Know the Gentile Times Ended in 1914?”
No. 4: g80 5/8 pp. 3, 4
June 20 Bible reading: John 19 to 21
Song No. 20 “The Scriptures—Inspired and Beneficial”
No. 1: sg p. 49 ¶1 to p. 51 ¶8
No. 2: John 21:1-17
No. 3: td 15B “Why Are Some Disfellowshiped from the Christian Congregation?”
No. 4: g80 5/8 pp. 16-19
June 27 Written Review. Complete Luke 22-24 to John 1-21
Song No. 91 “Contending for the Faith”
July 4 Bible reading: Acts 1 to 3
Song No. 61 “God’s Loyal Love”
No. 1: si p. 198 ¶1 to p. 204 ¶40
No. 2: Acts 2:29-47
No. 3: my story 90
No. 4: w81 2/1 pp. 8-10
July 11 Bible reading: Acts 4 to 6
Song No. 79 “Pay Back God’s Things to God!”
No. 1: sg p. 51 ¶9 to p. 53 ¶18
No. 2: Acts 5:27-42
No. 3: my story 91
No. 4: w80 11/15 pp. 5-7
July 18 Bible reading: Acts 7 to 9
Song No. 33 “Bravely Press On!”
No. 1: sg p. 54 ¶1 to p. 56 ¶8
No. 2: Acts 8:1-17
No. 3: my story 92
No. 4: w80 12/15 pp. 4-7
July 25 Bible reading: Acts 10 to 12
Song No. 49 “The Divine Pattern of Love”
No. 1: sg p. 56 ¶9 to p. 58 ¶16
No. 2: Acts 10:30-48
No. 3: my story 93
No. 4: w81 1/15 pp. 18, 19
Aug. 1 Bible reading: Acts 13 to 15
Song No. 19 “Our Paradise: Present and Future”
No. 1: sg p. 58 ¶1 to p. 61 ¶12
No. 2: Acts 15:1-21
No. 3: td 17B “How Do We Know that Paradise on Earth Will Be Restored?”
No. 4: g80 5/22 pp. 3, 4
Aug. 8 Bible reading: Acts 16 to 18
Song No. 71 “O Walk with God!”
No. 1: sg p. 61 ¶13 to p. 63 ¶18
No. 2: Acts 17:16-31
No. 3: td 20B “To Whom Is a Christian’s First Responsibility?”
No. 4: g80 6/8 pp. 3, 4
Aug. 15 Bible reading: Acts 19 to 21
Song No. 10 “‘From House to House’”
No. 1: sg p. 63 ¶1 to p. 66 ¶10
No. 2: Acts 20:17-35
No. 3: td 21C “Why Is Faith Without Works Dead?”
No. 4: g80 6/8 pp. 8-10
Aug. 22 Bible reading: Acts 22 to 25
Song No. 27 “Theocracy’s Increase”
No. 1: sg p. 66 ¶11 to p. 69 ¶22
No. 2: Acts 22:1-21
No. 3: td 24C “Of What Is Fire a Symbol?”
No. 4: g80 6/22 pp. 3, 4
Aug. 29 Written Review. Complete Acts 1 to 25
Song No. 51 “Preach with Boldness!”
Sept. 5 Bible reading: Acts 26 to 28
Song No. 103 “Preach ‘This Good News of the Kingdom’!”
No. 1: sg p. 69 ¶1 to p. 71 ¶8
No. 2: Acts 28:17-31
No. 3: my story 94
No. 4: w81 3/15 pp. 3, 4
Sept. 12 Bible reading: Romans 1 to 4
Song No. 37 “The Power of Kindness”
No. 1: si p. 204 ¶1 to p. 208 ¶25
No. 2: Romans 1:18-32
No. 3: my story 95
No. 4: w81 2/15 pp. 5-7
Sept. 19 Bible reading: Romans 5 to 8
Song No. 85 “Our Christian Unity”
No. 1: sg p. 72 ¶9 to p. 73 ¶13
No. 2: Romans 5:6-21
No. 3: my story 96
No. 4: w81 3/1 pp. 4-7
Sept. 26 Bible reading: Romans 9 to 12
Song No. 82 “Appreciation of God’s Compassions”
No. 1: sg p. 73 ¶1 to p. 75 ¶8
No. 2: Romans 12:1-21
No. 3: my story 97
No. 4: w81 3/1 pp. 28-30
Oct. 3 Bible reading: Romans 13 to 16
Song No. 50 “Jehovah’s Attributes”
No. 1: sg p. 75 ¶9 to p. 78 ¶17
No. 2: Romans 13:1-14
No. 3: td 29D “What Are God’s Attributes?”
No. 4: g80 7/8 pp. 3, 4
Oct. 10 Bible reading: 1 Corinthians 1 to 5
Song No. 28 “Give Jehovah the Praise!”
No. 1: si p. 208 ¶1 to p. 212 ¶26
No. 2: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23
No. 3: td 31F “Were Jewish Hopes Fulfilled in Jesus the Messiah?”
No. 4: g80 8/8 pp. 3, 4
Oct. 17 Bible reading: 1 Corinthians 6 to 9
Song No. 75 “The Fruit of Self-Control”
No. 1: sg p. 78 ¶1 to p. 80 ¶10
No. 2: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20
No. 3: td 34B “Why Do We Need to Be Awake to the Sign of the Last Days?”
No. 4: g80 9/8 pp. 3, 4
Oct. 24 Bible reading: 1 Corinthians 10 to 13
Song No. 45 “Cultivating the Fruit of Love”
No. 1: sg p. 80 ¶11 to p. 84 ¶24
No. 2: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
No. 3: td 36D “When Others Say: ‘All Good People Go to Heaven.’”
No. 4: g80 9/8 pp. 16-19
Oct. 31 Written Review. Complete Acts 26-28; Ro 1-16 to 1 Corinthians 1-13
Song No. 15 “Love’s Excelling Way”
Nov. 7 Bible reading: 1 Corinthians 14 to 16
Song No. 78 “We Must Have the Faith!”
No. 1: sg p. 84 ¶1 to p. 88 ¶9
No. 2: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58
No. 3: my story 98
No. 4: w81 5/15 pp. 9-12
Nov. 14 Bible reading: 2 Corinthians 1 to 4
Song No. 83 “The Bread from Heaven”
No. 1: si p. 213 ¶1 to p. 216 ¶20
No. 2: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18
No. 3: my story 99
No. 4: w81 3/15 pp. 5-7
Nov. 21 Bible reading: 2 Corinthians 5 to 9
Song No. 92 “Keep On Seeking First the Kingdom!”
No. 1: sg p. 88 ¶10 to p. 90 ¶15
No. 2: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15
No. 3: my story 100
No. 4: w81 4/1 pp. 3, 4
Nov. 28 Bible reading: 2 Corinthians 10 to 13
Song No. 90 “See Jehovah’s Army!”
No. 1: sg p. 90 ¶1 to p. 92 ¶7
No. 2: 2 Corinthians 10:1-18
No. 3: my story 101
No. 4: w81 4/1 pp. 4-7
Dec. 5 Bible reading: Galatians 1 to 3
Song No. 52 “The Fruitage of Goodness”
No. 1: si p. 216 ¶1 to p. 218 ¶18
No. 2: Galatians 3:15-29
No. 3: td 37C “When People Say: ‘I Have My Own Church Literature.’”
No. 4: g80 9/22 pp. 3, 4
Dec. 12 Bible reading: Galatians 4 to 6
Song No. 94 “The Fruitage of the Spirit”
No. 1: sg p. 92 ¶8 to p. 95 ¶18
No. 2: Galatians 5:7-26
No. 3: td 43B “Should True Christians Pray for This World?”
No. 4: g80 11/8 pp. 3, 4
Dec. 19 Bible reading: Ephesians 1 to 6
Song No. 73 “Worship Jehovah During Youth!”
No. 1: si p. 219 ¶1 to p. 221 ¶19
No. 2: Ephesians 6:1-18
No. 3: td 47F “When People Say: ‘I Have My Own Religion.’”
No. 4: g80 11/22 pp. 3, 4
Dec. 26 Written Review. Complete 1 Corinthians 14-16; 2Co 1-13; Ga 1-6 to Ephesians 1-6
Song No. 66 “Now Is the Time!”