Theocratic Ministry School Schedule for 1996
INSTRUCTIONS
During 1996 the following will be the arrangements when conducting the Theocratic Ministry School.
TEXTBOOKS: The New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures [bi12], Jehovah’s Witnesses—Proclaimers of God’s Kingdom [jv], “All Scripture Is Inspired of God and Beneficial” (1990 Edition) [si], Reasoning From the Scriptures [rs], Knowledge That Leads to Everlasting Life [kl], and Insight on the Scriptures Vol. 1 [it-1] will be the basis for assignments.
The school should begin ON TIME with song, prayer, and remarks of welcome and then proceed as follows:
ASSIGNMENT NO. 1: 15 minutes. This should be handled by an elder or a ministerial servant, and it will be based on Jehovah’s Witnesses—Proclaimers of God’s Kingdom or “All Scripture Is Inspired of God and Beneficial.” When based on the Proclaimers book, this assignment should be delivered as a 15-minute instruction talk with no oral review; when based on the “All Scripture” book, it should be delivered as a 10- to 12-minute instruction talk with a 3- to 5-minute oral review following, using the printed questions in the publication. The objective should be not just to cover the material but to focus attention on the practical value of the information being discussed, highlighting what will be most helpful to the congregation. The theme shown should be used. Illustrations, photographs, and charts found in the Proclaimers book may be commented on by the speaker and used as teaching aids.
The brothers assigned this talk should be careful to keep within the time limit. Private counsel may be given if necessary or if requested by the speaker.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM BIBLE READING: 6 minutes. This should be handled by an elder or a ministerial servant who will effectively apply the material to local needs. This should not be just a summary of the assigned reading. A 30- to 60-second overall review of the assigned chapters may be included. The principal objective, however, is to help the audience to appreciate why and how the information is of value to us. The students will then be dismissed to their various classrooms by the school overseer.
ASSIGNMENT NO. 2: 5 minutes. This is a Bible reading of the assigned material to be given by a brother. This will apply in the main school as well as in the auxiliary groups. The reading assignments are usually short enough to permit the student to present brief explanatory information in the opening and concluding remarks. Historical background, prophetic or doctrinal significance, and application of principles may be included. All the assigned verses should be read without a break. Of course, where the verses to be read are not consecutive, the student may cite the verse where the reading continues.
ASSIGNMENT NO. 3: 5 minutes. This will be assigned to a sister. The subject for this presentation will be based on Reasoning From the Scriptures or Knowledge That Leads to Everlasting Life. The student assigned should be able to read. While presenting this information, the student may be either seated or standing. When the assignment is based on the Reasoning book, the sister presenting this part will need to adapt the theme and the material to be considered to a practical setting, preferably one that involves field service or informal witnessing. When the assignment is based on the Knowledge book, the setting may be a return visit or a home Bible study. The school overseer will be particularly interested in the way the student helps the householder to reason on and understand the material and in how the scriptures are applied. Paragraphs in the book need not be read. One assistant will be scheduled by the school overseer, but an additional assistant may be used. Not the setting but the effective use of the material should be given prime consideration.
ASSIGNMENT NO. 4: 5 minutes. This will be assigned to a brother or a sister. It will be based on a Bible character. For each assignment the name of a Bible character and a theme are set forth in the schedule. Information about the Bible character can be found in Insight on the Scriptures, Volume 1, under his name. The student should study Scriptural references in the material in order to get a clear picture of the Bible character—the events of his life, as well as his personality, traits, and attitude. Thereafter, the student should develop the assigned theme of the talk and select appropriate scriptures to be used. Additional scriptures that highlight Bible principles that tie in with the theme may be included. The purpose of the talk is to show what can be learned from the example of the Bible character under consideration, whether good or bad. Acts of faithfulness, courage, humility, and unselfishness furnish good examples to be followed; unfaithful acts, as well as undesirable traits, stand as a strong warning to turn Christians away from an improper course. When assigned to a brother, this talk should be given with the Kingdom Hall audience in mind. When a sister is given this part, it should be presented as outlined for Assignment No. 3.
COUNSEL AND REMARKS: After each student presentation, the school overseer will give specific counsel, not necessarily following the program of progressive counsel outlined on the Speech Counsel slip. Rather, he should concentrate on those areas where the student needs to improve. If the student merits solely a “G” and there is no other speech quality marked “I” or “W,” then the counselor should circle the box, where the “G,” “I,” or “W” would normally appear, of the speech quality that the student should work on next. He will advise the student of this that evening as well as show this speech quality on the student’s next Theocratic Ministry School Assignment slip (S-89). Those on the program should sit toward the front of the hall. This will save time and enable the school overseer to give his counsel directly to each student. As time allows after the giving of necessary oral counsel, comments may be given by the counselor on informative and practical points not covered by the students. The school overseer should use no more than a total of two minutes for counsel and any other brief remarks after each student presentation. If the Bible highlights assignment left something to be desired, private counsel may be given.
PREPARING ASSIGNMENTS: Before preparing an assigned part, the student should read carefully the School Guidebook material dealing with the speech quality to be worked on. Students given Assignment No. 2 may choose a theme appropriate to the portion of the Bible that is to be read. Other assignments are to be developed in line with the theme shown on the printed schedule.
TIMING: No one should go overtime, nor should the counsel and remarks of the counselor. Assignments No. 2 through 4 should tactfully be stopped when the time is up. The one designated to give the stop signal should do so promptly. When brothers handling Assignment No. 1 and Bible highlights go overtime, they should be given private counsel. All should watch their timing carefully. Total program: 45 minutes, excluding song and prayer.
WRITTEN REVIEW: 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. The school overseer will consider with the audience the answers to the review questions and concentrate on the more difficult ones, helping all to understand the answers clearly. If local circumstances make it necessary, the written review may be given a week later than what is shown on the schedule.
SCHEDULE
Jan. 1 Bible reading: Jeremiah 13 to 15
No. 1: Conduct That Sets Us Apart From the World (jv p. 178 par. 4–p. 183 par. 1)
No. 2: Jeremiah 14:10-22
No. 3: Jesus Did Not Go to Heaven in a Physical Body (rs p. 333 par. 3–p. 334 par. 3)
No. 4: Aaron—Theme: Continue Faithful Despite Human Weaknesses
Jan. 8 Bible reading: Jeremiah 16 to 19
No. 1: Respect for Life and the Moral Cleanness of the Organization (jv p. 183 par. 2–p. 187)
No. 2: Jeremiah 18:1-17
No. 3: Why Jesus Appeared in Materialized Bodies (rs p. 334 par. 4–p. 335 par. 2)
No. 4: Abednego—Theme: Youths—Honor Jehovah by Your Loyalty
Jan. 15 Bible reading: Jeremiah 20 to 22
No. 1: True Christians Are No Part of the World (jv p. 188-p. 192 par. 2)
No. 2: Jeremiah 20:1-13
No. 3: Those Resurrected to Rule With Christ Will Be Like Him (rs p. 335 par. 4–p. 336 par. 2)
No. 4: Abel—Theme: Exercise Faith That Pleases God
Jan. 22 Bible reading: Jeremiah 23 to 25
No. 1: Loyalty to God and Christian Neutrality (jv p. 192 par. 3–p. 195 par. 4)
No. 2: Jeremiah 23:16-32
No. 3: What the Resurrection Will Mean for Mankind in General (rs p. 336 par. 3–p. 337 par. 3)
No. 4: Abiathar—Theme: Disloyalty Can Nullify Years of Faithful Service
Jan. 29 Bible reading: Jeremiah 26 to 28
No. 1: Worldly Customs That Challenge a Christian’s Faithfulness (jv p. 196 par. 1–p. 201)
No. 2: Jeremiah 26:1-16
No. 3: Why Resurrected Ones Will Not Be Condemned for Their Past Deeds (rs p. 338 par. 1)
No. 4: Abigail—Theme: Display Qualities That Honor Jehovah
Feb. 5 Bible reading: Jeremiah 29 to 31
No. 1: Early Developments of the Modern-Day Organization (jv p. 204-p. 209 par. 1)
No. 2: Jeremiah 31:27-40
No. 3: How the “Rest of the Dead” Come to Life on Earth (rs p. 338 par. 2–p. 339 par. 2)
No. 4: Abihu—Theme: Prominence Does Not Excuse Disobedience
Feb. 12 Bible reading: Jeremiah 32 and 33
No. 1: Organizing to Get the Good News Preached (jv p. 209 par. 2–p. 217 par. 1)
No. 2: Jeremiah 33:1-3, 14-26
No. 3: Those Who Are Included in the Earthly Resurrection (rs p. 339 par. 3–p. 340 par. 3)
No. 4: Abishai—Theme: Be Loyal to Those Taking the Lead
Feb. 19 Bible reading: Jeremiah 34 to 37
No. 1: Theocratic Organization and Its Benefits (jv p. 217 par. 2–p. 221 par. 4)
No. 2: Jeremiah 35:1-11, 17-19
No. 3: The Events Associated With Christ’s Presence Take Place Over a Period of Years (rs p. 341 pars. 1, 2)
No. 4: Abner—Theme: Men Who Live by the Sword Die by the Sword
Feb. 26 Bible reading: Jeremiah 38 to 41
No. 1: Traveling Overseers Strengthen the Congregations (jv p. 222 par. 1–p. 227 par. 4)
No. 2: Jeremiah 38:1-13
No. 3: Christ’s Return Is Invisible (rs p. 341 par. 3–p. 342 par. 2)
No. 4: Abraham—Theme: Live for the Doing of God’s Will
Mar. 4 Bible reading: Jeremiah 42 to 45
No. 1: Theocratic Alignment and Training for Overseers (jv p. 227 par. 5–p. 232 par. 3)
No. 2: Jeremiah 43:1-13
No. 3: The Manner of Jesus’ Coming and How Every Eye Will See Him (rs p. 342 par. 4–p. 343 par. 5)
No. 4: Absalom—Theme: Selfish Ambition Leads to Disaster
Mar. 11 Bible reading: Jeremiah 46 to 48
No. 1: Gearing Up for Explosive Growth (jv p. 233 par. 1–p. 235)
No. 2: Jeremiah 48:1-15
No. 3: Events Associated With the Presence of Christ (rs p. 344 pars. 1-5)
No. 4: Achan—Theme: Robbing God Brings Dire Consequences
Mar. 18 Bible reading: Jeremiah 49 and 50
No. 1: Meetings That Fill Spiritual Needs (jv p. 236-p. 241 par. 1)
No. 2: Jeremiah 49:1-11, 15-18
No. 3: Christians Are Not Required to Keep the Sabbath (rs p. 345 par. 2–p. 346 par. 3)
No. 4: Adam—Theme: Why We Must Keep God First in Our Life
Mar. 25 Bible reading: Jeremiah 51 and 52
No. 1: Jeremiah—Why Beneficial (si p. 129 pars. 36-39)
No. 2: Jeremiah 51:41-57
No. 3: No Bible Record of Adam’s Keeping a Sabbath Day (rs p. 346 par. 4–p. 347 par. 2)
No. 4: King Ahab—Theme: There Can Be No Peace for the Wicked
Apr. 1 Bible reading: Lamentations 1 and 2
No. 1: Introduction to Lamentations (si pp. 130-1 pars. 1-7)
No. 2: Lamentations 2:13-22
No. 3: Jesus Did Not Divide the Mosaic Law Into “Ceremonial” and “Moral” Parts (rs p. 347 par. 3–p. 348 par. 1)
No. 4: King Ahaz—Theme: Idolatry Brings God’s Disfavor
Apr. 8 Bible reading: Lamentations 3 to 5
No. 1: Lamentations—Why Beneficial (si p. 132 pars. 13-15)
No. 2: Lamentations 5:1-22
No. 3: The Ten Commandments Passed Away With the Mosaic Law (rs p. 348 pars. 2-3)
No. 4: Ahithophel—Theme: Jehovah Thwarts the Schemes of Traitors
Apr. 15 Bible reading: Ezekiel 1 to 4
No. 1: Introduction to Ezekiel (si pp. 132-3 pars. 1-6)
No. 2: Ezekiel 3:16-27
No. 3: Why Moral Restraint Was Not Removed When the Ten Commandments Passed Away (rs p. 349 pars. 1, 2)
No. 4: Amnon—Theme: Selfish Erotic Love Is Ruinous
Apr. 22 Bible reading: Ezekiel 5 to 8
No. 1: Commemoration of the Lord’s Death (jv p. 242 par. 1–p. 243 par. 3)
No. 2: Ezekiel 5:1-15
No. 3: What the Sabbath Means to Christians (rs p. 349 par. 3–p. 351 par. 2)
No. 4: Aquila—Theme: Preach With Zeal and Be Hospitable
Apr. 29 Written Review. Complete Jeremiah 13-52; La 1-5 to Ezekiel 1-8
May 6 Bible reading: Ezekiel 9 to 11
No. 1: Young Ones Given Attention and All Encouraged to Preach (jv p. 244 par. 1–p. 248 par. 3)
No. 2: Ezekiel 9:1-11
No. 3: God Wants You to Have a Happy Future (kl pp. 6-7 pars. 1-5)
No. 4: King Asa—Theme: Be Zealous for Pure Worship
May 13 Bible reading: Ezekiel 12 to 14
No. 1: Meetings Arranged for All to See and Hear (jv p. 248 par. 4–p. 253)
No. 2: Ezekiel 14:1-14
No. 3: Everlasting Life in Paradise—Not a Dream (kl pp. 7-9 pars. 6-10)
No. 4: Queen Athaliah—Theme: Beware of the Jezebel Influence
May 20 Bible reading: Ezekiel 15 and 16
No. 1: Conventions Give Evidence of Our Brotherhood (jv p. 254-p. 260 par. 2)
No. 2: Ezekiel 16:46-63
No. 3: What Life Will Be Like in Paradise (kl pp. 9-10 pars. 11-16)
No. 4: Balaam—Theme: Greed Can Blind Us to a Wrong Course
May 27 Bible reading: Ezekiel 17 to 19
No. 1: Milestones in Spiritual Growth (jv p. 260 par. 3–p. 264 par. 5)
No. 2: Ezekiel 18:21-32
No. 3: Why the Knowledge of God Is Vital (kl pp. 10-11 pars. 17-19)
No. 4: Barnabas—Theme: Be Warmhearted and Generous in Your Ministry
June 3 Bible reading: Ezekiel 20 and 21
No. 1: Conventions Energize the Evangelizing Work (jv p. 265 par. 1–p. 268 par. 3)
No. 2: Ezekiel 21:18-32
No. 3: The Book That Reveals the Knowledge of God (kl pp. 12-13 pars. 1-6)
No. 4: Baruch (Jeremiah’s secretary)—Theme: Serve Jehovah Unselfishly
June 10 Bible reading: Ezekiel 22 and 23
No. 1: Memorable Gatherings of Jehovah’s People (jv p. 269 par. 1–p. 275 par. 2)
No. 2: Ezekiel 22:17-31
No. 3: What the Bible Reveals About God (kl pp. 14-15 pars. 7-9)
No. 4: Bath-sheba—Theme: Repentant Wrongdoers Can Receive God’s Favor
June 17 Bible reading: Ezekiel 24 to 26
No. 1: Conventions Organized for International Praise to Jehovah (jv p. 275 par. 3–p. 282)
No. 2: Ezekiel 26:1-14
No. 3: Why You Can Trust the Bible (kl pp. 15-16 pars. 10-13)
No. 4: Belshazzar—Theme: Learn Humility and Avoid Disaster
June 24 Bible reading: Ezekiel 27 to 29
No. 1: Seek First God’s Kingdom (jv p. 283-p. 287 par. 1)
No. 2: Ezekiel 29:1-16
No. 3: The Bible Is Accurate and Reliable (kl p. 17 pars. 14, 15)
No. 4: Boaz—Theme: Be Morally Clean and Accept Godly Responsibility
July 1 Bible reading: Ezekiel 30 to 32
No. 1: Trusting in Jehovah With All Their Heart (jv p. 287 par. 2–p. 292 par. 4)
No. 2: Ezekiel 31:1-14
No. 3: The Bible Is a Book of Prophecy (kl pp. 17-18 pars. 16-18)
No. 4: Cain—Theme: How We React to Counsel Tells Much About Us
July 8 Bible reading: Ezekiel 33 and 34
No. 1: Motivated by Love to Serve God (jv p. 292 par. 5–p. 298 par. 1)
No. 2: Ezekiel 34:17-30
No. 3: Bible Prophecies About Jesus (kl pp. 19-21 pars. 19, 20)
No. 4: Caleb (son of Jephunneh)—Theme: Jehovah Makes Powerful Those Who Follow Him Fully
July 15 Bible reading: Ezekiel 35 to 37
No. 1: Pioneering and Seizing Opportunities to Witness (jv p. 299 par. 1–p. 303)
No. 2: Ezekiel 35:1-15
No. 3: Form a Longing for the Knowledge of God (kl pp. 21-2 pars. 21-3)
No. 4: Cornelius—Theme: Jehovah God Is Not Partial
July 22 Bible reading: Ezekiel 38 and 39
No. 1: Growing Together in Love (jv p. 304-p. 307 par. 1)
No. 2: Ezekiel 38:1-4, 10-12, 18-23
No. 3: The True God and His Name (kl pp. 23-4 pars. 1-5)
No. 4: Cyrus—Theme: God’s Word Always Comes True
July 29 Bible reading: Ezekiel 40 to 44
No. 1: Brotherly Love for Victims of War (jv p. 307 par. 2–p. 310 par. 2)
No. 2: Ezekiel 40:1-15
No. 3: Why You Should Use God’s Name (kl pp. 24-5 pars. 6-8)
No. 4: Daniel (God’s prophet)—Theme: Jehovah Blesses Whole-Souled Devotion
Aug. 5 Bible reading: Ezekiel 45 to 48
No. 1: Ezekiel—Why Beneficial (si p. 137 pars. 29-33)
No. 2: Ezekiel 47:1-12
No. 3: How Jehovah Made His Name Great (kl pp. 25-7 pars. 9-13)
No. 4: David—Theme: Youths, Prepare Now to Serve Jehovah Courageously
Aug. 12 Bible reading: Daniel 1 and 2
No. 1: Introduction to Daniel (si pp. 138-9 pars. 1-6)
No. 2: Daniel 2:31-45
No. 3: Qualities of the True God (kl pp. 27-8 pars. 14-16)
No. 4: Deborah (the prophetess)—Theme: Faithful Women Praise Jehovah
Aug. 19 Bible reading: Daniel 3 and 4
No. 1: Christian Love When Natural Disasters Strike (jv p. 310 par. 3–p. 315 par. 2)
No. 2: Daniel 3:16-30
No. 3: Jehovah God Is Merciful and Gracious (kl pp. 28-9 pars. 17-19)
No. 4: Dinah—Theme: Bad Associations Can Lead to Tragedy
Aug. 26 Written Review. Complete Ezekiel 9-48 to Daniel 1-4
Sept. 2 Bible reading: Daniel 5 and 6
No. 1: A United Brotherhood in the Face of Persecution (jv p. 315 par. 3–p. 317)
No. 2: Daniel 6:4-11, 16, 19-23
No. 3: Jehovah Is Slow to Anger, Impartial, and Righteous (kl p. 30 pars. 20, 21)
No. 4: Doeg—Theme: Beware of Those Who Love What Is Bad
Sept. 9 Bible reading: Daniel 7 and 8
No. 1: Building Together on a Global Scale (jv p. 318 par. 1–p. 325 par. 5)
No. 2: Daniel 7:2-14
No. 3: Jehovah God Is One (kl pp. 30-1 pars. 22, 23)
No. 4: Dorcas—Theme: Genuine Christians Abound in Good Works
Sept. 16 Bible reading: Daniel 9 and 10
No. 1: Refinement and Enlargement of the Building Work (jv p. 325 par. 6–p. 333 par. 3)
No. 2: Daniel 9:20-27
No. 3: Jesus Christ Is the Key to the Knowledge of God (kl pp. 32-3 pars. 1-3)
No. 4: Ebed-melech—Theme: Be Fearless, and Honor Jehovah’s Servants
Sept. 23 Bible reading: Daniel 11 and 12
No. 1: Daniel—Why Beneficial (si pp. 141-2 pars. 19-23)
No. 2: Daniel 12:1-13
No. 3: The Promised Messiah (kl p. 33 pars. 4, 5)
No. 4: Ehud (son of Gera)—Theme: Jehovah Delivers His People
Sept. 30 Bible reading: Hosea 1 to 5
No. 1: Introduction to Hosea (si pp. 143-4 pars. 1-8)
No. 2: Hosea 5:1-15
No. 3: Jesus’ Lineage Identifies Him as the Messiah (kl p. 34 par. 6)
No. 4: Eleazar (son of Aaron)—Theme: Steadfastly Serve Jehovah
Oct. 7 Bible reading: Hosea 6 to 10
No. 1: Rapid Expansion Around the Globe (jv p. 333 par. 4–p. 339)
No. 2: Hosea 8:1-14
No. 3: Fulfilled Prophecy Identifies Jesus as the Messiah (kl pp. 34-6 pars. 7, 8)
No. 4: Eli (the high priest)—Theme: Permissiveness Dishonors God
Oct. 14 Bible reading: Hosea 11 to 14
No. 1: Hosea—Why Beneficial (si p. 145 pars. 14-17)
No. 2: Hosea 11:1-12
No. 3: Further Proof That Jesus Was the Messiah (kl p. 36 par. 9)
No. 4: Elihu (son of Barachel)—Theme: True Friends Speak the Truth
Oct. 21 Bible reading: Joel 1 to 3
No. 1: Introduction to Joel and Why Beneficial (si pp. 146-8 pars. 1-5, 12-14)
No. 2: Joel 2:1-11, 28-32
No. 3: Jehovah Bears Witness About His Son (kl p. 38 pars. 10, 11)
No. 4: Elijah (the prophet)—Theme: Never Underestimate the Power of Prayer
Oct. 28 Bible reading: Amos 1 to 5
No. 1: Introduction to Amos (si pp. 148-9 pars. 1-6)
No. 2: Amos 3:1-15
No. 3: Jesus’ Prehuman Existence (kl p. 39 pars. 12-14)
No. 4: Eliphaz (the Temanite)—Theme: Jehovah Hates a False Tongue
Nov. 4 Bible reading: Amos 6 to 9
No. 1: Amos—Why Beneficial (si p. 150 pars. 13-17)
No. 2: Amos 8:1-14
No. 3: Jesus’ Life Course on Earth (kl pp. 40-1 pars. 15-17)
No. 4: Elisha—Theme: Have Deep Respect for Jehovah’s Servants
Nov. 11 Bible reading: Obadiah 1-21 to Jonah 1-4
No. 1: Introduction to Obadiah and to Jonah and Why Beneficial (si pp. 151-3 pars. 1-5, 10-14; pp. 153-5 pars. 1-4, 9-12)
No. 2: Jonah 3:10; 4:1-11
No. 3: Jesus Is Alive and Ruling as King (kl pp.41-2 pars. 18-20)
No. 4: Elizabeth—Theme: Be God-Fearing and Blameless
Nov. 18 Bible reading: Micah 1 to 4
No. 1: Introduction to Micah (si pp. 155-6 pars. 1-8)
No. 2: Micah 4:1-12
No. 3: Worship That God Accepts (kl pp. 43-5 pars. 1-5)
No. 4: Enoch (son of Jared)—Theme: Walk With Jehovah
Nov. 25 Bible reading: Micah 5 to 7
No. 1: Micah—Why Beneficial (si pp. 157-8 pars. 16-19)
No. 2: Micah 6:1-16
No. 3: Doing the Will of God (kl pp. 46-7 pars. 6-10)
No. 4: Epaphras—Theme: Pray and Slave for Your Brothers
Dec. 2 Bible reading: Nahum 1 to 3
No. 1: Introduction to Nahum and Why Beneficial (si pp. 158-60 pars. 1-7, 11, 12)
No. 2: Nahum 1:2-14
No. 3: Worship God His Way (kl p. 48 pars. 11-13)
No. 4: Epaphroditus—Theme: Have Respect for Trustworthy Men
Dec. 9 Bible reading: Habakkuk 1 to 3
No. 1: Introduction to Habakkuk and Why Beneficial (si pp. 161-3 pars. 1-5, 12-14)
No. 2: Habakkuk 1:12–2:8
No. 3: Guard Against Offending God (kl pp. 49-50 pars. 14-17)
No. 4: Esau—Theme: Our Decisions Reveal Whether We Appreciate Sacred Things
Dec. 16 Bible reading: Zephaniah 1 to 3
No. 1: Introduction to Zephaniah and Why Beneficial (si pp. 163-6 pars. 1-6, 10-12)
No. 2: Zephaniah 1:7-18
No. 3: Keep God’s High Standards (kl pp. 50-1 pars. 18, 19)
No. 4: Esther—Theme: How True Beauty Is Made Manifest
Dec. 23 Bible reading: Haggai 1 and 2
No. 1: Introduction to Haggai and Why Beneficial (si pp. 166-8 pars. 1-7, 13-16)
No. 2: Haggai 2:6-19
No. 3: Give Jehovah Whole-Souled Worship (kl pp. 51-2 pars. 20-2)
No. 4: Eunice—Theme: An Example for Christian Mothers
Dec. 30 Written Review. Complete Daniel 5-12; Hos 1-14; Joe 1-3; Am 1-9; Ob 1-21; Jon 1-4; Mic 1-7; Na 1-3; Hab 1-3; Zep 1-3 to Haggai 1-2