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Examining the Scriptures Daily—2024

Friday, December 6

They will eat up her flesh and completely burn her with fire.​—Rev. 17:16.

The political elements of this world will soon turn on Babylon the Great, the world empire of false religion. This action will mark the beginning of the great tribulation. Will this result in a flood of new ones deciding to turn to the worship of Jehovah? No. To the contrary, Revelation chapter 6 shows that at that critical time, people who are not serving Jehovah will seek protection from the political and commercial systems of this world, which are compared to mountains. Since those people will not take a stand in favor of God’s Kingdom, Jehovah will consider them to be opposers. (Luke 11:23; Rev. 6:15-17) Truly, Jehovah’s faithful servants will stand out as different during that desperate time of tribulation. They will still be the only group of people on earth serving Jehovah God and refusing to give their support to “the wild beast.”​—Rev. 13:14-17. w22.05 16-17 ¶8-9

December 2-8
Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook—2024 | November

DECEMBER 2-8

PSALMS 113-118

Song 127 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)

TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

1. With What Will We Repay Jehovah?

(10 min.)

Jehovah guards us, deals kindly with us, and rescues us (Ps 116:6-8; w01 1/1 11 ¶13)

We can repay Jehovah by following a life course that conforms to his laws and principles (Ps 116:12, 14; w09 7/15 29 ¶4-5)

We can repay Jehovah by offering him “the sacrifice of thanksgiving” (Ps 116:17; w19.11 22-23 ¶9-11)

A couple looking confidently ahead. Collage: Scenes contrasting how they could be using their time. 1. They watch an inappropriate television program; they study together. 2. They go shopping and purchase many things; they participate in cart witnessing.

2. Spiritual Gems

(10 min.)

  • Ps 116:15​—Who are God’s “loyal ones” referred to in this verse? (w12 5/15 22 ¶1-2)

  • What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?

3. Bible Reading

(4 min.) Ps 116:1–117:2 (th study 2)

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

4. Courage​—What Jesus Did

(7 min.) Discussion. Play the VIDEO, and then discuss lmd lesson 12 points 1-2.

5. Courage​—Imitate Jesus

(8 min.) Discussion based on lmd lesson 12 points 3-5 and “See Also.”

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

Song 60

6. Local Needs

(15 min.)

7. Congregation Bible Study

(30 min.) bt chap. 19 ¶1-5, boxes on pp. 149-150

Concluding Comments (3 min.) | Song 29 and Prayer

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The Watchtower (Study)—2024 | September

Study Article 39: December 2-8, 2024

26 Enjoy the Greater Happiness That Comes From Giving

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