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The Bible Is God’s Message to UsEnjoy Life Forever!—An Interactive Bible Course
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6. A book for all people
The Bible is the most widely translated and distributed book in history. Read Acts 10:34, 35, and then discuss these questions:
Why does God want his Word to be so widely translated and distributed?
What appeals to you about the Bible?
Nearly
100%
of the world’s population
have access to the Bible in a language they understand
Available in over
3,000
languages
in whole or in part
5,000,000,000
The estimated number of copies produced,
far more than any other book
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You Can Be Jehovah’s FriendEnjoy Life Forever!—An Interactive Bible Course
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3. What does Jehovah expect of his friends?
Jehovah loves people in general, “but His close friendship is with the upright.” (Proverbs 3:32) Jehovah expects his friends to try to do things that he views as good and to avoid things that he considers bad. Some may feel that they could never live up to Jehovah’s standards of good and bad. However, Jehovah is large-hearted. He accepts everyone who truly loves Him and does his best to please Him.—Psalm 147:11; Acts 10:34, 35.
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Maintain Unity in the CongregationEnjoy Life Forever!—An Interactive Bible Course
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4. Overcome prejudice
We want to love all our brothers. But we may struggle to accept someone who seems different from us. What can help? Read Acts 10:34, 35, and then discuss these questions:
Jehovah accepts as his Witnesses all sorts of people. How should that affect your view of others who come from a background different from yours?
What kinds of prejudice common in your area do you want to avoid?
Read 2 Corinthians 6:11-13, and then discuss this question:
How do you think you could draw closer to brothers and sisters of a different background?
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