How can the bible help you in real time, or is it old school obsolete dust in the wind? Lesson 1,2

Yes and it backfires;

Stop judging that you may not be judged; 2for with the judgment you are judging, you will be judged, and with the measure that you are measuring out, they will measure out to you. 3Why, then, do you look at the straw in your brother’s eye but do not notice the rafter in your own eye? 4Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Allow me to remove the straw from your eye,’ when look! a rafter is in your own eye? 5Hypocrite! First remove the rafter from your own eye, and then you will see clearly how to remove the straw from your brother’s eye. Mt7

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4. Holy spirit—God’s active force
Collage: Things accomplished by God’s holy spirit. 1. Planets and the universe. 2. A Bible writer records God’s inspired thoughts in a scroll.

Just as we use our hands to do work, Jehovah uses his holy spirit. The Bible reveals that holy spirit is, not a person, but the force God uses to get things done. Read Luke 11:13 and Acts 2:17, and then discuss these questions:

God will “pour out” his holy spirit on those who ask for it. So do you think holy spirit is a person, or is it God’s active force? Why do you say that?

Jehovah uses his holy spirit to accomplish amazing things. Read Psalm 33:6 and 2 Peter 1:20, 21, and then discuss this question:

What are some ways in which Jehovah has used his holy spirit?

LESSON 07
What Is Jehovah Like?
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When you think of Jehovah God, what comes to your mind? Is he awe-inspiring but far away from you, like the stars of a distant galaxy? Or do you imagine him to be powerful but without a personality, like a thunderstorm? What is Jehovah really like? Through his Word, the Bible, Jehovah reveals some of his qualities, as well as his interest in you.
1. Why are we unable to see God?

“God is a Spirit.” (John 4:24) Jehovah does not have a physical body. He is a Spirit who lives in heaven, a place that we cannot see.

2. What are some aspects of Jehovah’s personality?

Although Jehovah is invisible, he is a real Person with qualities that endear him to those who know him. The Bible says: “Jehovah loves justice, and he will not abandon his loyal ones.” (Psalm 37:28) He is also “very tender in affection and merciful,” especially toward people who are suffering. (James 5:11) “Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; he saves those who are discouraged.” (Psalm 34:18, footnote) And did you know that Jehovah is affected by the way we act? A person who chooses to do bad things disappoints him and makes him sad. (Psalm 78:40, 41) But a person who does what is right makes him happy.—Read Proverbs 27:11.

Myths have no power here.

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5. Jehovah has an appealing personality

Moses was a faithful worshipper of God, but he wanted to know his Creator better. So Moses said to him: “Make me know your ways, so that I may know you.” (Exodus 33:13) In reply, Jehovah revealed to Moses some aspects of His personality. Read Exodus 34:4-6, and then discuss these questions:

What aspects of Jehovah’s personality did he reveal to Moses?

Which of Jehovah’s qualities especially appeal to you?

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6. Jehovah cares about people
A woman praying.

God’s people, the Hebrews, were slaves in Egypt. How did their suffering affect Jehovah? Play the AUDIO and follow along, or read Exodus 3:1-10. Then discuss the questions that follow.

AUDIO: Jehovah Cared About Their Suffering (2:45)

What does this account tell you as to how Jehovah feels about human suffering?—See verses 7 and 8.

Do you think that Jehovah really wants to help humans and that he is able to do so? Why, or why not?

7.7 The natural world reveals Jehovah’s qualities
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Jehovah reveals his qualities through the things he created. Play the VIDEO. Then read Romans 1:20, and discuss the question that follows.

VIDEO: Creation Reveals Jehovah’s Love—The Human Body (1:57)

What qualities of Jehovah do you see in the things he has made?

SOME PEOPLE SAY: “God is not a person, he’s just a force that is everywhere.”

What do you think?

Why do you feel that way?

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The natural world reveals Jehovah’s qualities
Collage: A whale and her calf, flowers, and a hummingbird.

Jehovah reveals his qualities through the things he created. Play the VIDEO. Then read Romans 1:20, and discuss the question that follows.

VIDEO: Creation Reveals Jehovah’s Love—The Human Body (1:57)

What qualities of Jehovah do you see in the things he has made?

SOME PEOPLE SAY: “God is not a person, he’s just a force that is everywhere.”

What do you think?

Why do you feel that way?

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because what may be known about God is clearly evident among them, for God made it clear to them. 20For his invisible qualities are clearly seen from the world’s creation onward, because they are perceived by the things made, even his eternal power and Godship, so that they are inexcusable. 21For although they knew God, they did not glorify him as God nor did they thank him, but they became empty-headed in their reasonings and their senseless hearts became darkened. 22Although claiming they were wise, they became foolish 23and turned the glory of the incorruptible God into something like the image of corruptible man and birds and four-footed creatures and reptiles. Ro1:19

SUMMARY

Jehovah is an invisible Spirit with many appealing qualities, especially love.
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Why are we unable to see Jehovah?

What is the holy spirit?

What are some of Jehovah’s qualities?

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After reading Psalm 23, try to discern what it reveals about God’s personality.
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SUMMARY

Jehovah is an invisible Spirit with many appealing qualities, especially love.
Review

Why are we unable to see Jehovah?

What is the holy spirit?

What are some of Jehovah’s qualities?

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After reading Psalm 23, try to discern what it reveals about God’s personality.
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Deepen your understanding of Jehovah by learning about four of his outstanding qualities.

“What Is God Like?” (The Watchtower No. 1 2019)

Consider evidence that Jehovah is not present in all things.

“Is God Everywhere, Omnipresent?” (Web article)

See why the Bible refers to the holy spirit as God’s hands.

“What Is the Holy Spirit?” (Web article)

A blind man struggled to believe that God cared about him. Find out what changed his mind.

“I Now Feel That I Can Help Others” (The Watchtower, October 1, 2015)
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After reading Psalm 23, try to discern what it reveals about God’s personality.
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Your other goal
EXPLORE

Deepen your understanding of Jehovah by learning about four of his outstanding qualities.

“What Is God Like?” (The Watchtower No. 1 2019)

Consider evidence that Jehovah is not present in all things.

“Is God Everywhere, Omnipresent?” (Web article)

See why the Bible refers to the holy spirit as God’s hands.

“What Is the Holy Spirit?” (Web article)

A blind man struggled to believe that God cared about him. Find out what changed his mind.

“I Now Feel That I Can Help Others” (The Watchtower, October 1, 2015)

LESSON 8
You Can Be Jehovah’s Friend

Jehovah wants you to know him better. Why? He hopes that the more you learn about his personality, his ways, and his purpose, the more you will want to be his friend. Can you really be God’s friend? (Read Psalm 25:14.) What can you do to become his friend? The Bible answers those questions and reveals why friendship with Jehovah is the most important relationship you can have.

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For the heart of this people has grown unreceptive,* and with their ears they have heard without response,* and they have shut their eyes, so that they might never see with their eyes and hear with their ears and get the sense of it with their hearts and turn back and I heal them.’n 16 “However, happy are your eyes because they see and your ears because they hear.o 17 For truly I say to you, many prophets and righteous men desired to see the things you are observing but did not see them,p and to hear the things you are hearing but did not hear them.

1. What invitation does Jehovah offer you?

“Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you.” (James 4:8) What does this mean? Jehovah is inviting you to become his friend. Some may find it difficult to imagine being friends with anyone they cannot see, let alone with God himself. Yet, in his Word, the Bible, Jehovah reveals everything we need to know about his personality in order for us to draw close to him. When we read God’s message to us in the Bible, our friendship with Jehovah grows even though we have never seen him.

8;2. Why is Jehovah the best Friend you can have?

No one loves you more than Jehovah does. He wants you to be happy and to turn to him whenever you need help. You can “throw all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7) Jehovah is always ready to support, comfort, and listen to his friends.—Read Psalm 94:18, 19.

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8;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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8;4. Abraham was Jehovah’s friend

The Bible account of Abraham (also called Abram) gives us a glimpse of what it means to be God’s friend. Read about Abraham at Genesis 12:1-4. Then discuss these questions:

What did Jehovah ask Abraham to do?

What did Jehovah promise him?

How did Abraham respond to Jehovah’s instructions?

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Otherwise who could be saved?

Bible is fake news

You throw away your entire life if you follow it

Just a scam for someone else to steal your money, time, energy etc

Jesus is nowhere to be found

We’re in hell not tribulation

Nobody's even asking for any of that let alone stealing it.
Is this fake news or is everything fine and the future is brighter than ever?
Also, there will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, and on the earth anguish of nations not knowing the way out because of the roaring of the sea and its agitation. 26 People will become faint out of fear and expectation of the things coming upon the inhabited earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 27 And then they will see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 But as these things start to occur, stand up straight and lift up your heads, because your deliverance is getting near.” Lk21:25

8;5. What Jehovah asks of his friends

We usually expect certain things of our friends.

What are some things that you like your friends to do for you?

Read 1 John 5:3, and then discuss this question:

What does Jehovah expect of his friends?

In order to obey Jehovah, we may need to change our conduct or our personality traits. Read Isaiah 48:17, 18, and then discuss this question:

Why does Jehovah ask his friends to make changes?

A construction worker handing a safety helmet to a fellow worker.

A good friend would remind us of things that can protect and benefit us. Jehovah does the same for his friends

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6. What Jehovah does for his friends

Jehovah helps his friends cope with problems. Play the VIDEO, and then discuss the question that follows.

VIDEO: Jehovah Has Done So Much for Me (3:20)

How has Jehovah helped the woman in the video to deal with her negative thinking and emotions?

Read Isaiah 41:10, 13, and then discuss these questions:

What does Jehovah promise to do for all of his friends?

Do you think Jehovah would make a good Friend? Why?

Collage: Close friends helping each other. 1. A man helps another man to move a large table. 2. A woman confides in another woman. 3. A man assists another man with a crutch to walk.

Close friends give you help when you need it. Jehovah will help you too
7. Friendship with Jehovah involves communication

Communication strengthens bonds of friendship. Read Psalm 86:6, 11, and then discuss these questions:

How can we communicate with Jehovah?

How does Jehovah communicate with us?

Collage: 1. A woman prays. An arrow over her head points up. 2. A woman reads the Bible. An arrow over her head points down.