Watchtower Study, How Jehovah Helps Us Endure, Week of October 13-19, 2025, Comments and Responses.

Watchtower Study, How Jehovah Helps Us Endure, October 13-19, 2025, Comments and Answers.

“The God of all undeserved kindness [...] will establish you, he will make you strong, he will set you on a firm foundation” (1 Pet. 5:10).

1. Why do we need to endure, but what help do we have? (1 Peter 5:10)

We need to endure because we live in difficult times and face challenges such as illness, loss, and opposition from family members or even governments. These situations can weaken us emotionally, physically, and spiritually, so it takes resilience to remain faithful.

But we have Jehovah's help. According to 1 Peter 5:10, he himself strengthens us, sustains us, and gives us what we need to remain steadfast. We can be sure that he doesn't leave us to face trials alone, but rather supports us in enduring them.

2. How do we Christians endure?

As Christians, we endure not through our own strength, but through Jehovah. He gives us “power beyond what is normal” to endure trials, temptations, and difficulties without losing hope. In addition, Jehovah has provided four ways for us to strengthen ourselves and persevere, and when we make the most of them, we can stand firm.

THE PRAYER

3. Why do we say that being able to communicate with Jehovah is a true miracle?

We can say that communicating with Jehovah is a true miracle because, despite being sinners, he allows us to approach him anytime, anywhere. We can talk to him about any matter, in any language, and regardless of our circumstances, even if we are isolated or in prison.

Furthermore, Jehovah understands what we feel even if we don't know how to express it well, for he understands our deepest thoughts and emotions. All of this makes prayer a true miracle and an extraordinary help in endurance.

4. Why is it right to ask Jehovah for help in enduring?

It's okay to ask Jehovah for help in enduring because he assures us in his Word that we can ask him for anything that agrees with his will, and he hears us. Enduring trials is part of his will, because when we do, Jehovah responds to Satan's challenge.

Furthermore, the Bible says that Jehovah desires “to show his strength on behalf of those who serve him with a whole heart.” Scriptures like Isaiah 30:18, 41:10, and Luke 11:13 confirm that Jehovah is willing and able to help us endure. Therefore, asking him for help in enduring is not only right, but something He desires to do.

5. How does prayer help us achieve peace of mind? (Isaiah 26:3)

Prayer helps us achieve peace of mind because when we talk to Jehovah about our worries, he gives us “peace beyond human understanding.” Unlike those who seek peace through human methods, such as emptying their minds, we turn to God with confidence, and he protects our thoughts and feelings.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Jehovah gives us “steadfast peace” because he answers our prayers by comforting us, strengthening our faith, and helping us remember scriptures that assure us that he loves us and wants to help us. Thus, through prayer, we can have peace of mind even in the midst of difficulties.

6. How can we get the most out of prayer? (See also the image.)

We can make the most of prayer when, in the midst of a difficult situation, we tell Jehovah how we feel and "cast our burdens upon him." We should also ask him for peace and wisdom to act correctly.

Furthermore, we should not only pray to Him for help in enduring, but also thank Him for His support and the blessings He gives us. Paying attention to how He helps us during trials and showing gratitude allows us to make the most of this gift.

ILLUSTRATION

An older brother sits in his home praying during the winter. He has an open Bible on his lap and a bottle of medicine on a table next to him.

When we pray, we speak to Jehovah; when we read the Bible, Jehovah speaks to us. (See paragraph 6.)

THE BIBLE

7. How does Bible study help us endure?

Studying the Bible helps us endure because it reminds us that Jehovah knows our needs and supports us even before we ask. Reading scriptures like Matthew 6:8 strengthens our confidence that he cares for us. Furthermore, the Bible is full of beautiful and comforting promises that give us strength to endure difficulties, as Psalm 94:19 points out.

8. a) Give an example of a biblical principle that helps us endure.

An example of a biblical principle that helps us endure is the one Jesus taught in Matthew 6:34, where he encourages us not to worry about the future, but to focus on facing the problems of each day. This principle helps us avoid anxiety about what will happen next and remain calm in the face of the difficulties we face every day.

8. b) What will help us remember Bible principles when we need them?

To remember biblical principles when we need them, it's essential to regularly read and meditate on the Bible. By doing so consistently, we'll be more likely to remember those principles when we're going through a specific situation and thus be able to apply them accurately.

9. What effect does meditating on biblical stories have on us?

Meditating on Bible stories has a powerful effect on us. Reflecting on the real experiences of ordinary people who trusted Jehovah and received his support strengthens our confidence that Jehovah will also be “our refuge and strength in times of trouble.”

It also encourages us to imitate the example of faith and endurance of faithful servants of the past. It also reminds us that Jehovah helped ordinary people, giving us confidence that we too can receive his support.

In short, meditating on Bible stories strengthens our faith, increases our trust in Jehovah, and motivates us to continue enduring with patience.

10. How can we get the most out of the Bible?

We can get the most out of the Bible by reading it every day and meditating on its teachings. It's also helpful to make a list of verses that are especially helpful in difficult situations. Reading the daily text can be a boost of encouragement for our day, as many brothers and sisters experience.

For a sister named Marie, reading and meditating on the text of “Let Us Examine” helped her focus on the wonderful promises and teachings of God’s Word, and not just on the difficult situation she was experiencing.

OUR BROTHERS

11. Why does it encourage us to know that our brothers endure their trials?

We are encouraged to know that our brothers and sisters endure their trials because seeing them face similar difficulties and manage to persevere reassures us that we too can endure our own trials, no matter how difficult they may be, with Jehovah's help.

12. What can we do for one another? (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4)

We can encourage and comfort our brothers and sisters in practical ways, supporting them when they face difficulties. Just as Paul received help and encouragement while under house arrest, we too can offer support, companionship, and words of comfort to strengthen them and help them endure their trials, following the example of 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4.

13. What helped a sister named Maya endure?

A sister named Maya was helped to endure by the support of her brothers. When she felt overwhelmed by difficulties, they called her, wrote to her, and expressed their affection. This gesture made her feel part of a large, loving family, which gave her the strength to continue to endure.

14. How can we make the most of our siblings' help? (See also the image.)

We can make the most of the help of our brothers and sisters by staying close to our spiritual family and asking for their support when we face difficulties, especially the elderly, who are a "shelter from the wind, a refuge from the rainstorm." Furthermore, by helping others who are also facing trials, we strengthen our own ability to endure and maintain a balanced and positive attitude.

ILLUSTRATION

The older brother in the previous image sits in his house in spring. He's smiling and chatting with two little girls and their parents. Next to his cane are a few bottles of medicine. One of the girls shows him a drawing she made of Paradise.

Let us stay close to our spiritual family. (See paragraph 14.)

OUR HOPE

15. How did hope help Jesus, and how does it help us? (Hebrews 12:2)

Hope helped Jesus endure the most difficult day of his life because it allowed him to keep his eyes on future blessings: the vindication of Jehovah's name, reuniting with his Father in heaven, and ruling alongside his anointed brothers. Similarly, the hope we have of living forever in God's new world gives us strength to persevere and overcome any difficulties we face in Satan's world.

16. How did hope help a sister, and what do you learn from what she says?

Hope helped Sister Alla not become discouraged during a very difficult trial, as it allowed her to think about the wonderful future Jehovah promises. From her experience, we learn that if we keep our eyes on future blessings, we can better endure current difficulties and trust that Jehovah will help us emerge victorious.

17. How do we show that we value our hope? (See also the image.)

We show that we value our hope by taking time to meditate on the wonderful future Jehovah has promised us. Imagining ourselves enjoying the blessings of the new world makes our current trials seem more bearable. We also value our hope by sharing our faith with others and sharing God's purpose with them, helping them to become interested in Jehovah's promises.

ILLUSTRATION

The older brother sits at home in the fall. He thinks about the picture of Paradise open on his tablet. Next to him are a walker and several bottles of medication.

Let us take time to think about the wonderful future Jehovah has promised us. (See paragraph 17.)

18. Why can we trust Jehovah’s promises?

We can trust in Jehovah's promises because nothing can prevent him from fulfilling them, as Job understood. This certainty gives us strength to continue enduring, knowing that even when we face difficulties, Jehovah will keep his promises and that Paradise will soon be a reality for us.

19. What do we need to endure?

To endure, we need to make the most of the gifts Jehovah has given us: prayer, the Bible, our fellowship, and our hope. By consistently using these aids, we can face any difficulty, no matter how difficult, until Satan's world and its problems come to an end.

EXPLAIN HOW THE FOLLOWING GIFTS FROM JEHOVAH HELP US TO ENDURE:

Prayer and the Bible

Although we are imperfect, through prayer, Jehovah hears us at any time, place, or language, even if we are isolated or in prison. When we pray, we experience a “steady peace” that protects our mind, helps us stay calm and confident, and allows us to ask for strength, wisdom, and help to endure.

The Bible assures us that Jehovah knows our needs and provides support even before we ask. He teaches us practical principles for daily life, such as focusing on the problems of each day and not worrying about the future. In addition, accounts of faithful people from the past show us examples of faith and perseverance, encouraging us to imitate their endurance.

Our brothers

Knowing that the entire worldwide brotherhood faces sufferings similar to ours comforts us and reassures us that we too can endure our trials. Furthermore, the brothers encourage us in practical ways: they support us and show us affection, as they did with the Apostle Paul, which strengthens us and makes us feel part of a spiritual family.

Our hope

Our hope helps us endure because it assures us that Jehovah will fulfill his promises and that our current difficulties will not last forever. Just as Jesus endured his most difficult day thanks to hope in his Father's promises, we can remain steadfast as we think about living forever in the new world God has promised us.