Congregation Bible Study (30 min.) wcg “Letter from the Governing Body” and introduction.
Analysis of the “Governing Body Charter”
What is the objective of the new book presented in the letter?
The book's objective is to help readers get to know courageous men and women of the Bible more closely, meditate on their example, and apply their teachings to strengthen their faith and face their own circumstances and challenges with courage.
According to the text, what does the ability to be brave depend on?
The ability to be courageous depends on a personal decision. The letter explains that, regardless of whether a person is timid or impetuous by nature, everyone can choose to stand courageously for Jehovah and obey his righteous standards.
What example is used in the letter to illustrate adaptability to change?
The example of Jonathan is used, who loyally and courageously accepted Jehovah's decision to choose David as the next king, even though David was much younger and Jonathan was the heir to the throne. Even so, he wholeheartedly supported Jehovah's decision.
How did Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah show courage, according to the letter?
They showed courage by obeying Jehovah and refusing to bow down to an idol, even when threatened with being thrown into a fiery furnace to be killed.
What final exhortation is made to the members of the congregation regarding the ideas in the book?
Members of the congregation are encouraged not to keep the ideas in the book to themselves, but to use them to help their families and fellow members of the congregation to courageously stand for God's Kingdom.
Introduction: You can become braver and braver!
1-3. Why did Jesus show that he was courageous when he said, “Get up, let us go”?
Jesus showed his courage by speaking these words even though he knew that a group of armed men were coming to arrest him and that he would face danger, torture, and death. He did not flee or ask Jehovah to send angels to protect him. Instead, he was determined to do his Father’s will. He did this out of love for Jehovah and for his followers.
4, 5. What kind of courage did Jesus demonstrate, and why do we need to imitate him?
Jesus demonstrated true courage, which is not about believing oneself invincible, taking unnecessary risks, or acting without considering the consequences. The courage he displayed was an inner strength that motivated him to do Jehovah’s will, even when it was difficult or caused him suffering. We need to imitate him because, as true Christians, we live in a difficult and dangerous time, and we need courage to remain faithful.
We can be brave like Jesus!
6. If we feel we lack courage, how can the way Jesus treated his disciples encourage us?
It encourages us to remember that Jesus is reasonable and understanding. He doesn't expect more from us than we can give, but he understands our limitations and weaknesses. Just as he treated his apostles with kindness when they couldn't stay awake in the Garden of Gethsemane, he also understands our struggles and helps us persevere even when we sometimes feel we lack courage.
7, 8. How do we know that Jesus trusts his disciples and wants to help them be courageous?
We know that Jesus trusted his disciples because he told them, “Be strong and courageous! I have overcome the world.” With these words, he showed that he was convinced they could follow in his footsteps. Furthermore, he instilled confidence in others and helped them to maintain their spirit and courage.
For example, after his resurrection in heaven, he strengthened the apostle Paul when he faced death threats. In the same way, Jesus also encourages us today to be courageous because he trusts in us and knows that, with Jehovah's help, we can succeed.
How the Bible helps us to be more courageous
9. How does God's Word help us to be more courageous?
God’s Word helps us to be more courageous because it contains many real-life examples of faithful men and women who, although imperfect and weak like us, faced great difficulties and remained faithful to Jehovah. By reading and meditating on their experiences, we are encouraged to imitate their faith, courage, and trust in Jehovah.
10, 11. How will this book help you, and how can you get the most out of it? (See also the box “How You Can Use This Book in Your Personal Study and Family Worship”).
This book will help us to become ever more courageous by showing how Jehovah strengthened imperfect men and women like us to act courageously when they needed to.
To get the most out of it, it is advisable to read the summary of each biblical story, research the history of each character, and extract lessons that we can apply to our own lives.
1. Read the story. Look up the suggested Bible verses and reflect in the "What would I say?" section on what those verses teach.
2. Analyze the details of the images. In this way, we can learn about the challenges the characters faced. The illustrations are very colorful and contain important details related to what Jehovah’s servants experienced. This helps us to have a clearer idea of how we can imitate their example.
3. Investigate further. The book provides references to The Watchtower and other publications to delve deeper into the history of each character.
4. Meditate on the practical lessons. This will help us to better understand Jehovah’s purpose. In addition, we can supplement the information by viewing the articles and videos suggested at the end of each chapter.
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