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Theocratic Ministry School Review

The following questions will be considered at the Theocratic Ministry School during the week beginning October 30, 2006. The school overseer will conduct a 30-minute review based on material covered in assignments for the weeks of September 4 through October 30, 2006. [Note: Where there are no references after the question, you will need to do your own research to find the answers.​—See Ministry School, pp. 36-7.]

SPEECH QUALITIES

1. Why is poise important when speaking, and how can we reduce our anxiety? [be p. 135 par. 5–p. 137 par. 2, boxes]

2. When asked about our beliefs, why should we endeavor to use the Bible when replying? [be p. 143 pars. 1-3]

3. How can we become more proficient in using the Bible? [be p. 144, box]

4. Why is generous use of the Bible important when we teach in the ministry, and how can we encourage its use at congregation meetings? [be pp. 145-6, boxes]

5. What is our twofold objective when introducing a scripture? [be p. 147 par. 2]

ASSIGNMENT NO. 1

6. What living message is contained in Psalms? [si p. 104 par. 23]

7. When was Proverbs written and compiled? [si p. 107 par. 5]

8. What is a proverb, and why is the Hebrew title of the book fitting? [si p. 107 par. 6]

9. At Proverbs 2:1-5, what is implied by the encouragement to keep searching for knowledge, understanding, and discernment “as for silver, and as for hid treasures”? [be p. 38 par. 4]

10. How does the book of Proverbs itself make known its beneficial purpose? [si p. 109 par. 19]

WEEKLY BIBLE READING

11. How did David ‘soothe and quiet his soul like a weanling upon his mother,’ and how can we imitate him? (Ps. 131:1-3)

12. What comfort can be found in the inspired words of Psalm 139:7-12?

13. What are some examples of Jehovah’s greatness mentioned in Psalm 145 for which we can praise him in our prayers and in the public ministry? (Ps. 145:3)

14. In what way is the fear of Jehovah “the beginning of knowledge” and “the start of wisdom”? (Prov. 1:7; 9:10)

15. At Proverbs 7:1, 2, what is included in “my sayings” and “my commandments”?