Pioneer Service School Review—Day 1

Note to Instructor: Additional questions may be used to cover local needs.

Unit 1(b) Fortify Your Relationship With Jehovah

“I will meditate on all your activity.”—Psalm 77:12.

• Why, despite our busy routine as pioneers, do we make time for study, meditation, and prayer?

• How does meditation result in a more intimate relationship with Jehovah?

• In what ways do we benefit when we reflect on Jehovah’s answers to our prayers?

“Handling the word of the truth aright.”—2 Timothy 2:15.

• In what ways is the New World Translation a superior translation of the Bible?

• What translation principles guided the New World Bible Translation Committee?

• What information covered in class today has built your confidence in the accuracy of the New World Translation?

• What does the name Jehovah mean? (nwt p. 1735) Why can we be certain that the divine name belongs in the Bible?

“How I do love your law!”—Psalm 119:97.

• Name some appendix features of the revised New World Translation. How do you plan to use these?

• How are the maps and charts helpful to you?

• What can you recall about marginal references and footnotes that will be helpful to you when reading the New World Translation?

• In your ministry and in the congregation, how can you build enthusiasm for the New World Translation?

“The holy spirit will teach you.”—Luke 12:12.

• How did Jehovah’s true servants respond to spiritual enlightenment in the first century?

• How do Jehovah’s true servants respond to spiritual enlightenment today?

• Why is it important for pioneers to stay up-to-date with advancing spiritual light? How do you plan to accomplish this? (be p. 38 par. 2)

• How have we benefited from doctrinal, moral, and organizational adjustments?

• What recent flashes of light have you personally appreciated?