The Bible

Chapters and Verses​—Who Put Them in the Bible? The Watchtower (Public), No. 2 2016

A Book to Be Understood

Finding Help to Understand the Bible

How Did We Get Here?

God Arranges to Deliver Mankind

“We Have Found the Messiah”!

Good News for All Mankind

What Guidance Has God Given Us? Happy Life, section 4

Question 5: What is the Bible’s message? New World Translation

Question 19: What is contained in the various books of the Bible? New World Translation

B1 The Message of the Bible New World Translation, Appendix

Prophecy​—A Perfect Record

History, Not Myth

Accurate Science

A Harmonious Library

Practical Today

“This Means Everlasting Life”

Is the Good News Really From God? Good News, lesson 3

When Was the Bible Written? The Watchtower, 6/1/2011

Is It Reasonable to Believe the Bible? Origin of Life

A Guidebook for the Blessing of All Mankind Lasting Peace

Ancient Cuneiform and the Bible The Watchtower, 12/15/2008

What Is the Bible About? Awake!, 11/2007

A Letter From a Loving God Teacher, chap. 2

Study Number 2​—Time and the Holy Scriptures “All Scripture”

Study Number 3​—Measuring Events in the Stream of Time (Chart of Outstanding Historical Dates) “All Scripture”

Inspired by God

The Bible​—Accurate in All Respects

Is the Bible Just a Good Book? Awake!, No. 2 2016

The Bible​—A Book From God Bible Teach, chap. 2

The Bible​—A Book From God Teach Us, chap. 2

Did You Know? (§ Was the Bible writer Luke an accurate historian?) The Watchtower, 1/1/2014

Question 3: Who wrote the Bible? New World Translation

“They Were Borne Along by Holy Spirit” The Watchtower, 6/15/2012

A Book You Can Trust​—Part 1: Egypt in Bible History Awake!, 11/2010

A Book You Can Trust​—Part 2: Assyria in Bible History Awake!, 12/2010

A Book You Can Trust​—Part 3: Babylon in Bible History Awake!, 1/2011

A Book You Can Trust​—Part 4: Medo-Persia in Bible History Awake!, 2/2011

A Book You Can Trust​—Part 5: Greece in Bible History Awake!, 3/2011

A Book You Can Trust​—Part 6: Rome in Bible History Awake!, 4/2011

A Book You Can Trust​—Part 7: The Seventh World Power Awake!, 5/2011

The Bible Really Is God’s Inspired Word

Why You Can Trust the Biblical Gospels

How Reliable Are the Gospels? The Watchtower, 10/1/2008

The Bible’s Viewpoint: Who Authored the Bible? Awake!, 11/2007

A Unique Book

1. Historical Soundness

2. Candor and Honesty

3. Internal Harmony

4. Scientific Accuracy

5. Fulfilled Prophecy

True Teachings That Please God

Miracles That You Have Seen! The Watchtower, 2/15/2005

The Book of Reliable Guidance Satisfying Life, part 3

Study Number 10​—The Bible—​Authentic and True “All Scripture”

How the Bible Came to Us

The Bible Survived Decay

The Bible Survived Opposition

The Bible Survived Attempts to Alter Its Message

Why the Bible Has Survived

A3 How the Bible Came to Us New World Translation, Appendix

The Bible Attacked

They Tried to Keep God’s Word From the Masses

The Bible​—A Remarkable Story of Survival The Watchtower, 11/1/2009

Even in a Dead Language, the Bible Is Alive The Watchtower, 4/1/2009

Did You Know? (§ Why was part of the Bible written in Greek?) The Watchtower, 4/1/2009

Why Examine the Bible? Bible’s Message

How the Bible Came to Us Awake!, 11/2007

From Scroll to Codex​—How the Bible Became a Book The Watchtower, 6/1/2007

Ancient Scribes and the Word of God The Watchtower, 3/15/2007

Early Confirmation of the Bible Canon The Watchtower, 2/15/2006

Study Number 4​—The Bible and Its Canon “All Scripture”

Study Number 5​—The Hebrew Text of the Holy Scriptures “All Scripture”

Study Number 8​—Advantages of the “New World Translation” “All Scripture”

Criticism of the Bible

Are Miracles Really Possible?​—Three Common Objections

Can You Believe the Miracles Recorded in the Bible?

Miracles That Are About to Happen

Questions From Readers: Did the apostles carry staffs and wear sandals when preaching? The Watchtower, 3/15/2011

Was There Really a Garden of Eden?

Why Eden Matters to You

Did People in Bible Times Really Live So Long? The Watchtower, 12/1/2010

Noah’s Ark and Naval Architecture Awake!, 1/2007

The Bible’s Viewpoint: Does the Bible Discriminate Against Women? Awake!, 11/8/2005

Miracles​—Fact or Fiction? The Watchtower, 2/15/2005

Moses​—Man or Myth? Awake!, 4/8/2004

“For a Fact the Lord Was Raised Up!”

The Gospels​—History or Myth?

Bible Manuscripts

Rescuing an Ancient Gem From the Trash The Watchtower, 4/1/2015

The Vatican Codex​—Why a Treasure? The Watchtower, 10/1/2009

Recovering a Bible Treasure The Watchtower, 9/1/2009

“The Song of the Sea”​—A Manuscript That Bridges a Gap The Watchtower, 11/15/2008

Ancient Manuscripts​—How Are They Dated? Awake!, 2/2008

“Clear Light” on the Bible From Russia’s Oldest Library The Watchtower, 7/15/2005

A Look at the Chester Beatty Treasures The Watchtower, 9/15/2004

The Dead Sea Scrolls​—Why Should They Interest You?

Bible Translations

See also Jehovah’s Witnesses ➤ Preaching Work ➤ Translation Supports the Preaching Work

“The Word of Our God Endures Forever” The Watchtower (Study), 9/2017

The Bible​—Why So Many? The Watchtower (Public), No. 6 2017

Elias Hutter and His Remarkable Hebrew Bibles The Watchtower (Public), No. 4 2017

Bedell’s Bible​—One Small Step to Better Bible Understanding The Watchtower, 9/1/2015

A Surprise Gift for Japan The Watchtower, 2/15/2015

The Syriac Peshitta​—A Window on the World of Early Bible Translations The Watchtower, 9/1/2014

Making Known the Word of God in Medieval Spain The Watchtower, 3/1/2014

A Treasure Hidden for Centuries The Watchtower, 6/1/2013

The King James Version​—How It Became Popular Awake!, 12/2011

The Bible Reaches the Big Red Island The Watchtower, 12/15/2009

Should the Name Jehovah Appear in the New Testament? The Watchtower, 8/1/2008

How Can You Choose a Good Bible Translation? The Watchtower, 5/1/2008

“The Great Gift” to Poland The Watchtower, 8/15/2007

The First Bible in Portuguese​—A Story of Perseverance The Watchtower, 7/1/2007

The Bible in Italian​—A Troubled History The Watchtower, 12/15/2005

The Royal Bible​—A Milestone in Scholarship The Watchtower, 8/15/2005

The Berleburg Bible The Watchtower, 2/15/2005

The Geneva Bible​—A Forgotten Translation Awake!, 8/22/2004

The Complutensian Polyglot​—A Historic Translation Tool The Watchtower, 4/15/2004

Questions From Readers: Why does the numbering in Psalms differ between translations? The Watchtower, 4/1/2003

The Struggle for a Bible in Modern Greek The Watchtower, 11/15/2002

The “Septuagint”​—Useful in the Past and the Present The Watchtower, 9/15/2002

The Dalmatin Bible​—Rare but Not Forgotten Awake!, 6/22/2001

The Bible in a Single Volume The Watchtower, 5/1/2001

Study Number 7​—The Bible in Modern Times “All Scripture”

New World Translation

A Living Translation of God’s Word

The 2013 Revision of the New World Translation

A1 Principles of Bible Translation New World Translation, Appendix

A2 Features of This Revision New World Translation, Appendix

God’s Name Made Known in Swahili The Watchtower, 9/1/2012

Why Have We Produced the New World Translation? Jehovah’s Will, lesson 4

Highlights of the Past Year (§ New World Translation in 106 Languages!) 2012 Yearbook

Highlights of the Past Year (§ Progress in Bible Translation) 2009 Yearbook

Milestones in the Production of African-Language Bibles The Watchtower, 1/15/2007

“It Is Finished” The Watchtower, 7/1/2005

A “Remarkably Good” Translation The Watchtower, 12/1/2004

Study Number 5​—The Hebrew Text of the Holy Scriptures “All Scripture”

Study Number 6​—The Christian Greek Text of the Holy Scriptures “All Scripture”

Study Number 8​—Advantages of the “New World Translation” “All Scripture”

Bible Translators

Portraits From the Past: Desiderius Erasmus Awake!, No. 6 2016

Lefèvre d’Étaples​—He Wanted the Common People to Know God’s Word The Watchtower (Public), No. 6 2016

Coverdale and the First Complete Printed English Bible The Watchtower, 6/1/2012

True Christians Respect God’s Word The Watchtower, 1/15/2012

The Divine Name and Alfonso de Zamora’s Quest for Textual Accuracy The Watchtower, 12/1/2011

They Loved the Word of God The Watchtower, 6/1/2009

Ernst Glück’s Daunting Task The Watchtower, 6/15/2007

A Valiant Effort to Promote the Bible The Watchtower, 5/15/2006

Michael Agricola​—A “Man of the Dawn” Awake!, 1/2006

An Intrepid “Wanderer in the Gospel’s Cause” The Watchtower, 8/15/2004

Men of Humble Origin Translate the Bible The Watchtower, 7/1/2003

Cyril and Methodius​—Bible Translators Who Invented an Alphabet The Watchtower, 3/1/2001

Cyril Lucaris​—A Man Who Valued the Bible The Watchtower, 2/15/2000

Reading and Understanding the Bible

Is It Just a Small Misunderstanding? The Watchtower (Public), No. 1 2017

How Can I Get Started?

What Will Make It Interesting?

How Can the Bible Improve My Life?

Lessons From the Birds of the Heavens The Watchtower (Public), No. 6 2016

“This Is the Way You Approved” The Watchtower, 3/15/2015

Questions From Readers: Why have our publications seldom mentioned types and antitypes in recent years? The Watchtower, 3/15/2015

How Does Color Affect You? The Watchtower, 10/1/2013

A Key to Understanding the Bible Awake!, 11/2012

Do You Need to Learn Hebrew and Greek? The Watchtower, 11/1/2009

1. Ask the Author for Help

2. Read With an Open Mind

3. Accept Help From Others

Word Pictures in the Bible​—Do You Understand Them? The Watchtower, 5/1/2009

Understanding the Bible​—What Will Help You?

Why Study the Bible?

Does the Bible Have a Hidden Code? The Watchtower, 4/1/2000

Applying Bible Principles

See Christian Life ➤ Bible Reading and Study ➤ Applying Bible Principles

Prophecy

Understanding Ezekiel’s Prophecies Pure Worship, teaching box 2A

A Silent Witness to Accurate Prophecy

Promises That Will Come True

You Can Live Forever on Earth

Your Future, Your Choice!

A Kingdom That Will Last Forever Learn From the Bible, lesson 60

A Kingdom Like a Big Tree Learn From the Bible, lesson 62

Questions From Readers: What did Jeremiah mean when he spoke of Rachel’s weeping over her sons? The Watchtower, 12/15/2014

Questions From Readers: Who are the two witnesses mentioned in Revelation chapter 11? The Watchtower, 11/15/2014

The Bible’s Viewpoint: Dreams From God Awake!, 8/2014

Can Anyone See the Future?

B9 World Powers Foretold by Daniel New World Translation, Appendix

The Bible​—A Book of Accurate Prophecy, Part 1: “I Shall Make a Great Nation Out of You” Awake!, 5/2012

The Bible​—A Book of Accurate Prophecy, Part 2: Flee From Babylon! Awake!, 6/2012

The Bible​—A Book of Accurate Prophecy, Part 3: “We Have Found the Messiah” Awake!, 7/2012

The Bible​—A Book of Accurate Prophecy, Part 4: The Bible Foretold That the Christ Would Suffer and Die Awake!, 8/2012

The Bible​—A Book of Accurate Prophecy, Part 5: Good News for All Mankind Awake!, 9/2012

The Bible​—A Book of Accurate Prophecy, Part 6: “The Last Days” Awake!, 10/2012

The Bible​—A Book of Accurate Prophecy, Part 7: “The End Will Come” Awake!, 11/2012

The Bible​—A Book of Accurate Prophecy, Part 8: “Let Your Kingdom Come” Awake!, 12/2012

Jehovah Reveals What “Must Shortly Take Place”

Eight Kings Revealed (Chart) The Watchtower, 6/15/2012

Questions From Readers: When did the seventh world power of Bible prophecy come to be? The Watchtower, 6/15/2012

Trust in Jehovah​—The God of “Times and Seasons” The Watchtower, 5/15/2012

Who Can Interpret Prophecy? The Watchtower, 12/1/2011

When Was Ancient Jerusalem Destroyed?​—Part One: Why It Matters; What the Evidence Shows The Watchtower, 10/1/2011

When Was Ancient Jerusalem Destroyed?​—Part Two: What the Clay Documents Really Show The Watchtower, 11/1/2011

Questions From Readers: How many Messianic prophecies are in the Bible? The Watchtower, 8/15/2011

They Found the Messiah! The Watchtower, 8/15/2011

Does Bible Prophecy Point to the Modern State of Israel? The Watchtower, 11/1/2010

Jesus Gives a Far-Reaching Prophecy Bible’s Message, section 19

Foretelling the Messiah

Events Foretold for Our Day

Foretelling Our Immediate Future

What Jehovah Foretells Comes to Be The Watchtower, 1/1/2008

Faith in Bible Prophecy Preserves Life The Watchtower, 4/1/2007

Have Faith in God’s Prophetic Word!

Study Number 10​—The Bible—​Authentic and True (Chart: Examples of Other Bible Prophecies Fulfilled) “All Scripture”

Last Days

See the Difference in People

Searching for Answers

What Does the Bible Say?

The Four Horsemen​—Who Are They?

Heeding Advance Warning Can Save Your Life! The Watchtower (Public), No. 2 2016

The Apostles Ask for a Sign Jesus​—The Way, chap. 111

Is the End Near?

Many Will Survive the End​—You Can Too

Are We Living in “the Last Days”? Bible Teach, chap. 9

Is the End of the World Near? Teach Us, chap. 9

The True Culprit Behind War and Suffering

Question 7: What does the Bible foretell about our day? New World Translation

The Bible​—A Book of Accurate Prophecy, Part 6: “The Last Days” Awake!, 10/2012

The Bible​—A Book of Accurate Prophecy, Part 7: “The End Will Come” Awake!, 11/2012

Prophecy 1. Earthquakes

Prophecy 2. Famine

Prophecy 3. Disease

Prophecy 4. Lack of Natural Love

Prophecy 5. Ruining of the Earth

Prophecy 6. A Global Preaching Work

Better Times Just Ahead!

Four Questions About the End Answered The Watchtower, 8/1/2010

The Last Days​—When?

The Last Days​—Then What?

Christ’s Presence​—What Does It Mean to You? The Watchtower, 2/15/2008

Are We Really Living in “the Last Days”?

Now Is the Time for Decisive Action The Watchtower, 12/15/2005

Do You Recognize the Sign of Jesus’ Presence?

Where Is the World Heading?

Mankind’s Problems Soon to End!

Can Anything Really Unite People? The Watchtower, 9/15/2001

How We Know We Are in “the Last Days” Does God Care, part 9

Paradise Is Near! God’s Friend, lesson 6

Great Tribulation and Armageddon

See also God’s Kingdom ➤ The New World

“The End Is Now Upon You” Pure Worship, chap. 6

“Put a Mark on the Foreheads” Pure Worship, chap. 16

“I Am Against You, O Gog” Pure Worship, chap. 17

“My Great Rage Will Flare Up” Pure Worship, chap. 18

Jehovah Warns of the Coming Great Battle Pure Worship, teaching box 18A

Cultivate Godly Qualities​—Courage Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 8/2017

The Bible’s Viewpoint: The End of the World Awake!, 11/2015

“Your Deliverance Is Getting Near”! The Watchtower, 7/15/2015

Questions From Readers: Who is Gog of Magog mentioned in the book of Ezekiel? The Watchtower, 5/15/2015

“Now You Are God’s People” (§ Find Protection With Jehovah’s People) The Watchtower, 11/15/2014

God’s Kingdom Removes Its Enemies God’s Kingdom Rules!, chap. 21

How Can We Maintain “a Waiting Attitude”? (§ What Events Signal the End of Our Waiting?) The Watchtower, 11/15/2013

Seven Shepherds, Eight Dukes​—What They Mean for Us Today The Watchtower, 11/15/2013

“Tell Us, When Will These Things Be?” The Watchtower, 7/15/2013

The End of the World​—Fear, Fascination, and Frustration The Watchtower, 1/1/2013

How This World Will Come to an End The Watchtower, 9/15/2012

The Truth About Armageddon

When Will the War of Armageddon Come?

Our Readers Ask: What is Armageddon? The Watchtower, 9/1/2011

Our Readers Ask: Where Will the Battle of Armageddon Be Fought? The Watchtower, 4/1/2008

Armageddon​—God’s War to End All Wars

Questions From Readers: What is the ‘war at Har–Magedon’ and its outcome? (Rev. 16:14, 16) The Watchtower, 2/1/2007

“The Great Day of Jehovah Is Near” The Watchtower, 12/15/2006

Are You Prepared for Survival? The Watchtower, 5/15/2006

The Day of Jehovah​—A Vital Theme Jehovah’s Day, chap. 3

Armageddon​—A Happy Beginning

The Bible’s Viewpoint: Should You Fear Armageddon? Awake!, 7/8/2005

Water Destroys a World​—Will It Happen Again? Teacher, chap. 46

How We Can Tell Armageddon Is Near Teacher, chap. 47

Who Will Survive the Day of Jehovah? The Watchtower, 5/1/2002

Joyful in the God of Our Salvation The Watchtower, 2/1/2000

Final Test

“Worship God” Pure Worship, chap. 22

Facing the Final Test Pure Worship, teaching box 22A

Questions From Readers: After the final test, will it be possible for humans to sin and die? The Watchtower, 8/15/2006

God’s Purpose for the Earth​—Soon to Be Fulfilled The Watchtower, 5/15/2006

Covenants

A Promise to Jehovah Learn From the Bible, lesson 23

You Will Become “a Kingdom of Priests”

A Royal Priesthood to Benefit All Mankind (§ The New Covenant Produces a Royal Priesthood) The Watchtower, 1/15/2012

You Can Benefit From the New Covenant Jeremiah, chap. 14

God Makes a Covenant With Abraham Bible’s Message, section 4

Questions From Readers: Did Jehovah make his covenant with Abraham in Ur or in Haran? The Watchtower, 11/1/2001

Practical Value

Bible Teachings​—Timeless Wisdom

1 Help to Avoid Problems

2 Help to Resolve Problems

3 Help to Cope With Problems

The Bible and Your Future

What Do You Think?

Outdated or Ahead of Its Time?

How Can the Bible Help Me? 10 Questions, question 10

Tailor-Made and Timeless Values​—Honesty

Tailor-Made and Timeless Values​—Self-Control

Tailor-Made and Timeless Values​—Fidelity

Tailor-Made and Timeless Values​—Love

A Professor of Financial Accounting Explains His Faith Awake!, 12/2014

Keys to a Happy Life Awake!, 11/2014

Moral Values That Truly Enrich Awake!, 11/2013

Help Yourself and Others by Using God’s Word The Watchtower, 4/15/2013

How Can God’s Guidance Bring Us Happiness Now? Happy Life, section 5

How Do Bible Principles Benefit Us? Good News, lesson 11

The Bible’s Viewpoint: Are All Parts of the Bible Still Relevant? Awake!, 3/2010

Practical Counsel That Improves Lives Real Faith, section 3

Why the Bible Is Practical for Our Day

Anchored by Timeless Values The Watchtower, 6/15/2007

Answers That Work! The Watchtower, 4/1/2007

The Bible’s Viewpoint: Why Look to the Bible for Guidance? Awake!, 1/2006

Divine Laws Are for Our Benefit The Watchtower, 4/15/2002

Relief From Stress​—A Practical Remedy The Watchtower, 12/15/2001

Finding Security in a Risk-Filled World

Is Bible Morality the Best? The Watchtower, 11/1/2000

“The Bible Changes Lives” (Watchtower series)

Atheist The Watchtower (Public), No. 5 2017

Tragic Childhood The Watchtower, 10/1/2015

Searched for Meaning in Life The Watchtower, 4/1/2015

Yearned for Answers to Life’s Big Questions The Watchtower, 2/1/2015

Proud, Independent Attitude The Watchtower, 10/1/2014

Follow the Golden Rule in Your Ministry (§ Whom Am I Approaching?) The Watchtower, 5/15/2014

Risk-Taking Motorbike Racer The Watchtower, 2/1/2014

Social Activist The Watchtower, 7/1/2013

Immoral Lifestyle The Watchtower, 5/1/2012

Tragic Childhood The Watchtower, 1/1/2012

Tragic Childhood

Feelings of Abandonment The Watchtower, 7/1/2011

Immoral Lifestyle The Watchtower, 4/1/2011

Lived on the Street The Watchtower, 8/1/2010

Attempted Suicide The Watchtower, 2/1/2009

Rebellious Attitude

Prodigal Son The Watchtower, 1/1/2013

Prodigal Son The Watchtower, 4/1/2012

Political Rebel The Watchtower, 1/1/2012

Prodigal Child The Watchtower, 10/1/2011

Antisocial Punk Rocker The Watchtower, 4/1/2011

Rejected Religious and Governmental Authority The Watchtower, 5/1/2010

Drugs and Alcohol

Wayward Teenage Mother The Watchtower (Public), No. 1 2017

Violent Drug Addict, Disrespected Women The Watchtower (Public), No. 3 2016

Smoking, Alcohol Abuse The Watchtower, 8/1/2013

Drug Trafficker

Heavy Drinker The Watchtower, 7/1/2012

Binge Drinker The Watchtower, 5/1/2012

Addicted to Alcohol, Attempted Suicide

Experimented With Drugs The Watchtower, 2/1/2011

Binge Drinker

Gang Member and Marijuana Addict The Watchtower, 5/1/2010

Drug Dealer The Watchtower, 2/1/2010

Experimented With Drugs, Loved Motorcycles The Watchtower, 11/1/2009

Marijuana and Tobacco Addict The Watchtower, 8/1/2009

Alcohol and Drug Abuser The Watchtower, 2/1/2009

Crime and Violence

Violent Adolescent, Street Fighter The Watchtower (Public), No. 5 2016

Involved With Violent Crime, Immorality, and Drugs The Watchtower (Public), No. 1 2016

Pursued Violence, Drugs, and a Prestigious Career The Watchtower, 11/1/2015

Violent Temper The Watchtower, 7/1/2015

Defrauder, Gambler The Watchtower, 5/1/2015

Kung Fu Expert The Watchtower, 8/1/2014

Violent Gang Member The Watchtower, 7/1/2014

Extremely Violent The Watchtower, 10/1/2013

Terrorist The Watchtower, 8/1/2012

Karate Enthusiast The Watchtower, 7/1/2012

Violent Criminal The Watchtower, 5/1/2011

Combat Instructor The Watchtower, 2/1/2011

Martial Arts Expert

Violent Gang Member The Watchtower, 8/1/2009

Street Fighter

Smuggler and Thief The Watchtower, 2/1/2009

Illegal Arms Dealer

Sports, Music, and Entertainment

Consumed by Professional Sports and Gambling The Watchtower (Public), No. 3 2017

Addicted to Pornography The Watchtower (Public), No. 4 2016

Heavy-Metal Musician The Watchtower, 4/1/2013

Gambler The Watchtower, 11/1/2012

Death-Metal Band Member The Watchtower, 4/1/2012

Gambler and Criminal The Watchtower, 11/1/2011

Heavy-Metal Enthusiast The Watchtower, 8/1/2011

Actress and Zarzuela Singer The Watchtower, 5/1/2011

Competitive Bicycle Racer The Watchtower, 4/1/2011

Dance Club Security Guard The Watchtower, 11/1/2010

Thrash Metal Band Member The Watchtower, 5/1/2010

Lived for the Weekends

Work and Career

Enjoyed a Prestigious Career The Watchtower, 11/1/2012

Judge The Watchtower, 8/1/2012

Successful Businessman The Watchtower, 5/1/2012

Politician The Watchtower, 2/1/2011

Successful Businesswoman The Watchtower, 8/1/2008

Changed Religions

Muslim Father and Jewish Mother The Watchtower, 1/1/2015

Catholic Nun The Watchtower, 4/1/2014

Catechist The Watchtower, 1/1/2014

Seminary Student; Violent Temper The Watchtower, 5/1/2013

Raised as a Mormon The Watchtower, 2/1/2013

Pentecostal Pastor The Watchtower, 8/1/2011

Shinto Priest

Rastafarian The Watchtower, 2/1/2010

Disillusioned With Religion The Watchtower, 7/1/2009

Events

The Flood

Eight Survive Into a New World Learn From the Bible, lesson 6

What Do We Learn From the Great Flood? Listen and Live, part 6

Mankind Survives the Flood Bible’s Message, section 3

Our Readers Ask: Was the Flood of Noah’s Day Really Global? The Watchtower, 6/1/2008

Noah and the Flood​—Fact, Not Fiction The Watchtower, 6/1/2008

Questions From Readers: How many clean beasts did Noah take into the ark? The Watchtower, 3/15/2007

Questions From Readers: Where did the dove from Noah’s ark find an olive leaf? The Watchtower, 2/15/2004

Noah’s Log​—Does It Have Meaning for Us?

Why Did That Ancient World Perish?

A Warning From the Past God’s Friend, lesson 7

Confusion of Language

The Tower of Babel Learn From the Bible, lesson 7

Did Our Languages Come From the “Tower of Babel”? The Watchtower, 9/1/2013

10 Plagues

The First Three Plagues Learn From the Bible, lesson 19

The Next Six Plagues Learn From the Bible, lesson 20

The Tenth Plague Learn From the Bible, lesson 21

The Exodus

B3 The Exodus From Egypt New World Translation, Appendix

God Delivers the Sons of Israel Bible’s Message, section 7

“Stand Firm and See the Salvation of Jehovah” The Watchtower, 12/15/2007

From Egypt to the Promised Land “Good Land”

Red Sea Crossing

The Miracle at the Red Sea Learn From the Bible, lesson 22

You Must Not Forget Jehovah The Watchtower, 3/15/2009

Atonement Day

Why We Must Be Holy (§ Holy Obedience to God’s Law on Blood) The Watchtower, 11/15/2014

Festivals

Did You Know? (§ How were the thousands who came to Jerusalem for the Jewish festivals accommodated?) The Watchtower, 12/1/2015

Did You Know? (§ What was “the festival of dedication”? [John 10:22]) The Watchtower, 9/1/2011

“You Must Become Nothing but Joyful” The Watchtower, 1/1/2007

Questions From Readers: What is foreshadowed by the Jubilee year mentioned in Leviticus 25? The Watchtower, 7/15/2004

Kingdom of Israel Divided

He Could Have Had God’s Favor The Watchtower (Study), 6/2018

A Kingdom Divided Learn From the Bible, lesson 45

A6-B Chart: Prophets and Kings of Judah and of Israel (Part 2)

Destruction of Jerusalem (607 B.C.E.)

Jerusalem Is Destroyed Learn From the Bible, lesson 58

When Was Ancient Jerusalem Destroyed?​—Part One: Why It Matters; What the Evidence Shows The Watchtower, 10/1/2011

When Was Ancient Jerusalem Destroyed?​—Part Two: What the Clay Documents Really Show The Watchtower, 11/1/2011

The Writing on the Wall

The Writing on the Wall Learn From the Bible, lesson 63

Sermon on the Mount

Happy Are Those Who Serve “the Happy God” The Watchtower (Study), 9/2018

The Sermon on the Mountain Learn From the Bible, lesson 81

The Famous Sermon on the Mount Jesus​—The Way, chap. 35

Transfiguration

The Transfiguration​—A View of Christ in Glory Jesus—​The Way, chap. 60

Foregleams of God’s Kingdom Become a Reality The Watchtower, 1/15/2005

Pentecost 33 C.E.

The Disciples Receive Holy Spirit Learn From the Bible, lesson 94

Did You Know? (§ Did Jews really come “from every nation under heaven” to Jerusalem at Pentecost 33 C.E.?) The Watchtower, 12/1/2015

Did You Know? (§ Which writers of the Greek Scriptures were present at Pentecost 33 C.E.?) The Watchtower, 12/1/2011

“Filled With Holy Spirit” Bearing Witness, chap. 3

Destruction of Jerusalem (70 C.E.)

A Silent Witness to Accurate Prophecy The Watchtower (Public), No. 2 2018

Did You Know? (§ Was Jerusalem’s temple ever rebuilt after 70 C.E.?) The Watchtower, 4/15/2013

Did You Know? (§ Did Christians flee from Judea before Jerusalem’s destruction in 70 C.E.?) The Watchtower, 10/1/2012

Did You Know? (§ Was Jerusalem ever surrounded by pointed stakes, as Jesus foretold?) The Watchtower, 5/1/2009

Faith in Bible Prophecy Preserves Life The Watchtower, 4/1/2007

Bible Lands and Places

Did You Know? (§ Was ancient Israel as forested as the Bible seems to indicate?) The Watchtower, 7/15/2015

Did You Know? (§ When did lions disappear from Bible lands?) The Watchtower, 5/1/2015

Did You Know? (§ What were the “high places” frequently mentioned in the Hebrew Scriptures?) The Watchtower, 8/1/2010

Antioch

“God Is Not Partial” (Box: Antioch of Syria) Bearing Witness, chap. 9

Asia Minor

Christianity Penetrates Asia Minor The Watchtower, 8/15/2007

Listen to What the Spirit Says!

Babylon

Did You Know? (§ How impressive were Nebuchadnezzar’s building projects?) The Watchtower, 11/1/2011

Empires Attack the Promised Land “Good Land”

Beroea

Follow Paul’s Steps to Beroea The Watchtower, 4/15/2007

Caesarea

Herod the Great​—A Master Builder (§ Caesarea—​A Port City) Awake!, 9/2009

“Let the Will of Jehovah Take Place” (Box: Caesarea​—Roman Provincial Capital of Judea) Bearing Witness, chap. 22

Cappadocia

Cappadocia​—Where People Lived in Dwellings Carved by Wind and Water The Watchtower, 7/15/2004

Cities of Refuge

Imitate Jehovah’s Justice and Mercy

Did You Know? (§ Did the cities of refuge in ancient Israel become sanctuaries for criminals?) The Watchtower, 11/1/2010

Do You Value Life as God Does? “God’s Love,” chap. 7 ¶24-25

Corinth

The City of Corinth​—“Master of Two Harbours” The Watchtower, 3/1/2009

“Keep On Speaking and Do Not Keep Silent” (Box: Corinth​—Master of Two Seas) Bearing Witness, chap. 19

Cyprus

“They Sailed Away to Cyprus” The Watchtower, 7/1/2004

Dead Sea

A Sea of Superlatives​—But Dead! Awake!, 1/2008

Decapolis

Jesus “in the Country of the Jews” (§ Map: The Land in Jesus’ Day) “Good Land”

Eden

God Made the First Man and Woman Learn From the Bible, lesson 2

Was There Really a Garden of Eden?

Why Eden Matters to You

Egypt

The Nations “Will Have to Know That I Am Jehovah” Pure Worship, chap. 7

Ephesus

Did You Know? (§ Why did Paul’s preaching in Ephesus cause an uproar among the silversmiths?) The Watchtower, 2/1/2009

“Growing and Prevailing” Despite Opposition (Box: Ephesus​—Capital of Asia) Bearing Witness, chap. 20

Where True Worship and Paganism Clashed The Watchtower, 12/15/2004

Greece

“Seek God, . . . and Really Find Him” (Box: Athens​—Cultural Capital of the Ancient World) Bearing Witness, chap. 18

Early Christians in the Greek World The Watchtower, 12/1/2008

Greece and Rome Influence the Jews “Good Land”

Haran

Haran​—An Ancient Hive of Activity The Watchtower, 5/15/2010

Iconium

“Speaking With Boldness by the Authority of Jehovah” (Box: Iconium​—City of the Phrygians) Bearing Witness, chap. 12

Israel

See also The Bible ➤ Bible Lands and Places ➤ Promised Land

B7 Kingdom of David and Solomon New World Translation, Appendix

B10 Israel During the Time of Jesus New World Translation, Appendix

Jericho

Rahab Hid the Spies Learn From the Bible, lesson 30

Questions From Readers: What evidence is there that the ancient city of Jericho was conquered without a long siege? The Watchtower, 11/15/2015

Did You Know? (§ Jericho​—one city or two?) The Watchtower, 5/1/2008

Jerusalem and the Temple

A Silent Witness to Accurate Prophecy The Watchtower (Public), No. 2 2018

A Temple for Jehovah Learn From the Bible, lesson 44

Jesus Cleanses the Temple Learn From the Bible, lesson 76

Did You Know? (§ Could the merchants who sold animals in Jerusalem’s temple rightly be called “robbers”?) The Watchtower (Study), 6/2017

Questions From Readers: What could have caused the water of Jerusalem’s pool of Bethzatha to be “stirred up”? The Watchtower (Study), 5/2016

Questions From Readers: Did Satan physically take Jesus to the temple when tempting him? The Watchtower (Study), 3/2016

Did You Know? (§ What challenges did Herod face in rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem?) The Watchtower, 10/1/2015

Did You Know? (§ What offerings were acceptable at the temple in Jerusalem?) The Watchtower, 2/1/2014

Did You Know? (§ In Jesus’ day, how were temple contributions made?) The Watchtower, 1/1/2014

B8 Temple Built by Solomon New World Translation, Appendix

B11 Temple Mount in the First Century New World Translation, Appendix

Did You Know? (§ How were the services at Jehovah’s temple in Jerusalem financed?) The Watchtower, 11/1/2011

Did You Know? (§ Why were there money changers in Jerusalem’s temple?) The Watchtower, 10/1/2011

Did You Know? (§ Why did Solomon import timber from Lebanon for temple construction in Jerusalem?) The Watchtower, 2/1/2011

Did You Know? (§ What really happened to the ark of the covenant?) The Watchtower, 9/1/2009

Did You Know? (§ Was Jerusalem ever surrounded by pointed stakes, as Jesus foretold?) The Watchtower, 5/1/2009

Did You Know? (§ Did King Hezekiah really build a tunnel into Jerusalem?) The Watchtower, 5/1/2009

“Filled With Holy Spirit” (Box: Jerusalem​—The Center of Judaism) Bearing Witness, chap. 3

Did You Know? (§ How large were the temple stones in Jerusalem?) The Watchtower, 8/1/2008

Did You Know? (§ What was the size of the molten sea at Solomon’s temple?) The Watchtower, 2/1/2008

Faith in Bible Prophecy Preserves Life The Watchtower, 4/1/2007

Questions From Readers: What did the ark of the covenant contain? The Watchtower, 1/15/2006

Questions From Readers: What was signified by the Shechinah light in the Most Holy? The Watchtower, 8/15/2005

Jerusalem and the Temple of Solomon “Good Land”

Jerusalem and the Temple Jesus Knew “Good Land”

Questions From Readers: How were the poles for the ark of the covenant positioned? (1 Ki. 8:8) The Watchtower, 10/15/2001

Jezreel

What Have They Discovered at Jezreel? The Watchtower, 3/1/2000

Lydia

How the Ancient Kingdom of Lydia Affects Us Today The Watchtower, 4/1/2008

Lystra

“Speaking With Boldness by the Authority of Jehovah” (Box: Lystra and the Cult of Zeus and Hermes) Bearing Witness, chap. 12

Malta

Did You Know? (§ Why did the people of Malta think that the apostle Paul was a murderer?) The Watchtower, 10/1/2015

“Not a Soul of You Will Be Lost” (Box: Malta​—Where?) Bearing Witness, chap. 26

Questions From Readers: Was Paul shipwrecked on Malta or on another island? The Watchtower, 8/15/2004

Media and Persia

God’s People Return to Their Land “Good Land”

Mediterranean Sea

“Not a Soul of You Will Be Lost” (Box: Sea Travel and Trade Routes) Bearing Witness, chap. 26

“Not a Soul of You Will Be Lost” (Box: The Contrary Winds of the Mediterranean) Bearing Witness, chap. 26

Nineveh

Did You Know? (§ Why was Nineveh called “the city of bloodshed”?) The Watchtower, 4/1/2013

Ophir

Did You Know? (§ Where was Ophir, which the Bible refers to as a source of superior gold?) The Watchtower, 6/1/2010

Pontus

“Filled With Holy Spirit” (Box: Christianity in Pontus) Bearing Witness, chap. 3

Promised Land

See also The Bible ➤ Bible Lands and Places ➤ Israel

B4 Conquest of the Promised Land New World Translation, Appendix

B6 Settlement of the Promised Land New World Translation, Appendix

“Go About in the Land” The Watchtower, 10/15/2004

The Promised Land “Good Land”

Study Number 1​—A Visit to the Promised Land “All Scripture”

Rome

A Silent Witness to Accurate Prophecy The Watchtower (Public), No. 2 2018

Roman Aqueducts​—Marvels of Engineering Awake!, 11/2014

Early Christianity and the Gods of Rome The Watchtower, 5/15/2010

“Filled With Holy Spirit” (Box: Rome​—Capital of an Empire) Bearing Witness, chap. 3

Roman Roads​—Monuments to Ancient Engineering The Watchtower, 10/15/2006

Greece and Rome Influence the Jews “Good Land”

Rome’s Many Faces Awake!, 7/8/2001

Sea of Galilee

Fishing on the Sea of Galilee The Watchtower, 10/1/2009

On the Sea of Galilee The Watchtower, 8/15/2005

Study Number 1​—A Visit to the Promised Land (§ Region Around the Sea of Galilee) “All Scripture”

Syria

Syria​—Echoes of an Interesting Past Awake!, 2/8/2003

Tabernacle

A Tabernacle for Worship Learn From the Bible, lesson 25

Tarshish

The Rise and Fall of “the Ships of Tarshish” The Watchtower, 11/1/2008

Thessalonica

Struggling for the Good News in Thessalonica The Watchtower, 6/1/2012

Tyre

The Nations “Will Have to Know That I Am Jehovah” Pure Worship, chap. 7

Did You Know? (§ Why did Zechariah foretell the destruction of Tyre after it had been destroyed?) The Watchtower, 6/1/2008

People of the Bible

Our Readers Ask: Why Are Some Bible Characters Left Unnamed? The Watchtower, 8/1/2013

Aaron

They Rebelled Against Jehovah Learn From the Bible, lesson 27

Questions From Readers: Why did Jehovah not punish Aaron for making the golden calf? The Watchtower, 5/15/2010

Draw Close to God: A Judge Who Is Firm for What Is Right The Watchtower, 9/1/2009

Draw Close to God: Jehovah Values Meekness The Watchtower, 8/1/2009

Abel

From Anger to Murder Learn From the Bible, lesson 4

“He, Although He Died, Yet Speaks” Imitate, chap. 1

Imitate Their Faith: “He, Although He Died, Yet Speaks” The Watchtower, 1/1/2013

Questions From Readers: Did Abel know that an animal sacrifice was needed? The Watchtower, 8/1/2002

Brothers Who Developed Different Attitudes The Watchtower, 1/15/2002

Abigail

“Blessed Be Your Good Sense!” The Watchtower (Study), 6/2017

She Acted With Discretion Imitate, chap. 9

Imitate Their Faith: She Acted With Discretion The Watchtower, 7/1/2009

Abraham

Jehovah Called Him “My Friend” The Watchtower (Study), 2/2016

“The Father of All Those Having Faith” Imitate, chap. 3

Abraham​—A Man of Faith

Abraham​—A Man of Courage

Abraham​—A Man of Humility

Abraham​—A Man of Love

Holy Spirit’s Role in the Outworking of Jehovah’s Purpose (§ Holy Spirit’s Role in the Past) The Watchtower, 4/15/2010

Draw Close to God: The Greatest Proof of God’s Love The Watchtower, 2/1/2009

God Makes a Covenant With Abraham Bible’s Message, section 4

Abraham and Sarah​—You Can Imitate Their Faith! The Watchtower, 5/15/2004

The World of the Patriarchs “Good Land”

Questions From Readers: Did Jehovah make his covenant with Abraham in Ur or in Haran? The Watchtower, 11/1/2001

Abraham​—An Example of Faith The Watchtower, 8/15/2001

Do Not Give Up in Doing What Is Fine The Watchtower, 8/15/2001

Absalom

Serve the God of Freedom (§ He Stole Their Hearts) The Watchtower, 7/15/2012

Presumptuousness Leads to Dishonor (§ Absalom​—An Ambitious Opportunist) The Watchtower, 8/1/2000

Adam and Eve

God Made the First Man and Woman Learn From the Bible, lesson 2

Adam and Eve Disobeyed God Learn From the Bible, lesson 3

The Last Enemy, Death, Brought to Nothing The Watchtower, 9/15/2014

Adam and Eve​—Were They Real People? The Watchtower, 9/1/2009

Our Readers Ask: If Adam Was Perfect, How Was It Possible for Him to Sin? The Watchtower, 10/1/2008

Questions From Readers: Did the serpent that spoke to Eve have legs? The Watchtower, 6/15/2007

The Bible’s Viewpoint: What Was the Original Sin? Awake!, 6/2006

Questions From Readers: How did the serpent in the garden of Eden communicate with Eve? The Watchtower, 11/15/2001

We Can Learn From the First Human Couple The Watchtower, 11/15/2000

Ahasuerus

Did You Know? (§ Who is King Ahasuerus mentioned in Esther?) The Watchtower, 1/1/2012

Ammonites

The Nations “Will Have to Know That I Am Jehovah” Pure Worship, chap. 7

Amos

Take as a Pattern the Prophets​—Amos Kingdom Ministry, 9/2013

Amos​—A Gatherer or a Nipper of Figs? The Watchtower, 2/1/2007

Speak God’s Word With Boldness The Watchtower, 11/15/2004

Anna

The Child Who Was Promised Jesus​—The Way, chap. 6

Annas

Jesus Is Taken to Annas, Then to Caiaphas Jesus​—The Way, chap. 125

Did You Know? (§ Who was the Annas mentioned in the Gospel accounts?) The Watchtower, 4/1/2012

Apollos

Keep Building Up the Congregation (§ “They Took Him Into Their Company”) The Watchtower, 6/15/2010

“Growing and Prevailing” Despite Opposition (§ “He Was Well Versed in the Scriptures”) Bearing Witness, chap. 20

Preach to Make Disciples The Watchtower, 11/15/2003

Apostles

Jesus Chooses Twelve Apostles Learn From the Bible, lesson 80

Jesus Chooses Twelve Apostles Jesus​—The Way, chap. 34

Aquila and Priscilla

“Keep On Speaking and Do Not Keep Silent” (§ “They Were Tentmakers by Trade”) Bearing Witness, chap. 19

Preach to Make Disciples The Watchtower, 11/15/2003

Asa

Will You Apply Your Heart to the Things Written?

How Jehovah Draws Close to Us The Watchtower, 8/15/2014

“There Exists a Reward for Your Activity” The Watchtower, 8/15/2012

Athaliah

The Courage of Jehoiada Learn From the Bible, lesson 53

Balaam

Balaam’s Donkey Speaks Learn From the Bible, lesson 28

Barabbas

Did You Know? (§ What crimes did Barabbas commit?) The Watchtower, 4/1/2011

Barak

A New Leader and Two Brave Women Learn From the Bible, lesson 32

Through Faith, Barak Routed a Mighty Army The Watchtower, 11/15/2003

Barnabas

“Filled With Joy and Holy Spirit” (Box: Barnabas​—“Son of Comfort”) Bearing Witness, chap. 11

“Speaking With Boldness by the Authority of Jehovah” Bearing Witness, chap. 12

Baruch

Avoid “Seeking Great Things for Yourself” Jeremiah, chap. 9

Jehovah Watches Us for Our Good The Watchtower, 10/15/2008

Baruch​—Jeremiah’s Faithful Secretary The Watchtower, 8/15/2006

Jehovah Blesses and Protects Those Who Are Obedient (§ A Secretary Saved by Obedience) The Watchtower, 10/1/2002

Barzillai

Barzillai​—A Man Aware of His Limitations The Watchtower, 7/15/2007

Bath-sheba

Questions From Readers: Why were David and Bath-sheba not put to death for adultery? The Watchtower, 5/15/2005

Benefactors

Questions From Readers: Who were the Benefactors of whom Jesus spoke on the evening before his death, and why were they given that title? The Watchtower (Study), 11/2018

Beroeans

“He Reasoned With Them From the Scriptures” (§ They Were “More Noble-Minded”) Bearing Witness, chap. 17

Boaz

The Unlikely Marriage of Boaz and Ruth The Watchtower, 4/15/2003

Will Jehovah’s Blessing Overtake You? (§ Boaz Listened to God) The Watchtower, 9/15/2001

Caesar

Did You Know? (§ What is the significance of “Caesar” as used in the Bible?) The Watchtower, 7/1/2011

“He Reasoned With Them From the Scriptures” (Box: The Caesars and the Book of Acts) Bearing Witness, chap. 17

Caiaphas

Jesus Is Taken to Annas, Then to Caiaphas Jesus​—The Way, chap. 125

The High Priest Who Condemned Jesus The Watchtower, 1/15/2006

Cain

From Anger to Murder Learn From the Bible, lesson 4

Our Readers Ask: Where Did Cain Find His Wife? The Watchtower, 9/1/2010

Brothers Who Developed Different Attitudes The Watchtower, 1/15/2002

Canaanites

Why Did God Wage War Against the Canaanites? The Watchtower, 1/1/2010

Captain of the Temple

Did You Know? (§ Who was “the captain of the temple,” and what was his role?) The Watchtower, 10/1/2009

Christians in the First Century

See Jehovah’s Witnesses ➤ History ➤ First Century

Cornelius

Cornelius Receives Holy Spirit Learn From the Bible, lesson 97

“God Is Not Partial” Bearing Witness, chap. 9

Cupbearer

Did You Know? (§ What was involved in being cupbearer to the king?) The Watchtower, 7/1/2010

Cyrus

Portraits From the Past: Cyrus the Great Awake!, 5/2013

Dagger Men

Did You Know? (§ Who were the “dagger men”?) The Watchtower, 3/1/2010

Daniel

Do You Know Jehovah as Did Noah, Daniel, and Job?

Four Boys Who Obeyed Jehovah Learn From the Bible, lesson 59

A Kingdom That Will Last Forever Learn From the Bible, lesson 60

Daniel in the Lions’ Pit Learn From the Bible, lesson 64

Questions From Readers: Where was Daniel when the three Hebrews were tested? The Watchtower, 8/1/2001

David

David Versus Goliath​—Did It Really Happen?

David Was Not Afraid Teach Your Children, lesson 6

“Teach Me to Do Your Will” The Watchtower, 11/15/2012

A Man Agreeable to Jehovah’s Heart The Watchtower, 9/1/2011

King David and Music The Watchtower, 12/1/2009

The Israelites Ask for a King Bible’s Message, section 9

Teach Your Children: David​—Why He Was Not Afraid The Watchtower, 12/1/2008

Questions From Readers: Why were David and Bath-sheba not put to death for adultery? The Watchtower, 5/15/2005

Questions From Readers: Did David and his men break God’s law with impunity? (1 Sam. 21:1-6) The Watchtower, 3/15/2005

Questions From Readers: Did David treat captives savagely? (2 Sam. 12:31; 1 Chron. 20:3) The Watchtower, 2/15/2005

Rely on God’s Spirit in Dealing With Life’s Changes The Watchtower, 4/1/2004

Israel in the Days of David and Solomon “Good Land”

Questions From Readers: Was David the seventh or eighth son of Jesse? (1 Chron. 2:13-15; 1 Sam. 16:10, 11) The Watchtower, 9/15/2002

Deborah

A New Leader and Two Brave Women Learn From the Bible, lesson 32

Imitate Their Faith: “I Arose as a Mother in Israel” The Watchtower, 8/1/2015

Demetrius

“Growing and Prevailing” Despite Opposition (§ “There Arose No Little Disturbance”) Bearing Witness, chap. 20

Dorcas

Teach Your Children: Why Dorcas Was Loved The Watchtower, 8/1/2011

The Congregation “Entered Into a Period of Peace” (Box: Dorcas​—“She Abounded in Good Deeds”) Bearing Witness, chap. 8

Edomites

The Nations “Will Have to Know That I Am Jehovah” Pure Worship, chap. 7

Eli

Imitate Their Faith: He “Continued Growing Up With Jehovah” (§ Staying Pure in the Face of Corruption) The Watchtower, 10/1/2010

Elijah

A Test on Mount Carmel Learn From the Bible, lesson 46

Jehovah Strengthened Elijah Learn From the Bible, lesson 47

A Widow’s Son Came Back to Life Learn From the Bible, lesson 48

Imitate Their Faith: He Endured in the Face of Injustice The Watchtower, 2/1/2014

Do You Ever Feel Lonely and Afraid? Teach Your Children, lesson 7

He Stood Up for Pure Worship Imitate, chap. 10

He Took Comfort in His God Imitate, chap. 12

Imitate Their Faith: He Took Comfort in His God The Watchtower, 7/1/2011

Teach Your Children: Do You Ever Feel Lonely and Afraid? The Watchtower, 4/1/2011

Imitate Their Faith: He Watched, and He Waited The Watchtower, 4/1/2008

Imitate Their Faith: He Stood Up for Pure Worship The Watchtower, 1/1/2008

Do You Treasure Elderly Fellow Believers? The Watchtower, 9/1/2003

Elisha

Jehovah’s Fiery Army Learn From the Bible, lesson 52

Elisha Saw Fiery Chariots​—Do You? The Watchtower, 8/15/2013

Questions From Readers: Why did Elisha ask for “two parts” of Elijah’s spirit? The Watchtower, 11/1/2003

Elizabeth

Elizabeth Has a Baby Learn From the Bible, lesson 68

Jesus Is Honored Before His Birth Jesus​—The Way, chap. 2

Enoch

Imitate Their Faith: “He Had Pleased God Well” The Watchtower (Public), No. 1 2017

Courageous Through Faith and Godly Fear (§ A Man Who “Pleased God Well”) The Watchtower, 10/1/2006

Walk With God in These Turbulent Times The Watchtower, 9/1/2005

Enoch Walked With God in an Ungodly World The Watchtower, 9/15/2001

Epicureans and Stoics

“Seek God, . . . and Really Find Him” (Box: Epicureans and Stoics) Bearing Witness, chap. 18

Esau

Jacob Got the Inheritance Learn From the Bible, lesson 12

Jacob and Esau Make Peace Learn From the Bible, lesson 13

Questions From Readers: In ancient Israel, was the line leading to the Messiah tied to the right of the firstborn? The Watchtower (Study), 12/2017

Esther

Esther Saves Her People Learn From the Bible, lesson 65

She Stood Up for God’s People Imitate, chap. 15

She Acted Wisely, Bravely, and Selflessly Imitate, chap. 16

Imitate Their Faith: She Acted Wisely, Bravely, and Selflessly The Watchtower, 1/1/2012

Imitate Their Faith: She Stood Up for God’s People The Watchtower, 10/1/2011

Eunuchs

Did You Know? (§ As used in the Bible, what does the term “eunuch” mean?) The Watchtower, 1/1/2015

A Humble African Who Loved God’s Word The Watchtower, 4/1/2005

Eve

See The Bible ➤ People of the Bible ➤ Adam and Eve

Ezekiel

Ezekiel​—His Life and Times Pure Worship, teaching box 2B

Questions From Readers: In what sense did Ezekiel become “mute” during Jerusalem’s siege? The Watchtower, 12/1/2003

Ezra

Ezra Taught God’s Law Learn From the Bible, lesson 66

Felix

“Be of Good Courage!” (Box: Felix​—Procurator of Judea) Bearing Witness, chap. 24

Gaius

How Gaius Helped His Brothers The Watchtower (Study), 5/2017

Gallio

“Keep On Speaking and Do Not Keep Silent” (§ “I Have Many People in This City”) Bearing Witness, chap. 19

Gamaliel

“We Must Obey God as Ruler” (Box: Gamaliel​—Esteemed Among the Rabbis) Bearing Witness, chap. 5

Gehazi

Teach Your Children: Gehazi Was Ruined by Greed The Watchtower, 9/1/2012

Gibeonites

Joshua and the Gibeonites Learn From the Bible, lesson 31

Gideon

Gideon Conquered the Midianites Learn From the Bible, lesson 34

“Jehovah’s Sword and Gideon’s!” The Watchtower, 7/15/2005

Habakkuk

Trust in Jehovah and Live! The Watchtower (Study), 11/2018

Take as a Pattern the Prophets​—Habakkuk Kingdom Ministry, 12/2015

Hannah

Hannah Prays for a Son Learn From the Bible, lesson 35

She Opened Her Heart to God in Prayer Imitate, chap. 6

Imitate Their Faith: She Opened Her Heart to God in Prayer The Watchtower, 7/1/2010

How Hannah Found Peace The Watchtower, 3/15/2007

Will Jehovah’s Blessing Overtake You? (§ Hannah’s Trials and Blessings) The Watchtower, 9/15/2001

Herod Agrippa I

“The Word of Jehovah Went On Growing” (Box: King Herod Agrippa I) Bearing Witness, chap. 10

Herod Agrippa II

“I Appeal to Caesar!” (Box: King Herod Agrippa II) Bearing Witness, chap. 25

Herod the Great

They Escape From a Wicked Ruler Jesus​—The Way, chap. 8

“In the Days of Herod the King” The Watchtower, 12/1/2009

Herod the Great​—A Master Builder Awake!, 9/2009

Hezekiah

Jehovah’s Angel Protected Hezekiah Learn From the Bible, lesson 55

Will You Apply Your Heart to the Things Written?

Seven Shepherds, Eight Dukes​—What They Mean for Us Today The Watchtower, 11/15/2013

Teach Your Children: “He Kept Sticking to Jehovah” The Watchtower, 3/1/2012

“Do Not Lean Upon Your Own Understanding” (§ When in Distress) The Watchtower, 11/15/2011

Hosea

Take as a Pattern the Prophets​—Hosea Kingdom Ministry, 11/2013

Walk With God, and Reap What Is Good

Isaac

A Son At Last! Learn From the Bible, lesson 9

A Test of Faith Learn From the Bible, lesson 11

Jacob Got the Inheritance Learn From the Bible, lesson 12

The World of the Patriarchs “Good Land”

Isaiah

An Ancient Prophet With a Modern Message Isaiah’s Prophecy I, chap. 1

Israelites

The Twelve Spies Learn From the Bible, lesson 26

Did You Know? (§ Why were the Jews so interested in their genealogies?) The Watchtower, 6/1/2012

Did You Know? (§ How did the Jews compile and preserve their genealogies?) The Watchtower, 6/1/2012

Did You Know? (§ Why did God choose quail to feed the Israelites in the wilderness?) The Watchtower, 9/1/2011

God Delivers the Sons of Israel Bible’s Message, section 7

“Filled With Holy Spirit” (Box: Jews in Mesopotamia and Egypt) Bearing Witness, chap. 3

“Filled With Holy Spirit” (Box: Who Were the Proselytes?) Bearing Witness, chap. 3

“Filled With Joy and Holy Spirit” (Box: In the Synagogues of the Jews) Bearing Witness, chap. 11

Did You Know? (§ Why were the Jews widely scattered by Jesus’ time?) The Watchtower, 11/1/2008

Did You Know? (§ Why refer to “12 tribes of Israel” when there were 13?) The Watchtower, 7/1/2008

Ittai

Imitate the Loyalty of Ittai The Watchtower, 5/15/2009

Jabez

Draw Close to God: A “Hearer of Prayer” The Watchtower, 10/1/2010

Jacob

Jacob Got the Inheritance Learn From the Bible, lesson 12

Jacob and Esau Make Peace Learn From the Bible, lesson 13

Questions From Readers: In ancient Israel, was the line leading to the Messiah tied to the right of the firstborn? The Watchtower (Study), 12/2017

Questions From Readers: Was it wrong for Jacob to impersonate Esau? (Gen. 27:18, 19) The Watchtower, 10/1/2007

Jacob Appreciated Spiritual Values The Watchtower, 10/15/2003

The World of the Patriarchs “Good Land”

Jael

A New Leader and Two Brave Women Learn From the Bible, lesson 32

Imitate Their Faith: “I Arose as a Mother in Israel” The Watchtower, 8/1/2015

James (Brother of Jesus)

Did You Know? (§ Who were the different men in the Bible called James?) The Watchtower, 9/1/2009

“We Have Come to a Unanimous Accord” (Box: James​—“The Brother of the Lord”) Bearing Witness, chap. 14

James (Son of Zebedee)

Teach Your Children: They Were Called “Sons of Thunder” The Watchtower, 12/1/2011

Did You Know? (§ Who were the different men in the Bible called James?) The Watchtower, 9/1/2009

Jehoash

Teach Your Children: Jehoash Left Jehovah Because of Bad Association The Watchtower, 4/1/2009

Jehoiada

The Courage of Jehoiada Learn From the Bible, lesson 53

Jehoiakim

Serving in “the Final Part of the Days” (Box: Jehoiakim​—The King Who Killed Jehovah’s Prophet) Jeremiah, chap. 2

Jehoshaphat

Jehovah Defends Jehoshaphat Learn From the Bible, lesson 50

Will You Apply Your Heart to the Things Written?

Jehu

A Wicked Queen Is Punished Learn From the Bible, lesson 49

Jehu Champions Pure Worship The Watchtower, 11/15/2011

Now Is the Time for Decisive Action (§ False Religion’s Sudden End) The Watchtower, 12/15/2005

Jephthah

Jephthah’s Promise Learn From the Bible, lesson 36

Being Faithful Leads to God’s Approval The Watchtower (Study), 4/2016

Jephthah Keeps His Vow to Jehovah The Watchtower, 5/15/2007

Jephthah’s Daughter

She Made Her Father and Jehovah Happy Teach Your Children, lesson 4

Teach Your Children: She Was Loved by God and by Her Friends The Watchtower, 2/1/2011

Jephthah Keeps His Vow to Jehovah (§ Jephthah’s Vow) The Watchtower, 5/15/2007

Jeremiah

Jehovah Sends Jeremiah to Preach Learn From the Bible, lesson 57

Jeremiah Did Not Stop Speaking About Jehovah Teach Your Children, lesson 9

Keep Awake, as Jeremiah Did The Watchtower, 3/15/2011

“I Have Put My Words in Your Mouth” Jeremiah, chap. 1

Teach Your Children: Jeremiah Did Not Quit The Watchtower, 12/1/2009

Baruch​—Jeremiah’s Faithful Secretary The Watchtower, 8/15/2006

Be Courageous Like Jeremiah The Watchtower, 5/1/2004

Jewish Religious Leaders

“Watch Out for the Leaven of the Pharisees” The Watchtower, 5/15/2012

Did You Know? (§ How did Jewish religious leaders of Jesus’ day view the common people?) The Watchtower, 7/1/2011

Did You Know? (§ Why did the scribes and Pharisees wear “scripture-containing cases”?) The Watchtower, 5/1/2010

Did You Know? (§ How did the scribes and Pharisees resemble “whitewashed graves”?) The Watchtower, 11/1/2009

Did You Know? (§ Who were the scribes?) The Watchtower, 8/1/2009

“Hear My Defense” (Box: The Sadducees and the Pharisees) Bearing Witness, chap. 23

“Learn From Me” The Watchtower, 12/15/2001

The Hasmonaeans and Their Legacy The Watchtower, 6/15/2001

Jezebel

A Wicked Queen Is Punished Learn From the Bible, lesson 49

Joanna

What We Can Learn From Joanna The Watchtower, 8/15/2015

Job

Do You Know Jehovah as Did Noah, Daniel, and Job?

Who Was Job? Learn From the Bible, lesson 16

Job Held High the Name of Jehovah The Watchtower, 4/15/2009

Job Keeps His Integrity Bible’s Message, section 6

“You Have Heard of the Endurance of Job”

How to Make God Happy Teacher, chap. 40

Questions From Readers: For how long a period of time did Job suffer? The Watchtower, 8/15/2001

Joel

Take as a Pattern the Prophets​—Joel Kingdom Ministry, 7/2013

John (Apostle)

The Revelation to John Learn From the Bible, lesson 102

Teach Your Children: They Were Called “Sons of Thunder” The Watchtower, 12/1/2011

“Men Unlettered and Ordinary” (Box: John​—The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved) Bearing Witness, chap. 4

John the Baptizer

John Prepares the Way Learn From the Bible, lesson 73

John the Baptist Prepares the Way Jesus​—The Way, chap. 11

Jonah

Jehovah Was Patient With Jonah Learn From the Bible, lesson 54

Take as a Pattern the Prophets​—Jonah Kingdom Ministry, 4/2013

He Learned From His Mistakes Imitate, chap. 13

He Learned a Lesson in Mercy Imitate, chap. 14

Imitate Their Faith: He Learned a Lesson in Mercy The Watchtower, 4/1/2009

Imitate Their Faith: He Learned From His Mistakes The Watchtower, 1/1/2009

Try to See Others as Jehovah Sees Them (§ A Candid Look at Jonah) The Watchtower, 3/15/2003

Jonathan

Brave and Loyal Jonathan Learn From the Bible, lesson 42

Prove Yourself Loyal to Jehovah The Watchtower (Study), 2/2016

Love Those Whom God Loves (§ Learning From a Bible Example) “God’s Love,” chap. 3

Jonathan​—“It Was With God That He Worked” The Watchtower, 9/15/2007

Joseph (Adoptive Father of Jesus)

Did You Know? (§ Who was Joseph’s father?) The Watchtower (Public), No. 3 2016

Mary​—Pregnant But Not Married Jesus—​The Way, chap. 4

He Protected, He Provided, He Persevered Imitate, chap. 19

Imitate Their Faith: He Protected, He Provided, He Persevered The Watchtower, 4/1/2012

Did You Know? (§ Why did Joseph intend to divorce Mary when they were only engaged?) The Watchtower, 12/1/2009

Learning From Jesus’ Human Family (§ Joseph​—A Righteous Man) The Watchtower, 12/15/2003

Joseph (Son of Jacob)

A Slave Who Obeyed God Learn From the Bible, lesson 14

Jehovah Never Forgot Joseph Learn From the Bible, lesson 15

Imitate Their Faith: “Am I in the Place of God?” The Watchtower, 5/1/2015

Imitate Their Faith: “Do Not Interpretations Belong to God?” The Watchtower, 2/1/2015

Imitate Their Faith: “How Could I Commit This Great Badness?” The Watchtower, 11/1/2014

Imitate Their Faith: “Please Listen to This Dream” The Watchtower, 8/1/2014

“Your Reminders Are What I Am Fond Of” (§ Maintaining Chastity) The Watchtower, 6/15/2006

Do Your Circumstances Control Your Life? (§ Faced With Serious Challenges) The Watchtower, 6/1/2004

Youths, Walk Worthily of Jehovah (§ “Jehovah Was With Joseph”) The Watchtower, 10/15/2003

Joseph of Arimathea

Joseph of Arimathea Takes a Stand The Watchtower (Study), 10/2017

Joshua

Jehovah Chose Joshua Learn From the Bible, lesson 29

Joshua and the Gibeonites Learn From the Bible, lesson 31

Be Courageous​—Jehovah Is With You! The Watchtower, 1/15/2013

Will You Follow Jehovah’s Loving Guidance? (§ Do Not Follow “After the Crowd”) The Watchtower, 7/15/2011

While You Are Young, Choose to Serve Jehovah (§ Serving Jehovah Is the Right Thing to Do) The Watchtower, 5/15/2008

What Joshua Remembered The Watchtower, 12/1/2002

Josiah

Josiah Loved God’s Law Learn From the Bible, lesson 56

Will You Apply Your Heart to the Things Written?

Josiah Had Good Friends Teach Your Children, lesson 8

Serving in “the Final Part of the Days” Jeremiah, chap. 2

Be Zealous for Jehovah’s House! (§ Respond Promptly to Direction) The Watchtower, 6/15/2009

Teach Your Children: Josiah Chose to Do What Was Right The Watchtower, 2/1/2009

You Can Succeed Regardless of Your Upbringing The Watchtower, 4/15/2001

Humble Josiah Had Jehovah’s Favor The Watchtower, 9/15/2000

Jotham

Teach Your Children: Jotham Remained Faithful Despite Troubles at Home The Watchtower, 12/1/2012

Judaizers

“There Had Occurred No Little Dissension” (Box: The Teachings of the Judaizers) Bearing Witness, chap. 13

Judas Iscariot

Christ Is Betrayed and Arrested Jesus​—The Way, chap. 124

Questions From Readers: Did many apostles complain about Jesus’ being anointed with costly oil? The Watchtower, 4/15/2000

Kings

See also kings by name

A6-B Chart: Prophets and Kings of Judah and of Israel (Part 2)

Korah

They Rebelled Against Jehovah Learn From the Bible, lesson 27

Are You Known by Jehovah? (§ A Contrast Between Humility and Pride) The Watchtower, 9/15/2011

Loyally Submit to Godly Authority The Watchtower, 8/1/2002 ¶8-13

Lazarus

Jesus Resurrects Lazarus Learn From the Bible, lesson 86

Lazarus Is Resurrected Jesus​—The Way, chap. 91

Leah

Distressed Sisters Who “Built the House of Israel” The Watchtower, 10/1/2007

Levites

Questions From Readers: How could the Levite Hanamel have a field to sell? (Jer. 32:7) The Watchtower, 3/1/2004

Loyally Submit to Godly Authority The Watchtower, 8/1/2002 ¶6-7

Lot’s Wife

Remember the Wife of Lot Learn From the Bible, lesson 10

Do Not Look at “the Things Behind” The Watchtower, 3/15/2012

Luke

“Step Over Into Macedonia” (Box: Luke​—The Writer of Acts) Bearing Witness, chap. 16

Luke​—A Beloved Fellow Worker The Watchtower, 11/15/2007

Lydia

“Step Over Into Macedonia” (Box: Lydia​—The Seller of Purple) Bearing Witness, chap. 16

“She Just Made Us Come” The Watchtower, 3/15/2007

Magi

Did You Know? (§ Who were the Magi who visited the infant Jesus?) The Watchtower, 12/1/2010

Mark (John Mark)

Mark​—‘Useful for Ministering’ The Watchtower, 3/15/2010

“Strengthening the Congregations” (Box: Mark Enjoys Many Privileges) Bearing Witness, chap. 15

Teach Your Children: Mark Did Not Give Up The Watchtower, 2/1/2008

Martha

Lessons About Hospitality and Prayer Jesus​—The Way, chap. 74

“I Have Believed” Imitate, chap. 20

Imitate Their Faith: “I Have Believed” The Watchtower, 4/1/2011

Mary (Mother of Jesus)

Gabriel Visits Mary Learn From the Bible, lesson 69

Mary​—Pregnant But Not Married Jesus—​The Way, chap. 4

Imitate Their Faith: She Survived the Sword of Grief The Watchtower, 5/1/2014

“Look! Jehovah’s Slave Girl!” Imitate, chap. 17

She Drew “Conclusions in Her Heart” Imitate, chap. 18

Myth 5: Mary Is the Mother of God The Watchtower, 11/1/2009

Mary’s Role in God’s Purpose

Imitate Their Faith: She Drew “Conclusions in Her Heart” The Watchtower, 10/1/2008

Imitate Their Faith: “Look! Jehovah’s Slave Girl!” The Watchtower, 7/1/2008

Questions From Readers: Was Jesus disrespectful in the way he addressed his mother? (John 2:4) The Watchtower, 12/1/2006

Learning From Jesus’ Human Family (§ Mary​—An Unselfish Servant of God) The Watchtower, 12/15/2003

Mary (Sister of Lazarus)

A Meal at Simon’s House in Bethany Jesus​—The Way, chap. 101

Matthew

Matthew Is Called Jesus​—The Way, chap. 27

Matthias

“You Will Be Witnesses of Me” (§ “Designate Which One . . . You Have Chosen”) Bearing Witness, chap. 2

Mephibosheth

Do Not Let Illness Rob You of Joy The Watchtower, 12/15/2011

Teach Your Children: Have You Ever Felt Like an Outsider? The Watchtower, 6/1/2011

They Coped With Thorns in Their Flesh (§ The Thorns Afflicting Mephibosheth) The Watchtower, 2/15/2002

Micah

Take as a Pattern the Prophets​—Micah Kingdom Ministry, 1/2014

Miriam

Draw Close to God: Jehovah Values Meekness The Watchtower, 8/1/2009

Moabites

The Nations “Will Have to Know That I Am Jehovah” Pure Worship, chap. 7

Mordecai

Esther Saves Her People Learn From the Bible, lesson 65

Moses

Where Are Your Eyes Looking? The Watchtower (Study), 7/2018

Do You See “the One Who Is Invisible”?

Moses​—A Man of Faith

Moses—​A Man of Humility

Moses​—A Man of Love

Questions From Readers: Why was Moses angry with Aaron’s sons? (Lev. 10:16-20) The Watchtower, 2/15/2011

Draw Close to God: A Judge Who Is Firm for What Is Right The Watchtower, 9/1/2009

Moses​—How His Life Affects You

Something Greater Than the Treasures of Egypt The Watchtower, 6/15/2002

Naaman

The Warrior and the Little Girl Learn From the Bible, lesson 51

Teach Your Children: He Was Stubborn but Finally Obeyed The Watchtower, 6/1/2012

Nabal

Will Jehovah’s Blessing Overtake You? (§ Nabal Did Not Listen) The Watchtower, 9/15/2001

Nahum

Take as a Pattern the Prophets​—Nahum Kingdom Ministry, 9/2014

Naomi

Ruth and Naomi Learn From the Bible, lesson 33

“Where You Go I Shall Go” Imitate, chap. 4

Imitate Their Faith: “Where You Go I Shall Go” The Watchtower, 7/1/2012

Keep Jehovah Before You Constantly (§ Always Trust in Jehovah) The Watchtower, 2/15/2008

Nathan

Nathan​—Loyal Advocate of Pure Worship The Watchtower, 2/15/2012

Nebuchadnezzar

A Kingdom Like a Big Tree Learn From the Bible, lesson 62

Nehemiah

The Walls of Jerusalem Learn From the Bible, lesson 67

“Keep Conquering the Evil With the Good” The Watchtower, 7/1/2007

They Coped With Thorns in Their Flesh (§ Nehemiah Coped With His Trials) The Watchtower, 2/15/2002

Nephilim

Do You View Violent Ones as God Does? The Watchtower, 4/15/2000

Nicodemus

He Teaches Nicodemus at Night Jesus​—The Way, chap. 17

Learn a Lesson From Nicodemus The Watchtower, 2/1/2002

Noah

Do You Know Jehovah as Did Noah, Daniel, and Job?

Noah’s Ark Learn From the Bible, lesson 5

Imitate Their Faith: He Was Kept “Safe With Seven Others” The Watchtower, 8/1/2013

Imitate Their Faith: He “Walked With the True God” The Watchtower, 4/1/2013

He “Walked With the True God” Imitate, chap. 2

Why God Favored Noah​—Why We Should Care The Watchtower, 6/1/2008

We Shall Walk in the Name of Jehovah Our God The Watchtower, 9/1/2005

Noah’s Faith Condemns the World The Watchtower, 11/15/2001

Paul (Saul of Tarsus)

Questions From Readers: Why do Jehovah’s Witnesses depict the apostle Paul as being bald or having little hair? The Watchtower (Study), 3/2018

Defending the Good News Before High Officials The Watchtower (Study), 9/2016

Did You Know? (§ How was Roman citizenship an advantage for the apostle Paul?) The Watchtower, 3/1/2015

Find Real Success in Life (§ A Truly Successful Life) The Watchtower, 12/15/2012

“Continue Applying Yourself . . . to Teaching” The Watchtower, 7/15/2010

Make Spiritual Progress by Following Paul’s Example The Watchtower, 5/15/2008

Did You Know? (§ When did Saul become known as Paul?) The Watchtower, 3/1/2008

“We Must Obey God as Ruler Rather Than Men”: Giving a Thorough Witness With “Good Courage” The Watchtower, 11/15/2006

Becoming Progressive and Adaptable Ministers The Watchtower, 12/1/2005

Questions From Readers: Did Paul compromise his Christian faith by saying: “I am a Pharisee”? The Watchtower, 4/15/2005

Persecution Sparks Growth in Antioch (Box: Saul’s “Silent Years”) The Watchtower, 7/15/2000

Peter

Peter Denies Jesus Learn From the Bible, lesson 89

Cornelius Receives Holy Spirit Learn From the Bible, lesson 97

Was Peter the First Pope? The Watchtower, 12/1/2015

He Fought Against Fear and Doubt Imitate, chap. 21

He Was Loyal in the Face of Tests Imitate, chap. 22

He Learned Forgiveness From the Master Imitate, chap. 23

Imitate Their Faith: He Learned Forgiveness From the Master The Watchtower, 4/1/2010

Imitate Their Faith: He Was Loyal in the Face of Tests The Watchtower, 1/1/2010

Imitate Their Faith: He Fought Against Fear and Doubt The Watchtower, 10/1/2009

“Men Unlettered and Ordinary” (Box: Peter​—From Fisherman to Dynamic Apostle) Bearing Witness, chap. 4

Declaring “the Good News About Jesus” (Box: Peter Uses the “Keys of the Kingdom”) Bearing Witness, chap. 7

“God Is Not Partial” Bearing Witness, chap. 9

“The Word of Jehovah Went On Growing” Bearing Witness, chap. 10

How Some Are Remembered (§ What Record Did Peter Leave Behind?) The Watchtower, 8/15/2003

Philip (Evangelizer)

Declaring “the Good News About Jesus” (Box: Philip “the Evangelizer”) Bearing Witness, chap. 7

“Do the Work of an Evangelizer” (§ Zealous Evangelizers of the Past) The Watchtower, 3/15/2004

Philistines

The Nations “Will Have to Know That I Am Jehovah” Pure Worship, chap. 7

Phinehas

Can You Be Like Phinehas When You Face Challenges? The Watchtower, 9/15/2011

Should Christians Be Jealous? (§ Miriam and Phinehas) The Watchtower, 10/15/2002

Pontius Pilate

Questions From Readers: Do secular sources support the existence of Pontius Pilate? The Watchtower, 2/15/2015

Tried by the Sanhedrin, Then On to Pilate Jesus​—The Way, chap. 127

Did You Know? (§ Did Pontius Pilate have reason to fear Caesar?) The Watchtower, 1/1/2009

Did You Know? (§ Why did Pilate fear hearing that Jesus had “made himself God’s son”?) The Watchtower, 6/1/2008

Who Was Pontius Pilate? The Watchtower, 9/15/2005

Porcius Festus

“I Appeal to Caesar!” (Box: Roman Procurator Porcius Festus) Bearing Witness, chap. 25

Praetorian Guard

The Praetorian Guard Receives a Witness The Watchtower, 2/15/2013

Priests

See also priests by name

Did You Know? (§ Who may have been the “chief priests” who were mentioned in the Christian Greek Scriptures?) The Watchtower (Public), No. 1 2016

We Must Be Holy in All Our Conduct

B5 Tabernacle and High Priest New World Translation, Appendix

Priscilla

See The Bible ➤ People of the Bible ➤ Aquila and Priscilla

Prophets

See also prophets by name

Imitate the Spirit of the Prophets The Watchtower (Study), 3/2016

A6-B Chart: Prophets and Kings of Judah and of Israel (Part 2)

Prophets Whose Messages Can Affect Us Jehovah’s Day, chap. 2

Rachel

Questions From Readers: What did Jeremiah mean when he spoke of Rachel’s weeping over her sons? The Watchtower, 12/15/2014

Distressed Sisters Who “Built the House of Israel” The Watchtower, 10/1/2007

Rahab

Rahab Hid the Spies Learn From the Bible, lesson 30

Rahab Believed in Jehovah Teach Your Children, lesson 3

Imitate Their Faith: She Was “Declared Righteous by Works” The Watchtower, 11/1/2013

Teach Your Children: Rahab Listened to the News The Watchtower, 8/1/2009

Rebekah

Imitate Their Faith: “I Am Willing to Go” The Watchtower (Public), No. 3 2016

Rebekah Wanted to Make Jehovah Happy Teach Your Children, lesson 2

Teach Your Children: Rebekah Was Willing to Please Jehovah The Watchtower, 2/1/2010

Rebekah​—A Godly Woman of Action The Watchtower, 4/15/2004

Rehoboam

He Could Have Had God’s Favor The Watchtower (Study), 6/2018

Ruth

Ruth and Naomi Learn From the Bible, lesson 33

“Where You Go I Shall Go” Imitate, chap. 4

“An Excellent Woman” Imitate, chap. 5

Imitate Their Faith: “An Excellent Woman” The Watchtower, 10/1/2012

Imitate Their Faith: “Where You Go I Shall Go” The Watchtower, 7/1/2012

The Unlikely Marriage of Boaz and Ruth The Watchtower, 4/15/2003

Samaritans

The Woman at the Well Learn From the Bible, lesson 77

Did You Know? (§ Why did a breach exist between Jews and Samaritans in Jesus’ day?) The Watchtower, 10/1/2010

Samson

Jehovah Made Samson Strong Learn From the Bible, lesson 38

Samson Triumphs in the Strength of Jehovah! The Watchtower, 3/15/2005

Questions From Readers: Was it a common practice to tear apart young goats in Samson’s day? The Watchtower, 1/15/2005

Questions From Readers: How could Samson (a Nazirite) touch dead bodies that he had slain? The Watchtower, 1/15/2005

Samuel

Hannah Prays for a Son Learn From the Bible, lesson 35

Jehovah Speaks to Samuel Learn From the Bible, lesson 37

Samuel Kept Doing What Was Right Teach Your Children, lesson 5

He “Continued Growing Up With Jehovah” Imitate, chap. 7

He Endured Despite Disappointments Imitate, chap. 8

Imitate Their Faith: He Endured Despite Disappointments The Watchtower, 1/1/2011

Imitate Their Faith: He “Continued Growing Up With Jehovah” The Watchtower, 10/1/2010

Teach Your Children: Samuel Stuck to What Was Right The Watchtower, 8/1/2008

Samuel Promotes True Worship The Watchtower, 1/15/2007

Sarah

Abraham and Sarah Obeyed God Learn From the Bible, lesson 8

A Son At Last! Learn From the Bible, lesson 9

Imitate Their Faith: God Called Her “Princess” The Watchtower (Public), No. 5 2017

Imitate Their Faith: “What a Beautiful Woman You Are” The Watchtower (Public), No. 3 2017

Abraham​—A Man of Courage (Box: A Godly Woman and a Precious Wife) The Watchtower, 1/1/2012

Abraham and Sarah​—You Can Imitate Their Faith! The Watchtower, 5/15/2004

Saul (King)

Israel’s First King Learn From the Bible, lesson 39

David and Saul Learn From the Bible, lesson 41

“To Obey Is Better Than a Sacrifice” The Watchtower, 2/15/2011

Shaphan

Are You Acquainted With Shaphan and His Family? The Watchtower, 12/15/2002

Shebna

Discipline​—Evidence of God’s Love The Watchtower (Study), 3/2018

Shem

Teach Your Children: Shem Saw the Badness of Two Worlds The Watchtower, 10/1/2009

Simeon

The Child Who Was Promised Jesus​—The Way, chap. 6

Simon (Magician)

Declaring “the Good News About Jesus” (§ “Give Me Also This Authority”) Bearing Witness, chap. 7

Solomon

Find Real Success in Life (§ Was Solomon Successful in Life?) The Watchtower, 12/15/2012

Is He a Good Example for You or a Warning? The Watchtower, 12/15/2011

Solomon Rules Wisely Bible’s Message, section 10

Did You Know? (§ How much gold did King Solomon own?) The Watchtower, 11/1/2008

Israel in the Days of David and Solomon “Good Land”

Sons of the Prophets

Did You Know? (§ Who were “the sons of the prophets”?) The Watchtower, 10/1/2012

Sons of Zeus

Did You Know? (§ Who were the “Sons of Zeus”? [Acts 28:11]) The Watchtower, 3/1/2009

Stephen

Did You Know? (§ How could the disciple Stephen remain so calm when being persecuted?) The Watchtower (Study), 10/2018

Stephen​—“Full of Graciousness and Power” Bearing Witness, chap. 6

Three Hebrews

Four Boys Who Obeyed Jehovah Learn From the Bible, lesson 59

They Did Not Bow Down Learn From the Bible, lesson 61

Tiberius Caesar

Did You Know? (§ Did Pontius Pilate have reason to fear Caesar?) The Watchtower, 1/1/2009

Timothy

Appointed Men​—Learn From Timothy The Watchtower (Study), 4/2018

Paul and Timothy Learn From the Bible, lesson 100

Imitate Their Faith: “My Beloved and Faithful Child in the Lord” The Watchtower, 11/1/2015

Did You Know? (§ The Acts account says that Timothy’s father was a Greek. Does this mean that he came from Greece?) The Watchtower, 11/1/2015

Timothy Wanted to Help People Teach Your Children, lesson 13

Make Your Advancement Manifest The Watchtower, 12/15/2009

“Strengthening the Congregations” Bearing Witness, chap. 15

Teach Your Children: Timothy​—Ready and Willing to Serve The Watchtower, 4/1/2008

Youths​—Pursue Goals That Honor God The Watchtower, 5/1/2007

Widow of Zarephath

The Widow of Zarephath Was Rewarded for Her Faith The Watchtower, 2/15/2014

Zacchaeus

Jesus Heals Blind Men and Helps Zacchaeus Jesus​—The Way, chap. 99

Zechariah (Father of John the Baptizer)

Elizabeth Has a Baby Learn From the Bible, lesson 68

Two Messages From God Jesus​—The Way, chap. 1

Zedekiah

Serving in “the Final Part of the Days” Jeremiah, chap. 2

Zephaniah

Take as a Pattern the Prophets​—Zephaniah Kingdom Ministry, 7/2014

Life in Bible Times

Do You Know the Time? The Watchtower (Study), 9/2018

Did You Know? (§ Why did Joseph shave before seeing Pharaoh?) The Watchtower, 11/1/2015

Did You Know? (§ The Acts account says that Timothy’s father was a Greek. Does this mean that he came from Greece?) The Watchtower, 11/1/2015

Did You Know? (§ To what does the expression “bosom position” refer?) The Watchtower, 7/1/2015

Did You Know? (§ In Bible times, what did it mean if a person ripped apart his garments?) The Watchtower, 4/15/2014

B15 Hebrew Calendar New World Translation, Appendix

Did You Know? (§ How did first-century Jews keep time at night?) The Watchtower, 8/1/2011

Did You Know? (§ How are different times of the day identified in the Bible?) The Watchtower, 5/1/2011

Did You Know? (§ What was the significance of the city gate?) The Watchtower, 6/1/2010

Did You Know? (§ What privileges and responsibilities were due a firstborn son?) The Watchtower, 5/1/2010

Did You Know? (§ What did it mean for a person to be anointed?) The Watchtower, 8/1/2009

Did You Know? (§ Why did Jesus wash the feet of his apostles?) The Watchtower, 1/1/2009

Houses

Did You Know? (§ What was the purpose of a parapet?) The Watchtower, 4/1/2013

Did You Know? (§ What kind of house might Abram have lived in?) The Watchtower, 1/1/2011

The Life and Times of First-Century Christians: Where They Lived The Watchtower, 1/1/2010

Marriage

Did You Know? (§ On what grounds did Jewish religious leaders grant a divorce?) The Watchtower (Public), No. 4 2016

Did You Know? (§ What was levirate marriage?) The Watchtower, 3/1/2011

Did You Know? (§ Why did Joseph intend to divorce Mary when they were only engaged?) The Watchtower, 12/1/2009

Did You Know? (§ What was the “certificate of divorce”?) The Watchtower, 9/1/2008

Questions From Readers: Under the Law, why did natural sexual functions make one “unclean”? The Watchtower, 6/1/2006

Questions From Readers: Why were Israelite men permitted to marry foreign women? (Deut. 7:1-3; 21:10, 11) The Watchtower, 9/15/2004

Food and Drink

Did You Know? (§ What methods were used to preserve fish in antiquity?) The Watchtower, 7/1/2014

Have You Tasted the Bread of Life? The Watchtower, 6/1/2014

Did You Know? (§ Was Jesus in error when he spoke about salt losing its salinity?) The Watchtower, 12/1/2012

Did You Know? (§ Why was wine used as medicine during Bible times?) The Watchtower, 8/1/2012

Did You Know? (§ How did Israelites ensure their water supply?) The Watchtower, 1/1/2011

Did You Know? (§ Why does 1 Corinthians discuss meat sacrificed to idols?) The Watchtower, 10/1/2010

Did You Know? (§ Why did Jesus say “no one puts new wine into old wineskins”?) The Watchtower, 3/1/2010

Did You Know? (§ What kinds of alcoholic beverages were made in Bible times?) The Watchtower, 2/1/2010

Did You Know? (§ Were locusts a common food in John the Baptizer’s day? [Matt. 3:4]) The Watchtower, 10/1/2009

Money and Business

Did You Know? (§ Were the principles of the Mosaic Law actually applied in settling everyday legal disputes in ancient Israel?) The Watchtower (Study), 1/2018

B14-B Currency and Weight

Did You Know? (§ What would the loss of a drachma coin have meant to Jesus’ listeners?) The Watchtower, 12/1/2012

Did You Know? (§ How were buying and selling done in ancient Israel?) The Watchtower, 9/1/2012

Did You Know? (§ Why did first-century Jews despise tax collectors?) The Watchtower, 3/1/2012

Life in Bible Times​—Money The Watchtower, 5/1/2011

Did You Know? (§ Who were “the bankers” in Jesus’ illustration, and how did they operate?) The Watchtower, 12/1/2008

Did You Know? (§ Why was Judas offered 30 silver pieces?) The Watchtower, 9/1/2008

Did You Know? (§ How much were the widow’s two coins worth?) The Watchtower, 3/1/2008

Did You Know? (§ Why did Jesus pay the temple tax with one coin?) The Watchtower, 2/1/2008

Work

Did You Know? (§ What kinds of tents did the apostle Paul make?) The Watchtower, 11/1/2012

The Life and Times of First-Century Christians: “Workers at Home” The Watchtower, 2/1/2010

Did You Know? (§ Were there beekeepers in ancient Israel?) The Watchtower, 7/1/2009

Farming

Did You Know? (§ Is it believable that in ancient times someone would actually oversow another man’s field with weeds?) The Watchtower (Study), 10/2016

Did You Know? (§ How were shepherds paid in Bible times?) The Watchtower, 3/1/2015

Did You Know? (§ Why did shepherds in Bible times separate sheep from goats?) The Watchtower, 1/1/2015

Life in Bible Times​—The Shepherd The Watchtower, 11/1/2012

Life in Bible Times​—The Farmer The Watchtower, 5/1/2012

Did You Know? (§ Why were olive trees appreciated in Bible times?) The Watchtower, 10/1/2011

Did You Know? (§ What was gleaning, and who benefited from it?) The Watchtower, 2/1/2011

Questions From Readers: Who harvested the firstfruits of the barley? The Watchtower, 7/15/2007

A Year in “the Good Land” The Watchtower, 6/15/2007

Each One Will Sit Under His Fig Tree The Watchtower, 5/15/2003

A Luxuriant Olive Tree in the House of God The Watchtower, 5/15/2000

Fishing

Life in Bible Times​—The Fisherman The Watchtower, 8/1/2012

Fishing on the Sea of Galilee The Watchtower, 10/1/2009

The Galilean Boat​—A Treasure From Bible Times Awake!, 8/2006

Carpentry

The Life and Times of First-Century Christians: “The Carpenter” The Watchtower, 8/1/2010

Did You Know? (§ What sort of work would Jesus have done as a carpenter?) The Watchtower, 12/1/2008

Travel

Did You Know? (§ Did the apostle Paul give sound advice when he recommended delaying a sea voyage?) The Watchtower (Public), No. 5 2017

The Life and Times of First-Century Christians: Traveling to the Most Distant Part of the Earth The Watchtower, 11/1/2010

Did You Know? (§ In Paul’s day, why was sailing hazardous during certain times of the year?) The Watchtower, 2/1/2010

Did You Know? (§ What road did Paul travel during his first journey to Rome?) The Watchtower, 1/1/2010

“Filled With Joy and Holy Spirit” (Box: On the Road) Bearing Witness, chap. 11

Funerals and Burial

Did You Know? (§ How did first-century Jews prepare the dead for burial?) The Watchtower, 3/1/2013

Did You Know? (§ Did people play flutes at funerals in Jesus’ day?) The Watchtower, 2/1/2012

Objects and Materials

Did You Know? (§ How was fire transported in ancient times?) The Watchtower (Study), 1/2017

Did You Know? (§ What textiles and dyes were available in Bible times?) The Watchtower (Public), No. 3 2016

Did You Know? (§ In Bible times, how were scrolls made, and how were they used?) The Watchtower (Public), No. 1 2016

Did You Know? (§ How were hand mills used in ancient times?) The Watchtower, 7/1/2015

Did You Know? (§ How did mirrors in Bible times differ from those of today?) The Watchtower, 4/1/2015

Gifts Fit for a King The Watchtower, 3/1/2015

Did You Know? (§ How did ancient shipbuilders waterproof their vessels?) The Watchtower, 7/1/2014

Did You Know? (§ How were slings used in ancient warfare?) The Watchtower, 5/1/2014

Did You Know? (§ Why was ancient Phoenicia famous for its purple dye?) The Watchtower, 4/1/2014

Did You Know? (§ What were the aloes that were used in Bible times?) The Watchtower, 2/1/2014

‘Out of the Mountains You Will Mine Copper’ The Watchtower, 12/1/2013

The Use of Cosmetics in Bible Times The Watchtower, 12/1/2012

Did You Know? (§ What kinds of pen and ink were used in Bible times?) The Watchtower, 11/1/2012

Did You Know? (§ How were letters sent in Bible times?) The Watchtower, 9/1/2012

Did You Know? (§ What kind of “paper” was available in Bible times?) The Watchtower, 7/1/2012

Did You Know? (§ Why did people in Bible times use bitumen as mortar?) The Watchtower, 7/1/2012

A Look at Colors and Fabrics in Bible Times The Watchtower, 3/1/2012

Life in Bible Times​—Musicians and Their Instruments The Watchtower, 2/1/2012

Did You Know? (§ What evidence is there that bricks were made in ancient Egypt?) The Watchtower, 1/1/2012

Did You Know? (§ What is the “coccus scarlet material” spoken of in Exodus?) The Watchtower, 12/1/2011

Did You Know? (§ How do names on clay seals compare with names in the Bible?) The Watchtower, 5/1/2011

Did You Know? (§ Why did the scribes and Pharisees wear “scripture-containing cases”?) The Watchtower, 5/1/2010

Did You Know? (§ What kind of writing tablet is referred to at Luke 1:63?) The Watchtower, 1/1/2010

Did You Know? (§ Why was the perfumed oil used by Mary so expensive?) The Watchtower, 5/1/2008

Did You Know? (§ Why was reading from a scroll quite an undertaking?) The Watchtower, 4/1/2008

Jewish Religion

Did You Know? (§ What Jewish practice caused Jesus to condemn the swearing of oaths?) The Watchtower (Study), 10/2017

Questions From Readers: Why was handwashing an issue for Jesus’ antagonists? The Watchtower (Study), 8/2016

Did You Know? (§ Who may have been the “chief priests” who were mentioned in the Christian Greek Scriptures?) The Watchtower (Public), No. 1 2016

Was God’s Law to Israel Just and Fair? The Watchtower, 9/1/2014

Why Did the Law Require Sacrifices? Happy Life, section 13

B5 Tabernacle and High Priest New World Translation, Appendix

Did You Know? (§ Where did the precious stones on the high priest’s breastpiece come from?) The Watchtower, 8/1/2012

The Synagogue​—Where Jesus and His Disciples Preached The Watchtower, 4/1/2010

Did You Know? (§ What were the Urim and the Thummim?) The Watchtower, 6/1/2009

“Men Unlettered and Ordinary” (Box: The High Priest and the Chief Priests) Bearing Witness, chap. 4

“We Must Obey God as Ruler” (Box: The Sanhedrin​—High Court of the Jews) Bearing Witness, chap. 5

Did You Know? (§ Why did Jews begin the Sabbath in the evening?) The Watchtower, 10/1/2008

Did You Know? (§ What was a “sabbath day’s journey”?) The Watchtower, 10/1/2008

Roman Rule

Did You Know? (§ How much freedom did Rome grant to the Jewish authorities in Judea in the first century?) The Watchtower (Study), 10/2016

Defending the Good News Before High Officials The Watchtower (Study), 9/2016

Did You Know? (§ What was the role of a centurion in the Roman army?) The Watchtower, 4/1/2015

Did You Know? (§ How was Roman citizenship an advantage for the apostle Paul?) The Watchtower, 3/1/2015

Preparing the Nations for “the Teaching of Jehovah” The Watchtower, 2/15/2015

Did You Know? (§ What was life like for slaves in the Roman world?) The Watchtower, 4/1/2014

Did You Know? (§ What did Jesus mean when he said to go the second mile?) The Watchtower, 4/1/2012

Did You Know? (§ What did Paul mean by “a triumphal procession”?) The Watchtower, 8/1/2010

Did You Know? (§ What census led to Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem?) The Watchtower, 12/1/2009

“Hear My Defense” (Box: Roman Law and Roman Citizens) Bearing Witness, chap. 23

Crime and Punishment

Did You Know? (§ Why did the execution of criminals include the breaking of their legs?) The Watchtower, 5/1/2014

Questions From Readers: Did the Israelites execute criminals on stakes? The Watchtower, 5/15/2013

Did You Know? (§ What crimes merited a death like that of Jesus?) The Watchtower, 4/1/2011

Bible Highlights

Genesis

B2 Genesis and the Travels of the Patriarchs New World Translation, Appendix

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of Genesis​—I The Watchtower, 1/1/2004

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of Genesis​—II The Watchtower, 1/15/2004

Exodus

B3 The Exodus From Egypt New World Translation, Appendix

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of Exodus The Watchtower, 3/15/2004

Leviticus

Questions From Readers: What is foreshadowed by the Jubilee year mentioned in Leviticus 25? The Watchtower, 7/15/2004

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of Leviticus The Watchtower, 5/15/2004

Numbers

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of Numbers The Watchtower, 8/1/2004

Deuteronomy

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of Deuteronomy The Watchtower, 9/15/2004

Joshua

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of Joshua The Watchtower, 12/1/2004

Judges

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of Judges The Watchtower, 1/15/2005

Chapters 10-12

Jephthah Keeps His Vow to Jehovah The Watchtower, 5/15/2007

Ruth

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of Ruth The Watchtower, 3/1/2005

First Samuel

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of First Samuel The Watchtower, 3/15/2005

Second Samuel

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of Second Samuel The Watchtower, 5/15/2005

First Kings

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of First Kings The Watchtower, 7/1/2005

Second Kings

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of Second Kings The Watchtower, 8/1/2005

First Chronicles

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of First Chronicles The Watchtower, 10/1/2005

Second Chronicles

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of Second Chronicles The Watchtower, 12/1/2005

Ezra

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of Ezra The Watchtower, 1/15/2006

Nehemiah

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of Nehemiah The Watchtower, 2/1/2006

Chapter 9

Lessons From a Well-Prepared Prayer The Watchtower, 10/15/2013

Chapter 13

You Have Been Sanctified The Watchtower, 8/15/2013

Esther

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of Esther The Watchtower, 3/1/2006

Job

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of Job The Watchtower, 3/15/2006

Psalms

Inspired Songs That Comfort and Teach Bible’s Message, section 11

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From Book One of Psalms The Watchtower, 5/15/2006

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From Book Two of Psalms The Watchtower, 6/1/2006

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From Books Three and Four of Psalms The Watchtower, 7/15/2006

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From Book Five of Psalms The Watchtower, 9/1/2006

Psalms 1-2

“The Decree of Jehovah” Cannot Fail

Psalm 3-4

Complete Trust in Jehovah Inspires Confidence The Watchtower, 5/15/2011

Psalm 34

Enjoy Life in the Fear of Jehovah

Psalm 37

“Take Exquisite Delight in Jehovah” The Watchtower, 12/1/2003

Psalm 45

Rejoice Over the Marriage of the Lamb!

Psalm 72

Who Can Deliver Those Crying for Help? The Watchtower, 8/15/2010

Psalm 83

Jehovah’s Answer to a Heartfelt Prayer The Watchtower, 10/15/2008

Psalm 90

Jehovah Shows Us How to Count Our Days The Watchtower, 11/15/2001

Psalm 91

Jehovah Is Our Refuge The Watchtower, 11/15/2001

Psalm 111

Jehovah Deserves Our United Praise The Watchtower, 3/15/2009

Psalm 119

Let God’s Word Light Your Roadway

Psalm 121

Do You Accept Jehovah’s Help?

Psalm 147

“Praise Jah!”​—Why? The Watchtower (Study), 7/2017

Proverbs

Divine Wisdom for Life Bible’s Message, section 12

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of Proverbs The Watchtower, 9/15/2006

Chapter 3

Cultivate Intimacy With Jehovah The Watchtower, 1/15/2000

Chapter 4

“Safeguard Your Heart” The Watchtower, 5/15/2000

Chapter 5

You Can Remain Chaste in an Immoral World The Watchtower, 7/15/2000

Chapter 6

Safeguard Your Name The Watchtower, 9/15/2000

Chapter 7

“Keep My Commandments and Continue Living” The Watchtower, 11/15/2000

Chapter 8

“Happy Is the Man That Has Found Wisdom” The Watchtower, 3/15/2001

Chapter 9

‘By Wisdom Our Days Will Become Many’ The Watchtower, 5/15/2001

Chapter 10

Walk in ‘the Path of Uprightness’ The Watchtower, 9/15/2001

‘Blessings Are for the Righteous One’ The Watchtower, 7/15/2001

Chapter 11

Sow Righteousness, Reap God’s Loving-Kindness The Watchtower, 7/15/2002

Integrity Leads the Upright Ones The Watchtower, 5/15/2002

Chapter 12

‘The Lips of Truth Will Endure Forever’ The Watchtower, 3/15/2003

‘One That Is Good Gets God’s Approval’ The Watchtower, 1/15/2003

Chapter 13

“Everyone Shrewd Will Act With Knowledge” The Watchtower, 7/15/2004

“The Law of the Wise One”​—A Source of Life The Watchtower, 9/15/2003

Chapter 14

“The Shrewd One Considers His Steps” The Watchtower, 7/15/2005

“The Tent of the Upright Ones Will Flourish” The Watchtower, 11/15/2004

Chapter 15

The Fear of God​—“A Discipline Toward Wisdom” The Watchtower, 8/1/2006

“Anyone Regarding Reproof Is Shrewd” The Watchtower, 7/1/2006

Chapter 16

“Wisdom Is for a Protection” The Watchtower, 7/15/2007

“Your Plans Will Be Firmly Established” The Watchtower, 5/15/2007

Chapter 31

A Mother’s Wise Counsel The Watchtower, 2/1/2000

Ecclesiastes

Divine Wisdom for Life Bible’s Message, section 12

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of Ecclesiastes The Watchtower, 11/1/2006

Song of Solomon

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Song of Solomon The Watchtower, 11/15/2006

Isaiah

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of Isaiah​—I The Watchtower, 12/1/2006

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of Isaiah​—II The Watchtower, 1/15/2007

Chapter 53

Jehovah’s Servant​—“Pierced for Our Transgression” The Watchtower, 1/15/2009

Jeremiah

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of Jeremiah The Watchtower, 3/15/2007

Lamentations

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of Lamentations The Watchtower, 6/1/2007

Ezekiel

An Overview of Ezekiel Pure Worship, teaching box 1B

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of Ezekiel​—I The Watchtower, 7/1/2007

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of Ezekiel​—II The Watchtower, 8/1/2007

Daniel

Draw Close to God: “The Ancient of Days Sat Down” The Watchtower, 10/1/2012

A Prophet in Exile Receives Glimpses of the Future Bible’s Message, section 15

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of Daniel The Watchtower, 9/1/2007

Pay Attention to God’s Prophetic Word for Our Day The Watchtower, 5/15/2000

Chapter 4

1914​—A Significant Year in Bible Prophecy Bible Teach, Appendix

Endnotes (§ 22 Why Is the Year 1914 So Important?) Teach Us

Chapter 9

How Daniel’s Prophecy Foretells the Messiah’s Arrival Bible Teach, Appendix

Endnotes (§ 13 The Prophecy of the 70 Weeks) Teach Us

Hosea

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of Hosea The Watchtower, 9/15/2007

Walk With God, and Reap What Is Good

Joel

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Books of Joel and Amos (§ “Alas for the Day”​—Why?) The Watchtower, 10/1/2007

Amos

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Books of Joel and Amos (§ “Get Ready to Meet Your God”) The Watchtower, 10/1/2007

Jehovah’s Judgment Will Come Against the Wicked

Search for Jehovah, the Examiner of Hearts

Obadiah

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Books of Obadiah, Jonah, and Micah (§ Edom “Will Have to Be Cut Off to Time Indefinite”) The Watchtower, 11/1/2007

Jonah

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Books of Obadiah, Jonah, and Micah (§ “Nineveh Will Be Overthrown”) The Watchtower, 11/1/2007

Micah

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Books of Obadiah, Jonah, and Micah (§ ‘Their Baldness Is to Be Broadened Out’) The Watchtower, 11/1/2007

Jehovah’s Servants Have True Hope The Watchtower, 8/15/2003

Chapters 3-5

We Will Walk in Jehovah’s Name Forever! The Watchtower, 8/15/2003

Chapters 6-7

What Does Jehovah Expect of Us? The Watchtower, 8/15/2003

Nahum

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah (§ “Woe to the City of Bloodshed”) The Watchtower, 11/15/2007

Habakkuk

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah (§ ‘The Righteous One Will Keep Living’) The Watchtower, 11/15/2007

Chapter 1

How Much Longer for the Wicked? The Watchtower, 2/1/2000

Chapter 2

Jehovah Will Not Delay The Watchtower, 2/1/2000

Chapter 3

Joyful in the God of Our Salvation The Watchtower, 2/1/2000

Zephaniah

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah (§ “The Day of Jehovah Is Near”) The Watchtower, 11/15/2007

Chapter 1

Jehovah’s Day of Judgment Is Near! The Watchtower, 2/15/2001

Chapter 2

Seek Jehovah Before the Day of His Anger The Watchtower, 2/15/2001

Chapter 3

Jehovah’s Restored People Praise Him Earth Wide The Watchtower, 2/15/2001

Haggai

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Books of Haggai and Zechariah (§ “Set Your Heart Upon Your Ways”) The Watchtower, 12/1/2007

Zechariah

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Books of Haggai and Zechariah (§ ‘Not by Power, but by My Spirit’) The Watchtower, 12/1/2007

Chapters 5-6

Chariots and a Crown Safeguard You

Chapter 12

No Weapon Formed Against You Will Succeed The Watchtower, 12/15/2007

Chapter 14

Stay in Jehovah’s Valley of Protection The Watchtower, 2/15/2013

Malachi

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of Malachi The Watchtower, 12/15/2007

Jehovah Hates the Course of Treachery

Who Will Survive the Day of Jehovah?

Chapter 3

The Kingdom Is Born in Heaven God’s Kingdom Rules!, chap. 2

Matthew

Questions From Readers: Why do Matthew’s and Luke’s accounts about Jesus’ early life differ? The Watchtower (Study), 8/2017

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of Matthew The Watchtower, 1/15/2008

Mark

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of Mark The Watchtower, 2/15/2008

Luke

Questions From Readers: Why do Matthew’s and Luke’s accounts about Jesus’ early life differ? The Watchtower (Study), 8/2017

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of Luke The Watchtower, 3/15/2008

John

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of John The Watchtower, 4/15/2008

Chapter 17

Act in Harmony With Jesus’ Loving Prayer The Watchtower, 10/15/2013

Acts

The Apostles Preach Fearlessly Bible’s Message, section 22

The Good News Spreads Bible’s Message, section 23

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of Acts The Watchtower, 5/15/2008

Romans

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Letter to the Romans The Watchtower, 6/15/2008

Chapter 11

‘O the Depth of God’s Wisdom!’ The Watchtower, 5/15/2011

Chapter 12

“Be Peaceable With All Men”

First Corinthians

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Letters to the Corinthians (§ ‘Stay Awake, Stand Firm, Grow Mighty’) The Watchtower, 7/15/2008

Second Corinthians

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Letters to the Corinthians (§ ‘Continue to Be Readjusted’) The Watchtower, 7/15/2008

Galatians

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Letters to the Galatians, the Ephesians, the Philippians, and the Colossians (§ “Declared Righteous”​—How?) The Watchtower, 8/15/2008

Ephesians

Let Contrasts Help You The Watchtower, 9/15/2013

Are You “Rooted and Established on the Foundation”? The Watchtower, 10/15/2009

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Letters to the Galatians, the Ephesians, the Philippians, and the Colossians (§ ‘Gathering of All Things in the Christ’) The Watchtower, 8/15/2008

Chapter 4

Do Not Grieve Jehovah’s Holy Spirit The Watchtower, 5/15/2010

Philippians

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Letters to the Galatians, the Ephesians, the Philippians, and the Colossians (§ “Go on Walking Orderly”) The Watchtower, 8/15/2008

Colossians

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Letters to the Galatians, the Ephesians, the Philippians, and the Colossians (§ “Being Stabilized in the Faith”) The Watchtower, 8/15/2008

First Thessalonians

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Letters to the Thessalonians and to Timothy (§ “Stay Awake”) The Watchtower, 9/15/2008

Second Thessalonians

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Letters to the Thessalonians and to Timothy (§ “Stand Firm”) The Watchtower, 9/15/2008

First Timothy

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Letters to the Thessalonians and to Timothy (§ “Guard What Is Laid Up in Trust With You”) The Watchtower, 9/15/2008

Second Timothy

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Letters to the Thessalonians and to Timothy (§ “Preach the Word, Be at It Urgently”) The Watchtower, 9/15/2008

What Can Help Us to Handle the Word of the Truth Aright? The Watchtower, 1/1/2003

Titus

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Letters to Titus, to Philemon, and to the Hebrews (§ Remain Spiritually Healthy) The Watchtower, 10/15/2008

Philemon

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Letters to Titus, to Philemon, and to the Hebrews (§ Exhort “on the Basis of Love”) The Watchtower, 10/15/2008

Hebrews

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Letters to Titus, to Philemon, and to the Hebrews (§ “Press On to Maturity”) The Watchtower, 10/15/2008

James

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Letters of James and of Peter (§ God Gives Wisdom to Those “Asking in Faith”) The Watchtower, 11/15/2008

First Peter

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Letters of James and of Peter (§ ‘Stand Solid in the Faith’) The Watchtower, 11/15/2008

Second Peter

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Letters of James and of Peter (§ “Jehovah’s Day Will Come”) The Watchtower, 11/15/2008

Chapter 3

“What Sort of Persons Ought You to Be!”

Do You Have “a Waiting Attitude”? The Watchtower, 7/15/2003

First John

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Letters of John and of Jude (§ Keep Walking in the Light and in Love and by Faith) The Watchtower, 12/15/2008

Second John

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Letters of John and of Jude (§ Keep “Walking in the Truth”) The Watchtower, 12/15/2008

Third John

How Gaius Helped His Brothers The Watchtower (Study), 5/2017

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Letters of John and of Jude (§ Become “Fellow Workers in the Truth”) The Watchtower, 12/15/2008

Jude

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Letters of John and of Jude (§ “Keep Yourselves in God’s Love”) The Watchtower, 12/15/2008

Revelation

The Revelation to John Learn From the Bible, lesson 102

Paradise Regained! Bible’s Message, section 26

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of Revelation​—I The Watchtower, 1/15/2009

Jehovah’s Word Is Alive: Highlights From the Book of Revelation​—II The Watchtower, 2/15/2009

“Treasures From God’s Word” (Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook series)

Second Chronicles

Chapters 29-32

True Worship Requires Hard Work Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 1/2016

Chapters 33-36

Jehovah Values Genuine Repentance Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 1/2016

Ezra

Chapters 1-5

Jehovah Keeps His Promises Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 1/2016

Chapters 6-10

Jehovah Wants Willing Servants Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 1/2016

Nehemiah

Chapters 1-4

Nehemiah Loved True Worship Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 2/2016

Chapters 5-8

Nehemiah Was an Outstanding Overseer Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 2/2016

Chapters 9-11

Faithful Worshippers Support Theocratic Arrangements Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 2/2016

Chapters 12-13

Practical Lessons From Nehemiah Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 2/2016

Esther

Chapters 1-5

Esther Stood Up for God’s People Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 2/2016

Chapters 6-10

Esther Acted Unselfishly for Jehovah and for His People Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 3/2016

Job

Chapters 1-5

Job Kept Integrity Under Test Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 3/2016

Chapters 6-10

Faithful Job Expresses His Anguish Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 3/2016

Chapters 11-15

Job Was Confident in the Resurrection Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 3/2016

Chapters 16-20

Encourage and Strengthen Others With Kind Words Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 4/2016

Chapters 21-27

Job Resisted Wrong Thinking Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 4/2016

Chapters 28-32

Job Was an Example of Integrity Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 4/2016

Chapters 33-37

A True Friend Gives Upbuilding Counsel Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 4/2016

Chapters 38-42

Praying for Others Pleases Jehovah Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 5/2016

Psalms

Psalms 1-10

Peace With Jehovah Requires That We Honor His Son, Jesus Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 5/2016

Psalms 11-18

Who May Be a Guest in Jehovah’s Tent? Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 5/2016

Psalms 19-25

Prophecies Give Details About the Messiah Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 5/2016

Psalms 26-33

Look to Jehovah for Courage Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 5/2016

Psalms 34-37

Trust in Jehovah and Do Good Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 6/2016

Psalms 38-44

Jehovah Sustains Those Who Are Ill Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 6/2016

Psalms 45-51

Jehovah Will Not Reject a Broken Heart Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 6/2016

Psalms 52-59

“Throw Your Burden on Jehovah” Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 6/2016

Psalms 60-68

Praise Jehovah, the Hearer of Prayer Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 7/2016

Psalms 69-73

Jehovah’s People Are Zealous for True Worship Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 7/2016

Psalms 74-78

Remember the Works of Jehovah Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 7/2016

Psalms 79-86

Who Is the Most Important Person in Your Life? Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 7/2016

Psalms 87-91

Remain in the Secret Place of the Most High Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 8/2016

Psalms 92-101

Thriving Spiritually in Old Age Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 8/2016

Psalms 102-105

Jehovah Remembers That We Are Dust Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 8/2016

Psalms 106-109

“Give Thanks to Jehovah” Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 8/2016

Psalms 110-118

“With What Will I Repay Jehovah?” Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 8/2016

Psalm 119

“Walk in the Law of Jehovah” Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 9/2016

Psalms 120-134

“My Help Comes From Jehovah” Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 9/2016

Psalms 135-141

We Are Wonderfully Made Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 9/2016

Psalms 142-150

“Jehovah Is Great and Most Worthy of Praise” Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 9/2016

Proverbs

Chapters 1-6

“Trust in Jehovah With All Your Heart” Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 10/2016

Chapters 7-11

“Do Not Let Your Heart Turn Aside” Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 10/2016

Chapters 12-16

Wisdom Is Better Than Gold Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 10/2016

Chapters 17-21

Pursue Peace With Others Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 10/2016

Chapters 22-26

“Train a Boy in the Way He Should Go” Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 10/2016

Chapters 27-31

The Bible Describes a Capable Wife Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 11/2016

Ecclesiastes

Chapters 1-6

Find Enjoyment in All Your Hard Work Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 11/2016

Chapters 7-12

“Remember . . . Your Grand Creator in the Days of Your Youth” Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 11/2016

Song of Solomon

Chapters 1-8

The Shulammite Girl​—An Example Worthy of Imitation Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 11/2016

Isaiah

Chapters 1-5

“Let Us Go Up to the Mountain of Jehovah” Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 12/2016

Chapters 6-10

The Messiah Fulfilled Prophecy Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 12/2016

Chapters 11-16

The Knowledge of Jehovah Will Fill the Earth Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 12/2016

Chapters 17-23

Abuse of Power Leads to Loss of Authority Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 12/2016

Chapters 24-28

Jehovah Takes Care of His People Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 1/2017

Chapters 29-33

“A King Will Reign for Righteousness” Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 1/2017

Chapters 34-37

Hezekiah’s Faith Was Rewarded Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 1/2017

Chapters 38-42

Jehovah Gives Power to the Tired One Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 1/2017

Chapters 43-46

Jehovah Is the God of True Prophecy Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 1/2017

Chapters 47-51

Obedience to Jehovah Leads to Blessings Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 2/2017

Chapters 52-57

Christ Suffered for Us Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 2/2017

Chapters 58-62

“Proclaim the Year of Jehovah’s Goodwill” Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 2/2017

Chapters 63-66

New Heavens and a New Earth Will Cause Great Rejoicing Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 2/2017

Jeremiah

Chapters 1-4

“I Am With You to Save You” Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 3/2017

Chapters 5-7

They Stopped Doing God’s Will Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 3/2017

Chapters 8-11

Humans Can Have Success Only With Jehovah’s Guidance Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 3/2017

Chapters 12-16

Israel Forgot Jehovah Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 3/2017

Chapters 17-21

Let Jehovah Mold Your Thinking and Conduct Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 4/2017

Chapters 22-24

Do You Have “a Heart to Know” Jehovah? Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 4/2017

Chapters 25-28

Be Courageous Like Jeremiah Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 4/2017

Chapters 29-31

Jehovah Foretold the New Covenant Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 4/2017

Chapters 32-34

A Sign That Israel Would Be Restored Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 5/2017

Chapters 35-38

Ebed-melech​—An Example of Bravery and Kindness Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 5/2017

Chapters 39-43

Jehovah Will Render to Each One According to His Works Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 5/2017

Chapters 44-48

Stop “Seeking Great Things for Yourself” Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 5/2017

Chapters 49-50

Jehovah Blesses Humility and Punishes Arrogance Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 5/2017

Chapters 51-52

Jehovah’s Word Comes True in Every Detail Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 6/2017

Lamentations

Chapters 1-5

A Waiting Attitude Helps Us to Endure Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 6/2017

Ezekiel

Chapters 1-5

Ezekiel Delighted to Declare God’s Message Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 6/2017

Chapters 6-10

Will You Be Marked for Survival? Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 6/2017

Chapters 11-14

Do You Have a Heart of Flesh? Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 7/2017

Chapters 15-17

Do You Keep Your Promises? Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 7/2017

Chapters 18-20

When Jehovah Forgives, Does He Forget? Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 7/2017

Chapters 21-23

The Kingship Belongs to the One With the Legal Right Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 7/2017

Chapters 24-27

A Prophecy Against Tyre Strengthens Confidence in Jehovah’s Word Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 7/2017

Chapters 28-31

Jehovah Rewarded a Pagan Nation Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 8/2017

Chapters 32-34

The Watchman’s Heavy Responsibility Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 8/2017

Chapters 35-38

Gog of Magog Will Soon Be Destroyed Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 8/2017

Chapters 39-41

Ezekiel’s Temple Vision and You Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 8/2017

Chapters 42-45

Pure Worship Restored! Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 9/2017

Chapters 46-48

Blessings That Restored Israel Would Enjoy Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 9/2017

Daniel

Chapters 1-3

Loyalty to Jehovah Brings Rewards Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 9/2017

Chapters 4-6

Are You Serving Jehovah Continually? Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 9/2017

Chapters 7-9

Daniel’s Prophecy Foretold the Messiah’s Arrival Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 10/2017

Chapters 10-12

Jehovah Foresaw the Future of Kings Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 10/2017

Hosea

Chapters 1-7

Jehovah Delights in Loyal Love​—Do You? Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 10/2017

Chapters 8-14

Offer Your Very Best to Jehovah Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 10/2017

Joel

Chapters 1-3

“Your Sons and Your Daughters Will Prophesy” Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 10/2017

Amos

Chapters 1-9

“Search for Jehovah, and Keep Living” Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 11/2017

Jonah

Lessons From the Book of Jonah Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 11/2017

Chapters 1-4

Learn From Your Mistakes Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 11/2017

Micah

Chapters 1-7

What Does Jehovah Require of Us? Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 11/2017

Habakkuk

Chapters 1-3

Remain Spiritually Alert and Active Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 11/2017

Zephaniah

Chapters 1-3

Seek Jehovah Before His Day of Anger Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 12/2017

Zechariah

Chapters 1-8

“Take Firm Hold of the Robe of a Jew” Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 12/2017

Chapters 9-14

Stay in “the Valley of the Mountains” Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 12/2017

Malachi

Chapters 1-4

Does Your Marriage Please Jehovah? Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 12/2017

Matthew

Chapters 1-3

“The Kingdom of the Heavens Has Drawn Near” Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 1/2018

Chapters 4-5

Lessons Learned From Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 1/2018

Chapters 6-7

Keep On Seeking First the Kingdom Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 1/2018

Chapters 8-9

Jesus Loved People Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 1/2018

Chapters 10-11

Jesus Offered Refreshment Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 1/2018

Chapters 12-13

The Illustration of the Wheat and the Weeds Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 2/2018

Chapters 14-15

Feeding Many Through the Hands of a Few Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 2/2018

Chapters 16-17

Whose Thoughts Are You Thinking? Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 2/2018

Chapters 18-19

Carefully Avoid Stumbling Yourself and Others Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 2/2018

Chapters 20-21

“Whoever Wants to Become Great Among You Must Be Your Minister” Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 3/2018

Chapters 22-23

Obey the Two Greatest Commandments Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 3/2018

Chapter 24

Remain Spiritually Awake During the Last Days Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 3/2018

Chapter 25

“Keep on the Watch” Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 3/2018

Chapter 26

The Passover and the Memorial​—Similarities and Differences Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 4/2018

Chapters 27-28

Go Make Disciples​—Why, Where, and How? Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 4/2018

Mark

Chapters 1-2

“Your Sins Are Forgiven” Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 4/2018

Chapters 3-4

Healing on the Sabbath Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 4/2018

Chapters 5-6

Jesus Has the Power to Resurrect Our Dead Loved Ones Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 4/2018

Chapters 7-8

Pick Up Your Torture Stake and Keep Following Me Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 5/2018

Chapters 9-10

A Faith-Strengthening Vision Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 5/2018

Chapters 11-12

She Put In More Than All the Others Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 5/2018

Chapters 13-14

Avoid Becoming Ensnared by Fear of Man Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 5/2018

Chapters 15-16

Jesus Fulfilled Prophecy Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 6/2018

Luke

Chapter 1

Imitate Mary’s Humility Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 6/2018

Chapters 2-3

Young Ones​—Are You Growing Spiritually? Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 6/2018

Chapters 4-5

Resist Temptations as Jesus Did Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 6/2018

Chapters 6-7

Measure Out Generously Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 7/2018

Chapters 8-9

Be My Follower​—What Is Needed? Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 7/2018

Chapters 10-11

The Parable of the Neighborly Samaritan Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 7/2018

Chapters 12-13

“You Are Worth More Than Many Sparrows” Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 7/2018

Chapters 14-16

The Parable of the Lost Son Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 7/2018

Chapters 17-18

Show Gratitude Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 8/2018

Chapters 19-20

Learn From the Illustration of the Ten Minas Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 8/2018

Chapters 21-22

“Your Deliverance Is Getting Near” Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 8/2018

Chapters 23-24

Be Ready to Forgive Others Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 8/2018

John

Chapters 1-2

Jesus Performs His First Miracle Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 9/2018

Chapters 3-4

Jesus Witnesses to a Samaritan Woman Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 9/2018

Chapters 5-6

Follow Jesus With the Right Motive Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 9/2018

Chapters 7-8

Jesus Glorified His Father Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 9/2018

Chapters 9-10

Jesus Cares for His Sheep Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 10/2018

Chapters 11-12

Imitate Jesus’ Compassion Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 10/2018

Chapters 13-14

“I Set the Pattern for You” Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 10/2018

Chapters 15-17

“You Are No Part of the World” Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 10/2018

Chapters 18-19

Jesus Bore Witness to the Truth Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 10/2018

Chapters 20-21

“Do You Love Me More Than These?” Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 11/2018

Acts

Chapters 1-3

Holy Spirit Is Poured Out on the Christian Congregation Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 11/2018

Chapters 4-5

They Kept Speaking God’s Word With Boldness Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 11/2018

Chapters 6-8

The New Christian Congregation Is Tested Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 11/2018

Chapters 9-11

A Vicious Persecutor Becomes a Zealous Witness Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 12/2018

Chapters 12-14

Barnabas and Paul Make Disciples in Faraway Places Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 12/2018

Chapters 15-16

A Unanimous Decision Based on God’s Word Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 12/2018

Chapters 17-18

Imitate the Apostle Paul in Preaching and Teaching Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 12/2018

Chapters 19-20

“Pay Attention to Yourselves and to All the Flock” Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 12/2018