Table of Contents
October 15, 2012
© 2012 Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania. All rights reserved.
Study Edition
STUDY ARTICLES
NOVEMBER 26, 2012–DECEMBER 2, 2012
Meeting Today’s Adversities With Courage
PAGE 7 • SONGS: 81, 33
DECEMBER 3-9, 2012
What Kind of Spirit Do You Show?
PAGE 12 • SONGS: 122, 124
DECEMBER 10-16, 2012
Obey God and Benefit From His Sworn Promises
PAGE 22 • SONGS: 129, 95
DECEMBER 17-23, 2012
PAGE 27 • SONGS: 63, 125
PURPOSE OF STUDY ARTICLES
STUDY ARTICLE 1 PAGES 7-11
We live in a time of great adversities. This article will help us to learn from ancient and modern examples of those who have faced dire circumstances. It will also show us how we can be courageous and positive no matter what comes our way.
STUDY ARTICLE 2 PAGES 12-16
Today’s world is filled with a spirit that tears down rather than builds up. In this article, learn how to avoid attitudes and actions that are damaging to the congregation and how to cultivate the spirit that promotes good relations with others.
STUDY ARTICLES 3, 4 PAGES 22-31
The first article highlights precious promises that God has sworn to fulfill. To benefit from his promises, we must obey him and be true to our word. The second article highlights examples of humans who have let their Yes mean Yes and encourages baptized Christians to be true to their most important Yes.—Matt. 5:37.
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
3 They Offered Themselves Willingly—In Brazil
17 Friends for 60 Years and Only Getting Started
32 Encouragement “Out of the Mouth of Children”
COVER: Using mobile literature displays, a pioneer couple witness in a high-traffic area of the city
TIMES SQUARE, MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY
600
PIONEERS WORK IN
12
LOCATIONS IN MANHATTAN
55
TOTAL CONGREGATIONS IN MANHATTAN