Theocratic Ministry School Review

The following review questions will be considered at the Theocratic Ministry School during the week beginning December 25, 2006. The school overseer will conduct a 30-minute review based on material covered in assignments for the weeks of November 6 through December 25, 2006. [Note: Where there are no references after the question, you will need to do your own research to find the answers.​—See Ministry School, pp. 36-7.]

SPEECH QUALITIES

1. What should guide our decision in selecting appropriate comments to introduce a scripture? [be p. 148 par. 4–p. 149 par. 1]

2. What are some methods we can employ to ensure proper emphasis on our words and expressions? [be p. 151 par. 4–p. 152 par. 3]

3. Since it is a serious thing to teach others God’s Word, what is required if we are to ‘handle the word of the truth aright’? (2 Tim. 2:15) [be p. 153 pars. 1-3, box; p. 154 pars. 1-2]

4. In what ways can we make clear the application of scriptures we read? [be p. 154 par. 4–p. 155 par. 3]

5. Why is it vital to make the practical value of our material clear, and what are some ways that this can be accomplished? [be p. 157 pars. 1-4, box; p. 158 par. 1]

ASSIGNMENT NO. 1

6. In what sense was Solomon a congregator? [si p. 112 pars. 1-3]

7. How does Ecclesiastes harmonize with the teachings of Jesus? [si p. 114 par. 16]

8. What evidence is there for the canonicity of the Song of Solomon? [si p. 115 pars. 3-4]

9. How does the Dead Sea Scroll of Isaiah give convincing proof that our Bible today represents the original inspired writing? [si p. 118 par. 6]

10. What can help a speaker to eliminate his need for extensive notes? [be p. 42 par. 1]

WEEKLY BIBLE READING

11. How is it that “those who are seeking Jehovah can understand everything”? (Prov. 28:5)

12. How does ‘the hard work of the stupid ones make them weary’? (Eccl. 10:15)

13. How did the Shulammite maiden prove to be like “a garden barred in,” and how is she a fine example for unmarried Christian women? (Song of Sol. 4:12)

14. By inviting the Israelites to “set matters straight,” was Jehovah indicating that he was willing to negotiate a reasonable settlement with his people? (Isa. 1:18a)

15. How was Isaiah 11:6-9 fulfilled in ancient times, and what is the larger fulfillment?