Do You Remember?

Have you read the recent issues of The Watchtower carefully? If so, you should recognize these important points. Check yourself.

● What is the first essential if we would please God?

Accurate knowledge of who he is, what his purposes are and what his will for us is.—P. 5.a

● How did the Greek government in 1963 show itself to be like Pontius Pilate?

In that it let religious pressure influence it to commit a gross injustice against God’s servants.—P. 12.

● What was outstanding about the testimony the apostles gave when haled into court?

Their outspokenness. (Acts 4:13)—Pp. 11-15.

● In how many lands and islands of the sea did Jehovah’s witnesses preach in 1963, and in how many languages did they distribute Bible-study aids?

In 194 lands and in 162 languages.—Pp. 23, 27.

● What two basic meanings has the Greek word aión?

(1) Time period, age, or epoch, and this time period can go on forever. (2) The state or “system of things,” characteristic of a certain time period.—Pp. 44, 45.

● In what three ways is kósmos used in the Scriptures?

(1) The framework of things that surrounds humankind. (2) All those humans opposed to God. (3) All mankind, apart from their moral condition. People as a whole.—Pp. 49-51.

● What should a woman do when threatened with rape, and to what extent should she resist?

She should scream and resist even though her life is threatened.—Pp. 63, 64.

● What factors are essential to understanding Bible prophecy?

God’s due time, his holy spirit, his visible organization or earthly channel of communication, a right heart condition.—Pp. 67, 68.

● What three fulfillments did Isaiah 52 have?

In 537 B.C.E. when the Jews returned from Babylon; in the days of the apostles; in our day, since 1919.—Pp. 75, 79, 82.

● What scripture shows that Christians are not to expect to be able to speak in tongues today?

1 Corinthians 13:8: “Whether there are tongues, they will cease.”—P. 90.

● Why is sincerity of belief not sufficient if we would please God?

Because one could sincerely believe pagan falsehoods, which certainly would not please God.—Pp. 101-103.

● What test of Godship is proposed at Isaiah 43, and whom does it prove to be the true God?

Being able to predict the future and make one’s predictions come true. Jehovah.—Pp. 111, 112.

● What folly of idol worshipers does the prophet Isaiah expose?

Worshiping an idol made from a part of the same tree that one uses to feed a fire for cooking a meal.—Pp. 116,117.

● When should child training begin?

In early infancy.—P. 139.

● What is an especially fine way in which fathers can prove their love for their children?

Giving them of their time, their companionship.—P. 141.

● What are some forms of toying with immorality that are to be avoided?

Flirting by a married person with one of the opposite sex who is not his mate, close dancing with one of the opposite sex not one’s mate, telling obscene jokes, viewing sexy entertainment, perusing sexy literature.—P. 154.

● How do most persons view service to God, but how should it be viewed?

As something from which they can get something instead of something to which they can contribute.—Pp. 165-167.

● Why should the principle of headship not seem disparaging to womankind?

Because it also applies to men and even to Jesus Christ.—P. 173.

● On what kind of adornment should Christian women place the emphasis?

On the secret person of the heart, a mild and quiet spirit.—P. 174.

● Who only may properly partake of the Lord’s evening meal?

Only spirit-begotten and anointed Christians who have been brought into the covenant for the Kingdom with Christ Jesus, who have the witness of spirit sonship and who are living up to their vows.—P. 170.

● Under what three conditions should a Christian woman wear a head covering?

When teaching or praying in the presence of her husband; when teaching a group that includes a dedicated Christian male; when, because of the absence of a suitable Christian male, she presides or prays at a congregational meeting.—P. 201.

● Why do the words “For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen,” not appear in many modern Bible translations as part of the Lord’s Prayer?

Because they are no part of the inspired Gospel account.—Pp. 231, 232.

[Footnotes]

Make Assembly Plans Now

Have you decided definitely which one of the assemblies being sponsored by the Watch Tower Society you will attend this summer? If not, now is the time to do so. A grand spiritual feast awaits you at these four-day “Fruitage of the Spirit” Assemblies of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

At each assembly the program will begin on Thursday afternoon and conclude on Sunday at about 6 p.m. Plan to be on hand right from the start.

The assembly locations for the United States and Canada are listed below, along with the rooming headquarters address for each city. Five weeks before the opening day of the assembly you plan to attend you may write to the Watch Tower Convention at the rooming address given for the assembly city, and they will be glad to help you to obtain rooming accommodations.

JUNE 25-28: Atlantic City, N.J., Convention Hall, Georgia Ave. & Boardwalk. Rooming: 3317 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City, N.J. 08401.

JULY 2-5: Alberni, B.C., Alberni Athletic Hall, Beaver Creek Rd. Rooming: 602 Beale St., Alberni B.C. Camrose, Alta., Camrose Fairgrounds, 53d St. & 44th Ave. Rooming: 4708 56th St., Camrose, Alta. Owensboro, Ky., Owensboro Sportscenter, Hickman Ave. Rooming: 2820 W. Fourth St., Owensboro, Ky. 42302. Portage la Prairie, Man., Arena Skating Rink, 2d St., NW. Rooming: 1116 Crescent Rd., W., Portage la Prairie, Man. Texarkana, Tex., Texarkana College Auditorium, 2624 N. Robinson Rd. Rooming: 123 East 33d St., Texarkana, Tex. 75501. Val d’Or, Que. (French), Val d’Or Arena, 7th St. Rooming: 1236, 5^e rue, Val d’Or, Que.

JULY 9-12: Cicero, Ill., Hawthorne Race Course, 2500 S. Laramie Ave. Rooming: 6119 West 35th St., Cicero, Ill. 60650. Dawson Creek, B.C., Dawson Creek Memorial Arena, 11th St. & 106th Ave. Rooming: 9725 9th St., Dawson Creek, B.C. Jacksonville, Fla., Jacksonville Coliseum, 1145 E. Adams St. Rooming: 125 East 17th St., Jacksonville, Fla. 32206. Richmond, Va., Parker Field, 3001 North Boulevard. Rooming: 3913 Brook Rd., Richmond, Va. 23227. St. Catharines, Ont., Garden City Arena, 16 Division St. Rooming: 134 Louth St., St. Catharines, Ont. Salem, Oreg., Fairgrounds Grandstand, North 18th St. Entrance. Rooming: 3391 N. River Rd., Salem, Oreg. 97303.

JULY 16-19: Cloverdale, B.C., Main Grandstand, Surrey Fairgrounds. Rooming: 5988 184th St., Cloverdale, B.C. Cornwall, Ont., Cornwall Community Arena, 229 Water St., E. Rooming: 305 13th St., W., Cornwall, Ont. El Paso, Tex., Sunland Park Racetrack. Rooming: 1175 N. Cotton St., El Paso, Tex. 79902. Fort William, Ont., Fort William Gardens, Myles St. Rooming: 327 Fredericka St. W., Fort William, Ont. Indianapolis, Ind., Indiana State Fairgrounds Grandstands. Rooming: 2764 East 55th Pl., Indianapolis, Ind. 46220. Lihue, Kauai, Elsie H. Wilcox Elementary School, Lihue. Rooming: 1228 Pensacola St., Honolulu, Hawaii 96814. Long Beach, Calif., Long Beach Municipal Auditorium Arena and Stadium, 270 E. Seaside Boulevard. Rooming: 1608 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, Calif. 90813. Pocatello, Idaho, Pocatello High School Auditorium, 246 N. Garfield Ave. Rooming: 196 Park Ave., Pocatello, Idaho 83202. St. Cloud, Minn., Municipal Stadium, W. Division St. & Highway 152. Rooming: 1012 Division St., NE., St. Cloud, Minn. 56301. Swift Current, Sask., “The Stockade” Bldg., Exhibition Grounds. Rooming: 475 9th Ave., NW., Swift Current, Sask. Syracuse, N.Y., Coliseum, New York State Exposition Grounds. Rooming: 135 Walter Dr., Syracuse, N.Y. 13206. Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Pennsylvania National Guard Armory, 280 Market St., Kingston, Wilkes-Barre. Rooming: 72 W. North St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18702

JULY 23-26: Austin, Tex. (English and Spanish) English: Municipal Auditorium and Convention Center, S. First & Riverside Dr. Rooming: 1800 Fortview Rd., Austin, Tex. 78704. Spanish: Disch Field, Barton Springs & Dawson Rd. Rooming: 1800 Fortview Rd., Austin, Tex. 78704. Bismark, N. Dak., World War Memorial Building, 215 North 6th St. Rooming: 1731 North 13th St., Bismark, N. Dak. 58501. Charleston, S.C., County Hall, 1000 King St. Rooming: Orange Grove Rd., Box 3302, Charleston, S.C. 29407. Davenport, Iowa, New Masonic Temple, 115 West 7th St. Rooming: 1808 Judson St., Davenport, Iowa 52803. Detroit. Mich., Grandstand, Michigan State Fairgrounds, Woodward & State Fair. Rooming: 17950 Charest, Detroit, Mich. 48212. Granby, Que. (French) (Tentative) Guelph, Ont., Guelph Memorial Gardens, Carden St. Rooming: 14 Edinburgh Rd., S., Guelph, Ont. New Glasgow, N.S., New Glasgow Stadium, Washington St. Rooming: 387 Stellarton Rd., New Glasgow, N.S. San Bernardino, Calif. (English and Spanish) English: Swing Auditorium, Mill & E Sts. Rooming: 1541 W. Baseline St., San Bernardino, Calif. 92410. Spanish: Citrus Building, Mill & E Sts. Rooming: 1541 W. Baseline St., San Bernardino, Calif. 92410. San Jose, Calif., Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Rd. Rooming: 2691 Almaden Rd., San Jose, Calif. 95125. Selkirk, Man., Selkirk Arena, Christie Ave. & Jemima St. Rooming: 318 Clandeboye Ave., Selkirk, Man. Wailuku, Maui, Maui War Memorial Center, Wailuku. Rooming: 1228 Pensacola St., Honolulu, Hawaii 96814. West Springfield, Mass., Eastern States Exposition Grounds, 1305 Memorial Ave. Rooming: 1984 Westfield St., West Springfield, Mass. 01089.

JULY 30–AUGUST 2: Anchorage, Alaska, Sidney Laurance Auditorium, 6th & F. Rooming: 1438 Medfra St., Anchorage, Alaska. Chilliwack, B.C., Chilliwack Arena, Fairgrounds, Corbould St. Rooming: 46956 Yale Rd., E., Chilliwack, B.C. Columbus Ohio, Jet Stadium, W. Mound St. Rooming: 1190 E. Hudson St., Columbus, Ohio 43211. Lindsay, Ont., Lindsay Central Exhibition, Colborne St., W. Rooming: 72 Lindsay St., Lindsay, Ont. North Battleford, Sask., North Battleford Civic Centre, 19th Ave. & 104th St. Rooming: 1492 105th St., North Battleford, Sask. Topeka, Kans., Mid-America Fairgrounds Grandstand, 18th & Topeka Ave. (Tower Gate Entrance).