• Pr 29:5​—What is flattery, and in what way does ‘a man who flatters his neighbor spread out a net for his feet’? (it “Flattery” ¶1)

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• What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?

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• Pr 30:26​—What can we learn from the rock badger? (w09 4/15 17 ¶11-13)

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• What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?

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Play the VIDEO. Then ask the audience:

• What did you learn from Brother Selemani’s experience about making decisions that lead to true security and contentment?

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• Pr 31:10-31​—What are alphabetic acrostics, and how were they used in the Hebrew Scriptures? (w92 11/1 11 ¶7-8)

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• What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?

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Have you ever watched a young child navigate his way through apps on a smartphone or tablet? It often seems so easy for children! They may rarely need help to learn how to use a device, but they always need help to learn how to use it wisely. If you are a parent, how can you train your child to use a device wisely?

Play the VIDEO The Best Use of Time. Then ask the audience:

• Why is it good to set limits on our use of electronic devices?

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• What other things do we need to make time for?

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When setting rules for your family, rely on Bible principles rather than on what other parents do. (Ga 6:5) For example, ask yourself:

• Has my child demonstrated sufficient self-control and responsibility for his actions to use my device, or even to have his own?​—1Co 9:25

• To what extent should I supervise my child’s activities?​—Pr 18:1

• What apps and websites will I allow my child to use, and which ones will I not allow him to use?​—Eph 5:3-5; Php 4:8, 9

• What is a reasonable limit for daily usage that will allow time for other enjoyable and important activities?​—Ec 3:1

• Ec 1:1​—Describe Solomon’s role as a “congregator.” (it “Ecclesiastes” ¶1)

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• What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?

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The Bible contains many excellent examples that teach us how to train others. We can learn much from how Samuel trained Saul, how Elijah trained Elisha, how Jesus trained his disciples, and how Paul trained Timothy. Of course, Jehovah is the best trainer of all. What can we learn from his example?

Play the VIDEO Imitate Jehovah as a Trainer (Joh 5:20)​—Excerpt. Then ask the audience:

• What three lessons can we learn about Jehovah as a trainer?

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• Ec 3:8​—When is it not “a time to love”? (it “Love” ¶39)

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• What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?

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Jehovah has given Christian couples all that they need to enjoy a happy, successful marriage. Still, married couples will experience problems from time to time. (1Co 7:28) If not addressed, those problems can cause heartache and, at times, even seem insurmountable. What if you face such problems in your marriage?

The dramatization What Is True Love? depicted a young couple experiencing serious marital problems. Do you remember the advice the father gave his daughter when she was about to make a decision that did not take Jehovah into consideration?

Play the VIDEO DRAMATIZATION What Is True Love?​—Excerpt. Then ask the audience:

• Why should we rely on Jehovah’s guidance when we experience marital problems?​—Isa 48:17; Mt 19:6

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If you experience serious problems in your marriage, keep Jehovah involved by maintaining a good spiritual routine. Work hard to resolve your problems using Bible principles, and look for information in our publications that will help you view your situation as Jehovah does. By doing so, you invite Jehovah’s support and blessing.​—Pr 10:22; Isa 41:10.

Play the VIDEO Do Not Be Misled by Imitation Peace!​—Darrel and Deborah Freisinger. Then ask the audience:

• What do you learn about dealing with serious problems in a marriage from Brother and Sister Freisinger’s experience?

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• Ec 5:8​—How can this verse comfort us when we face injustice? (w20.09 31 ¶3-5)

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• What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?

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Since its release, the brochure Love People​—Make Disciples has been helping us to improve our conversation skills. Appendix A was specifically designed to help us introduce simple Bible truths in our conversations. (Heb 4:12) Have you become familiar with the nine topics found under “Truths We Love to Teach”?

• How can we introduce a simple Bible truth at an appropriate time in a conversation?​—lmd appendix A

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• Which topics do you find most effective in your territory?

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• What could you do to become more familiar with the scriptures in appendix A?

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The more we use these scriptures in the ministry, the more familiar we become with them. To use them regularly, however, we must first contact people in our territory.

Play the VIDEO “Iron Sharpens Iron”​—Reaching More People. Then ask the audience:

• What can help us to contact more people in our territory?

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• Ec 7:20-22​—How can these verses help us determine whether to approach a person who has offended us? (w23.03 31 ¶18)

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• What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?

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Jehovah’s promise of a resurrection is one of our most precious possessions. It teaches us about Jehovah’s qualities​—his power, wisdom, mercy, and especially his love for us personally.​—Joh 3:16.

When we have strong faith in the resurrection, we can see beyond our trials. (2Co 4:16-18) We can also enjoy a measure of peace and comfort when we face persecution, illness, or the death of a loved one. (1Th 4:13) We cannot be truly happy if we do not have faith in the resurrection. (1Co 15:19) Why not make it a goal to strengthen your faith in this wonderful hope?

Read John 11:21-24. Then ask the audience:

• How did Martha display strong faith in the resurrection?

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• How was she rewarded for her faith?​—Joh 11:38-44

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Play the VIDEO Imitate Women of Strong Faith!​—Martha. Then ask the audience:

• Why do you cherish the resurrection hope?

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• What can you do to keep your faith in the resurrection strong?

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• Ec 10:12-14​—What warning about gossip do these verses contain? (it “Gossip, Slander” ¶4, 8)

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• What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?

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We face trials and challenges on a daily basis. However, some trials happen so suddenly and are so devastating that they can overwhelm us emotionally, physically, and even spiritually. How can we find stability in the face of tragedy?

No matter what trial we face, Jehovah is always ‘the stability of our times.’ (Isa 33:6) To rely on Jehovah, we need to be balanced and modest. (Pr 11:2) If we experience a tragic event, we may need to take time to care for ourselves or a loved one, to make wise decisions, or to allow ourselves to grieve. (Ec 4:6)

Since Jehovah uses his worshippers to strengthen one another, we must also be willing to accept or ask for help. Remember, your fellow worshippers love you deeply, and it makes them happy to support you.

Read 2 Corinthians 4:7-9. Then ask the audience:

• Why should we do our best to keep up with our basic spiritual routine even when it may be difficult to do so?

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Play the VIDEO Jehovah Is Close to the Brokenhearted. Then ask the audience:

• How did Jehovah help Brother and Sister Septer?

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• How did fellow worshippers help them?

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• What else do you learn from their example?

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• Ec 12:9, 10​—What do these verses teach us about the men whom God used to write the Bible? (it “Inspiration” ¶10)

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• What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?

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