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Unknown's avatar meekspacengmeetings 9:19 pm on 5th August 2019
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Drugs and Alcohol

My Life Was Spiraling Out of Control

Solomone moved to the United States, hoping to find a better life. Instead, he began abusing drugs and ended up in prison. What helped him to straighten out his life?

The Streets Became My Home

Antonio’s experiences in the sordid world of violence, drugs, and alcohol abuse led him to feel that life had no purpose. What changed his mind?

I Learned to Respect Women and Myself

Joseph Ehrenbogen read something in the Bible that helped him to completely transform his life.

“I Began to Think Seriously About Where My Life Was Headed”

Read how Bible principles helped a man change his habits and his thinking so that he could be pleasing to God.

I Got Fed Up With My Lifestyle

Dmitry Korshunov was an alcoholic, but he began to read the Bible every day. What motivated him to make drastic changes in his life?

The Bible Changes Lives—October 2012

How did two people give up their vices, including alcohol and drugs, and become truly happy?

“I Have Finally Found True Freedom”

Learn how the Bible helped a young man stop using tobacco and abusing drugs and alcohol.
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Unknown's avatar meekspacengmeetings 9:17 pm on 5th August 2019
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Crime and Violence

“I Was Digging My Own Grave”

What moved a former gang member from El Salvador to turn his life around?

Now I View People Differently

Sobantu studied Bible truths and left his violent lifestyle. He now visits his neighbors to teach them about a world free of crime and gangsters.

I Had an Explosive Temper

A former gang member believes that the person he is today testifies to the transforming power of the Bible. He now enjoys a close relationship with God.

I Was Bitter at Heart and Violent

What made a street fighter from Mexico want to transform his personality?

Give Me Just One Year of Peace and Happiness

Alain Broggio was deeply moved by the Bible passage at 1 John 1:9.

I Thought That I Was Living My Life to the Full

Pawel Pyzara was pursuing violence, drugs, and a law degree—all at the same time. A turning point came when he started a fight with eight men.

My Life Was Going From Bad to Worse

Stephen McDowell was a violent young man, but a murder that he did not commit made him resolve to change his life.

I Learned That Jehovah Is Merciful and Forgiving

For Normand Pelletier, defrauding people was like a drug. But he was brought to tears by reading one verse from the Bible.

I Was Fighting My Own War Against Injustice and Violence

Antoine Touma was skilled at Kung Fu, but the scripture at 1 Timothy 4:8 changed his life.

I Never Went Anywhere Without My Gun

Annunziato Lugarà was in a violent gang, but a visit to a Kingdom Hall changed his life.

“Many People Hated Me”

Learn how studying the Bible helped a violent man to become peaceable.
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Unknown's avatar meekspacengmeetings 9:13 pm on 5th August 2019
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Sports, Music, and Entertainment

I Seemed to Have Everything I Could Hope For

Stéphane was young, successful, and famous, yet he felt empty and unfulfilled. How did he find true happiness and purpose in life?

The Best Prize of My Life

What moved a professional tennis player to become a minister of the Bible?

I Failed Many Times Before I Succeeded

How did one man overcome his addiction to pornography and gain peace of mind?

“My Behavior Was Brutal”

Despite his success in the music industry, Esa knew that his life lacked meaning. Find out how this heavy-metal musician found true happiness.

Strength Comes From Serving Jehovah

One Bible verse assured Hércules that he could replace his aggressive personality with a new one that is calmer and more loving.

I Loved Baseball More Than Anything!

Samuel Hamilton was consumed by his love of sport, but a Bible study changed his life.

The Promise of a Paradise Earth Changed My Life!

Ivars Vigulis built his life around the fame, glory, and thrill of motorcycle racing. How did Bible truths have an impact on his life?
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Unknown's avatar meekspacengmeetings 6:00 am on 5th August 2019
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meetingBOX | WEEK AUGUST 05-11, 2019 Meeting Workbook Downloads

meetingBOX – August 5-11

2 TIMOTHY 1-4


“God Did Not Give Us a Spirit of Cowardice”: (10 min.)

[Play the video Introduction to 2 Timothy.]

2Ti 1:7​—Face trials with “soundness of mind” (w09 5/15 15 ¶9)

2Ti 1:8​—Do not be ashamed of the good news (w03 3/1 9 ¶7)

Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

2Ti 2:3, 4​—How do we minimize our involvement in “the commercial businesses of life”? (w17.07 10 ¶13)

2Ti 2:23​—What is one way to “reject foolish and ignorant debates”? (w14 7/15 14 ¶10)

What has this week’s Bible reading taught you about Jehovah?

What other spiritual gems have you discovered in this week’s Bible reading?


Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) 2Ti 1:1-18 (th study 10)



APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY


Apply Yourself to Reading and Teaching: (10 min.) Discussion. Play the video Illustrations That Teach, and then discuss study 8 of the Teaching brochure.

Talk: (5 min. or less) w14 7/15 13 ¶3-7​—Theme: How Do Jehovah’s People “Renounce Unrighteousness”? (th study 7)



“Spend Time With Those Who Love Jehovah”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Learn to Reject Bad Association.

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 78

Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)


Study Article 23: August 5-11, 2019

2 “Look Out That No One Takes You Captive”!

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Unknown's avatar meekspacengmeetings 4:00 am on 5th August 2019
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Examining the Scriptures Daily—2019 Monday, August 5

August
Examining the Scriptures Daily—2019

Monday, August 5

A physical man does not accept the things of the spirit of God.​—1 Cor. 2:14.
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Unknown's avatar meekspacengmeetings 4:57 pm on 4th August 2019
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“Be Courageous and Strong and Go to Work”!

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Unknown's avatar meekspacengmeetings 4:56 pm on 4th August 2019
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Jehovah Delivers His People

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Unknown's avatar meekspacengmeetings 4:55 pm on 4th August 2019
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“Who Is on Jehovah’s Side?”

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Unknown's avatar meekspacengmeetings 4:54 pm on 4th August 2019
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“For This I Have Come Into the World”

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Unknown's avatar meekspacengmeetings 1:03 pm on 4th August 2019
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CHAPTER 13 A Godly View of Life (Part 1)

CHAPTER 13

A Godly View of Life (Part 1)

Life is a gift from God. How can we show respect for our own life and that of others?
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