What to Say About the Magazines

The Watchtower October 1

“Many wonder if our personal anxieties and sorrows are of any concern to God. What do you think? [Allow for response. Then read Psalm 34:18.] The article that begins on page 19 discusses how God helps us to combat negative feelings such as worthlessness, overwhelming sadness, and excessive guilt.”

Awake! October

“Some view God as being an impersonal force. Others consider him to be a person with emotions. What’s your opinion? [Allow for response.] Notice this interesting statement. [Read 1 Peter 5:6, 7.] The article that begins on page 29 answers from the Bible the question, Is God a real person?”

The Watchtower November 1

“All of us want to feel a sense of contentment. Do you think that we need money in order to be content? [Allow for response.] One Bible writer learned how to be content when he had little. [Read Philippians 4:11, 12.] This magazine gives five secrets of contentment found in the Bible.”

Awake! November

“Some atheists point to the bad things done in God’s name and feel that the world would be better off without religion. What do you think? [Allow for response.] Here is one reason why false religion has caused suffering. [Read 2 Timothy 4:3, 4.] This magazine points out some flaws in the atheists’ reasoning.”