Sample Presentations & What to Say about the Magazines in December (WTS) To Start Bible Studies on the First Saturday in December “Many people are looking for Jesus to return. If Jesus came back, what is one thing you would like him to do?” Allow for response. Show the back of the December 1 Watchtower, and consider together the material scriptures. Offer the magazines, and arrange to return to discuss the next question. The Watchtower Dec 1, 2013, Pg 16 What is the purpose of Christ’s return? Before Jesus Christ ascended to heaven in 33 C.E., he promised to return. He likened himself to a nobleman who went away for a long time and returned with power to rule as king. The purpose of Jesus’ return is to provide mankind with good government.—Read Luke 19:11, 12. In what form does Christ return? He was resurrected as an invisible spirit person. (1 Peter 3:18) Then, he went to heaven and sat at God’s right hand. (Psalm 110:1) Much later, Jesus was brought before Jehovah God, “the Ancient of Days,” who granted Jesus power to rule over mankind. So Jesus returns, not as a human, but as an invisible King.—Read Daniel 7:13, 14. (Lu 19:11, 12) (Lu 19:11, 12) While they were listening to these things he spoke in addition an illustration, because he was near Jerusalem and they were imagining that the kingdom of God was going to display itself instantly. 12 Therefore he said: “A certain man of noble birth traveled to a distant land to secure kingly power for himself and to return. Watchtower December 1 Watchtower December 1 “Life is so busy these days that it can be a challenge to think about God. Do you think it’s important to have God in our life? [Allow for response.] In his famous Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said that we need spiritual values to be truly happy. [Read Matthew 5:3.] This magazine outlines three rea sons why we need God.” “Life is so busy these days that it can be a challenge to think about God. Do you think it’s important to have God in our life? [Allow for response.] In his famous Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said that we need spiritual values to be truly happy. [Read Matthew 5:3.] This magazine outlines three reasons why we need God.” (Mt 5:3) “Happy are those conscious of their spiritual need, since the kingdom of the heavens belongs to them. (Mt 5:3) “Happy are those conscious of their spiritual need, since the kingdom of the heavens belongs to them. Awake! December Awake! December “Most of us form opinions based on what we hear or read in the news media. Do you think that the news we receive is accurate and truthful? [Allow for response.] The Bible recommends caution when it comes to trusting what we hear. [Read Job 12:11.] This magazine gives some tips to help us test out the words we hear and read.” “Most of us form opinions based on what we hear or read in the news media. Do you think that the news we receive is accurate and truthful? [Allow for response.] The Bible recommends caution when it comes to trusting what we hear. [Read Job 12:11.] This magazine gives some tips to help us test out the words we hear and read.” (Job 12:11) Does not the ear itself test out words As the palate tastes food? (Job 12:11) Does not the ear itself test out words As the palate tastes food?