THE WATCHTOWER—STUDY EDITION May 2013

This issue explains how we can fulfill our role as evangelizers and points out qualities that can help us to communicate well within the family.

Fulfill Your Role as an Evangelizer

Why is it vital that people hear the good news today? And how can we successfully fulfill our role as evangelizers?

Are You “Zealous for Fine Works”?

This article considers how our zealous preaching activity and fine conduct attract people to God.

Questions From Readers

Many nations in ancient times executed criminals by impaling them on a stake or a pole. What about the ancient nation of Israel?

Strengthen Your Marriage Through Good Communication

Good communication is an essential aspect of a happy marriage. This article identifies qualities that can help us to communicate well.

Parents, Children​—Communicate With Love

What are some barriers to good communication? How may they be overcome?

LIFE STORY

Why Our Lives Have Real Meaning

Patricia has two children who suffer from a rare genetic disease. Learn how they have gained a life of meaning despite their difficulties.

Safeguard Your Inheritance by Making Wise Choices

What spiritual inheritance is set before Christians, and what can we learn from the warning example of Esau?

FROM OUR ARCHIVES

They Stood Firm in an “Hour of Test”

Read how the outbreak of World War I in 1914 eventually brought the neutral stand of the Bible Students to the world’s attention.