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WORKSHEETS FOR LIFE AND MINISTRY MEETING WORKBOOK
March–April 2025
NEWS RELEASES
2024 Governing Body Update #7
In this update, we will hear about our brothers around the world and enjoy an encouraging interview with new Governing Body members Jody Jedele and Jacob Rumph.
ILLUSTRATED BIBLE STORIES
Jehovah Makes Solomon Wise
Solomon was wiser than any other king on earth. How did he become so wise? And what mistakes did he later make?
ILLUSTRATED BIBLE STORIES
Jehovah Forgives Freely
King Manasseh practiced magic, worshipped false gods, and killed innocent people. Yet Jehovah was willing to forgive him. What does this account teach us about forgiveness?
ILLUSTRATED BIBLE STORIES
Daniel Obeys Jehovah
Daniel was taken away from his family. Would he still obey Jehovah in this new situation?
ILLUSTRATED BIBLE STORIES
Samuel Chooses to Serve Jehovah
Samuel saw people in authority do bad things. What helped him choose to serve Jehovah even when others chose to do bad?
ILLUSTRATED BIBLE STORIES
David Acts Courageously
Why did David believe that he could defeat Goliath? And why can you have courage to do what is right?
ILLUSTRATED BIBLE STORIES
Ruth Is a Loyal Friend
Although not an Israelite, her loyalty gained God’s favor and brought her an amazing blessing.
ILLUSTRATED BIBLE STORIES
Jehovah Strengthens Gideon
The men commanded by Gideon destroyed the Midianite army that outnumbered them 450 to 1.
ILLUSTRATED BIBLE STORIES
Holy Spirit Empowers Samson
Samson does powerful things as one of the judges of Israel. How does Jehovah’s holy spirit help him? How can you receive God’s holy spirit?
ILLUSTRATED BIBLE STORIES
Korah Rebels
Was his rebellion really against Moses and Aaron, or someone else?
ILLUSTRATED BIBLE STORIES
Rahab Follows Instructions
One family survived when the walls of Jericho fell down.
ILLUSTRATED BIBLE STORIES
Jehovah Saves the Israelites
Why was Moses not afraid of the Egyptian army when most of the Israelites were terrified?
ILLUSTRATED BIBLE STORIES
The Israelites Make a Golden Calf
The Israelites made a statue and said that it represented God, but did God agree?
ILLUSTRATED BIBLE STORIES
Joseph Saves Lives
Download this story and read about Joseph, whom God used to save an entire nation.
ILLUSTRATED BIBLE STORIES
Moses Grows Up in Egypt
Why did Moses’ mother put him in the Nile River? Learn more about him, his family, and Pharaoh’s daughter.
ILLUSTRATED BIBLE STORIES
God Sends Moses to Egypt
Why didn’t Pharaoh listen to Moses and Aaron? What were the disastrous results?
ILLUSTRATED BIBLE STORIES
The Story of the Sons of Jacob
How should you react when your brother, sister, or friend gets something that you would like to have?
ILLUSTRATED BIBLE STORIES
Joseph in the Land of Egypt
How can you make God happy even when no one is watching? Read this Bible story and learn from Joseph’s example.
ILLUSTRATED BIBLE STORIES
The Story of Jacob and Esau
Read about Jacob and Esau, two brothers who learned to get along.
ILLUSTRATED BIBLE STORIES
Lot and His Family—An Illustrated Story
Download this activity, and see what you can learn from Lot and his family.
ILLUSTRATED BIBLE STORIES
Abraham Becomes God’s Friend
God called Abraham his friend. How can we become God’s friends?
ILLUSTRATED BIBLE STORIES
Noah Has Faith in God
At God’s direction, Noah built an ark to save his family from the Flood. What can you learn about faith in God from the story of Noah and the Flood?
WORKSHEETS
Managing Your Money
Use this worksheet to weigh needs against wants and figure out how both fit into your budget.
WORKSHEETS
How to Silence a Cyberbully
This worksheet will help you to weigh the pros and cons of several options and to create an action plan to silence the bully.
WORKSHEETS
How to Improve Your Prayers
This worksheet will help you examine the content and the quality of your communication with God.
WORKSHEETS
Gaining Control Over Your Negative Emotions
This worksheet is designed to help you cope with swings in emotion.
WORKSHEETS
Learning to Be Less Than Perfect
This worksheet can help you to be reasonable in what you expect of yourself and others.
WORKSHEETS
Friendly or Flirtatious?
A comment that one person sees as friendly might be taken as flirtatious by another. How can you avoid sending the wrong message?
WORKSHEETS
Alcohol—What Would You Do?
This worksheet will help you prepare to deal with pressure to drink.
WORKSHEETS
Privacy Issues—What Would You Do?
See how you can strengthen your parents’ trust in you.
WORKSHEETS
Tips for Learning a Language
Learning a new language requires practice, time, and effort. This worksheet will help you make a plan to learn a new language successfully.
WORKSHEETS
When a Parent Is Sick
This worksheet can help you take care of your parent—and yourself.
WORKSHEETS
Explaining Your Beliefs About Homosexuality
Discussing controversial topics can be challenging. This worksheet will help you to make appropriate and tactful comments regarding homosexuality.
WORKSHEETS
Romance Reality Check
Not sure whether it’s romance or friendship? Answer these questions about yourself and the other person.
WORKSHEETS
Getting Along With Siblings
Use this worksheet to identify, analyze, and resolve conflicts you have with a brother or sister.
WORKSHEETS
Balancing Recreation and Responsibility
Are you a “rocks-first” or a “sand-first” person?
WORKSHEETS
Reasoning on the Rules
Think through the rules you are having a hard time complying with.
WORKSHEETS
Strengthen Your Convictions: Virginity
This worksheet can help you to make the right choice, even under pressure.
WORKSHEETS
Dealing With Growing Pains
This worksheet can help you get through the challenges of puberty.
WORKSHEETS
A Conversation About Music
How do your parents feel about your choice of music? How do you feel about your parents’ music? Use the worksheets to compare and discuss your answers.
WORKSHEETS
Working Through Loneliness
Are you struggling with loneliness? Use this worksheet to discover why you feel lonely and what you can do to handle these feelings.
WORKSHEETS
Why Do I Believe in God?
Be ready to explain your convictions respectfully, without feeling intimidated or apologetic.
WORKSHEETS
Action Plan for Helping Others
People you could help are nearby. This worksheet outlines three simple steps to get you started.
WORKSHEETS
How to Explain Your Beliefs About Sex
Eventually, all of us have to explain our beliefs. Use this worksheet to develop and defend your convictions.
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS
King Saul Bible Card
When Saul began ruling as the first king of Israel, he was humble.
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS
Manoah Bible Card
He was the father of one of the strongest men who ever lived.
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS
Naomi Bible Card
After her husband and sons died, she asked her friends to call her by another name.
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS
Pharaoh Bible Card
Did Pharaoh of Egypt survive when his armies were destroyed at the Red Sea?
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS
Zipporah Bible Card
When her husband Moses went back to Egypt, did she go with him?
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS
Jacob Bible Card
What promise did Jehovah make to Jacob? Learn more by downloading this Bible card.
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS
Miriam Bible Card
What musical instrument did Miriam play? Learn more about her by downloading this Bible card.
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS
Mary Bible Card
Learn where Mary took Jesus when he was 40 days old. Print, cut out, and save this Bible card.
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS
Lot Bible Card
Download this Bible card, and learn more facts about Abraham’s nephew Lot.
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS
Potiphar Bible Card
Download this Bible character card, and learn more about Potiphar, Joseph’s master in Egypt.
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS
Esau Bible Card
How did Esau show that he did not appreciate sacred things? Print this Bible card to find out.
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS
Reuben Bible Card
Download and print this Bible character card, and learn about Reuben, the oldest son of Jacob.
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS
Moses Bible Card
Did you know that Moses was the first man in the Bible to perform miracles? Learn more by downloading this Bible card.
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS
Nehemiah Bible Card
Nehemiah’s example teaches us to put our trust in God in any situation.
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS
Jonathan Bible Card
Jonathan loyally supported his friend David. What can you learn from his example?
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS
Paul Bible Card
What work did Paul do to support his ministry? Use this Bible card to find out.
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS
Noah Bible Card
Do you know the names of Noah’s three sons? Learn more facts about Noah and his family.
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS
Timothy Bible Card
Timothy chose to serve God at a young age. In what ways can you imitate him?
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS
Jonah Bible Card
What qualities of Jehovah do we learn about in the Bible account of Jonah?
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS
Josiah Bible Card
Despite his father’s bad example, Josiah chose to serve God. What helped him to do what was right?
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS
Job Bible Card
Job’s example gives us courage to loyally endure any trials we face. Download this Bible card and learn more.
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS
Samuel Bible Card
Samuel began to serve God at a young age. How can you be like him?
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS
David Bible Card
You may know the story of David and Goliath, but there’s much more to learn about David.
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS
Solomon Bible Card
Download this Bible card, and learn more about wise King Solomon.
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS
Isaiah Bible Card
Do you know who went with Isaiah to deliver a message to King Ahaz? Use this Bible card to learn more.
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS
Hezekiah Bible Card
Jehovah extended Hezekiah’s life by how many years? Download this Bible card and find out.
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS
Jeremiah Bible Card
When was Jeremiah selected to be a prophet? Use this Bible card to find out.
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS
Abraham Bible Card
Learn why Abraham was called Jehovah’s friend. Print, cut, and save this Bible card.
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS
Abel Bible Card
What did Abel do to gain God’s favor? Print this Bible card and learn more about him.
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS
Daniel Bible Card
Why was Daniel thrown into the lions’ pit? Print this Bible card and learn more about Daniel.
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS
Ruth Bible Card
Why was Ruth willing to leave her homeland? Print this Bible card and find out the answer.
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS
Esther Bible Card
How did Esther’s courage save lives? Print this Bible card and learn from her example.
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS
Joshua Bible Card
How did Joshua and his army bring down the walls of Jericho? Print this Bible card, and learn more about this fearless Bible character.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
With Few Weapons, David Acts Courageously
Match the Bible characters with the objects that go with them.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
Hannah Helped Samuel to Serve Jehovah
This activity helps children between the ages of 3 and 6 learn about the gift Hannah gave to Samuel every year.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
Who Chose to Serve Jehovah?
This activity helps children between the ages of 6 and 8 identify Bible characters.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
Jehovah Answers Specific Prayers
Children aged 6 to 8 will enjoy this activity that teaches the value of specific prayers.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
Jehovah Gave Samson Holy Spirit
This activity helps children between the ages of 3 and 6 learn about Samson and his strength.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
Keep Praying for Holy Spirit
This activity helps children between the ages of 6 and 8 learn the importance of continuing to pray.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
Naomi’s Loyal Friend
This activity helps children between the ages of 3 and 6 learn about Ruth and Naomi.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
Learn From the Qualities of Ruth
This activity helps children between the ages of 6 and 8 learn how to be a good friend.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
An Angel Strengthens Gideon
This coloring page is intended for children aged 3 to 6.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
The Israelites Make an Idol
Find the differences between the pictures and then color them in.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
The High Priest’s Breastpiece
Visualize a piece of Bible history using this coloring activity.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
Rahab—A Woman of Faith
The grid lines on this drawing of Rahab will help you to copy it.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
The First Three Plagues on Egypt
What made the first three different from the last seven?
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
The Baker’s Dream
Download and print this coloring page, and look for the differences between the two pictures.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
Pharaoh Exalts Joseph
Complete this picture activity and discover why it may have been difficult for Joseph’s brothers to recognize him.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
Baby Moses Is Found
Who are the people in the picture? Read the Bible story in Exodus chapter 2 to find out.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
Solomon Acts Wisely
Find out what’s missing from this picture, connect the dots, and color it in.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
Lot’s Wife Becomes a Pillar of Salt
Read the Bible account and then connect the dots. What lesson can you learn from Lot’s wife?
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
Joseph Is Sold Into Slavery
Download and print this coloring page, and look for two things that don’t match the Bible story.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
Jacob, Esau, and the Stew
Learn about Jacob and Esau! Download this picture activity, print it out, and color it in.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
What Can We Learn From Abraham?
How did Abraham show kindness to others? Find out by downloading this picture activity and reading the Bible story.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
What Can We Learn From Cain and Abel?
Print this activity, read the Bible verses, and then fill in the missing dialogue.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
The Grateful Leper
How can you imitate the leper’s good example? Print or download this activity to learn more.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
What Can We Learn From Noah?
Download or print this activity and find out how you can imitate Noah’s example of obedience.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
Jesus Cleanses the Temple
Read the Bible account, and find the four things that are wrong with this picture.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
Worship Jehovah With Song
Download this activity, connect the dots, and learn why singing is an important part of our worship.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
Jehovah Makes Humans in His Image
In what way are we made in God’s image? Download this activity, connect the dots, and read the Bible account to learn more.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
Rebekah’s Fine Qualities
Download this activity, and use your Bible to learn how you can be more like Rebekah.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
Samuel at the Temple
How did Jehovah bless Samuel? Print out this activity, connect the dots, and read the Bible story.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
Jehovah Sees the Heart
Download this coloring activity and learn what qualities will make you beautiful in God’s eyes.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
Lessons From Proverbs
Print this picture, connect the dots, and use your Bible to find out what lessons we can learn.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
Isaiah Accepts a Commission
Look for the differences between the two pictures of Isaiah the prophet. Color the pictures too!
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
Peter Resurrects Tabitha
Read the Bible story, print this activity, and see if you can find the three things wrong with the picture.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
Gehazi Tells Lies
What two lies did Gehazi tell? Print this activity, connect the dots, and learn from the Bible account.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
The Tabernacle
Download this activity and learn more about the tabernacle used for worship in Bible times.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
Haman Is Angry With Mordecai
Find out what’s wrong with this picture and color it in.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
Abraham Makes Peace With Lot
Find out what’s missing from this picture, connect the dots, and color it in.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
Jesus Feeds a Great Crowd
Find out what’s wrong with this picture and color it in.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
A Woman Shows Kindness to Elisha
Find out what’s missing from this picture, connect the dots, and color it in.
PICTURE ACTIVITIES
The High Priest’s Special Clothes
Find out what’s different between these two pictures.
MY BIBLE LESSONS
The Three Hebrews
Help your child to understand why Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused to bow down before the king’s image.
MY BIBLE LESSONS
I Can See!
Use this Bible lesson to teach your toddler about one of Jesus’ famous miracles.
MY BIBLE LESSONS
Play Time or Calm Time
This rhyme can help you to teach your young child that the Kingdom Hall is not the place for running or playing.
MY BIBLE LESSONS
The Sea Opens Wide!
This Bible lesson can help you teach your child about the Israelites crossing the Red Sea.
MY BIBLE LESSONS
Say “Thank You”
Parents, help your children to learn the value of saying thank you even at a very young age.
MY BIBLE LESSONS
Show Kindness
Use this Bible lesson to teach your children how they can be kind to others.
MY BIBLE LESSONS
You Are Wonderfully Made!
Download and print this lesson, and help your child appreciate what Jehovah God has done for us.
MY BIBLE LESSONS
God Creates All Things
Who made the sea? Who made the earth? Teach your young child about creation.
FAMILY WORSHIP PROJECTS
Choosing to Serve Jehovah
This guide can help you teach your children how to find joy in serving Jehovah.
FAMILY WORSHIP PROJECTS
How Jehovah Makes Us Strong
Use these activities along with the Illustrated Bible Story about Gideon in your family worship.
FAMILY WORSHIP PROJECTS
How Holy Spirit Empowers Us to Serve Jehovah
Use this guide to help your children learn how Jehovah empowers us with his spirit.
FAMILY WORSHIP PROJECTS
Korah Rebels
These activities, based on the illustrated Bible story about Korah, can help you and your children bring the account to life.
FAMILY WORSHIP PROJECTS
Rahab Follows Instructions
Along with the illustrated Bible story about Rahab and the fall of Jericho, use these three activities to bring the account to life for your children.
FAMILY WORSHIP PROJECTS
Loyal Friendship
This guide can help you use the Bible account of Ruth to teach your children the qualities of a good friend.
FAMILY WORSHIP PROJECTS
God Sends Moses to Egypt
Moses and Aaron showed courage as they spoke to mighty Pharaoh. Download these activities and discuss them as a family.
FAMILY WORSHIP PROJECTS
Jehovah Saves the Israelites
Choose family activities based on the illustrated Bible story.
FAMILY WORSHIP PROJECTS
The Israelites Make a Golden Calf
Choose family activities based on the illustrated Bible story.
FAMILY WORSHIP PROJECTS
Learn From Others
Use these activities to see how you can imitate the good examples of Lot, Paul, and young ones today.
FAMILY WORSHIP PROJECTS
Moses Grows Up in Egypt
What can we learn from Moses’ early life in Egypt? Download these activities and discuss them as a family.
FAMILY WORSHIP PROJECTS
Joseph Saves Lives
Consider Genesis chapters 41-50 together as a family using this collection of Bible study activities.
FAMILY WORSHIP PROJECTS
God Wants to Help Us
Use these activities to teach your children to rely on Jehovah for help.
FAMILY WORSHIP PROJECTS
They Listened and Obeyed
What taught Naaman to listen and obey? How are Christians around the world obeying Jesus today?
FAMILY WORSHIP PROJECTS
Jacob and Esau
What can you learn from Jacob and Esau? Read the illustrated Bible story, then use the downloadable activities to study together as a family.
FAMILY WORSHIP PROJECTS
Lot and His Family
Read the illustrated Bible story. Then use the downloadable activities and the parents’ guide to learn more as a family.
FAMILY WORSHIP PROJECTS
Joseph in the Land of Egypt
What can we learn from Joseph’s experiences as a slave and a prisoner in Egypt? Download these activities, and study together as a family.
FAMILY WORSHIP PROJECTS
The Sons of Jacob
Read the illustrated Bible story and study together as a family using these downloadable learning activities and the included parents’ guide.
THE WATCHTOWER (STUDY EDITION)
Faithful People Pay Their Vows
What lessons can we learn from the account of Jephthah and his daughter?
THE WATCHTOWER (STUDY EDITION)
December 2024
This issue contains the study articles for February 3–March 2, 2025.
THE WATCHTOWER (STUDY EDITION)
September 2014
This issue contains the study articles for October 27 to November 30, 2014.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jehovah’s Witnesses
What Is the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses?
Are its members the leaders of our organization?
Frequently Asked Questions About Jehovah’s Witnesses
Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Break Up Families or Build Them Up?
Jehovah’s Witnesses are sometimes accused of breaking up families. But do the Witnesses actually cause discord?
Frequently Asked Questions About Jehovah’s Witnesses
Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Accept Blood Transfusions?
There are many misconceptions about Jehovah’s Witnesses and blood transfusions. Learn the facts about our beliefs in this area.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jehovah’s Witnesses
Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Go to War?
Jehovah’s Witnesses are known worldwide for refusing to go to war. Learn why we take this stand.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jehovah’s Witnesses
Are Jehovah’s Witnesses Christians?
Consider reasons why we are Christians, as well as how we differ from other religious groups called Christian.
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BIBLE QUESTIONS ANSWERED
What Does the Bible Say About Natural Disasters?
Are they punishment from God? Does God help victims of natural disasters?