Walk Courageously With God

This publication can help you to grow in faith and courage.

A Letter From the Governing Body

The Governing Body sincerely hopes that this publication will help you to imitate the courage of faithful men and women of old.

INTRODUCTION

You Can Grow in Courage!

This book is designed to help you grow in courage. See how Jehovah helped imperfect humans to gain the courage they needed and how he can help you too.

SECTION 1

SECTION 1

From the Days of the Patriarchs to the Time of the Judges

This section considers some outstanding examples of faith and courage, starting with Enoch down to the time of the prophet Samuel.

Section 1 Timeline

A chart showing the lifespans of Bible characters and scenes of significant Bible events.

1 ENOCH

He Walked With God

Enoch stood apart from the world of his day in at least two ways. How was this possible? What can he teach us about courage?

2 NOAH

He Condemned the World

How is our time similar to the days of Noah? See how you might imitate Noah’s courage in your life.

3 SARAH

She Refused to Look Back

In what ways did Sarah show faith and courage?

4 ABRAHAM

The First Man to Wage a Righteous War

What can we learn from Abraham’s willingness to rescue his nephew Lot? How did Jehovah respond to the courage and faith he showed?

5 ABRAHAM

He Faced His Hardest Challenge

How can we imitate Abraham’s courage to obey God? What does this account teach us about the love of Jehovah?

6 REBEKAH

She Ventured Into the Unknown

Rebekah was a woman of remarkable courage and faith. What can we learn from her example?

7 JACOB

He Faced Danger to Protect His Family

How can Jacob’s example convince you that gaining a blessing from Jehovah is worth any struggle?

8 JOSEPH

He Resisted Temptation

See how Joseph’s example can help you to resist temptations and endure trials.

9 SHIPHRAH, PUAH, AMRAM, JOCHEBED, AND MIRIAM

“By Faith Moses Was Hid”

The midwives, Moses’ parents, and his sister showed outstanding faith and courage. How can we do the same?

10 MOSES

He Made His Choice

What decision did Moses make and why? What can you learn from his example?

11 MOSES

“Go In to Pharaoh”

How can Moses’ experiences give us confidence that Jehovah will back us up even if we feel unqualified to fulfill an assignment from Him?

12 CALEB

He Fought Loyally for His God

See how Caleb’s example can help us resist pressure to “follow after the crowd.”

13 JOSHUA

He Followed Unusual Instructions

What unusual instructions did Joshua receive from Jehovah? In what situations might we imitate Joshua’s example?

14 RAHAB

She Chose Jehovah Over Her Own People

What can we learn from what Rahab did? How was she blessed for her faith and courage?

15 NAOMI AND RUTH

They Faced Tragedy Together

In what ways did Naomi and Ruth show courage? What lessons can we learn from their example?

16 BARAK AND DEBORAH

“I Will Certainly Go With You”

Barak insisted that Deborah go with him to the battlefield. Was it a sign of weakness or of strong faith?

17 JAEL

“Most Blessed of Women”

Jael’s courageous act against an enemy of Jehovah still lives on. Why do we need courage like hers today more than ever?

18 GIDEON

Courageous and Cautious

In what situations might we need to be both courageous and cautious?

19 JEPHTHAH AND HIS DAUGHTER

They Fulfilled a Difficult Vow

How can the example of Jephthah and his daughter be helpful for us today?

20 SAMSON

He Found Courage in a Time of Weakness

What can we learn from Samson’s actions after he made a mistake?

21 SAMUEL

A Boy Who Spoke Up for Jehovah

When might young people need courage to stand up for what is right?

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