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.
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?
SECTION 2
SECTION 2
From the Days of the Kings to the Rebuilding of Jerusalem
This section considers ancient examples of faith and courage, starting with Jonathan, the son of King Saul, then discussing King David, and ending with God’s people returning from exile in Babylon and rebuilding Jerusalem.
Section 2 Timeline
A chart showing the lifespans of Bible characters and scenes of significant Bible events during the days of the kings to the rebuilding of Jerusalem.
22 JONATHAN
His Loyalty Called for Courage
Jonathan faced a conflict of loyalties. How did he know to whom he should be loyal? How can we imitate him?
23 DAVID
He Stood Up to a Giant
David was renowned as “a courageous, mighty warrior.” How did his example encourage others? What effect may your courage have on others?
25 DAVID
Courage Guided by Conscience
David was in a position to seek revenge. What held him back? How can we follow his example?
26 NATHAN
He Corrected the King
What does Nathan’s example teach us about how to help a friend who makes a serious mistake?
28 ASA
Completely Devoted to Jehovah “All His Life”
What lessons can we learn from a man whose heart was complete toward Jehovah?
30 THE WIDOW OF ZAREPHATH
She Found Courage in the Face of Despair
How does her story encourage us to trust in Jehovah?
31 THE LITTLE ISRAELITE GIRL
A Captive Child Speaks Up
This little girl’s example can encourage you to give a witness, even when you feel afraid.
32 ELISHA
“O Jehovah, Open His Eyes”
In what situations can we be strengthened by “seeing” the angels with our eyes of faith?
33 JEHOIADA
He Defended the Kingship
What courageous action did Jehoiada take? In what ways might you imitate his courage in your life?
34 HEZEKIAH
“He Held Fast to Jehovah”
Hezekiah showed great courage and faith. How can we imitate him today?
36 JOSIAH
He Led the People Back to Jehovah
Despite enduring a difficult childhood, Josiah displayed remarkable courage to stand up for true worship. In what ways can we imitate him?
37 DANIEL
“He Would Not Defile Himself”
In what ways can young people imitate Daniel’s courage and loyalty? How can we all benefit from his example?
38 THE THREE HEBREWS
They “Quenched the Force of Fire”
The three Hebrews were courageous, even in the face of death. What can their example teach us about the qualities of humility, mildness, and loyalty?
39 ESTHER
“If I Am to Perish, I Will Perish”
Esther was wise and obedient. She was even able to win over her unbelieving husband. What can we learn from her example?
40 NEHEMIAH
He Rebuilt the Wall
What does Nehemiah’s example teach us about serving Jehovah more fully? How might elders imitate his example?
SECTION 3
SECTION 3
The Days of the Messiah and His Followers
This section considers examples of faith and courage during the first century, including a Jewish virgin named Mary and concluding with the apostle John.
Section 3 Timeline
A chart that traces the lifespans of Bible characters featured in Section 3. It also highlights some significant events from the time of the Messiah until the final days of the apostle John.
41 ZECHARIAH AND ELIZABETH
“Righteous Before God”
Why did Jehovah view Zechariah and Elizabeth as righteous? How can we pursue a similar course?
42 MARY
The Courage to Say Yes
Mary faced a unique and weighty assignment. How did she find the courage to see it through to the end?
44 JOHN THE BAPTIST
“There Is No One Greater”
John was a courageous man who lived a simple life. See what we can learn from him.
45 PETER
“I Am a Sinful Man”
What can we learn from Peter about how to continue serving Jehovah despite our weaknesses?
46 MARY MAGDALENE
“I Have Seen the Lord!”
Mary devoted her life to helping Jesus and his followers. How can we show compassion and courage like she did?
47 MARY, SISTER OF LAZARUS
“She Did What She Could”
Jesus praised Lazarus’ sister Mary for her faith and courage. In what ways did she show courage? How can we imitate her today?
48 STEPHEN
“Full of Faith and Holy Spirit”
Stephen found himself on trial for his life. How did he defend his faith? How can his example encourage us to remain faithful?
50 SAUL OF TARSUS
He Made His Mind Over
What caused this vicious persecutor of Christians to turn his life around? What lessons can we learn from his example?
51 BARNABAS
“Son of Comfort”
Barnabas courageously came to Saul’s aid and led him to the apostles. How can we imitate his courage and willingness to serve others?
52 MARK
“He Is Helpful to Me”
Despite experiencing setbacks, Mark courageously continued his service and assisted his fellow Christians. What lessons can we learn from him?
53 PAUL
“I Now Urge You to Take Courage”
How did the apostle Paul show courage during a seemingly hopeless situation? How did his courage help others?
54 APOSTLE JOHN
Courage in Dark Times
The apostle John never gave in to fear or despair. How can we follow his example and continue walking courageously with God?
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSION
“Be of Good Courage”
The Bible is filled with examples of men and women, young and old, who courageously took their stand on Jehovah’s side. Their stories can motivate us to do the same.
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