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In times of civil unrest and economic turmoil, one family discovers Jehovah’s tender care, finding strength, hope, and a deeper faith.
THE WATCHTOWER—STUDY EDITION
August 2026
This issue contains the study articles for October 5–November 1, 2026.
WORKSHEETS FOR THE WATCHTOWER STUDY ARTICLES
November 2026
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
Gaining Control Over Your Negative Emotions
This worksheet is designed to help you cope with swings in emotion.
WORKSHEETS
Managing Your Money
Use this worksheet to weigh needs against wants and figure out how both fit into your budget.
WORKSHEETS
Learning to Be Less Than Perfect
This worksheet can help you to be reasonable in what you expect of yourself and others.
WORKSHEETS
How to Improve Your Prayers
This worksheet will help you examine the content and the quality of your communication with God.
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
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
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
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
When a Parent Is Sick
This worksheet can help you take care of your parent—and yourself.
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
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
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
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.
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.
STUDY GUIDES
Baptism and Your Relationship With God (Part 3)
What is expected of a Christian who dedicates himself or herself to God? And why can people who truly love God be confident of living up to their dedication?
STUDY GUIDES
Remain in God’s Love (Part 1)
How can you maintain a close relationship with Jehovah? This study guide can help you to explore your beliefs and explain them to others.
STUDY GUIDES
Remain in God’s Love (Part 2)
After you come to know the truth about God, what will help you to maintain your love for him and to draw closer to him?
STUDY GUIDES
Draw Close to God in Prayer (Part 2)
See what the Bible says about how and when to pray.
STUDY GUIDES
Draw Close to God in Prayer (Part 3)
The Bible teaches that God answers prayers in a variety of ways. How and when might he answer yours?
STUDY GUIDES
Baptism and Your Relationship With God (Part 1)
Why is baptism a Christian requirement? What should motivate Christians to get baptized?
STUDY GUIDES
Baptism and Your Relationship With God (Part 2)
What steps must a Christian take before dedicating his life to Jehovah? How does such dedication affect all his subsequent decisions?
STUDY GUIDES
Take Your Stand for True Worship (Part 1)
Does God approve of birthday celebrations, religious holidays, and the use of images in worship? What Bible principles are involved?
STUDY GUIDES
Take Your Stand for True Worship (Part 2)
How can you tactfully explain your convictions and show respect for others’ viewpoints?
STUDY GUIDES
Draw Close to God in Prayer (Part 1)
How can you be a friend of God? How can you know that he listens to your prayers?
STUDY GUIDES
How to Make Your Family Life Happy (Part 1)
What is the key to a happy marriage? Explore your beliefs, examine Bible teachings, and learn how to explain your beliefs to others using this study guide.
STUDY GUIDES
How to Make Your Family Life Happy (Part 2)
How can parents and children benefit from the example set by Jesus? Explore your beliefs, as well as the Bible’s viewpoint.
STUDY GUIDES
Worship That God Approves (Part 1)
Are all religions pleasing to God? If not, how can you identify the true religion? Examine what the Bible teaches and explore your beliefs.
STUDY GUIDES
Worship That God Approves (Part 2)
Is it enough simply to believe in God in order to have his approval? Or does God require more of his worshippers?
STUDY GUIDES
Living in a Way That Pleases God (Part 2)
Can we please God even though Satan tries to cause us problems?
STUDY GUIDES
Living in a Way That Pleases God (Part 3)
It takes effort to harmonize your life with Bible principles. Is the effort worthwhile?
STUDY GUIDES
A Godly View of Life (Part 1)
Life is a gift from God. How can we show respect for our own life and that of others?
STUDY GUIDES
A Godly View of Life (Part 2)
This study guide will not only help you to explore your beliefs regarding blood transfusions and the use of blood, but also help you to explain your beliefs to others.
STUDY GUIDES
Why Does God Allow Suffering? (Part 1)
If God is all-powerful, aren’t all the bad things that happen his fault?
STUDY GUIDES
Why Does God Allow Suffering? (Part 2)
The Scriptures give a clear and satisfying answer to this difficult question.
STUDY GUIDES
Living in a Way That Pleases God (Part 1)
Can you be God’s friend? Explore what you believe and why, and examine what the Bible teaches.
STUDY GUIDES
Are We Living in “the Last Days”? (Part 1)
Some find it hard to believe that we are living in the last days. What reasons do you have for being sure that we are nearing the end of this system of things?
STUDY GUIDES
Are We Living in “the Last Days”? (Part 2)
The Bible actually says some good things about the last days.
STUDY GUIDES
Spirit Creatures—How They Affect Us (Part 1)
Are angels real? Are there bad angels? Use this study guide to get the answers.
STUDY GUIDES
Spirit Creatures—How They Affect Us (Part 2)
Is there anything wrong with trying to contact the spirit world?
STUDY GUIDES
Real Hope for Your Loved Ones Who Have Died (Part 1)
If you grieve, does that mean that you lack faith in the resurrection?
STUDY GUIDES
Real Hope for Your Loved Ones Who Have Died (Part 2)
How might you reply to someone who says that the idea of a resurrection sounds too good to be true?
STUDY GUIDES
What Is God’s Kingdom? (Part 1)
Why would God have humans rule as kings in heaven when he has countless faithful angels to choose from?
STUDY GUIDES
What Is God’s Kingdom? (Part 2)
What has it already accomplished? What will it do in the future?
STUDY GUIDES
The Ransom—God’s Greatest Gift (Part 2)
How can the death of one man thousands of years ago affect your life today?
STUDY GUIDES
Where Are the Dead? (Part 1)
Are they living in another realm? Are they burning in hellfire?
STUDY GUIDES
Who Is Jesus Christ? (Part 1)
How might you reply to someone who says that Jesus was a good man, but nothing more?
STUDY GUIDES
Who Is Jesus Christ? (Part 2)
How might you respond to someone who says that Jesus is equal to God?
STUDY GUIDES
The Ransom—God’s Greatest Gift (Part 1)
Is it possible to earn salvation through works of faith?
STUDY GUIDES
The Bible—A Book From God (Part 2)
One of its features, perhaps more than any other, convinces people that the Bible must have come from God.
STUDY GUIDES
What Is God’s Purpose for the Earth? (Part 1)
Did he intend for things to be the way they are now?
STUDY GUIDES
What Is God’s Purpose for the Earth? (Part 2)
If he intends for the earth to be a paradise, why isn’t it that way now?
STUDY GUIDES
What Is God’s Purpose for the Earth? (Part 3)
Does God plan for humans to solve the world’s problems?
STUDY GUIDES
What Is the Truth About God? (Part 1)
How might you respond if someone said “God punishes bad people by making them suffer”?
STUDY GUIDES
The Bible—A Book From God (Part 1)
Humans wrote the Bible, so how can it be ‘a book from God’?
BIBLE STUDY ACTIVITIES
Guard Against Improper Desires
Do this exercise, and visualize the Bible account of David and Bath-sheba. What lessons can we learn?
BIBLE STUDY ACTIVITIES
Respond Humbly to Correction
What can you learn from the way Nathan approached David to offer correction?
BIBLE STUDY ACTIVITIES
Baruch Bravely Did What Was Right
Do you need courage to speak to others about your faith? Learn from Baruch’s example.
BIBLE STUDY ACTIVITIES
Endure With Joy!
Find out what helped Paul and Silas maintain their joy despite persecution.
BIBLE STUDY ACTIVITIES
God Answered Nehemiah’s Prayer
Learn about Nehemiah, and see how he was helped to face opposers.
BIBLE STUDY ACTIVITIES
God Heals Hezekiah
Read the Bible story to see how you can improve the quality of your prayers.
BIBLE STUDY ACTIVITIES
A God Who Abhors Injustice
Download this activity and see what you can learn from the account of Ahab, Jezebel, Naboth, and Elijah.
BIBLE STUDY ACTIVITIES
Guard Against Ambition!
King David’s son, Absalom, wanted to take over the throne, but his ambition came at a high cost.
BIBLE STUDY ACTIVITIES
Beware of Jealousy!
Read how Moses reacted to the jealousy of his brother and sister.
BIBLE STUDY ACTIVITIES
Will You Be Merciful?
Dig deeper into the parable of the good Samaritan, and see what lessons you can learn.
BIBLE STUDY ACTIVITIES
Rescued From a Fiery Furnace!
Learn the importance of standing up for what you believe.
BIBLE STUDY ACTIVITIES
Guard Against Wicked Spirits!
Learn how wicked spirits have tried to influence people and how you can resist them.
BIBLE STUDY ACTIVITIES
Moses Receives a Special Assignment
Do you sometimes lack confidence? Find out how you can be useful to Jehovah despite your limitations.
BIBLE STUDY ACTIVITIES
Appreciate Sacred Things!
In what specific ways can you show that you value sacred things?
BIBLE STUDY ACTIVITIES
Defend True Worship!
In what areas of life could you show more courage when it comes to worship?
BIBLE STUDY ACTIVITIES
Avoid Harmful Association!
Do you see the need to choose your friends wisely?
BIBLE STUDY ACTIVITIES
How to Resist Temptation
When Joseph was tempted to compromise his morals, what motivated him to do what was right?
BIBLE STUDY ACTIVITIES
Joseph—Falsely Accused!
Joseph is unjustly imprisoned. What helped him to endure?
BIBLE STUDY ACTIVITIES
A Lesson in God’s Mercy
Why did God ask Jonah to preach to the wicked people of Nineveh?
BIBLE STUDY ACTIVITIES
Stand Up for Your Convictions!
Learn what helped Jeremiah proclaim the warning message to Judah.
BIBLE STUDY ACTIVITIES
How to Find Loyal Friends
Learn what helped David and Jonathan become best friends.
BIBLE STUDY ACTIVITIES
God Is Impartial
What important lesson should we learn from Peter’s visit to Cornelius?
BIBLE STUDY ACTIVITIES
A Man of Humility and Courage
Why was Jonah afraid to go to the city of Nineveh?