A PROMISE OF PERFECT FAMILY HAPPINESS
Note to the speaker:
Jehovah’s purpose to have one large happy human family without factions will soon be fulfilled by means of
the Kingdom. Even now, application of Bible principles by individual families leads to peace and happiness. Give
answers that first-time attenders can readily grasp. Also, strengthen the faith of those who are Jehovah’s
Witnesses
THE FAMILY—A DIVINE GIFT
(3 min.)
Jehovah expressed his purpose to fill the earth with a perfect human family
[Read Genesis 1:26-28]
What a wonderful prospect! (
w14 1/15 8 pars. 3-6)
The happiness found in family life is a gift from God (Ru 1:9; Ps 127:3)
HOW FAMILY HAPPINESS WAS DISRUPTED
(5 min.)
The disruption of family happiness began when Satan rebelled against God
Satan persuaded the first human couple and wicked angels to abandon their heavenly Father
Instead of experiencing the unity and happiness that Jehovah had originally purposed, the human family as a
whole is divided socially, religiously, and politically
Within the family unit, we see dysfunction, stress, and unhappiness (2Ti 3:2, 3)
Adam and Eve’s departure from Jehovah’s universal family has not only hurt our Creator deeply but has also
brought pain, suffering, and death to all their descendants (Ge 3:16-19; Ec 8:9; Ro 5:12)
HOW FAMILY HAPPINESS WILL BE RESTORED
(5 min.)
Our heavenly Father would never allow his purpose for an eternally happy human family to be thwarted by
disloyal rebels
Jehovah showed his fatherly love by including a prophecy of restoration while pronouncing judgment on the
serpent, Satan
[Read Genesis 3:15]
God will use Jesus, the primary part of the “offspring,” to bring an end to Satan and undo the effects of Adam’s
sin (Joh 3:16; 1Jo 3:8)
By means of the ransom sacrifice of Jesus, “the last Adam,” all loyal descendants of ‘the first Adam’ will
enjoy perfect family happiness forever (1Co 15:22, 45; Mt 20:28)
Jehovah’s purpose for families will have been accomplished when Jesus hands everything back to his Father
[Read 1 Corinthians 15:24-28]
HOWCAN YOU HAVE A HAPPY FAMILY NOW?
(14 min.)
God provides guidelines for families that result in happiness when applied (Pr 3:5, 6; 4:1-4;
fg 18-19)
[Read Ephesians 5:28-32]
Jehovah wants husbands and wives to be loyal to each other and to display unselfish
love and to respect each other (Heb 13:4)
[Read Ephesians 5:22-25, 33]
Jesus’ headship over the congregation serves as a model for Christian husbands
(1Pe 3:7)
Husbands must show self-sacrificing love by providing for their family materially and taking the lead
spiritually (De 6:5-7; 1Ti 5:8)
[Read Ephesians 6:1-3]
Children find happiness when they obey their parents and learn how to apply Bible
principles (Ec 11:9, 10; 12:1)
[Read Ephesians 6:4]
A parent’s example in showing love for God will have a profound effect on his child
For children to find lasting happiness, they must learn how to please their heavenly Father (2Ti 3:14, 15)
A HAPPY GLOBAL FAMILYAT LAST!
(3 min.)
God’s promise of one united, happy global family will be realized (Ps 37:10, 11)
Would you like to be included among the happy ones described at
Psalm 89:15, 16? [Read]
If so, we encourage you and your family to continue acquiring accurate knowledge of God’s will for families
(Mt 5:3; Joh 17:3)
By means of God’s Kingdom, “all the families of the earth will be blessed” as they experience God’s promise of
eternal peace and happiness (Ac 3:25)
[Adhere closely to the outlined material, and observe the indicated timing of each section. Not all cited texts
need to be read or commented on. See
Ministry School book, pp. 52-55, 166-169]
A PROMISE OF PERFECT FAMILY HAPPINESS
Note to the speaker:
Jehovah’s purpose to have one large happy human family without factions will soon be fulfilled by means of
the Kingdom. Even now, application of Bible principles by individual families leads to peace and happiness. Give
answers that first-time attenders can readily grasp. Also, strengthen the faith of those who are Jehovah’s
Witnesses
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