April 26, 2016 TO ALL CONGREGATIONS Re: God’s Kingdom Rules! to Be Considered at Congregation Bible Study

[Jack Ryan]

Dear Brothers:
Beginning the week of September 19, 2016, the book God’s Kingdom Rules! will be con-sidered at the Congregation Bible Study. This publication will help us to appreciate our spiritual heritage as never before. Those who need a printed copy of the book should inform the literature servant this evening so that additional copies may be requested from the branch office if needed. Any who use digital publications are encouraged to download a copy from jw.org or the JW Li-brary app rather than request a printed book.
Please accept an expression of our warm Christian love.
Your brothers,
PS to bodies of elders:
Please arrange for this letter to be read to the congregation at the next midweek meeting. Thereafter, it should be posted on the information board. However, this postscript should neither be read to the congregation nor be posted on the information board.
During a portion of a local needs part prior to September 19, 2016, build excitement for study of the book by considering the following information with the congregation.
God’s Kingdom Rules! examines what God’s Kingdom has accomplished on earth in the 100 years following its birth in heaven in 1914, as well as what it will do in the future. The book is divided into seven sections, each covering a distinct aspect of the Kingdom’s accomplishments. This publication was prepared with us—Jehovah’s people—in mind. The purpose of the book is to strengthen our faith in the reality of the Kingdom and to motivate us to show our sup-port for it. How can you benefit personally? As you prepare for the study each week, take time to reflect on the material. Ask yourself, ‘How can I show my support for what the Kingdom has already done or will do in the future?’ Starting with the second chapter, each chapter has a box entitled “How Real Is the Kingdom to You?” Some of the questions in these boxes invite you to express what is in your heart.
If the lesson begins in the middle of a chapter, the conductor may begin with a brief re-view of the previous lesson. If the lesson does not include the teaching box at the end of the chapter, the conductor may ask a question or two as a concluding review. Although all the numbered paragraphs should be read by the assigned reader, not all the supplemental material in charts and boxes needs to be read. However, the conductor should ensure that the principal points are highlighted.
Be sure to encourage all to prepare well and to participate in the study.

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