A Study Aid To Help Us

By revealing himself so clearly in his Word, Jehovah leaves no doubt that he wants us to be close to him. At the same time, he does not force us to seek an approved relationship with him. It us up to us to search for Jehovah "while he may be found." (Isaiah 55:6) Searching for Jehovah involves coming to know his qualities and ways as revealed in the Bible. The study aid that you are now reading is designed to help you in this endeavor.

You will notice that this book is divided into sections corresponding to Jehovah's four cardinal attributes power, justice, wisdom and love. each section opens with an overview of the quality. the next few chapters discuss how Jehovah manifests that quality in its various aspects. Each section also contains a chapter showing how Jesus exemplified the quality, as well as a chapter examining how we can reflect it in our lives.

Starting with this chapter, there is a special feature entitled "Questions for Meditation." For example, look at the box on page 24. The scriptures and questions are not designed as a review of the chapter. Rather,their purpose is to help you reflect on other important aspects of the subject. How can you make effective use of this feature? Look up each of the cited texts, and read the verses carefully. Then consider the question accompanying each citation. Ponder over the answers. You might do some research. Ask yourself some additional questions: 'What does this information tell me about Jehovah? How does it affect my life? How can I use it to help others?

Such meditation can help us draw ever closer to Jehovah. Why? The Bible associates meditation with the heart. (Psalm 19:14) When we reflect appreciatively on what we learn about God, the information filters into our figurative heart, where it affects our thinking, stirs our feelings and ultimately moves us into action. Our love for God deepens, and that love, in turn, moves us to want to please him as our dearest Friend. (1 John 5:3) To come into such a relationship, we must get to know Jehovah's qualities and ways. First,m though, let us discuss an aspect of God's nature that provides a compelling reason for drawing close to him. - his holiness.

Next time: "Holy, Holy, Holy Is Jehovah"

Draw Close To Jehovah