September 25–October 1
DANIEL 4-6
Song 47 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Are You Serving Jehovah Continually?”: (10 min.)
Da 6:7-10—Daniel risked his life in order to serve Jehovah continually (w10 11/15 6 ¶16; w06 11/1 24 ¶12)
Da 6:16, 20—King Darius noted Daniel’s close relationship with Jehovah (w03 9/15 15 ¶2)
Da 6:22, 23—Jehovah blessed Daniel for his unwavering worship (w10 2/15 18 ¶15)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Da 4:10, 11, 20-22—What did the immense tree in Nebuchadnezzar’s dream represent? (w07 9/1 18 ¶5)
Da 5:17, 29—Why did Daniel initially not accept King Belshazzar’s gifts but later accept them? (w88 10/1 30 ¶3-5; dp 109 ¶22)
What has this week’s Bible reading taught you about Jehovah?
What other spiritual gems have you discovered in this week’s Bible reading?
Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) Da 4:29-37
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (2 min. or less) inv
Return Visit: (4 min. or less) inv—The meeting invitation was placed on the preceding visit. Demonstrate a return visit.
Bible Study: (6 min. or less) bh 120 ¶16—Encourage the student to demonstrate integrity despite opposition from a family member.
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Train Them to Serve Jehovah Continually”: (15 min.) Discussion. Afterward, play and discuss the video that shows an experienced publisher working in the ministry with a new publisher.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) kr chap. 18 ¶9-20, box “Where Do Our Donations Go?,” review box “How Real Is the Kingdom to You?”
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 109 and Prayer