November 26–December 2
ACTS 6-8
Song 124 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“The New Christian Congregation Is Tested”: (10 min.)
Ac 6:1—Greek-speaking widows were apparently being discriminated against in the congregation (bt 41 ¶17)
Ac 6:2-7—The apostles acted to resolve the problem (bt 42 ¶18)
Ac 7:58–8:1—Great persecution arose against the congregation
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Ac 6:15—In what sense was Stephen’s face “like an angel’s face”? (bt 45 ¶2)
Ac 8:26-30—In what way are Christians today privileged to share in work like that done by Philip? (bt 58 ¶16)
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) Ac 6:1-15
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Second Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Then invite the person to the meeting.
Third Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Choose your own scripture, and offer a study publication.
Bible Study: (6 min. or less) lvs 38 ¶16-17
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“A Gift in Hand for Jehovah”: (15 min.) Discussion by an elder. Begin by playing the video ‘A Gift in Hand to Jehovah.’ Read the letter from the branch expressing appreciation for the donations received during the past service year. Consider how we benefit from making donations. Outline the local congregation’s monthly expenses. Discuss how we can donate and how these donations are used. Commend the congregation for its generous support.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 43 ¶19-29
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 67 and Prayer