Thursday, November 16
[It is] better to be patient.—Eccl. 7:8.
In the new world, there may be times when we will need to exercise patience. For example, we may hear of individuals who, to the delight of their relatives and friends, have been raised from the dead. However, we ourselves may have to wait for the resurrection of our loved ones. If that is the case, will we rejoice with others and be patient? (Rom. 12:15) Learning to wait patiently for the fulfillment of Jehovah’s promises now will help us to exercise patience then. We can also prepare for life in the new world by exercising patience regarding revealed truth. Are we studious and patient as our understanding of Bible truth is progressively clarified today? If so, we will likely have no difficulty showing patience in the new world as Jehovah makes known his requirements for mankind.—Prov. 4:18; John 16:12. w15 8/15 3:9, 10
November 13-19
OBADIAH 1–JONAH 4
Song 102 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Learn From Your Mistakes”: (10 min.)
[Play the video Introduction to Obadiah.]
[Play the video Introduction to Jonah.]
Jon 3:1-3—Jonah learned from his mistakes (ia 114 ¶22-23)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Ob 10—How did Edom “perish forever”? (w07 11/1 13 ¶5)
Ob 12—What lesson can we learn from God’s condemnation of Edom? (jd 112 ¶4-5)
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) Jon 3:1-10
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (2 min. or less) wp17.6 cover—Lay the groundwork for a return visit.
Return Visit: (4 min. or less) wp17.6—The magazine was placed on the preceding visit. Demonstrate a return visit, and introduce one of our Bible study publications.
Bible Study: (6 min. or less) ld 12-13—Select which pictures to consider.
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Lessons From the Book of Jonah”: (15 min.) Discuss the article after playing the video Family Worship: Jonah—Learning From Jehovah’s Mercy.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) kr chap. 21 ¶8-14
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 150 and Prayer