Wednesday, February 15
Man, who appointed me judge or arbitrator between you two?—Luke 12:14.
Many things happened during Jesus’ ministry that could have distracted him, but he never succumbed to them. Early in his ministry, after he had taught the crowds and performed miracles in Capernaum, people begged him not to leave their city. But how did Jesus react to this flattering request? He said: “I must also declare the good news of the Kingdom of God to other cities, because for this I was sent.” (Luke 4:42-44) True to his word, Jesus walked the length and breadth of Palestine, preaching and teaching. Though perfect, he had normal human needs and sometimes felt very tired because of expending himself in God’s service. (Luke 8:23; John 4:6) On a later occasion while Jesus was teaching his followers how to cope with opposition, a man interrupted, saying: “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” But Jesus refused to be drawn into this dispute.—Luke 12:13-15. w15 10/15 3:10, 11
February 13-19
ISAIAH 52-57
Song 20 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Christ Suffered for Us”: (10 min.)
Isa 53:3-5—He was despised, and he was crushed for our errors (w09 1/15 26 ¶3-5)
Isa 53:7, 8—He willingly sacrificed his life for us (w09 1/15 27 ¶10)
Isa 53:11, 12—We can have a righteous standing because he remained faithful until death (w09 1/15 28 ¶13)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Isa 54:1—Who is the “barren woman” mentioned in this prophecy, and who are her “sons”? (w06 3/15 11 ¶2)
Isa 57:15—In what sense does Jehovah “reside” with those who are “crushed” and “lowly”? (w05 10/15 26 ¶3)
What does this week’s Bible reading teach me about Jehovah?
What points from this week’s Bible reading can I use in the field ministry?
Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) Isa 57:1-11
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (2 min. or less) lf—Lay the groundwork for a return visit.
Return Visit: (4 min. or less) lf 30-31—Lay the groundwork for the next visit.
Bible Study: (6 min. or less) bh 14-15 ¶16-17—If available, have a father study with his minor son or daughter.
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Help Your Children to Develop Unshakable Faith in the Creator”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video What Your Peers Say—Belief in God.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) kr chap. 8 ¶8-13 and the chart “World Records for Publications”
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 24 and Prayer