Thursday, May 25
All the things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction.—Rom. 15:4.
Imagine the following scenes that reveal Elijah’s implicit trust in Jehovah. When Elijah informed King Ahab of Jehovah’s intention to bring about a drought, he confidently declared: “As surely as Jehovah . . . is living, . . . there will be no dew or rain except by my word!” (1 Ki. 17:1) Elijah believed that Jehovah would supply what was needed for him and for others during the drought. (1 Ki. 17:4, 5, 13, 14) He expressed confidence that Jehovah could raise a child from the dead. (1 Ki. 17:21) He had no doubt that Jehovah would send fire to consume his sacrifice on Mount Carmel. (1 Ki. 18:24, 37) When Jehovah’s time came to end the drought, even before there was any sign of rain, Elijah told Ahab: “Go up, eat and drink, for there is the sound of a heavy downpour.” (1 Ki. 18:41) Do not such accounts make us examine ourselves to see if our faith is that strong? w15 10/15 2:4, 5
May 22-28
JEREMIAH 44-48
Song 35 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Stop ‘Seeking Great Things for Yourself’”: (10 min.)
Jer 45:2, 3—Baruch’s wrong thinking caused him distress (jr 104-105 ¶4-6)
Jer 45:4, 5a—Jehovah kindly corrected Baruch (jr 103 ¶2)
Jer 45:5b—Baruch preserved his life by focusing on what was most important (w16.07 8 ¶6)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Jer 48:13—Why would the Moabites “be ashamed of Chemosh”? (it-1 430)
Jer 48:42—Why is Jehovah’s pronouncement against Moab faith-strengthening? (it-2 422 ¶2)
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) Jer 47:1-7
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (2 min. or less) hf—Lay the groundwork for a return visit.
Return Visit: (4 min. or less) hf—Lay the groundwork for the next visit.
Bible Study: (6 min. or less) lv 199 ¶9-10—Briefly show the student how to do research on a specific trial he is experiencing.
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Young Ones—Do Not Seek Great Things for Yourselves: (15 min.) Play and discuss the video Young People Ask—What Will I Do With My Life?—Looking Back.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) kr “Section 4—Kingdom Conquests—Legally Establishing the Good News,” chap. 13 ¶1-10
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 61 and Prayer