Friday, May 26
Ponder over these things.—1 Tim. 4:15.
Man’s linguistic abilities are a miraculous gift designed by God. (Ps. 139:14; Rev. 4:11) Our God-given brain is unique in another important respect. Unlike animals, humans were created “in God’s image.” They have free will and can choose to use their linguistic skills to glorify God. (Gen. 1:27) To all who desire to honor the Creator of language, God has given a wonderful gift, the Bible. It is available in whole or in part in over 2,800 languages. When you absorb these holy writings, you are filling your mind with the thoughts of God. (Ps. 40:5; 92:5; 139:17) Thus you can enjoy meditating on things that “are able to make you wise for salvation.” (2 Tim. 3:14-17) To meditate means to focus your thoughts and to reflect on or ponder over something, be it good or bad. (Ps. 77:12; Prov. 24:1, 2) The two best subjects for meditation are Jehovah God and his Son, Jesus Christ.—John 17:3. w15 10/15 4:2-4
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