Friday, December 7
Let your way of life be free of the love of money.—Heb. 13:5.
Satan uses his world’s commercial system to seduce us into believing that having material things beyond our actual needs is necessary for the enjoyment of life. He is adept at appealing to “the desire of the eyes.” (1 John 2:15-17; Gen. 3:6; Prov. 27:20) The world offers every kind of material thing, from the superb to the absurd, some of which look very enticing. Have you ever purchased something, not because you needed it, but because it caught your eye in an advertisement or a store display? Did you later realize that you could have lived the rest of your life without it? Such nonessential things only complicate our life and weigh us down. They can ensnare us and distract us from our spiritual routine of studying the Bible, preparing for and attending meetings, and sharing regularly in the ministry. Remember, the apostle John warned: “The world is passing away and so is its desire.” w16.07 1:3, 4
December 3-9
ACTS 9-11
Song 115 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“A Vicious Persecutor Becomes a Zealous Witness”: (10 min.)
Ac 9:1, 2—Saul brutally persecuted Jesus’ disciples (bt 60 ¶1-2)
Ac 9:15, 16—Saul was chosen to bear witness about Jesus (w16.06 7 ¶4)
Ac 9:20-22—Saul became a zealous witness (bt 64 ¶15)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Ac 9:4—Why did Jesus ask Saul: “Why are you persecuting me?” (bt 60-61 ¶5-6)
Ac 10:6—Why is it significant that the apostle Peter lodged with a tanner? (“Simon, a tanner” study note on Ac 10:6, nwtsty)
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 9:10-22
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call Video: (4 min.) Play and discuss the video.
First Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Use the sample conversation.
Bible Study: (6 min. or less) jl lesson 6
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Local Needs: (8 min.)
Organizational Accomplishments: (7 min.) Play the Organizational Accomplishments video for December.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 44
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 59 and Prayer