Sunday, February 11
[Jesus] set out from there to teach and preach in their cities.—Matt. 11:1.
Jesus often spoke to individuals about the Kingdom. For instance, he carried on a lively and fruitful conversation with a woman at Jacob’s well near the city of Sychar. (John 4:5-30) He also spoke with Matthew Levi, a tax collector. Matthew accepted Jesus’ invitation to be his follower. Matthew and others heard Jesus speak at some length during a feast held in Matthew’s home. (Matt. 9:9; Luke 5:27-39) On another occasion, Jesus spoke in a friendly way to Nathanael, who had a negative view of people from Nazareth. However, Nathanael was moved to change his thinking. He decided to learn more about what Jesus, a man from Nazareth, was teaching. (John 1:46-51) So we have good reason to train new publishers to converse with people in a friendly, relaxed manner. Those whom we help in this way will likely be delighted to see how honesthearted people respond favorably to personal interest and kind words. w16.08 4:7-9
February 5-11
MATTHEW 12-13
Song 27 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“The Illustration of the Wheat and the Weeds”: (10 min.)
Mt 13:24-26—A man sowed fine seed in his field, and his enemy oversowed the field with weeds (w13 7/15 9-10 ¶2-3)
Mt 13:27-29—The wheat and the weeds grew together until the harvest (w13 7/15 10 ¶4)
Mt 13:30—During the harvest, the reapers first collected the weeds and then gathered the wheat (w13 7/15 12 ¶10-12)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Mt 12:20—How can we imitate Jesus’ compassion? (“smoldering wick” study note on Mt 12:20, nwtsty)
Mt 13:25—Is it believable that someone in ancient times would actually oversow another man’s field with weeds? (w16.10 32)
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) Mt 12:1-21
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) bhs 22-23 ¶10-12
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Local Needs: (5 min.)
“Kingdom Illustrations and Their Meaning for Us”: (10 min.) Discussion. Consider how these illustrations should affect our share in the ministry.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 7
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 10 and Prayer