Tuesday, May 29
[Christ] gave some as apostles.—Eph. 4:11.
Although the governing body had authority in the early congregation, they acknowledged that their Leader was Jesus. “Let us by love grow up in all things into him who is the head, Christ,” wrote the apostle Paul. (Eph. 4:15) Instead of naming themselves after a prominent apostle, “the disciples were by divine providence called Christians.” (Acts 11:26) True, Paul acknowledged the importance of “holding fast the traditions,” or Scripturally based practices, given by the apostles and other men who took the lead. Nevertheless, he added: “But I want you to know that the head of every man [including every member of the governing body] is the Christ; . . . in turn, the head of the Christ is God.” (1 Cor. 11:2, 3) Yes, under his Head, Jehovah God, the invisible and glorified Christ Jesus was leading the congregation. w17.02 4:7
May 28–June 3
MARK 13-14
Song 55 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Avoid Becoming Ensnared by Fear of Man”: (10 min.)
Mr 14:50—When Jesus was arrested, all the apostles abandoned him and fled
Mr 14:47, 54, 66-72—Peter had the courage to defend Jesus and follow him at a distance but later denied Jesus three times (ia 200 ¶14; it-2 619 ¶6)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Mr 14:51, 52—Who likely was the young man who got away naked? (w08 2/15 30 ¶6)
Mr 14:60-62—What may have been the reason why Jesus chose to answer the high priest’s question? (jy 287 ¶4)
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) Mr 14:43-59
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Second Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Invite the person to the meeting.
Third Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Choose your own scripture. Offer a study publication.
Bible Study: (6 min. or less) bhs 181-182 ¶17-18
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Jehovah Will Help You Be Bold”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 22
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 81 and Prayer