Saturday, June 23
Throw your burden on Jehovah, and he will sustain you.—Ps. 55:22.
How comforting it is for us to ‘throw our burden on Jehovah,’ knowing that ‘he will sustain us’! We can have full confidence that God can do “more than superabundantly beyond all the things we ask or conceive.” (Eph. 3:20) Imagine that—not just abundantly and not superabundantly but “more than superabundantly”! To receive the reward, we need to exercise full faith in Jehovah and be obedient to his directions. Moses told the nation of Israel: “Jehovah will surely bless you in the land that Jehovah your God is giving you to possess as an inheritance, but only if you strictly obey the voice of Jehovah your God and carefully observe all this commandment that I am giving you today. For Jehovah your God will bless you just as he has promised you.” (Deut. 15:4-6) Do you have full confidence that Jehovah will bless you if you continue to serve him faithfully? You certainly have good reason for such confidence. w16.12 4:8, 9
June 18-24
LUKE 2-3
Song 133 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Young Ones—Are You Growing Spiritually?”: (10 min.)
Lu 2:41, 42—Jesus attended the annual Passover festival with his parents (“his parents were accustomed” study note on Lu 2:41, nwtsty)
Lu 2:46, 47—Jesus listened to the religious leaders and asked them questions (“asking them questions,” “were in constant amazement” study notes on Lu 2:46, 47, nwtsty)
Lu 2:51, 52—Jesus “continued subject” to his parents and gained favor with God and men (“continued subject” study note on Lu 2:51, nwtsty)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Lu 2:14—What is the meaning of this verse? (“and on earth peace among men of goodwill,” “men of goodwill” study notes on Lu 2:14, nwtsty)
Lu 3:23—Who was Joseph’s father? (wp16.3 9 ¶1-3)
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) Lu 2:1-20
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (2 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Then respond to an objection that is common in your territory.
Second Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Play and discuss the video.
Talk: (6 min. or less) w14 2/15 26-27—Theme: What Basis Did First-Century Jews Have for Being “in Expectation” of the Messiah?
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Parents, Give Your Children the Best Chance to Succeed”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video They Took Every Opportunity.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 25
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 17 and Prayer