Wednesday, June 27
There is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.—Acts 24:15.
Jehovah wants people to live, not die. As the Source of life, he becomes the Father of everyone who is resurrected. (Ps. 36:9) How appropriate, therefore, that Jesus taught us to pray: “Our Father in the heavens.” (Matt. 6:9) Jehovah has given Jesus an important share in resurrecting the dead. (John 6:40, 44) In Paradise, Jesus will fulfill his role as “the resurrection and the life.” (John 11:25) Jehovah’s generosity is not limited to a few privileged people, for Jesus said: “Whoever does the will of God, this one is my brother and sister and mother.” (Mark 3:35) It is God’s will that a numberless “great crowd” from all nations and tribes and tongues become his worshippers. Those who exercise faith in Christ’s ransom and who do the will of God can be among those who shout: “Salvation we owe to our God, who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb.”—Rev. 7:9, 10. w17.02 2:10, 11
June 25–July 1
LUKE 4-5
Song 37 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Resist Temptations as Jesus Did”: (10 min.)
Lu 4:1-4—Jesus did not yield to the desire of the flesh (w13 8/15 25 ¶8)
Lu 4:5-8—Jesus was not enticed by the desire of the eyes (w13 8/15 25 ¶10)
Lu 4:9-12—Jesus was not tempted to make a showy display [Play the video Battlement of the Temple.] (“Battlement of the Temple” media on Lu 4:9, nwtsty; w13 8/15 26 ¶12)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Lu 4:17—What shows that Jesus was thoroughly familiar with God’s Word? (“the scroll of the prophet Isaiah” study note on Lu 4:17, nwtsty)
Lu 4:25—How long did the drought last in the days of Elijah? (“for three years and six months” study note on Lu 4:25, 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) Lu 4:31-44
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Second Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Then leave a JW.ORG contact card.
Third Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Choose your own scripture, and offer a study publication.
Bible Study: (6 min. or less) jl lesson 28
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Social Networking—Avoid the Pitfalls”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Be Social-Network Smart.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 26
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 105 and Prayer