Friday, June 8
I have found David the son of Jesse a man agreeable to my heart.—Acts 13:22.
David was loved by Jehovah, who found him to be a man “agreeable to his heart.” (1 Sam. 13:13, 14) But David later committed adultery with Bath-sheba, and she became pregnant. That occurred while her husband, Uriah, was away serving in the army. When he came home temporarily, David tried to get him to have sexual relations with Bath-sheba so that it might appear that Uriah was the child’s father. Uriah would not do what the king suggested, so David arranged to have him killed in battle. David paid dearly for his crime—calamities came upon him and his household. (2 Sam. 12:9-12) Yet, God showed mercy to this man who overall walked before Jehovah “with integrity of heart.” (1 Ki. 9:4) If you had lived among God’s people back then, how would you have reacted? Would David’s wrong conduct have stumbled you? w16.06 4:7
June 4-10
MARK 15-16
Song 95 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Jesus Fulfilled Prophecy”: (10 min.)
Mr 15:3-5—He remained silent when accused
Mr 15:24, 29, 30—Lots were cast for his clothing, and he was mocked (“distributed his outer garments” study note on Mr 15:24, nwtsty; “shaking their heads” study note on Mr 15:29, nwtsty)
Mr 15:43, 46—He was buried with the rich (“Joseph” study note on Mr 15:43, nwtsty)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Mr 15:25—What may account for the seeming discrepancy as to when Jesus was nailed to the stake? (“the third hour” study note on Mr 15:25, nwtsty)
Mr 16:8—Why does the New World Translation not include the long or the short conclusion in the main text of the Gospel of Mark? (“for they were in fear” study note on Mr 16:8, 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) Mr 15:1-15
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 2
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Follow Christ’s Steps Closely”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Jehovah’s Name Is Most Important.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 23, box “Demon Possession”
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 140 and Prayer