Sunday, July 22
Setting the mind on the spirit means life and peace.—Rom. 8:6.
This does not imply that a person needs to think and talk of nothing other than the Bible or his love for God and his hope for the future. Let us recall that Paul and others in the first century who pleased God were living rather normal lives in many respects. They consumed food and drink. Many married and enjoyed family life, working to support themselves. (Mark 6:3; 1 Thess. 2:9) However, those servants of God did not allow such normal aspects of life to become the center of their lives. After showing that Paul worked as a tentmaker, the record reveals what his life was centered on: He regularly gave attention to the Christian preaching and teaching work. (Acts 18:2-4; 20:20, 21, 34, 35) And those were the activities that he recommended to his brothers and sisters in Rome. Yes, Paul’s life centered on spiritual provisions and activities. The Romans needed to imitate him, and so do we.—Rom. 15:15, 16. w16.12 2:5, 15, 16
July 16-22
LUKE 10-11
Song 100 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“The Parable of the Neighborly Samaritan”: (10 min.)
Lu 10:29-32—First a priest and then a Levite failed to help a fellow Jew who was a victim of robbers [Play “The Road From Jerusalem to Jericho” media on Lu 10:30, nwtsty.] (w02 9/1 16-17 ¶14-15)
Lu 10:33-35—A Samaritan showed outstanding love to the victim (“a certain Samaritan,” “bandaged his wounds, pouring oil and wine on them,” “an inn” study notes on Lu 10:33, 34, nwtsty)
Lu 10:36, 37—We should demonstrate love toward all, not just toward people of the same social class, race, tribe, or nation (w98 7/1 31 ¶2)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Lu 10:18—What was Jesus referring to when he told the 70 disciples: “I see Satan already fallen like lightning from heaven”? (“I see Satan already fallen like lightning from heaven” study note on Lu 10:18, nwtsty; w08 3/15 31 ¶11)
Lu 11:5-9—What does the illustration about the persistent man teach us about praying? (“Friend, lend me three loaves,” “Stop bothering me,” “bold persistence” study notes on Lu 11:5-9, 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 10:1-16
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (2 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. The person raises an objection that is common in your territory.
First Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. The person tells you that he is in the middle of eating his meal.
Second Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Play and discuss the video.
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Why Is Neutrality So Important? (Mic 4:2)”: (15 min.) Play and discuss the video.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 29
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 146 and Prayer