Thursday, July 5
Brothers, continue to rejoice, to be readjusted, to be comforted, to think in agreement, to live peaceably.—2 Cor. 13:11.
Continued effort is required in order “to be readjusted” and manifest “the new personality.” Paul reminded fellow believers: “You were taught to put away the old personality that conforms to your former course of conduct and that is being corrupted according to its deceptive desires. And you should continue to be made new in your dominant mental attitude, and should put on the new personality that was created according to God’s will in true righteousness and loyalty.” (Eph. 4:22-24) The expression “continue to be made new” indicates that putting on the new personality is an ongoing process. This is encouraging, for it assures us that regardless of how long we have been serving Jehovah, we can keep making progress in cultivating and refining the Christian qualities that make up the new personality. Yes, the Bible can continue to change our life. w16.05 4:8, 9
July 2-8
LUKE 6-7
Song 109 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Measure Out Generously”: (10 min.)
Lu 6:37—If we are forgiving, people will forgive us (“Keep on forgiving, and you will be forgiven” study note on Lu 6:37, nwtsty; w08 5/15 9-10 ¶13-14)
Lu 6:38—We should make giving a practice (“Practice giving” study note on Lu 6:38, nwtsty)
Lu 6:38—People will measure out to us as we have measured out to others (“your laps” study note on Lu 6:38, nwtsty)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Lu 6:12, 13—In what way did Jesus set a good example for Christians facing major decisions? (w07 8/1 6 ¶1)
Lu 7:35—How can Jesus’ words help us if we are the victims of slander? (“its children” study note on Lu 7:35, 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 7:36-50
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) bhs 197-198 ¶4-5
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Imitate Jehovah’s Generosity: (15 min.) Play the video. Then discuss the following questions:
How have Jehovah and Jesus demonstrated generosity?
How does Jehovah bless our generosity?
What does it mean to be a generous forgiver?
What are some ways that we can be generous with our time?
How can we be generous in giving commendation?
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 27
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 57 and Prayer