Sunday, September 9
Keep looking, keep awake, for you do not know when the appointed time is.—Mark 13:33.
Most nations today have “watchmen” in the form of border patrols and high-tech surveillance systems. They watch for intrusions into their territory and for enemies who pose a threat to national security. However, such “watchmen” can perceive only those threats that come from man-made governments or humans. They are unaware of the existence and activities of God’s heavenly Kingdom government in the hands of Christ and the role it will play in the impending judgment on all the nations. (Isa. 9:6, 7, ftn.; 56:10; Dan. 2:44) On the other hand, by being alert and watchful spiritually, we will be ready whenever that day of judgment arrives. (Ps. 130:6) The closer we get to the end of this system of things, the greater the challenge for us to stay awake. How tragic it would be if we were to fail to keep on the watch! w16.07 2:2, 9, 10
September 3-9
JOHN 1-2
Song 13 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Jesus Performs His First Miracle”: (10 min.)
[Play the video Introduction to John.]
Joh 2:1-3—A potentially embarrassing situation developed at a marriage feast (w15 6/15 4 ¶3)
Joh 2:4-11—Jesus’ actions strengthened the faith of his disciples (jy 41 ¶6)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Joh 1:1—What reasons are there for saying that John did not mean that “the Word” was the same as Almighty God? (“the Word,” “with,” “the Word was a god” study notes on Joh 1:1, nwtsty)
Joh 1:29—Why did John the Baptist call Jesus “the Lamb of God”? (“the Lamb of God” study note on Joh 1:29, 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) Joh 1:1-18
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 50, Truth 2
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Local Needs: (8 min.)
Organizational Accomplishments: (7 min.) Play the Organizational Accomplishments video for September.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 35 ¶12-19
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 121 and Prayer