Monday, January 28
I will not bring the calamity during his lifetime.—1 Ki. 21:29.
Jehovah, “the examiner of hearts,” extended a measure of mercy to Ahab. (Prov. 17:3) How did this decision affect those who knew of Ahab’s terrible crime? This seeming reversal may have tested the faith of Naboth’s family and friends. If so, humility would have protected them, prompting them to continue faithful in their worship of Jehovah, confident that their God is incapable of injustice. (Deut. 32:3, 4) Naboth, his sons, and their families will experience perfect justice when Jehovah resurrects the righteous ones. (Job 14:14, 15; John 5:28, 29) Furthermore, a humble person remembers that “the true God will judge every deed, including every hidden thing, as to whether it is good or bad.” (Eccl. 12:14) Yes, when rendering judgment, Jehovah takes into consideration factors that are unknown to us. Thus, humility protects innocent ones from spiritual disaster. w17.04 24 ¶8-9
January 28–February 3
ACTS 27-28
Song 129 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Paul Sails for Rome”: (10 min.)
Ac 27:23, 24—An angel told Paul that all those sailing with him would survive the storm (bt 208 ¶15)
Ac 28:1, 2—Paul was shipwrecked on Malta (bt 209 ¶18; 210 ¶21)
Ac 28:16, 17—Paul safely arrived in Rome (bt 213 ¶10)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Ac 27:9—What was “the fast of Atonement Day”? (“the fast of Atonement Day” study note on Ac 27:9, nwtsty)
Ac 28:11—What is significant about the detail regarding the ship’s figurehead? (“Sons of Zeus” study note on Ac 28:11, 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) Ac 27:1-12 (th study 5)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Second Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Play and discuss the video.
Second Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Use the sample conversation. (th study 2)
Bible Study: (5 min. or less) lvs 165-166 ¶16-17 (th study 3)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Paul Thanked God and Took Courage”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video “Iron Sharpens Iron”—Excerpt. Encourage all to view the video in its entirety.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 52
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 93 and Prayer