Thursday, October 17
We should love, not in word or with the tongue, but in deed and truth.—1 John 3:18.
Love based on right principles (a·gaʹpe) is a gift from Jehovah. He is its Source. (1 John 4:7) This kind of love is the highest form of love. While it can include affection and warmth, it is primarily identified by unselfish actions for the good of others. According to one reference work, a·gaʹpe “can be known only from the actions it prompts.” When we show or are shown unselfish love, our lives are enriched, being filled with joy and meaning. Jehovah showed love for humans even before he created Adam and Eve. He made the earth to be man’s everlasting home, a place where man does not just survive but enjoys life to the full. Jehovah did this solely for our benefit, not for personal gain. He further showed unselfish love by blessing his children on earth with the prospect of living forever in the Paradise that he had prepared for them. w17.10 7 ¶1-2
October 14-20
1 PETER 1-2
Song 29 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“You Must Be Holy”: (10 min.)
[Play the video Introduction to 1 Peter.]
1Pe 1:14, 15—Our desires and conduct must be holy (w17.02 9 ¶5)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
1Pe 1:10-12—How can we be diligent like the prophets and angels? (w08 11/15 21 ¶10)
1Pe 2:25—Who is the Supreme Overseer? (it-2 565 ¶3)
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) 1Pe 1:1-16 (th study 10)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call Video: (4 min.) Play and discuss the video.
Initial Call: (2 min. or less) Use the sample conversation. (th study 1)
Initial Call: (3 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Overcome a common objection. (th study 3)
Initial Call: (3 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Offer a publication from our Teaching Toolbox. (th study 9)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Become Jehovah’s Friend—Be Neat and Clean: (6 min.) Play the video. Then invite selected young children to the stage, and ask them the following questions: How did Jehovah make a place for everything? How do hippos stay clean? Why should you clean your room?
“Jehovah Loves Clean People”: (9 min.) Discussion. Play the video God Loves Clean People.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 87
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 39 and Prayer