Monday, November 25
Do you know this?—Job 38:21.
Nowhere do we read of God’s telling Job specifically the reason behind his suffering. The main point of Jehovah’s words was not to explain to Job why he was suffering, as if God had to justify himself. Rather, Jehovah wanted to help Job recognize his insignificance in comparison with God’s greatness. And he helped Job to see that there were greater issues with which to be concerned. (Job 38:18-20) This helped Job regain the proper perspective. Was Jehovah harsh in giving such straightforward counsel after Job had endured so severe a trial? God was not, and Job did not think so. Despite his ordeal, Job finally began to speak appreciatively. He even stated: “I take back what I said, and I repent in dust and ashes.” Such was the effect of Jehovah’s pointed but refreshing counsel. (Job 42:1-6) After Job responded to God’s reproof and corrected his view, Jehovah expressed to others his approval of Job’s faithfulness under trial.—Job 42:7, 8. w17.06 24-25 ¶11-12
November 25–December 1
REVELATION 4-6
Song 22 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“The Ride of the Four Horsemen”: (10 min.)
Re 6:2—The rider of the white horse “went out conquering” (wp17.3 4 ¶3, 5)
Re 6:4-6—Following are the rider of the red horse and the rider of the black horse (wp17.3 5 ¶2, 4-5)
Re 6:8—Next comes the rider of the pale horse, followed by the Grave (wp17.3 5 ¶8-10)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Re 4:4, 6—What do the 24 elders and the 4 living creatures represent? (re 76-77 ¶8; 80 ¶19)
Re 5:5—Why is Jesus called “the Lion of the tribe of Judah”? (cf 36 ¶5-6)
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) Re 4:1-11 (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 4)
Bible Study: (5 min. or less) lvs 53 ¶15 (th study 2)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Jehovah Loves a Cheerful Giver”: (15 min.) Discussion by an elder. Begin by playing the video Tutorial for Making Donations Electronically. Inform publishers that they can access the donation information by clicking on the Donations button found on jw.org and on JW Library or by typing donate.jw.org into the address bar. Read the letter from the branch expressing appreciation for the donations received during the past service year. Commend the congregation for its generous support.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 92
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 43 and Prayer