Monday, December 2
The righteous one may fall seven times, and he will get up again.—Prov. 24:16.
What will help one who falls to succeed? Not sheer willpower, but God’s spirit. (Phil. 4:13) The fruitage of that spirit includes self-control, which is closely related to self-discipline. Also important are heartfelt prayer, Bible study, and meditation. But what if you find it hard to study God’s Word? Perhaps you do not consider yourself to be studious. Keep in mind, however, that Jehovah will help you if you let him. He can help you to “form a longing” for his Word. (1 Pet. 2:2) First, pray to Jehovah for the needed self-discipline to study his Word. Then, work in harmony with your prayers, perhaps keeping study periods rather short. Over time, study will be both easier and more pleasurable! Indeed, you will find yourself cherishing your quiet times when you are absorbed in Jehovah’s precious thoughts.—1 Tim. 4:15. w18.03 29 ¶5-6
December 2-8
REVELATION 7-9
Song 63 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“An Unnumbered Great Crowd Is Blessed by Jehovah”: (10 min.)
Re 7:9—The “great crowd” stands before Jehovah’s throne (it-1 997 ¶1)
Re 7:14—The great crowd will survive “the great tribulation” (it-2 1127 ¶4)
Re 7:15-17—The great crowd will receive future blessings on earth (it-1 996-997)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) Re 7:1-12 (th study 5)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Apply Yourself to Reading and Teaching: (10 min.) Discussion. Play the video Warmth and Empathy, and then discuss study 12 of the Teaching brochure.
Talk: (5 min. or less) w16.01 25-26 ¶12-16—Theme: Why should we not be troubled by the increase of Memorial partakers in recent years? (th study 6)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Local Needs: (8 min.)
Organizational Accomplishments: (7 min.) Play the Organizational Accomplishments video for December.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 93
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 27 and Prayer