Monday, February 11
Wherever there are jealousy and contentiousness, there will also be disorder and every vile thing.—Jas. 3:16.
If we cultivate love and kindness in our heart, we will not easily become jealous. God’s Word says: “Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous.” (1 Cor. 13:4) To prevent jealousy from taking root in our heart, we must strive to see things from God’s standpoint, viewing our brothers and sisters as members of the same Christian body. This will help us to show fellow feeling, in harmony with the inspired counsel: “If a member is glorified, all the other members rejoice with it.” (1 Cor. 12:16-18, 26) Thus, rather than feel jealous, we will be happy when others receive blessings. Consider the example of King Saul’s son Jonathan. He was not jealous when David was appointed heir to the throne. Rather, he encouraged David. (1 Sam. 23:16-18) Could we be as kind and loving as Jonathan? w17.11 27 ¶10-11
February 11-17
ROMANS 4-6
Song 20 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“God Recommends His Own Love to Us”: (10 min.)
Ro 5:8, 12—Jehovah loved us “while we were yet sinners” (w11 6/15 12 ¶5)
Ro 5:13, 14—Sin and death ruled as king (w11 6/15 12 ¶6)
Ro 5:18, 21—Jehovah sent his Son so that we can receive life (w11 6/15 13 ¶9-10)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Ro 6:3-5—What is meant by baptism “into Christ Jesus” and baptism “into his death”? (w08 6/15 29 ¶7)
Ro 6:7—Why will resurrected ones not be judged on the basis of the sins they committed before they died? (w14 6/1 11 ¶1)
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) Ro 4:1-15 (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 4)
Initial Call: (3 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Overcome a common objection. (th study 6)
Initial Call: (3 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Then introduce a publication from our Teaching Toolbox. (th study 9)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Local Needs: (15 min.)
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 54
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 97 and Prayer