Sunday, February 17
He must dwell in [his city of refuge] until the death of the high priest.—Num. 35:25.
An unintentional manslayer had to take action to receive mercy. He had to flee to the nearest city of refuge. (Josh. 20:4) We cannot imagine the fugitive being indifferent; his life depended on his reaching that city as soon as possible and remaining there! This meant sacrifice on his part. He had to leave behind his previous employment, the comforts of home, and the freedom to travel—until the death of the high priest. But such inconveniences were worth the effort. To benefit from God’s mercy, repentant wrongdoers today must likewise take action. We must completely abandon the sinful course, fleeing not only from serious sin but also from the lesser sins that often lead to gross wrongdoing. Earnest actions to abandon a sinful course show Jehovah that we are not complacent, that we have not presumed on his mercy.—2 Cor. 7:10, 11. w17.11 10-11 ¶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