Saturday, February 2
Be hospitable to one another.—1 Pet. 4:9.
Have you ever wanted to be hospitable but felt inadequate? Some are shy and fear that conversation would lag or that guests might not feel entertained. Others have limited income and believe that they could never offer what other members of the congregation could. Of prime importance about a home is, not that it is fancy, but that it is orderly, clean, and inviting. Let love motivate your hospitality, and you need not worry. Remember that showing personal interest in guests is always helpful. (Phil. 2:4) Nearly everyone enjoys sharing his experiences in life. Social occasions may be the only times others ask to hear about our experiences. One elder writes: “Having friends from the congregation to my home helps me to understand them better and gives me time to get to know them, especially how they came into the truth.” Loving interest can make any occasion a delight. w18.03 17 ¶15-17
January 28–February 3
ACTS 27-28
Song 129 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Paul Sails for Rome”: (10 min.)
Ac 27:23, 24—An angel told Paul that all those sailing with him would survive the storm (bt 208 ¶15)
Ac 28:1, 2—Paul was shipwrecked on Malta (bt 209 ¶18; 210 ¶21)
Ac 28:16, 17—Paul safely arrived in Rome (bt 213 ¶10)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Ac 27:9—What was “the fast of Atonement Day”? (“the fast of Atonement Day” study note on Ac 27:9, nwtsty)
Ac 28:11—What is significant about the detail regarding the ship’s figurehead? (“Sons of Zeus” study note on Ac 28:11, nwtsty)
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) Ac 27:1-12 (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 2)
Bible Study: (5 min. or less) lvs 165-166 ¶16-17 (th study 3)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Paul Thanked God and Took Courage”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video “Iron Sharpens Iron”—Excerpt. Encourage all to view the video in its entirety.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 52
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 93 and Prayer