Saturday, February 9
I have voluntarily offered all these things.—1 Chron. 29:17.
Jehovah dignifies us with the opportunity to support the grand work taking place today. He guarantees that we will receive blessings when we give in support of the Kingdom. (Mal. 3:10) Jehovah promises that the one who gives generously will prosper. (Prov. 11:24, 25) Giving also makes us happy, for “there is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving.” (Acts 20:35) By word and example, we have the privilege of training our children and new ones to appreciate how they can have a share and how they, as a result, can enjoy many blessings. Everything we have is from Jehovah. Giving back to him shows that we love him and appreciate all that he has done in our behalf. When donating for the construction of the temple, “the people rejoiced over making these voluntary offerings.” (1 Chron. 29:9) May we likewise continue to find joy and satisfaction in giving back to Jehovah what has come to us from his own hand. w18.01 21 ¶18-19
February 4-10
ROMANS 1-3
Song 88 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Keep Training Your Conscience”: (10 min.)
[Play the video Introduction to Romans.]
Ro 2:14, 15—Every person has a conscience (lvs 18 ¶6)
Ro 2:15—We must train our conscience for it to be a reliable guide (lvs 19-20 ¶8-9)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Ro 3:4—How do we “let God be found true”? (w08 6/15 30 ¶5)
Ro 3:24, 25—How could “the ransom paid by Christ Jesus” cover “the sins that occurred in the past”? (w08 6/15 29 ¶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) Ro 1:1-17 (th study 10)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Apply Yourself to Reading and Teaching: (10 min.) Discussion. Play the video Conversational Manner, and then discuss study 2 of the Teaching brochure.
Talk: (5 min. or less) w06 6/1 12-13—Theme: Maintain a Realistic View of Your Limitations and Those of Others. (th study 7)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Do You Perceive God’s Invisible Qualities?”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video The Wonders of Creation Reveal God’s Glory—Light and Color.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 53
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 142 and Prayer