Wednesday, March 13
If . . . your hand or your foot makes you stumble, cut it off and throw it away from you.—Matt. 18:8.
What might a Christian need to give up in order to continue to receive divine mercy? He must be prepared to give up even what is dear to him if it would put him in danger of falling into sin. (Matt. 18:9) If certain friends influence you to do things that displease Jehovah, will you cut off association with them? If you struggle to be moderate in your use of alcoholic beverages, are you willing to steer clear of situations that might tempt you to overdrink? If you battle sexually immoral desires, are you avoiding any movies, websites, or activities that may trigger unclean thoughts? Remember, any sacrifice we make to keep our integrity to Jehovah is worth it. Nothing stings more than feeling abandoned by him. At the same time, nothing is more satisfying than feeling his “everlasting loyal love.”—Isa. 54:7, 8. w17.11 11 ¶12
March 11-17
ROMANS 15-16
Song 33 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Look to Jehovah for Endurance and Comfort”: (10 min.)
Ro 15:4—Read God’s Word for comfort (w17.07 14 ¶11)
Ro 15:5—Petition Jehovah to supply you with “endurance and comfort” (w16.04 14 ¶5)
Ro 15:13—Jehovah gives us hope (w14 6/15 14 ¶11)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Ro 15:27—How were Gentile Christians “debtors” to the Christians in Jerusalem? (w89 12/1 24 ¶3)
Ro 16:25—What is “the sacred secret that has been kept in silence for long-lasting times”? (it-1 858 ¶5)
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 15:1-16 (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 3)
Initial Call: (3 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Overcome a common objection. (th study 10)
Initial Call: (3 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Overcome a common objection. (th study 11)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
How Jehovah “Supplies Endurance and Comfort”: (15 min.) Play the video. Then discuss the following questions:
What lessons did you learn about receiving comfort?
What lessons did you learn about giving comfort?
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 58
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 34 and Prayer