Thursday, August 29
I was, in fact, kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and I have not done anything here for which they should put me in prison.—Gen. 40:15.
Clearly, Joseph was the victim of injustice. He also stated that he was not guilty of the crime for which he was imprisoned. On that basis, he asked the cupbearer to mention him to Pharaoh. Why? He explained his goal: “In order to get me out of this place.” (Gen. 40:14) Were Joseph’s words those of a man who passively accepted his situation? Certainly not. He was keenly aware that he was the victim of many injustices. He clearly explained the facts to the cupbearer, who perhaps would be in a position to assist him. Note, however, that there is nothing in the Scriptures to indicate that Joseph ever told anyone—not even Pharaoh—that his brothers were his kidnappers. In fact, when his brothers came to Egypt and were reconciled with Joseph, Pharaoh welcomed them and invited them to make their home in Egypt and to enjoy “the best of all the land.”—Gen. 45:16-20. w17.04 20-21 ¶12-13
August 26–September 1
HEBREWS 4-6
Song 5 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Do Your Utmost to Enter Into God’s Rest”: (10 min.)
Heb 4:1, 4—Identify God’s rest day (w11 7/15 24-25 ¶3-5)
Heb 4:6—Be obedient to Jehovah (w11 7/15 25 ¶6)
Heb 4:9-11—Do not follow an independent course (w11 7/15 28 ¶16-17)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Heb 4:12—What is “the word of God” in this context? (w16.09 13)
Heb 6:17, 18—What are the “two unchangeable things” mentioned in these verses? (it-1 1139 ¶2)
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) Heb 5:1-14 (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 6)
Bible Study: (5 min. or less) lvs 228-229 ¶7-8 (th study 12)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Good Works That Are Not Forgotten”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Making Yourself Available for Bethel Service.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 81
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 12 and Prayer