Wednesday, September 4
The spiritual man examines all things.—1 Cor. 2:15.
What does it mean to be a “spiritual man”? A spiritual person is inclined toward God, the opposite of the physical person. Spiritually-minded individuals strive to “become imitators of God.” (Eph. 5:1) This means that they make an effort to have Jehovah’s thinking on matters and to look at things from his point of view. God is very real to them. In contrast with fleshly-minded individuals, they try to bring all their ways into harmony with Jehovah’s standards. (Ps. 119:33; 143:10) Rather than focus on fleshly works, the spiritually-minded person endeavors to show “the fruitage of the spirit.” (Gal. 5:22, 23) To clarify the expression “spiritually-minded” further, think of this comparison: An individual who is skillful in commercial affairs is said to be business-minded. Similarly, someone who keenly values spiritual or religious interests is called spiritually-minded. w18.02 19 ¶3, 6
September 2-8
HEBREWS 7-8
Song 16 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“A Priest Forever in the Manner of Melchizedek”: (10 min.)
Heb 7:1, 2—King-priest Melchizedek met Abraham and blessed him (it-2 366)
Heb 7:3—Melchizedek was “without genealogy” and “remains a priest for all time” (it-2 367 ¶4)
Heb 7:17—Jesus is “a priest forever in the manner of Melchizedek” (it-2 366)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Heb 8:3—What was the difference between gifts and sacrifices offered under the Mosaic Law? (w00 8/15 14 ¶11)
Heb 8:13—How did the Law covenant become “obsolete” in Jeremiah’s day? (it-1 523 ¶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) Heb 7:1-17 (th study 5)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Apply Yourself to Reading and Teaching: (10 min.) Discussion. Play the video Appropriate Use of Visual Aids, and then discuss study 9 of the Teaching brochure.
Talk: (5 min. or less) it-1 524 ¶3-5—Theme: What is the new covenant? (th study 7)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Organizational Accomplishments: (15 min.) Play the Organizational Accomplishments video for September. Encourage all to visit world headquarters or their local branch office if possible.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 82
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 83 and Prayer