Tuesday, January 28
It is good to give thanks to Jehovah . . . For you have made me rejoice, O Jehovah, because of your deeds; because of the works of your hands I shout joyfully.—Ps. 92:1, 4.
The primary reason for setting spiritual goals is to show Jehovah how grateful we are for his love and for what he has done for us. As a young person, think of all you owe to Jehovah. Your life, your faith, the Bible, the congregation, and your wonderful hope for the future. Giving priority to spiritual matters is a way of showing gratitude to God for these blessings, and that brings you closer to him. Once you start working toward spiritual goals, you begin building a record of good works in Jehovah’s eyes. This brings you even closer to him. The apostle Paul promised: “God is not unrighteous so as to forget your work and the love you showed for his name.” (Heb. 6:10) You are never too young to set goals. Why not consider which goals are important to you and then start working toward them?—Phil. 1:10, 11. w18.04 26 ¶5-6
January 27–February 2
GENESIS 9-11
Song 101 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“All the Earth Continued to Be of One Language”: (10 min.)
Ge 11:1-4—Some decided to build a city and a tower in opposition to God’s will (it-1 239; it-2 202 ¶2)
Ge 11:6-8—Jehovah confused their language (it-2 202 ¶3)
Ge 11:9—The people abandoned their project and scattered (it-2 472)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Ge 9:20-22, 24, 25—Why might Noah have cursed Canaan instead of Ham? (it-1 1023 ¶4)
Ge 10:9, 10—How was Nimrod “a mighty hunter in opposition to Jehovah”? (it-2 503)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share regarding Jehovah God, the field ministry, or something else?
Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) Ge 10:6-32 (th study 5)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Second Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Discussion. Play the video, and then ask the audience the following questions: What indicates that the publishers prepared for this return visit together? How did the brother introduce a publication from the Teaching Toolbox and start a Bible study?
Second Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Use the sample conversation. (th study 4)
Bible Study: (5 min. or less) Begin with the second return visit sample conversation, and then start a Bible study using the Teach Us book. (th study 2)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Be a Skilled Workman”: (15 min.) Discussion by the service overseer.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 101
Concluding Comments (3 min. or less)
Song 56 and Prayer