Sunday, May 17
As the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.—Isa. 55:9.
Much worldly advice is in conflict with the Scriptures. Still, might some of it be more suited to our times? “Wisdom is proved righteous by its works,” said Jesus. (Matt. 11:19) The world has made considerable advancement in technology; however, it has been unable to solve the major problems that stand in the way of happiness, such as war, racism, and crime. And what of its lenient view of morality? Many people acknowledge that this is, not solving, but contributing to family breakdown, illness, and other troubles. On the other hand, Christians who adopt God’s viewpoint are enjoying improved family relationships, the healthful benefits of moral cleanness, and peace among fellow believers on a worldwide scale. (Isa. 2:4; Acts 10:34, 35; 1 Cor. 6:9-11) Does this not show that Jehovah’s thinking is superior to that of the world? w18.11 20 ¶8-10
May 11-17
GENESIS 38-39
Song 33 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Jehovah Never Abandoned Joseph”: (10 min.)
Ge 39:1—Joseph became a slave in Egypt (w14 11/1 12 ¶4-5)
Ge 39:12-14, 20—Joseph was falsely accused and put in prison (w14 11/1 14-15)
Ge 39:21-23—Jehovah continued to be with Joseph (w14 11/1 15 ¶2)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Ge 38:9, 10—Why did Jehovah put Onan to death? (it-2 555)
Ge 38:15-18—How should we understand the actions of Judah and Tamar? (w04 1/15 30 ¶4-5)
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 38:1-19 (th study 5)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call Video: (4 min.) Discussion. Play the video, and then ask the audience: How did the sister make her message understandable to the householder? (th study 17) How might the publisher have introduced a publication from the Teaching Toolbox?
Initial Call: (2 min. or less) Use the sample conversation. (th study 1)
Initial Call: (3 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Respond to an objection common in your territory. (th study 11)
Initial Call: (3 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Then leave a jw.org contact card. (th study 6)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Be Like Joseph—Flee From Immorality”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Flee From Immorality.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 114
Concluding Comments (3 min. or less)
Song 26 and Prayer