Wednesday, May 27
You have found favor with God.—Luke 1:30.
When it came time for God’s Son to be born as a human, Jehovah selected a humble virgin girl, Mary, to be the mother of this special child. Mary lived in the insignificant city of Nazareth, far from Jerusalem and its magnificent temple. (Luke 1:26-33) Mary revealed her deep spirituality when she later spoke to her relative Elizabeth. (Luke 1:46-55) Yes, Jehovah had been observing Mary, and he granted her this unexpected privilege because of her faithfulness. When Mary eventually gave birth to Jesus, Jehovah did not honor any of the prominent officials or rulers in Jerusalem and Bethlehem by letting them know what had happened. Angels appeared to lowly shepherds who were caring for sheep in the fields outside Bethlehem. (Luke 2:8-14) These shepherds then visited the newborn baby. (Luke 2:15-17) How pleasantly surprised Mary and Joseph must have been to see Jesus honored in such a manner! w18.07 9-10 ¶11-12
May 25-31
GENESIS 42-43
Song 120 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Joseph Shows Great Self-Control”: (10 min.)
Ge 42:5-7—Joseph kept his composure when he saw his brothers (w15 5/1 13 ¶5; 14 ¶1)
Ge 42:14-17—Joseph tested his brothers (w15 5/1 14 ¶2)
Ge 42:21, 22—Joseph’s brothers expressed repentance (it-2 108 ¶4)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Ge 42:22, 37—What good qualities did Reuben display? (it-2 795)
Ge 43:32—Why was eating a meal with the Hebrews detestable to the Egyptians? (w04 1/15 29 ¶1)
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 42:1-20 (th study 2)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Second Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Discussion. Play the video, and then ask the audience: How did the brother properly introduce the scripture? Why and how did the brother introduce the Teach Us book?
Second Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Use the sample conversation. (th study 15)
Bible Study: (5 min. or less) lvs 38-39 ¶18 (th study 8)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Try to Get the Whole Picture”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Enhance Your Bible Reading—Excerpt. Encourage the audience to view the entire video.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 116
Concluding Comments (3 min. or less)
Song 79 and Prayer