Sunday, June 7
Let, not my will, but yours take place.—Luke 22:42.
In the weeks leading up to the Memorial, our meetings often focus on the example of Jesus and the humility he showed in giving his life as a ransom. We are moved to imitate his humble attitude and to do Jehovah’s will, even when it is difficult for us. We think about the courage he showed on the days before his death. He was fully aware that his enemies would soon humiliate, beat, and execute him. (Matt. 20:17-19) Still, he willingly faced death. When the time came, he said to his faithful apostles, who were with him in Gethsemane: “Get up, let us go. Look! My betrayer has drawn near.” (Matt. 26:36, 46) And when the armed mob came to arrest him, he stepped forward, identified himself, and ordered the soldiers to let his apostles go. (John 18:3-8) What outstanding courage Jesus displayed! Today, anointed Christians and those of the other sheep strive to imitate Jesus in showing courage. w19.01 27-28 ¶7-8
June 1-7
GENESIS 44-45
Song 130 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Joseph Forgives His Brothers”: (10 min.)
Ge 44:1, 2—Joseph tested his brothers’ motives (w15 5/1 14-15)
Ge 44:33, 34—Judah pleaded in Benjamin’s behalf
Ge 45:4, 5—Joseph imitated Jehovah’s willingness to forgive
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Ge 44:13—What was signified by the ripping of garments? (it-2 813)
Ge 45:5-8—What can help us to endure injustice? (w04 8/15 15 ¶15)
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 45:1-15 (th study 10)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Apply Yourself to Reading and Teaching: (10 min.) Discussion. Play the video Informative to Your Audience, and then discuss study 18 of the Teaching brochure.
Talk: (5 min. or less) w06 2/1 31—Theme: Did Joseph use a special silver cup to read omens, as Genesis 44:5, 15 seems to indicate? (th study 18)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Local Needs: (10 min.)
Organizational Accomplishments: (5 min.) Play the Organizational Accomplishments video for June.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 117
Concluding Comments (3 min. or less)
Song 19 and Prayer