Friday, January 1
Go, . . . and make disciples of people of all the nations.—Matt. 28:19.
All of God’s faithful servants want to learn how they can “fully accomplish” the ministry that they have been given to do. (2 Tim. 4:5) After all, this work is more important and more urgent than any other occupation in life. However, it can be a challenge to spend as much time in the ministry as we would like. Other important activities demand our time and energy. We may have to work secularly many hours a day to provide the necessities of life for ourselves and our family. We may struggle with other family responsibilities, sickness, depression, or the aches and pains of advancing age. If our circumstances limit the amount of time we can spend in Jehovah’s service, we should not feel discouraged. Jesus knew that not every one of us would be able to produce the same amount of Kingdom fruitage. (Matt. 13:23) Jehovah highly values everything we do in his service as long as we are doing our best.—Heb. 6:10-12. w19.04 2 ¶1-3
December 28, 2020–January 3, 2021
LEVITICUS 16-17
Song 41 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Atonement Day and You”: (10 min.)
Le 16:12—The high priest appeared in Jehovah’s presence symbolically (w19.11 21 ¶4)
Le 16:13—The high priest offered incense to Jehovah (w19.11 21 ¶5)
Le 16:14, 15—The high priest then made atonement for the sins of the priests and the people (w19.11 21 ¶6)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Le 16:10—In what ways did the goat for Azazel picture the sacrifice of Jesus? (it-1 226 ¶3)
Le 17:10, 11—Why do we refuse to accept a blood transfusion? (w14 11/15 10 ¶10)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share regarding Jehovah, the field ministry, or something else?
Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) Le 16:1-17 (th study 5)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (3 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Overcome a common objection. (th study 3)
Return Visit: (4 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Offer a study publication. (th study 4)
Bible Study: (5 min. or less) fg lesson 1 ¶1-2 (th study 14)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Are You Willing to Apply for the School for Kingdom Evangelizers?”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Field Missionaries—Workers in the Harvest.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min. or less) rr chap. 2 ¶19-27
Concluding Comments (3 min. or less)
Song 50 and Prayer