Sunday, January 10
I have become all things to people of all sorts, so that I might by all possible means save some.—1 Cor. 9:22.
For thousands of years, the majority of people in the world seemed to have some form of religious belief. But in recent decades a remarkable change has taken place. More and more people do not view themselves as religious. In fact, in some countries the majority of the population describe themselves as not being religious. (Matt. 24:12) Why? Some may be distracted by pleasures or anxieties. (Luke 8:14) Some have become atheists. Others believe in God but think that religion is old-fashioned, irrelevant, and incompatible with science and logical thinking. They may hear friends, teachers, or media personalities say that life evolved, but they rarely hear logical reasons for believing in God. Others are repelled by clergy who are greedy for money and power. In some places, governments officially limit religious activity. w19.07 20 ¶1-2
January 4-10
LEVITICUS 18-19
Song 122 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Maintain Moral Purity”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Le 19:9, 10—How did God’s Law show consideration for the poor? (w06 6/15 22 ¶11)
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.) Le 18:1-15 (th study 5)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call Video: (5 min.) Discussion. Play the video Initial Call: Prayer—Ps 65:2. Stop the video at each pause, and ask the questions that appear in the video.
Initial Call: (3 min.) Use the sample conversation. (th study 3)
Talk: (5 min.) w02 2/1 29—Theme: To What Extent Do the Limits on Marriage Between Relatives Set Out in the Mosaic Law Apply to Christians Today? (th study 7)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Become Jehovah’s Friend—Protect Your Children: (5 min.) Talk by an elder. Play the video. Then highlight the lessons learned.—Pr 22:3.
“Parents, Equip Your Children With Knowledge”: (10 min.) Discussion. Play the video Build a House That Will Endure—Safeguard Your Children From “What Is Evil.”
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 2 ¶28-31, boxes 2A and 2B
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 96 and Prayer