Tuesday, January 26
I have made your name known to them.—John 17:26.
In the four Gospels alone, Jesus used the term “Father” some 165 times in reference to Jehovah. Why did Jesus speak so much about Jehovah? One reason is that people might be convinced that Jehovah is a loving Father. (John 17:25) Consider what we learn about Jehovah from the way that he treated his Son, Jesus. Jehovah always heard Jesus’ prayers. He not only heard Jesus’ prayers but also answered them. (John 11:41, 42) No matter what trials Jesus faced, he sensed his Father’s love and support. (Luke 22:42, 43) As a loving Father, Jehovah made sure that Jesus knew he had his Father’s backing. (Matt. 26:53; John 8:16) While Jehovah did not shield Jesus from all injury, He helped him to endure trials. Jesus was assured that any harm he might suffer would be temporary. (Heb. 12:2) Jehovah proved that he cared for Jesus by listening to him, providing for him, training him, and supporting him.—John 5:20; 8:28. w20.02 3 ¶6-7, 9
January 25-31
LEVITICUS 24-25
Song 144 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“The Jubilee Year and Future Liberty”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Le 24:20—Does God’s Word promote personal revenge? (w09 9/1 22 ¶4)
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 24:1-23 (th study 10)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (3 min.) Use the sample conversation. Overcome a common objection. (th study 16)
Return Visit: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Give the householder a meeting invitation, and introduce (but do not play) the video What Happens at a Kingdom Hall? (th study 11)
Bible Study: (5 min.) fg lesson 12 ¶6-7 (th study 14)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Local Needs: (5 min.)
“Future Liberty—Thanks to God and Christ”: (10 min.) Discussion. Play the video As the Storm Approaches, Maintain Your Focus on Jesus!—Future Kingdom Blessings.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 3 ¶21-30
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 104 and Prayer