Friday, January 29
We love, because he first loved us.—1 John 4:19.
Before studying with Jehovah’s Witnesses, you may have formed a deep appreciation for the Bible. And you may have developed a love for Jesus. Now that you have come to know Jehovah’s Witnesses, you might love to associate with them. But loving those good things will not necessarily make you want to dedicate yourself to Jehovah and get baptized. The primary motivation that will lead you to baptism is love for Jehovah God himself. When you love Jehovah more than all else, you will not let anything or anyone prevent you from serving him. You could view love for Jehovah as both the gateway to baptism and the guardrail that helps you stay on the path of serving God. Jesus said that we must love Jehovah with our whole heart, soul, mind, and strength. (Mark 12:30) How can you learn to love and respect Jehovah that deeply? Reflecting on Jehovah’s love for us moves us to love him in return. w20.03 4 ¶4-5
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