Sunday, January 3
“Who has come to know the mind of Jehovah, so that he may instruct him?” But we do have the mind of Christ.—1 Cor. 2:16.
Where are Jesus’ teachings recorded? The four Gospels record many of the things Jesus said and did on earth. The rest of the Christian Greek Scriptures—written by men who were inspired by holy spirit and who had “the mind of Christ”—further help us to understand Jesus’ thinking on matters. Jesus’ teachings cover all aspects of life. So the “law of the Christ” governs what we do at home, at work or at school, and in the congregation. (Gal. 6:2) We learn this law by reading the Christian Greek Scriptures and meditating on them. We obey this law by bringing our lives into harmony with the instructions, commands, and principles found in that inspired record. When we obey the law of the Christ, we are obeying our loving God, Jehovah, who is the Source of all that Jesus taught.—John 8:28. w19.05 3 ¶6-7
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