Monday, January 4
Wicked men and impostors will advance from bad to worse.—2 Tim. 3:13.
It is sad when humans act in a way that pleases the Devil. However, Jehovah is never blind to Satan’s tactics. He is fully aware of the pain we experience, and he can provide the comfort we need. We are blessed to serve “the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God.” (2 Cor. 1:3, 4) Those who have been abandoned by parents or victimized by people close to them may especially need comfort. The psalmist David knew that Jehovah is the most reliable provider of comfort. (Ps. 27:10) David had faith that Jehovah takes in those who have been rejected by their loved ones. How? By using his faithful human servants. Our fellow worshippers of Jehovah are our spiritual family. For instance, Jesus spoke of those who joined him in worshipping Jehovah as his brothers, sisters, and mother.—Matt. 12:48-50. w19.05 15-16 ¶8-9
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