Thursday, January 7
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Jehovah.—Ps. 19:14.
Ask yourself: ‘Is there a trace of envy or jealousy in my heart?’ (1 Pet. 2:1) ‘Do I feel a measure of pride because of my background, education, or financial status?’ (Prov. 16:5) ‘Do I look down on others who do not have the same things I have or who are from a different racial background?’ (Jas. 2:2-4) ‘Do I feel attracted to what Satan’s world offers?’ (1 John 2:15-17) ‘Do I feel drawn to immoral and violent entertainment?’ (Ps. 97:10; 101:3; Amos 5:15) The answers to these personal questions may highlight areas that you need to work on. We are strongly influenced by those with whom we associate. (Prov. 13:20) At work or in school, we are likely surrounded by those who will not help us to develop godly thinking. However, we can find the best type of association at our Christian meetings. There is where we can be motivated, or stirred up, to “love and fine works.”—Heb. 10:24, 25, ftn. w19.06 12 ¶13-14
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