Monday, October 11
I have seen servants on horseback but princes walking on foot just like servants.—Eccl. 10:7.
Few of us enjoy dealing with people who always insist on their own way and who refuse to accept suggestions from others. By contrast, we find it refreshing to deal with our fellow believers when they show “fellow feeling, brotherly affection, tender compassion, and humility.” (1 Pet. 3:8) If we are drawn to such people, they will likely be drawn to us—as long as we are humble. Humility also makes our life easier. Realistically, we may observe things in life that do not seem to be right or fair. Those who have great ability do not always receive recognition. And those with less ability sometimes receive more honor. Even so, Solomon acknowledged that it is wise for us to face reality rather than to be obsessed with negative circumstances. (Eccl. 6:9) If we are humble, we will find it easier to accept life as it is—not as we think it should be. w19.09 4-5 ¶9-10
October 11-17
JOSHUA 10-11
Song 149 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Jehovah Fights for Israel”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Jos 10:13—Why do we not need to know what was in “the book of Jashar”? (w09 3/15 32 ¶5)
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.) Jos 10:1-15 (th study 10)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
“Increase Your Joy in the Ministry—Accept Help From Fellow Workers”: (10 min.) Discussion. Play the video Experience the Joy of Disciple-Making—Accept Jehovah’s Help—Our Brothers.
Bible Study: (5 min.) lffi lesson 01 point 4 (th study 14)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Local Needs: (15 min.)
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 14 ¶21-25, box 14A
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 103 and Prayer