Thursday, October 21
Jehovah . . . takes note of the humble.—Ps. 138:6.
When David defended his father’s sheep from a lion and from a bear, he recognized that it was Jehovah who was helping him overcome those powerful predators. When he defeated the giant warrior Goliath, David saw clearly that it was Jehovah who was guiding him. (1 Sam. 17:37) And when he escaped from jealous King Saul, David acknowledged that it was Jehovah who had saved him. (Ps. 18, superscription) A proud man might have taken credit for those accomplishments. But David was humble, so he was able to recognize Jehovah’s hand in his life. What is the lesson for us? We need to do more than just ask for Jehovah’s help. We must also try to recognize when and how he gives us help. If we humbly acknowledge our limitations, we will clearly see that Jehovah makes up for what we lack. And each time we see Jehovah help us, our relationship with him will grow stronger. w19.12 20 ¶18-19
October 18-24
JOSHUA 12-14
Song 69 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Follow Jehovah Wholeheartedly”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Jos 13:2, 5—Did Israel actually receive “the land of the Gebalites”? (it-1 902-903)
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 12:7-24 (th study 5)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (3 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Offer a Bible study using the Enjoy Life Forever! brochure. (th study 6)
Return Visit: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Offer the Enjoy Life Forever! brochure, and start a Bible study in lesson 01. (th study 20)
Bible Study: (5 min.) lffi lesson 01 point 5 (th study 18)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Local Needs: (5 min.)
“Keep Jehovah Constantly in Mind”: (10 min.) Discussion. Play the video Work Whole-Souled for Jehovah.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr section 4, chap. 15 ¶1-7, intro video
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 32 and Prayer