Thursday, October 28
By this all will know that you are my disciples—if you have love among yourselves.—John 13:35.
Jesus said that his true disciples would be clearly identifiable if they showed the same sort of love that he displayed. That statement was true in the first century, and it is true today. How important it is that we overcome any challenges and show love for one another! Ask yourself: ‘What can I learn from brothers and sisters who have continued to show love for one another despite challenges?’ Human imperfection makes it difficult for us to show intense love for one another. Even so, we must try to imitate Christ. Jesus taught us the importance of making peace with a brother who has something against us. (Matt. 5:23, 24) He emphasized that we need to maintain good relations with others if we are to please God. Jehovah is happy when we do our best to make peace with our brothers. He will not accept our worship if we hang on to resentment and refuse even to try to make peace.—1 John 4:20. w20.03 24 ¶1-4
October 25-31
JOSHUA 15-17
Song 146 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Protect Your Precious Inheritance”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Jos 17:15, 18—How do we know that ancient Israel was heavily forested? (w15 7/15 32)
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 15:1-12 (th study 5)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (3 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Invite the person to our meetings. (th study 19)
Return Visit: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Offer a publication from our Teaching Toolbox. (th study 4)
Bible Study: (5 min.) lffi lesson 01 point 6 and Some People Say (th study 9)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Share the Good News That a Better World Is Near!”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the original song video The New World to Come.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 15 ¶8-14
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 34 and Prayer