Sunday, October 3
Everyone proud in heart is detestable to Jehovah.—Prov. 16:5.
Why does Jehovah detest proud people? One reason is that those who develop and promote an inflated love of self reflect Satan’s own arrogance. Imagine, Satan believed that Jesus—the one whom God used to create all things—should bow down and worship him! (Matt. 4:8, 9; Col. 1:15, 16) Those with such an inflated view of their own importance confirm that the wisdom of the world is foolishness with God. (1 Cor. 3:19) The Bible, though, helps us to have a balanced view of ourselves. It acknowledges that a degree of self-love is proper. Jesus said: “Love your neighbor as yourself,” which indicates that we should give a reasonable amount of attention to our needs. (Matt. 19:19) However, the Bible does not teach that we should elevate ourselves above others. Rather, it states: “Do nothing out of contentiousness or out of egotism, but with humility consider others superior to you.”—Phil. 2:3; Rom. 12:3. w19.05 24 ¶13-14
September 27–October 3
JOSHUA 6-7
Song 144 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Turn Away From Worthless Things”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Jos 6:20—What evidence is there that the ancient city of Jericho was conquered without a long siege? (w15 11/15 13 ¶2-3)
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 6:1-14 (th study 10)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (3 min.) Use the sample conversation. Overcome a common objection. (th study 12)
Return Visit: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Introduce (but do not play) the video Why Study the Bible? (th study 9)
Bible Study: (5 min.) lffi lesson 01 point 3 (th study 8)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Organizational Accomplishments: (5 min.) Play the Organizational Accomplishments video for September.
Willful Disobedience Brings Bad Results: (10 min.) Discussion. Play the video ‘Not One Word Has Failed’—Excerpt. Then ask the audience: What clear command did Jehovah give regarding Jericho? What did Achan and his family do, and why? What lessons does this account teach us? Encourage all to watch the entire video.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 14 ¶8-14, box 13A
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 88 and Prayer