Tuesday, October 5
You, O Jehovah, are my helper and comforter.—Ps. 86:17.
When stressed, we can regain strength by attending congregation meetings. When we are at the meetings, we give Jehovah additional opportunities to be our “helper and comforter.” There he strengthens us by means of his holy spirit, his Word, and his people. Meetings provide us with an opportunity to enjoy “an interchange of encouragement.” (Rom. 1:11, 12) A sister named Sophia said: “Jehovah and our brotherhood kept me going. Most important for me were our congregation meetings. I have found that the more involved I am in the ministry and my congregation, the better I am able to deal with stress and worry.” When we feel discouraged, let us remember that Jehovah not only promises permanent relief in the future but also offers to help us deal with stress now. He gives us “the desire and the power” to overcome feelings of discouragement and hopelessness.—Phil. 2:13. w19.06 19 ¶17-18
October 4-10
JOSHUA 8-9
Song 127 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Lessons From the Account of the Gibeonites”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Bible Reading: (4 min.) Jos 8:28–9:2 (th study 5)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (3 min.) Use the sample conversation. Overcome a common objection. (th study 2)
Return Visit: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Give the householder a meeting invitation, and introduce (but do not play) the video What Happens at a Kingdom Hall? (th study 11)
Talk: (5 min.) it-1 520; 525 ¶1—Theme: What Can We Learn From the Covenant That Joshua Made With the Gibeonites? (th study 13)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Show Humility (1Pe 5:5): (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video. Then ask the audience: How did Peter and John follow through on Jesus’ instructions for the Passover? What lesson on humility did Jesus teach the night before his death? How do we know that Peter and John took to heart this lesson? In what practical ways can we show humility?
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 14 ¶15-20
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 59 and Prayer