Friday, November 19
A true friend shows love at all times and is a brother who is born for times of distress.—Prov. 17:17.
Today, our brothers and sisters face a variety of challenges. For instance, many suffer from natural or man-made disasters. When that happens, some of us may be able to welcome these friends into our home. Others may be able to help financially. But all of us can ask Jehovah to help our brothers and sisters. If we learn that a brother or sister is discouraged, we may not know what to say or how to react. But all of us have much to offer. For example, we can make time to be with our friend. We can listen sympathetically when he or she speaks. And we can share our favorite comforting scripture. (Isa. 50:4) What matters most is that you are there with your friends when they need you. We must be determined to build and maintain strong relationships with our brothers and sisters now. Those friendships will last not only through the end of this system but for eternity! w19.11 7 ¶18-19
November 15-21
JOSHUA 23-24
Song 50 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Joshua’s Final Admonition to the Nation”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Jos 24:2—Was Abraham’s father, Terah, a worshipper of idols? (w04 12/1 12 ¶1)
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 24:19-33 (th study 11)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (3 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Overcome a common objection. (th study 2)
Return Visit: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Offer the Enjoy Life Forever! brochure. (th study 20)
Bible Study: (5 min.) lffi lesson 01 summary, review, and goal (th study 3)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Avoid Bad Associations at Work: (7 min.) Discussion. Play the video dramatization Avoid What Erodes Loyalty—Bad Associations. Then ask the audience: What negative effect did bad associations at work have on the sister? What change did she make, and how did that help her? What lessons does this dramatization teach you about avoiding bad associations?
Find Friends in Unexpected Places: (8 min.) Discussion. Play the video. Then ask the audience: What challenges caused Akil to become involved in bad associations at school? How did he find good associations in the congregation? What lessons does this dramatization teach you about finding good associates?
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 16 ¶1-8, intro video
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 39 and Prayer