Saturday, November 20
This is the law of the communion sacrifice that one may present to Jehovah.—Lev. 7:11.
This was a voluntary offering that the individual made because he loved his God, Jehovah. The person making the offering, his family, and the priests would eat the meat of the sacrificed animal. But certain parts of the animal sacrifice were offered up exclusively to Jehovah. Which parts? Jehovah viewed the fat as the best part of an animal. He also specified that vital organs, including the kidneys, were of special value. (Lev. 3:6, 12, 14-16) So Jehovah was especially pleased when an Israelite voluntarily offered vital organs and the fat to him. The Israelite who made such an offering demonstrated his deep desire to offer the very best to God. In a similar way, Jesus willingly offered up to Jehovah his very best by serving Him whole-souled out of love for Him. (John 14:31) For Jesus, doing God’s will was a delight. (Ps. 40:8) How pleasing it must have been for Jehovah to see Jesus serve him so willingly! w19.11 22-23 ¶9-10
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