Saturday, November 27
He is to be put to death.—Esther 4:11.
Imagine that you are living some 2,500 years ago in Persia and want to speak to the king. You would not even think of approaching the monarch without first receiving his permission. To do otherwise could very well cost you your life! How thankful we are that Jehovah is not like that Persian king! He welcomes us at any time. He wants us to feel free to approach him. For example, although Jehovah bears such lofty titles as Grand Creator, Almighty, and Sovereign Lord, we are invited to call on him using the familiar term “Father.” (Matt. 6:9) How touching that Jehovah wants us to view him in such a warm and intimate way! We can rightly call Jehovah “Father”—he is the Source of our life. (Ps. 36:9) Because he is our Father, we have a responsibility to obey him. When we do what he asks of us, we will enjoy marvelous blessings. (Heb. 12:9) Those blessings include everlasting life, whether in heaven or on earth. w20.02 2 ¶1-3
November 22-28
JUDGES 1-3
Song 126 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“A Story of Courage and Intrigue”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Jg 2:10-12—How is this a warning example for us? (w05 1/15 24 ¶7)
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.) Jg 3:12-31 (th study 5)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
“Increase Your Joy in the Ministry—Accept Jehovah’s Help Through Prayer”: (10 min.) Discussion. Play the video Experience the Joy of Disciple-Making—Accept Jehovah’s Help—Prayer.
Bible Study: (5 min.) lffi lesson 02 intro and points 1-3 (th study 11)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Become Jehovah’s Friend—Be Good in the Ministry: (5 min.) Discussion. Play the video. Then, if possible, invite selected young children to the stage and ask them: How can we prepare for service? How can our appearance be well-arranged and modest? How can we have good conduct while in the ministry?
“Tips for Making Meetings for Field Service Practical”: (10 min.) Discussion by the service overseer. Invite the audience to comment on why it is important to arrive at the meeting for field service before it begins.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 16 ¶9-13, box 16A
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 29 and Prayer