Sunday, November 28
Make disciples.—Matt. 28:19.
Our goal is to help our Bible student to grow spiritually. (Eph. 4:13) When someone agrees to a study of the Bible, he may mainly be interested in how the study will benefit him personally. As his love for Jehovah grows, however, he will likely begin to think about how he can help others, including those who are already part of the congregation. (Matt. 22:37-39) When the time is right, do not hold back from mentioning the privilege of supporting the Kingdom work financially. Teach your Bible student what to do when problems arise. Suppose, for example, that your student, an unbaptized publisher, tells you that he has been offended by someone in the congregation. Rather than take sides, why not explain what his Scriptural options are? He can either forgive the brother or, if he cannot let the matter go, approach the person kindly and lovingly with the goal of ‘gaining the brother.’ (Compare Matthew 18:15.) Help your student to prepare what he is going to say. w20.01 5-6 ¶14-15
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