Tuesday, December 21
If you become discouraged in the day of distress, your strength will be meager.—Prov. 24:10.
At times we may feel discouraged. But we must not allow our problems to dominate our thinking. If we do, we might lose sight of the marvelous hope that Jehovah has given us. (Rev. 21:3, 4) Feelings of discouragement could then drain our strength and cause us to give up. Consider how a sister in the United States is maintaining her faith while caring for her seriously ill husband. She wrote: “Our situation has been stressful and discouraging at times, but our hope is strong. I am so very impressed with the information we have been getting to strengthen our faith and lift our spirits. We really need this counsel and encouragement. It keeps us going and helps us to endure.” We learn from this sister’s comments that we can overcome discouragement! How? View your trials as being a test from Satan. Recognize Jehovah as being the Source of comfort. And appreciate the spiritual food he provides. w19.11 16 ¶9-10
December 20-26
JUDGES 10-12
Song 127 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Jephthah—A Spiritual Man”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Bible Reading: (4 min.) Jg 10:1-18 (th study 5)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (3 min.) Use the tract How Do You View the Bible? to start the sample conversation. (th study 1)
Return Visit: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Offer the Enjoy Life Forever! brochure. (th study 4)
Bible Study: (5 min.) lffi lesson 02 point 5 (th study 3)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
From Youth, a Life Dedicated to Jehovah: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video. Then ask the following questions: What did the video teach you about the value of training? making a dedication early in life? making yourself available to be used by Jehovah’s organization?
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 17 ¶15-21
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 55 and Prayer