Thursday, December 23
Jehovah will appear to you.—Lev. 9:4.
In 1512 B.C.E., when the tabernacle was set up at the foot of Mount Sinai, Moses presided over a ceremony to install Aaron and his sons as priests. (Ex. 40:17; Lev. 9:1-5) How did Jehovah show his approval of the newly installed priesthood? As Aaron and Moses blessed the people, Jehovah caused fire to consume the remainder of the sacrifice on the altar. (Lev. 9:23, 24) What was accomplished by the awesome display at the installation of the high priest? Jehovah thereby showed his full support of the Aaronic priesthood. When the Israelites saw this clear evidence of Jehovah’s backing of the priests, they had good reason to give them full support. Is that relevant to us? Yes! The priesthood in Israel was just a shadow of a much greater priesthood—the 144,000, who will serve alongside Christ in heaven. (Heb. 4:14; 8:3-5; 10:1) Without a doubt, Jehovah is guiding and generously blessing his organization today. w19.11 23 ¶13; 24 ¶14, 16
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