Thursday, February 11
Pour out your hearts before him.—Ps. 62:8.
Whether we serve in the field or at Bethel, we can develop deep affection for people and even for the place where we serve. If for any reason we have to leave, our heart feels torn. We miss those who stay behind, and we worry about them, especially if we had to leave because of persecution. (Matt. 10:23; 2 Cor. 11:28, 29) Further, taking up a new assignment—or even returning home—often means experiencing culture shock. Some who get a change of assignment may suddenly face unexpected financial challenges. They may feel uncertain, insecure, and discouraged. What can help? Stay close to Jehovah. (Jas. 4:8) How can we do that? By trusting in him as the “Hearer of prayer.” (Ps. 65:2) Jehovah can do “more than superabundantly beyond all the things we ask or conceive.” (Eph. 3:20) He does not limit himself to what we specifically ask for in our prayers. He may do the unexpected, beyond anything that we could ever think of, to solve our problems. w19.08 21 ¶5-6
February 8-14
NUMBERS 1-2
Song 123 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Jehovah Organizes His People”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Bible Reading: (4 min.) Nu 1:1-19 (th study 5)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (3 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Offer a Bible study, and introduce (but do not play) the video What Happens at a Bible Study? (th study 9)
Return Visit: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Adapt to the needs of the householder, and share an appropriate scripture. (th study 12)
Talk: (5 min.) w08 7/1 21—Theme: Why Does the Bible Refer to the 12 Tribes of Israel When There Were Actually 13? (th study 7)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Organized to Preach to Everyone”: (10 min.) Discussion. Play the video Become Jehovah’s Friend—Preach in a Foreign Language. Review with the audience some of the features of the JW Language® app.
Local Needs: (5 min.)
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 4 ¶10-17
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 1 and Prayer