Friday, February 12
They gathered them together to . . . Armageddon.—Rev. 16:16.
Some people apply the word “Armageddon” to a nuclear war or an environmental disaster. In contrast, the Bible says that Armageddon involves good news, a cause for happiness! (Rev. 1:3) The war of Armageddon will not destroy but save mankind! How so? By ending human rule. That war will save mankind by removing the wicked and preserving the righteous. And it will save mankind by protecting our planet from ruin. (Rev. 11:18) The word “Armageddon” appears just once in the Scriptures, and it comes from a Hebrew term that means “Mountain of Megiddo.” (Rev. 16:16; ftn.) Megiddo was a city in ancient Israel. (Josh. 17:11) But Armageddon does not refer to any literal place on earth. Strictly speaking, it refers to the situation to which “the kings of the entire inhabited earth” are gathered in opposition to Jehovah.—Rev. 16:14. w19.09 8 ¶1-3
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