Monday, February 15
There will be great tribulation such as has not occurred since the world’s beginning until now, no, nor will occur again.—Matt. 24:21.
During the great tribulation, people will be shocked as they see everything that they once thought to be so stable in the world begin to fail. They will be in “anguish,” fearing for their very lives as they enter the darkest period of human existence. (Zeph. 1:14, 15) At that time, life will likely get more difficult even for Jehovah’s people. Because we remain no part of the world, we may suffer some hardships. We may have to go without certain necessities. “The faithful and discreet slave” has been preparing us to stay faithful through the great tribulation. (Matt. 24:45) This has been done in many ways, but consider one example: our timely convention programs for the years 2016-2018. Through those programs, we have been encouraged to strengthen the qualities that we need as we near Jehovah’s day. w19.10 14 ¶2; 16 ¶10; 17 ¶12
February 15-21
NUMBERS 3-4
Song 99 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“The Service of the Levites”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Nu 4:15—What is one way to show fear of God? (w06 8/1 23 ¶13)
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.) Nu 4:34-49 (th study 5)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (3 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Overcome a common objection. (th study 2)
Return Visit: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Offer a publication from our Teaching Toolbox. (th study 15)
Bible Study: (5 min.) fg lesson 12 ¶8 (th study 13)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Annual Service Report: (15 min.) Talk by an elder. After reading the announcement from the branch office regarding the annual service report, interview publishers, selected in advance, who had encouraging experiences in the ministry during the past year.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr section 2, chap. 5 ¶1-8, intro video
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 63 and Prayer