Wednesday, February 24
Let every person be in subjection to the superior authorities.—Rom. 13:1.
Under the Law that God gave Israel, appointed men handled not only spiritual matters but also civil and criminal cases. But under “the law of the Christ,” the elders’ role is to handle the spiritual aspects of the wrongdoing. (Gal. 6:2) They recognize that the secular authorities have the God-given responsibility to handle civil and criminal cases. That includes the authority to impose such penalties as fines or imprisonments. (Rom. 13:2-4) How do elders handle the spiritual aspects of serious wrongdoing? They use the Scriptures to weigh matters and make decisions. They keep in mind that love is the foundation of the law of the Christ. Love moves the elders to consider: What needs to be done to help any in the congregation who have been victims of the wrongdoing? Regarding the wrongdoer, love moves the elders to consider: Is he repentant? Can we help him to regain his spiritual health? w19.05 7 ¶23-24
February 22-28
NUMBERS 5-6
Song 81 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“How Can You Imitate the Nazirites?”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Nu 6:6, 7—How could Samson touch dead bodies that he had slain and still remain a Nazirite? (w05 1/15 30 ¶2)
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 5:1-18 (th study 10)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (3 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Introduce and discuss (but do not play) the video Jehovah’s Witnesses—Who Are We? (th study 1)
Return Visit: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Offer a publication from our Teaching Toolbox. (th study 3)
Talk: (5 min.) w06 1/15 32—Theme: A Spectacular Discovery That Testifies to the Historicity of the Bible. (th study 13)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Will You Serve as an Auxiliary Pioneer in March or April?”: (5 min.) Discussion.
Memorial Campaign to Begin Saturday, February 27: (10 min.) Discussion. Give everyone a copy of the invitation, and briefly review it. Outline local arrangements for covering the territory. Play the sample presentation video. Then ask the audience: When should the video Remember Jesus’ Death be played? What are some ways that a householder might show interest?
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 5 ¶9-16
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 36 and Prayer