Sunday, February 28
Since we have this ministry . . . , we do not give up.—2 Cor. 4:1.
The apostle Paul set a good example in making the ministry the most important activity in his life. When he was in Corinth during his second missionary journey, he was low on funds and had to spend some time making tents. He worked at this trade to support himself in the ministry so that he could declare the good news to the Corinthians “without cost” to them. (2 Cor. 11:7) Although Paul had to do some secular work, he continued to give priority to the ministry, and he preached on every Sabbath. After his circumstances improved, Paul was able to give more attention to preaching. He “began to be intensely occupied with the word, witnessing to the Jews to prove that Jesus is the Christ.” (Acts 18:3-5; 2 Cor. 11:9) Later, when he was under house arrest in Rome for two years, Paul witnessed to visitors and wrote letters. (Acts 28:16, 30, 31) Paul was determined not to allow anything to interfere with his ministry. w19.04 4 ¶9
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