Thursday, February 4
Ponder over these things . . . , so that your advancement may be plainly seen by all people.—1 Tim. 4:15.
It is important for children to be taught how to study. They need to learn how to prepare for congregation meetings, for example, or how to do research on an issue that has arisen at school. (Heb. 5:14) If they spend some time on study projects at home, they will be better equipped to focus on the material presented at congregation meetings, assemblies, and conventions. Of course, the length of each study period will depend on the age and temperament of the children. Our Bible students also need to learn how to study. When they are new, we are happy to see them simply underline the answers in preparation for their Bible study or for congregation meetings. But we do need to teach our Bible students how to do research and how to do meaningful study on their own. In that way, when problems arise, they will know how to get practical advice for themselves by doing research in our publications. w19.05 26 ¶2; 28 ¶10-11
February 1-7
LEVITICUS 26-27
Song 89 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“How to Receive Jehovah’s Blessing”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Bible Reading: (4 min.) Le 26:18-33 (th study 10)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (3 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Leave a jw.org contact card. (th study 11)
Return Visit: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Offer a publication from our Teaching Toolbox. (th study 6)
Talk: (5 min.) w09 8/1 30—Theme: How Much Should I Donate? (th study 16)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Choose to Serve Jehovah”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video The Road to Baptism.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 4 ¶1-9, intro video, box 4A
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 2 and Prayer