Thursday, March 11
This is what I continue praying, that your love may abound still more and more.—Phil. 1:9.
When the apostle Paul, Silas, Luke, and Timothy arrived in the Roman colony of Philippi, they found many people who were interested in the Kingdom message. These four zealous brothers helped form a congregation, and all the disciples began meeting together, likely at the home of a hospitable believer named Lydia. (Acts 16:40) The young congregation soon faced a challenge. Satan stirred up enemies of the truth who fiercely opposed the preaching activity of these loyal Christians. Paul and Silas were arrested, beaten with rods, and imprisoned. After they were released from prison, they visited the new disciples and encouraged them. Then Paul, Silas, and Timothy left the city while Luke apparently remained there. How did the newly formed congregation fare? With the help of Jehovah’s spirit, the new believers forged ahead in Jehovah’s service. (Phil. 2:12) Paul had every reason to be proud of them! w19.08 8 ¶1-2
March 8-14
NUMBERS 9-10
Song 31 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“How Jehovah Leads His People”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Nu 9:13—What lesson can Christians learn from this direction to Israel? (it-1 199 ¶3)
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 10:17-36 (th study 5)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Memorial Invitation: (3 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. After the householder shows interest, introduce and discuss (but do not play) the video Remember Jesus’ Death. (th study 11)
Return Visit: (3 min.) Invite to the Memorial a workmate or a schoolmate to whom you have witnessed in the past. (th study 2)
Bible Study: (5 min.) bhs 214, endnote 16—Invite your student to the Memorial, and explain from the Bible why he should not partake of the emblems. (th study 17)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Bethel Adjustments Support the Preaching Work: (10 min.) Discussion. Play the video. Then ask the audience: What announcement was made at the 2015 annual meeting, and what two reasons were given for the changes? What adjustments were made at Bethel, and how have these been beneficial? How did the announcement affect the branch relocation project in Britain? How do these adjustments give evidence that Jehovah is leading us?
Why We Came to Bethel: (5 min.) Play the video.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 6 ¶1-6, intro video
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 12 and Prayer