Thursday, March 18
Each one is tried by being drawn out and enticed by his own desire.—Jas. 1:14.
We must carefully control not only the type of entertainment we enjoy but also the amount of time we spend enjoying it. If we do not, we may spend more time on entertaining ourselves than we do on serving Jehovah. First, find out how much time you are actually spending on it. Why not keep a record for one week? Write on a calendar how many hours you spend watching television, surfing the Internet, and playing games on your mobile device. If you feel that you are spending an excessive amount of time, try making a schedule. Assign time to the more important things first, and then allot time for entertainment. Next, ask Jehovah to help you stick to your schedule. That way you will have the time and energy you need for personal Bible study, family worship, congregation meetings, and serving Jehovah in the preaching and teaching work. You may also be less likely to feel guilty about the time you spend on entertainment. w19.10 30 ¶14, 16; 31 ¶17
March 15-21
NUMBERS 11-12
Song 46 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Why Avoid a Complaining Spirit?”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Nu 11:7, 8—How did the appearance and taste of the manna demonstrate Jehovah’s goodness? (it-2 309)
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 11:1-15 (th study 2)
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.) Make a return visit on someone who showed interest and accepted the Memorial invitation. (th study 4)
Return Visit: (5 min.) After the conclusion of the Memorial talk, initiate a conversation with an interested person who attended and answer a question that he raises about the program. (th study 2)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Are You Preparing for the Memorial?”: (15 min.) Discussion. Make any necessary announcements regarding Memorial arrangements. Play the video How to Make Memorial Bread.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 6 ¶7-13, box 6A
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 70 and Prayer