Friday, March 19
I have the desire to do what is fine but not the ability to carry it out.—Rom. 7:18.
About 55 C.E., the Corinthians made an important decision. Learning of the needs of their brothers in Jerusalem and Judea, they resolved to donate to a combined effort to help them. (1 Cor. 16:1; 2 Cor. 8:6) A few months later, though, the apostle Paul learned that the Corinthians had not followed through. As a result, their gift would not likely be ready in time for it to be taken to Jerusalem along with the contributions from the other congregations. (2 Cor. 9:4, 5) The Corinthians had made a good decision, and Paul commended them for their outstanding faith and their earnest desire to be generous. But he also had to encourage them to complete what they had started. (2 Cor. 8:7, 10, 11) Their experience teaches us that even faithful Christians may struggle to implement a good decision. Why? Because of imperfection, we may simply procrastinate. Or unforeseen events might make it impossible for us to follow through.—Eccl. 9:11. w19.11 26-27 ¶3-5
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