Tuesday, March 23
Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice.—Prov. 27:11.
When faced with tests, Jesus prayed “with strong outcries and tears.” (Heb. 5:7) His fervent prayers flowed from a loyal heart and strengthened his desire to remain obedient. To Jehovah, Jesus’ prayers were like the aroma of sweet-smelling incense. Jesus’ entire life course deeply pleased his Father and vindicated His sovereignty. We can imitate Jesus by doing our best to live a life of integrity and of loyalty to Jehovah’s ways and laws. When faced with tests, we pray fervently for Jehovah’s help because we want to please him. We realize that Jehovah will not accept our prayers if we are involved in conduct that he condemns. However, if we live according to Jehovah’s standards, we can be confident that our heartfelt prayers will be like sweet-smelling incense to Jehovah. And we can be sure that our integrity and loyal obedience please our heavenly Father. w19.11 21-22 ¶7-8
Memorial Bible reading: (Daytime events: Nisan 9) Luke 19:29-44
March 22-28
NUMBERS 13-14
Song 118 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“How Faith Makes Us Courageous”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Bible Reading: (4 min.) Nu 13:1-20 (th study 5)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Talk: (5 min.) w15 9/15 14-16 ¶8-12—Theme: Questions That We Can Use to Examine Our Faith. (th study 14)
“Increase Your Joy in the Ministry—Ask Questions”: (10 min.) Discussion. Play the video Experience the Joy of Disciple-Making—Improve Your Skills—Asking Questions.
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Why True Christians Need Courage—To Preach: (8 min.) Discussion. Play the video. Then ask the audience: What struggle did Kitty Kelly have? What helped her to develop courage? What blessings resulted from having courage?
Why True Christians Need Courage—To Maintain Neutrality: (7 min.) Discussion. Play the video. Then ask the audience: What challenges did Ayenge Nsilu encounter? What did he do that helped him to remain courageous? What understanding helped him to rely on Jehovah?
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 6 ¶14-19
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 143 and Prayer