Wednesday, March 24
Who really is the faithful and discreet slave?—Matt. 24:45.
In 1919, Jesus appointed a small group of anointed brothers as “the faithful and discreet slave.” That slave takes the lead in the preaching work and gives Christ’s followers “food at the proper time.” Satan and his world have done much to make the work of that faithful slave challenging, even impossible, to carry out from a human standpoint. Despite two world wars, relentless persecution, global economic crises, and unjust treatment, the faithful and discreet slave has continued to provide spiritual food for Christ’s followers on earth. Think of the abundance of spiritual food available today, free of charge, in more than 900 languages! It is undeniable evidence of divine backing. Consider further proof of Jehovah’s blessing: the preaching work. The good news truly is being preached “in all the inhabited earth.”—Matt. 24:14. w19.11 24 ¶15-16
Memorial Bible reading: (Daytime events: Nisan 10) Luke 19:45-48; Matthew 21:18, 19; 21:12, 13
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