Thursday, March 25
[Christ] was favorably heard for his godly fear.—Heb. 5:7.
On the yearly Day of Atonement, the high priest had to burn the incense before he could offer up the sacrifices. In that way, he made sure that he would have God’s approval when offering up the sacrifices. While on earth, Jesus had to do something important—something more important than providing salvation for mankind—before he could offer up his life in sacrifice. What was that? By living a life of integrity and loyalty, Jesus had to prepare the way for Jehovah to accept his sacrifice. In that way, Jesus would prove that doing things Jehovah’s way is the right way to live. Jesus would vindicate his Father’s sovereignty, or way of ruling. Throughout his earthly life, Jesus maintained perfect obedience to Jehovah’s righteous standards. No temptation or trial could weaken his desire to defend his Father’s way of ruling.—Phil. 2:8. w19.11 21 ¶6-7
Memorial Bible reading: (Daytime events: Nisan 11) Luke 20:1-47
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