Sunday, March 28
No one has love greater than this, that someone should surrender his life in behalf of his friends.—John 15:13.
“The law of the Christ” is built on the best possible foundation—love. (Gal. 6:2) Jesus was motivated by love in everything he did. Pity, or tender compassion, is an expression of love. Moved by such pity, Jesus taught the crowds, healed the sick, fed the hungry, and raised the dead. (Matt. 14:14; 15:32-38; Mark 6:34; Luke 7:11-15) Jesus willingly put the needs of others ahead of his own. Above all, he showed great love by surrendering his life in behalf of others. We can imitate Jesus by putting the needs of others ahead of our own. We can also imitate him by cultivating tender compassion for people in our territory. When such compassion moves us to preach and teach the good news, we are obeying the law of the Christ. w19.05 4 ¶8-10
Memorial Bible reading: (Daytime events: Nisan 14) Luke 22:66-71
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