Monday, March 29
[Jehovah] sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives . . . , to send the crushed ones away free.—Luke 4:18.
Jesus opened the way to liberty from the oppressive doctrines taught by the religious leaders. Many Jews back then were enslaved to traditions and mistaken beliefs. (Matt. 5:31-37; 15:1-11) Those who presumed to be spiritual guides were in a sense blind. In rejecting the Messiah and the spiritual enlightenment he offered, they remained in darkness and in sin. (John 9:1, 14-16, 35-41) By his correct teachings and good example, Jesus made known to meek ones a spiritual liberation. (Mark 1:22; 2:23–3:5) Also, Jesus provided liberation by freeing mankind from enslavement to inherited sin. On the basis of Jesus’ sacrifice, God could forgive the sins of those who show faith and who accept the ransom He provided.—Heb. 10:12-18. w19.12 10 ¶8; 11 ¶10-11
Memorial Bible reading: (Daytime events: Nisan 15) Matthew 27:62-66
March 29–April 4
NUMBERS 15-16
Song 101 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Beware of Pride and Overconfidence”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Nu 15:32-35—What lesson does this account teach? (w98 9/1 20 ¶1-2)
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 15:1-16 (th study 10)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call Video: (5 min.) Discussion. Play the video Initial Call: Jesus—Mt 16:16. Stop the video at each pause, and ask the questions that appear in the video.
Initial Call: (3 min.) Use the sample conversation. (th study 1)
Talk: (5 min.) w15 5/15 15 ¶5-6—Theme: What Is the Difference Between Proper and Improper Pride? (th study 8)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Do Not Imitate Those Who Are Disloyal”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Do Not Imitate Disloyal Ones.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 7 ¶1-7, intro video
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 126 and Prayer