Tuesday, March 30
You were sealed by means of him with the promised holy spirit, which is a token in advance of our inheritance.—Eph. 1:13, 14; ftn.
Jehovah uses his holy spirit to make it absolutely clear to all who are anointed Christians that he has chosen them. In this way, the holy spirit is “a token [a pledge or promise]” given to assure them that in the future they will live forever in heaven and not on earth. (2 Cor. 1:21, 22) If a Christian is anointed, will he automatically receive his heavenly reward? No. He is sure that he has been chosen to go to heaven. However, he must remember this admonition: “Brothers, be all the more diligent to make your calling and choosing sure for yourselves, for if you keep on doing these things, you will by no means ever fail.” (2 Pet. 1:10) So even though an anointed Christian has been called to go to heaven, he will get his reward only if he remains faithful.—Phil. 3:12-14; Heb. 3:1; Rev. 2:10. w20.01 21-22 ¶5-6
Memorial Bible reading: (Daytime events: Nisan 16) Luke 24:1-12
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