Tuesday, April 20
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me.—Matt. 11:29.
That invitation is open to all—Jesus will never reject anyone who sincerely wants to serve God. (John 6:37, 38) All of Christ’s followers have been given the privilege of sharing in the work that Jehovah has asked Jesus to do. We can be certain that Jesus will always be there to help us do that work. (Matt. 28:18-20) Humble people were drawn to Jesus. (Matt. 19:13, 14; Luke 7:37, 38) Why? Consider the contrast between Jesus and the Pharisees. Those religious leaders were cold and arrogant. (Matt. 12:9-14) Jesus was warm and humble. The Pharisees were ambitious and proud of their high position in society. Jesus discouraged undue ambition, and he taught his disciples to view themselves as lowly servants. (Matt. 23:2, 6-11) The Pharisees dominated others through fear and intimidation. (John 9:13, 22) Jesus refreshed others by loving acts and kind words. Have you learned these lessons from Jesus? w19.09 20 ¶1; 21 ¶7-8; 23 ¶9
April 19-25
NUMBERS 22-24
Song 8 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Jehovah Turns a Curse Into a Blessing”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Nu 22:20-22—Why did Jehovah’s anger blaze against Balaam? (w04 8/1 27 ¶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 23:11-26 (th study 2)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
“Increase Your Joy in the Ministry—Use God’s Word”: (10 min.) Discussion. Play the video Experience the Joy of Disciple-Making—Improve Your Skills—Unleashing the Power of God’s Word.
Bible Study: (5 min.) fg lesson 5 ¶3-4 (th study 6)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Jehovah Turns Persecution Into a Witness”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Interview With Brother Dmitriy Mikhaylov.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 7 ¶24-30, box 7B
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 21 and Prayer