Saturday, April 24
The whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one.—1 John 5:19.
The Devil controls this system of things, and he uses it to appeal to our natural human desires and fleshly weaknesses. (Eph. 2:1-3) His goal is to divide our affections so that we are not exclusively devoted to Jehovah. After writing about the end of Satan’s world and the new world to come, the apostle Peter stated: “Beloved ones, since you are awaiting these things, do your utmost to be found finally by him spotless and unblemished and in peace.” (2 Pet. 3:14) When we obey that counsel and do our best to remain morally and spiritually clean, we prove that we are exclusively devoted to Jehovah. Satan and his system will continue to tempt us to change our priorities. (Luke 4:13) But despite any challenges we face, we will not allow anyone or anything to take Jehovah’s place in our heart. We are determined to give Jehovah what he alone deserves—our exclusive devotion! w19.10 27 ¶4; 31 ¶18-19
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