Saturday, May 15
The earth remains forever.—Eccl. 1:4.
A traveling overseer in Norway says that people who are not inclined to talk about God are often willing to talk about world conditions. After greeting people, he says: “What do you think about our prospects for a better future? Does our best hope lie with politicians, scientists, or someone else?” After listening carefully, he reads or quotes a scripture that points to a bright future. Some are intrigued by the Bible’s promise that the earth will last forever and that good people will live on it eternally. (Ps. 37:29) We do well to use a variety of approaches with those we meet. Why? Because what attracts one may repel another. Some do not mind discussing God or the Bible, while others respond better to a more indirect approach. In either case, we should take the opportunity to speak to all sorts of people. (Rom. 1:14-16) Jehovah is the one who makes the truth grow in the hearts of those who are righteously inclined.—1 Cor. 3:6, 7. w19.07 22-23 ¶10-11
May 10-16
NUMBERS 30-31
Song 51 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Pay Your Vows”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Nu 30:10-12—How do we know that Elkanah approved of Hannah’s vow to offer Samuel to Jehovah’s service? (1Sa 1:11; it-2 28 ¶1)
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 30:1-16 (th study 5)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Discussion. Play the video Return Visit: God’s Purpose—Isa 55:11. Stop the video at each pause, and ask the audience the questions that appear in the video.
Return Visit: (3 min.) Use the sample conversation. (th study 6)
Return Visit: (5 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Offer a study publication, and start a Bible study. (th study 19)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Learn Endurance From Creation: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video. Then ask the following questions for each of the plants and animals featured in the video. What does this creation teach us about endurance? How can we show similar endurance in our life as Christians?
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 8 ¶16-22
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 4 and Prayer
Study Article 10: May 10-16, 2021
8 As a Congregation, Help Bible Students to Progress to Baptism