Thursday, May 27
If the Son sets you free, you will be truly free.—John 8:36.
That freedom was certainly greater than what could be gained during Israel’s Jubilee year! (Lev. 25:8-12) For instance, a man set free during the Jubilee might again become a slave, and in any case, he would eventually die. On the day of Pentecost 33 C.E., Jehovah anointed with holy spirit the apostles and other faithful men and women. He adopted them as his sons so that in time they would be resurrected to heaven to reign with Jesus. (Rom. 8:2, 15-17) These were the first to benefit from the liberty that Jesus announced in the synagogue of Nazareth. (Luke 4:16-19, 21) Those men and women were no longer enslaved to false teachings and unscriptural practices of the Jewish religious leaders. God also considered them liberated from the deadly effects of sin. The symbolic Jubilee that began with the anointing of Christ’s followers in 33 C.E. will end at the conclusion of Jesus’ Thousand Year Reign. w19.12 11 ¶11-12
May 24-30
NUMBERS 34-36
Song 33 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Take Refuge in Jehovah”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Nu 35:31—Why will Adam and Eve not benefit from the ransom sacrifice of Jesus? (w91 2/15 13 ¶13)
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 34:1-15 (th study 10)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (3 min.) Use the sample conversation. Overcome a common objection. (th study 12)
Return Visit: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Introduce (but do not play) the video Why Study the Bible? (th study 9)
Bible Study: (5 min.) fg lesson 2 ¶9-10 (th study 19)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Become Jehovah’s Friend—Discipline Is Love: (6 min.) Discussion. Play the video. Then, if possible, ask selected young children: Why do you sometimes need discipline? How does discipline help you? Why does Jehovah give discipline?
“Discipline—An Expression of Jehovah’s Love”: (9 min.) Discussion. Play the video “Those Whom Jehovah Loves He Disciplines.”
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 9 ¶1-9, intro video
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 93 and Prayer