Sunday, May 30
He will be filled with holy spirit even from before birth.—Luke 1:15.
Throughout the Bible, there are many examples of men of faith who received holy spirit; yet, they did not have the hope of living in heaven. David was guided by holy spirit. (1 Sam. 16:13) Holy spirit helped him to understand the deep things about Jehovah and also directed him to write parts of the Bible. (Mark 12:36) Even so, the apostle Peter said that David “did not ascend to the heavens.” (Acts 2:34) John the Baptist was “filled with holy spirit.” (Luke 1:13-16) Jesus said that there was no man greater than John, but then he said that John would not be included in the heavenly Kingdom. (Matt. 11:10, 11) Jehovah used his holy spirit to give these men the power to do amazing things, but he did not use that spirit to choose them to live in heaven. Does this mean that they were less faithful? No. It simply means that Jehovah will bring them back to life in Paradise on earth.—John 5:28, 29; Acts 24:15. w20.01 25 ¶15
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