Friday, May 7
Satan . . . is misleading the entire inhabited earth.—Rev. 12:9.
A major way in which Satan and the demons try to mislead people is through spiritism. Those who practice spiritism claim to know or control things that humans cannot normally know or control. For example, some claim to be able to know the future by using divination or astrology. Others may act as though they were speaking to those who have died. Some practice witchcraft or magic, and they may try to cast a spell on another person. A survey conducted in 18 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean found that about a third of the people surveyed believe in magic, witchcraft, or sorcery, and nearly as many believe that it is possible to communicate with spirits. Another survey was conducted in 18 countries in Africa. There, on average, more than half of the people surveyed say that they believe in witchcraft. Of course, wherever we live, we must be on guard against spiritism. w19.04 20-21 ¶3-4
May 3-9
NUMBERS 27-29
Song 106 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Imitate Jehovah’s Impartiality”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Nu 28:7, 14—What were drink offerings? (it-2 528 ¶5)
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 28:11-31 (th study 5)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call Video: (5 min.) Discussion. Play the video Initial Call: God’s Purpose—Ge 1:28. Stop the video at each pause, and ask the audience the questions that appear in the video.
Initial Call: (3 min.) Use the sample conversation. (th study 4)
Talk: (5 min.) w07 4/1 17-18—Theme: What Makes Offerings and Sacrifices Acceptable to Jehovah? (th study 16)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Become Jehovah’s Friend—Love Your Neighbor: (6 min.) Discussion. Play the video. Then, if possible, ask selected young children: Why did kids at school treat Priya differently? How did Sophia show love to Priya? How can you show love to people who are different from you?
What’s a Real Friend?: (9 min.) Discussion. Play the whiteboard animation. Then ask the audience: What should you look for in a friend? Where can you find a good friend? How can you develop a good friendship?
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 8 ¶8-15, box 8A
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 16 and Prayer