Sunday, May 9
A righteous man’s supplication has a powerful effect.—Jas. 5:16.
A person who is very low in spirit may feel unworthy to approach Jehovah in prayer. If we want to comfort such a person, we may offer a prayer with that one, using his or her name. We may express to Jehovah how dear the downhearted one is to us and to the congregation. We may ask Jehovah to soothe and comfort that precious sheep of his. Prayers of that kind can be profoundly comforting. Think before you speak. Thoughtless words can hurt. Kind words can heal. (Prov. 12:18) So pray to Jehovah for help to find kind, comforting, soothing words. Keep in mind that no words are more powerful than Jehovah’s own expressions contained in the Bible. (Heb. 4:12) When we comfort others, we remind them of Jehovah’s love. And we must never forget that Jehovah is also a God of justice. No wicked act of abuse is really hidden. Jehovah sees all, and he will not let unrepentant wrongdoers go unpunished.—Num. 14:18. w19.05 18 ¶18; 19 ¶19, 21
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