Wednesday, June 16
Jehovah . . . takes note of the humble.—Ps. 138:6.
Jehovah loves humble people. Only those who are truly humble can have a warm, personal relationship with him. On the other hand, “the haughty he knows only from a distance.” All of us want to please Jehovah and experience his warm love, so we have good reasons to learn to cultivate humility. Humility is lowliness of mind and freedom from pride or arrogance. The Bible indicates that a humble person has a proper view of his relationship with Jehovah God and with his fellow man. The humble person acknowledges that everyone is superior to him in some way. (Phil. 2:3, 4) Some people only appear to be humble. They may have an unassuming personality. Or they may show deference or politeness because of their culture and upbringing. But deep down, they may actually be very prideful. Sooner or later, they will reveal what they truly are at heart.—Luke 6:45. w19.09 2 ¶1, 3-4
June 14-20
DEUTERONOMY 5-6
Song 134 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Train Your Children to Love Jehovah”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
De 5:21—What does the law against covetousness teach us? (w19.02 22 ¶11)
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.) De 5:1-21 (th study 5)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (3 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Offer a Bible study and introduce (but do not play) the video What Happens at a Bible Study? (th study 9)
Return Visit: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Adapt to the needs of the householder, and share an appropriate scripture. (th study 12)
Bible Study: (5 min.) fg lesson 9 ¶6-7 (th study 8)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Show Love in the Family”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Display Unfailing Love in Your Family.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 9 ¶27-32, boxes 9C and 9D
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 111 and Prayer