Wednesday, June 23
Then sudden destruction is to be instantly on them.—1 Thess. 5:3.
The proclamation of “peace and security” precedes “Jehovah’s day.” (1 Thess. 5:1-6) At 1 Thessalonians 5:2, “Jehovah’s day” refers to “the great tribulation.” (Rev. 7:14) How will we know when that tribulation is about to begin? The Bible tells us about a most unusual proclamation. It will serve as a signal announcing the great tribulation. That will be the foretold proclamation of “peace and security.” Will religious leaders participate? Possibly. Nevertheless, the proclamation will be just another demon-inspired lie. But this lie will be especially dangerous because it will give people a false sense of security just before the greatest tribulation in human history begins. Yes, “sudden destruction is to be instantly on them, just like birth pains on a pregnant woman.” What about Jehovah’s loyal servants? They may be surprised by the sudden start of Jehovah’s day, but they will not be caught off guard. w19.09 9 ¶7-8
June 21-27
DEUTERONOMY 7-8
Song 136 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“You Must Not Form Any Marriage Alliances With Them”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
De 8:3—What can we learn from Jehovah’s provision of the manna? (w04 2/1 13 ¶4)
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 7:1-16 (th study 5)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (3 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Invite the person to our meetings. (th study 15)
Return Visit: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Offer a publication from our Teaching Toolbox. (th study 9)
Talk: (5 min.) w06 1/1 28 ¶14-15—Theme: Do Not Forget Jehovah. (th study 7)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Organizational Accomplishments: (5 min.) Play the Organizational Accomplishments video for June.
Local Needs: (10 min.)
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 9 ¶33-39, box 9E
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 145 and Prayer