Friday, July 16
Should we not more readily submit ourselves to the Father?—Heb. 12:9.
We should submit to Jehovah because he is our Creator. As such, he has the right to set standards for his creation. (Rev. 4:11) But we have another compelling reason to obey him—his way of ruling is the best. Throughout history, many human rulers have had a measure of power and authority over others. In comparison to them, Jehovah is the wisest and the most loving, merciful, and compassionate Ruler of all. (Ex. 34:6; Rom. 16:27; 1 John 4:8) We submit to Jehovah by doing our best to obey him in all things and by resisting the urge to rely on our own understanding. (Prov. 3:5) We find it easier to submit to Jehovah as we come to know his beautiful qualities. Why? Because these qualities are reflected in all that he does. (Ps. 145:9) The more we learn about Jehovah, the more we will love him. And when we love Jehovah, we do not need a long list of rules telling us what to do and what not to do. w19.09 14 ¶1, 3
July 12-18
DEUTERONOMY 13-15
Song 38 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“How the Law Demonstrated Jehovah’s Concern for the Poor”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
De 14:21—What can we learn from the prohibition in the Law not to boil a young goat in its mother’s milk? (w06 4/1 31)
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 13:1-18 (th study 5)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Discussion. Play the video Return Visit: Suffering—1Jo 5:19. Stop the video at each pause, and ask the audience the questions that appear in the video.
Return Visit: (3 min.) Use the sample conversation. (th study 6)
Return Visit: (5 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Offer a publication from the Teaching Toolbox. (th study 11)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Never Be Anxious”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Love Never Fails Despite . . . Poverty—Congo.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 10 ¶13-17, boxes 10B and 10C
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 71 and Prayer