Monday, July 19
In everything you are being enriched for every sort of generosity, which produces through us an expression of thanks to God.—2 Cor. 9:11.
Jehovah used Barzillai to provide for King David. David and the people were “hungry and tired and thirsty” while fleeing from David’s son, Absalom. Along with others, Barzillai, an old man at this point, risked his life to provide for David and those with him. Barzillai did not conclude that because of his advanced age, he was no longer useful to Jehovah. Rather, he generously used what he had to help God’s servants in need. (2 Sam. 17:27-29) What is the lesson for us? Regardless of our age, Jehovah can use us to fill the needs of fellow believers, either locally or in another land, who lack basic provisions. (Prov. 3:27, 28; 19:17) Even if we cannot care for them directly, we may be able to contribute to the worldwide work so that funds are available to offer relief when and where it is needed.—2 Cor. 8:14, 15. w19.10 21 ¶6
July 19-25
DEUTERONOMY 16-18
Song 115 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Principles for Judging Righteously”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Bible Reading: (4 min.) De 16:9-22 (th study 5)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (3 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Offer a magazine to address a topic raised by the householder. (th study 3)
Return Visit: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Offer a publication from the Teaching Toolbox. (th study 4)
Talk: (5 min.) it-1 519 ¶4—Theme: Does the Christian Congregation Have Judges? (th study 18)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Could You Serve as a Regular Pioneer?: (10 min.) Discussion by the service overseer based on the articles “Could You Try It for One Year?” and “Schedules for Regular Pioneering” in the July 2016 Our Christian Life and Ministry—Meeting Workbook. Play and discuss the video Jehovah Supports Our Ministry.
Local Needs: (5 min.)
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 11 ¶1-8, intro video
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 60 and Prayer