Saturday, July 24
Those knowing your name will trust in you; you will never abandon those seeking you, O Jehovah.—Ps. 9:10.
We can say that a person knows about Jehovah if he is aware of God’s name or is familiar with some of the things that He has said or done. But to know Jehovah well involves more. We need to spend time learning about Jehovah and his wonderful qualities. Only then can we begin to understand what motivates him to speak and to act. That will help us to discern whether he approves of our opinions, decisions, and actions. Once we have discerned Jehovah’s will for us, we need to act on what we have learned. Some people may ridicule us for wanting to serve Jehovah, and they may oppose us even more when we start to associate with his people. Yet, if we trust in Jehovah, he will never let us down. We will be laying a foundation for friendship with God that will last a lifetime. Can we really know Jehovah that well? Yes, we can! w19.12 16-17 ¶3-4
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