Thursday, July 29
How many things you have done, O Jehovah my God, your wonderful works and your thoughts toward us.—Ps. 40:5.
We do more than feel appreciative; we express our appreciation to Jehovah by our words and actions. This makes us stand out as different from many today. We live in a world where people do not appreciate all that God does for them. In fact, one indication that we are living in “the last days” is that people are unthankful. (2 Tim. 3:1, 2) May we never adopt that attitude! Jehovah wants all his children to get along well with one another. In fact, the love we have for one another identifies us as being true Christians. (John 13:35) We agree with the psalmist who wrote: “How good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity!” (Ps. 133:1) When we love our brothers and sisters, we prove to Jehovah that we love him. (1 John 4:20) How pleasant it is to be part of a family of brothers and sisters who are “kind to one another, tenderly compassionate”!—Eph. 4:32. w20.02 9 ¶6-7
July 26–August 1
DEUTERONOMY 19-21
Song 141 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Human Life Is Precious to Jehovah”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
De 21:19—Why was the local court situated at the gate of a city? (it-1 518 ¶1)
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 19:1-14 (th study 10)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (3 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Overcome a common objection. (th study 12)
Return Visit: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Introduce (but do not play) the video Why Study the Bible? (th study 6)
Bible Study: (5 min.) bhs 138 ¶8 (th study 13)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Walk on Your Way in Safety”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video. Then ask the following questions: Why should we act safely? What specific things can we do to be safety conscious?
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 11 ¶9-17
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 108 and Prayer