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August
Examining the Scriptures Daily—2021

Friday, August 13

I am the least of the apostles, and I am not worthy of being called an apostle, because I persecuted the congregation of God.​—1 Cor. 15:9.

People who appear confident or forthright are not necessarily proud. (John 1:46, 47) Yet, whether we are outgoing or not, all of us must work at developing a humble heart condition. Consider the example of the apostle Paul. He was used mightily by Jehovah to establish new congregations in one city after another. He may even have accomplished more in the ministry than any other apostle of Jesus Christ. Yet, Paul did not elevate himself among his brothers. He correctly attributed his fine standing with Jehovah, not to his own qualities or works, but to God’s undeserved kindness. (1 Cor. 15:10) What a fine lesson in humility Paul gave in his letter to the Corinthians​—especially when we recall that some men in the congregation were seeking to prove themselves to be superior to Paul!​—2 Cor. 10:10. w19.09 3 ¶5-6

August 9-15
Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook—2021 | July

August 9-15

DEUTERONOMY 24-26

  • Song 137 and Prayer

  • Opening Comments (1 min.)

TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

  • “How the Law Demonstrated Jehovah’s Concern for Women”: (10 min.)

  • Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

    • De 24:1​—Why should we not conclude that the Mosaic Law made it easy for a man to divorce his wife? (it-1 640 ¶5)

    • 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 26:4-19 (th study 10)

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

  • Initial Call: (3 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Overcome a common objection. (th study 1)

  • Return Visit: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Offer a publication from the Teaching Toolbox. (th study 2)

  • Talk: (5 min.) w19.06 23-24 ¶13-16​—Theme: How Can We Console and Support Widows and Widowers? (th study 20)

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

  • Song 100

  • “Treat Older Women as Mothers, Younger Women as Sisters”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Display Unfailing Love in the Congregation​—To Widows and the Fatherless.

  • Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 12 ¶1-6, intro video, box 12A

  • Concluding Comments (3 min.)

  • Song 101 and Prayer

Table of Contents
The Watchtower (Study)—2021 | June

Study Article 23: August 9-15, 2021

8 With Jehovah, You Are Never Alone

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