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Examining the Scriptures Daily—2021

Tuesday, August 3

Call the elders.​—Jas. 5:14.

The elders have a number of concerns when they receive a report of serious wrongdoing. They are primarily concerned with maintaining the sanctity of God’s name. (Lev. 22:31, 32; Matt. 6:9) They are also deeply concerned with the spiritual welfare of their brothers and sisters in the congregation and want to help any who have been victims of wrongdoing. In addition, if the wrongdoer is a part of the congregation, elders are concerned with trying to restore him if that is possible. (Jas. 5:14, 15) A Christian who gives in to wrong desire and commits a serious sin is spiritually sick. This means that he no longer has a healthy relationship with Jehovah. In a sense, the elders are spiritual physicians. They endeavor to make “the sick one [in this instance, the wrongdoer] well.” Their Scriptural counsel can help him to restore his relationship with God, but this is only possible if he is genuinely repentant.​—Acts 3:19; 2 Cor. 2:5-10. w19.05 10 ¶10-11

August 2-8
Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook—2021 | July

August 2-8

DEUTERONOMY 22-23

  • Song 1 and Prayer

  • Opening Comments (1 min.)

TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

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

  • Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

    • De 23:19, 20​—Why could interest be charged on a loan to a foreigner but not on a loan to a fellow Israelite? (it-1 600)

    • 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 23:1-14 (th study 5)

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

  • “Increase Your Joy in the Ministry​—Reach the Heart”: (9 min.) Discussion. Play the video Experience the Joy of Disciple-Making​—Improve Your Skills—​Reaching the Heart.

  • Talk: (5 min.) g 4/15 13​—Theme: Is It Wrong to Kill Animals? (th study 14)

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

  • Song 62

  • Local Needs: (15 min.)

  • Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 11 ¶18-26, box 11A

  • Concluding Comments (3 min.)

  • Song 77 and Prayer

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The Watchtower (Study)—2021 | June

Study Article 22: August 2-8, 2021

2 Help Your Bible Students to Become Baptized Disciples

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