Tuesday, August 31
I have called you friends.—John 15:15.
Good friends will help us to stay loyal to Jehovah. And the best way to make good friends is to be a good friend. (Matt. 7:12) For example, the Bible encourages us to expend ourselves in behalf of others, especially those who are “in need.” (Eph. 4:28) When we are absorbed in helping others, we are more likely to be happy. (Acts 20:35) The friends we make will support us when we face trials, helping us to maintain our inner peace. Just as Elihu listened when Job spoke about his trials, our friends help us by patiently listening as we put our concerns into words. (Job 32:4) We should not expect our friends to make decisions for us, but we are wise if we listen to their Bible-based advice. (Prov. 15:22) And just as King David humbly accepted the help of his friends, we should not be too proud to accept the help our friends offer when we are in need. (2 Sam. 17:27-29) Really, such good friends are a gift from Jehovah.—Jas. 1:17. w19.04 11 ¶12; 12 ¶14-15
August 30–September 5
DEUTERONOMY 31-32
Song 78 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Learn From Word Pictures in an Inspired Song”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
De 31:12—How can Christian parents apply this principle? (w04 9/15 27 ¶12)
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 32:36-52 (th study 2)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (3 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Overcome a common objection. (th study 3)
Return Visit: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Adapt to the needs of the householder, and share an appropriate scripture. (th study 12)
Talk: (5 min.) w07 5/15 15-16—Theme: Your Children Are Watching You! (th study 16)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Learn From the Good Examples of Those Taking the Lead: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video ‘Remember Those Taking the Lead’ (Heb 13:7). Then ask the audience: What do we learn from the example of T. J. Sullivan? George Gangas? Karl Klein? Daniel Sydlik?
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 13 ¶1-6, intro video
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 128 and Prayer