Wednesday, August 4
God . . . energizes you, giving you both the desire and the power to act.—Phil. 2:13.
Jehovah can give us the desire to act. Perhaps we learn of a particular need inside or outside our congregation. In response, we might ask ourselves, ‘How can I help to fill this need?’ Or maybe we have been invited to accept a challenging assignment, but we wonder if we can do it justice. Or after reading a portion of God’s Word, we may wonder, ‘How can I apply this Bible passage to help others?’ When Jehovah sees that we are willing to examine ourselves, he can give us the desire to follow through and act. Jehovah can also give us the power to act. (Isa. 40:29) He can enhance our natural abilities with his holy spirit. (Ex. 35:30-35) Through his organization, Jehovah may teach us how to perform certain tasks. If you are ever unsure about how to carry out an assignment, ask for help. Also, feel free to ask our generous heavenly Father for “power beyond what is normal.”—2 Cor. 4:7; Luke 11:13. w19.10 21 ¶3-4
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
Local Needs: (15 min.)
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 11 ¶18-26, box 11A
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 77 and Prayer