Sunday, September 12
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time.—1 Pet. 5:6.
The most important reason for us to cultivate humility is that it pleases Jehovah. The apostle Peter made this clear when he wrote the words of today’s text. Commenting on Peter’s words, the book “Come Be My Follower” says in chapter 3, paragraph 23: “Haughtiness is like poison. The effects can be devastating. It is a quality that can render the most gifted human useless to God. Humility, on the other hand, can make even the least one very useful to Jehovah. . . . [He] will . . . delight in rewarding you for your humility.” Really, could we hope for anything better than to bring joy to Jehovah’s heart? (Prov. 23:15) Besides pleasing Jehovah, we receive many benefits when we cultivate humility. Humility draws other people to us. To understand why, put yourself in the shoes of others.—Matt. 7:12. w19.09 4 ¶8-9
September 6-12
DEUTERONOMY 33-34
Song 150 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Seek Refuge in Jehovah’s ‘Everlasting Arms’”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
De 34:6—For what possible reason did Jehovah not reveal Moses’ burial place? (it-2 439 ¶3)
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 33:1-17 (th study 10)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call Video: (5 min.) Discussion. Play the video Initial Call: The Bible—2Ti 3:16, 17. Stop the video at each pause, and ask the audience the questions that appear in the video.
Initial Call: (3 min.) Use the sample conversation. (th study 1)
Initial Call: (5 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Then offer the Enjoy Life Forever! brochure, and start a Bible study. (th study 3)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Use Enjoy Life Forever! in Your Ministry”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Welcome to Your Bible Study. As time allows, highlight features of the new book. Encourage all to study each lesson in the new book personally or as a Family Worship project.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 13 ¶7-14, box 13A
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 18 and Prayer