Thursday, September 16
Barnabas came to his aid.—Acts 9:27.
In the first century C.E., a generous man named Joseph (surnamed Barnabas) made himself available to be used by Jehovah. (Acts 4:36, 37) After Saul became a believer, many of the brothers were afraid to approach him because of his reputation as a persecutor of the congregations. However, warmhearted Barnabas came to Saul’s aid. (Acts 9:21, 26-28) Later, the elders in Jerusalem saw the need to provide encouragement to the brothers as far as Antioch of Syria. Whom did they send? Barnabas! They chose well. We are told that Barnabas “began to encourage them all to continue in the Lord with heartfelt resolve.” (Acts 11:22-24) Likewise today, Jehovah can help us to become a “son of comfort” to fellow Christians. For example, he might use us to comfort those who have lost loved ones in death. Or he may move us to visit or make a phone call to someone who is sick or depressed to share a few kind words. Will you allow Jehovah to use you as he did Barnabas?—1 Thess. 5:14. w19.10 22 ¶8
September 13-19
JOSHUA 1-2
Song 97 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“How to Make Your Way Successful”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Jos 2:4, 5—Why did Rahab mislead the king’s men who were searching for the spies? (w04 12/1 9 ¶1)
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.) Jos 2:1-16 (th study 10)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Discussion. Play the video Return Visit: The Bible—Job 26:7. Stop the video at each pause, and ask the audience the questions that appear in the video.
Return Visit: (3 min.) Use the sample conversation. (th study 11)
Return Visit: (5 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Then offer the Enjoy Life Forever! brochure, and start a Bible study. (th study 16)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Keep Training Your Powers of Discernment”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video “Maintain a Good Conscience.”
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 13 ¶15-21
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 89 and Prayer