Saturday, September 18
Make disciples of people of all the nations, . . . teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you.—Matt. 28:19, 20.
As we conduct Bible studies, we have to try our best to “make disciples . . . , teaching them to observe all the things [Jesus has] commanded.” We need to help people understand how important it is for them to take their stand for Jehovah and his Kingdom. This means trying to motivate people to make the truth their own by applying what they learn, dedicating their life to Jehovah, and getting baptized. Only then will they survive Jehovah’s day. (1 Pet. 3:21) There is very little time between now and the end of this system of things. For this reason, we cannot afford to keep studying the Bible with people who have no clear intention of becoming Christ’s disciples. (1 Cor. 9:26) Our work is urgent! There are many people who have yet to hear the Kingdom message before it is too late. w19.10 11-12 ¶14-15
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