Monday, September 27
I received much joy and comfort on hearing of your love.—Philem. 7.
The apostle Paul was humble, so he sought and received encouragement from his friends. He did not worry about being viewed as a weak person if he acknowledged that he had been comforted by others during times of distress. (Col. 4:7-11) When we humbly acknowledge that we need encouragement, our brothers and sisters will gladly give us the support we need. Paul knew that the Scriptures would comfort him. (Rom. 15:4) They would also give him wisdom to face any trial. (2 Tim. 3:15, 16) When imprisoned in Rome for the second time, Paul felt that his death was near. He asked Timothy to come to him quickly and bring “the scrolls.” (2 Tim. 4:6, 7, 9, 13) Why? Because those scrolls were likely portions of the Hebrew Scriptures that Paul could use in his personal Bible study. When we imitate Paul by regularly studying God’s Word, Jehovah will use the Scriptures to soothe us—no matter what trials we face. w20.02 23-24 ¶14-15
September 27–October 3
JOSHUA 6-7
Song 144 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Turn Away From Worthless Things”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Jos 6:20—What evidence is there that the ancient city of Jericho was conquered without a long siege? (w15 11/15 13 ¶2-3)
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.) Jos 6:1-14 (th study 10)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (3 min.) Use the sample conversation. Overcome a common objection. (th study 12)
Return Visit: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Introduce (but do not play) the video Why Study the Bible? (th study 9)
Bible Study: (5 min.) lffi lesson 01 point 3 (th study 8)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Organizational Accomplishments: (5 min.) Play the Organizational Accomplishments video for September.
Willful Disobedience Brings Bad Results: (10 min.) Discussion. Play the video ‘Not One Word Has Failed’—Excerpt. Then ask the audience: What clear command did Jehovah give regarding Jericho? What did Achan and his family do, and why? What lessons does this account teach us? Encourage all to watch the entire video.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 14 ¶8-14, box 13A
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 88 and Prayer