Monday, September 6
As for me, drawing near to God is good for me. I have made the Sovereign Lord Jehovah my refuge.—Ps. 73:28.
Although deeply distressed, Hannah, David, and a psalmist all relied on Jehovah for help. They shared their anxiety with him through fervent prayer. They spoke freely to him about the reasons why they were so stressed. And they continued to go to Jehovah’s place of worship. (1 Sam. 1:9, 10; Ps. 55:22; 73:17; 122:1) Jehovah compassionately responded to each one of them. Hannah gained peace of mind. (1 Sam. 1:18) David wrote: “Many are the hardships of the righteous one, but Jehovah rescues him from them all.” (Ps. 34:19) And the psalmist later felt that Jehovah had “taken hold of [his] right hand,” guiding him with loving advice. (Ps. 73:23, 24) What do we learn from these examples? At times, we will be burdened with problems that cause us stress. But we can cope if we meditate on how Jehovah has helped others, rely on him in prayer, and obey him by doing what he asks us to do.—Ps. 143:1, 4-8. w19.06 17 ¶14-15
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