Sunday, January 16
Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you.—1 Tim. 6:20.
We often place our valuable things in the care of others. For instance, we may deposit our money in a bank. When we do, we expect that our funds will be kept secure and not be lost or stolen. The apostle Paul reminded Timothy that he had received something precious—accurate knowledge of God’s purpose for humankind. Timothy was also entrusted with the privilege to “preach the word” and to “do the work of an evangelizer.” (2 Tim. 4:2, 5) Paul urged Timothy to guard what had been entrusted to him. Like Timothy, we have been entrusted with valuable things. Jehovah has favored us with an accurate knowledge of the precious truths found in his Word, the Bible. These truths are precious because they teach us how to have a good relationship with Jehovah and they explain what brings real happiness in life. When we accept those truths and live by them, we are freed from enslavement to false teachings and immoral practices.—1 Cor. 6:9-11. w20.09 26 ¶1-3
January 10-16
JUDGES 17-19
Song 88 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Disobeying God’s Law Leads to Problems”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Jg 19:18—Why was the name Jehovah included here in the 2013 revision of the New World Translation? (w15 12/15 10 ¶6)
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.) Jg 17:1-13 (th study 2)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Discussion. Play the video Return Visit: God Cares—Jer 29:11. 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 6)
Return Visit: (5 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Then offer the Enjoy Life Forever! brochure, and start a Bible study in lesson 01. (th study 13)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Become Jehovah’s Friend—Obey Your Parents: (10 min.) Discussion. Play the video. Then, if possible, ask selected young children: How did Caleb disobey his mom? How did he help to fix his mistake? Why should you obey your parents?
Local Needs: (5 min.)
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 18 ¶16-25
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 150 and Prayer