Thursday, June 23
My son Solomon [is] the one whom God has chosen.—1 Chron. 29:1.
Because of the limitations of age, health, or other factors, we may not be eligible to receive a certain theocratic assignment. In that connection, we can learn from the example of King David. When told that he had not been chosen to build God’s temple—something that David had dearly hoped to do—he gave full support to the one whom God had selected for the assignment. David even contributed generously toward the project. What an outstanding example to follow! (2 Sam. 7:12, 13; 1 Chron. 29:3-5) Because of health problems, Hugues, a brother in France, stopped serving as an elder, and he could not even care for simple tasks around the home. He writes: “At first, I felt worthless and deeply discouraged. But in time, I saw the importance of accepting my limitations, and I found joy in serving Jehovah within those limits. Like Gideon and his three hundred men—all of whom were tired—I will keep up the fight!”—Judg. 8:4. w20.12 25 ¶14-15
June 20-26
2 SAMUEL 13-14
Song 127 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Amnon’s Selfishness Led to Tragedy”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
2Sa 14:25, 26—What does Absalom’s example teach us about true beauty? (g04 12/22 8-9)
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.) 2Sa 14:8-20 (th study 2)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (3 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Offer a magazine to address a topic raised by the householder. (th study 12)
Return Visit: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Invite the person to our meetings. (th study 18)
Bible Study: (5 min.) lff lesson 05 point 6 and Some People Say (th study 18)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Use Enjoy Life Forever! to Build Faith in Jehovah and Jesus”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the videos Build Faith in Jehovah, Using “Enjoy Life Forever!” and Build Faith in Jesus, Using “Enjoy Life Forever!”
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) lff lesson 09
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 47 and Prayer