Friday, December 13
Wisdom is proved righteous by its works.—Matt. 11:19.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we received clear direction about how to hold congregation meetings and engage in the preaching work. Almost overnight, we began attending Christian meetings, assemblies, and conventions by means of videoconferencing tools. We also began witnessing almost entirely by letter and telephone. Jehovah blessed our efforts. Many branches reported notable increases in the number of publishers. In fact, many have had encouraging experiences during that time. Some may have felt that the organization was being overly cautious with regard to the pandemic. But time and time again, it became evident that the direction we received was well-founded. And as we meditate on the loving way in which Jesus is leading his people, we are assured that no matter what tomorrow may bring, Jehovah and his beloved Son will be with us.—Heb. 13:5, 6. w22.07 13 ¶15-16
DECEMBER 9-15
PSALM 119:1-56
Song 124 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. “How Can a Young Man Keep His Path Clean?”
(10 min.)
Remain on guard (Ps 119:9; w87 11/1 18 ¶10)
Cling to God’s reminders (Ps 119:24, 31, 36; w06 6/15 25 ¶1)
Turn your eyes away from what is worthless (Ps 119:37; w10 4/15 20 ¶2)
ASK YOURSELF, ‘What reminders have I received that can help me remain morally clean?’
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Ps 119—This psalm is written in what style and likely for what reason? (w05 4/15 10 ¶2)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Ps 119:1-32 (th study 5)
4. Starting a Conversation
(3 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Start a conversation with someone you meet on the street as you are walking in the house-to-house ministry. (lmd lesson 1 point 4)
5. Following Up
(4 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. In a previous conversation, the person told you that he had recently lost a loved one in death. (lmd lesson 9 point 3)
6. Talk
(5 min.) ijwyp 83—Theme: How Can I Resist Temptation? (th study 20)
Song 40
7. Organizational Accomplishments for December
(10 min.) Play the VIDEO.
8. Local Needs
(5 min.)
9. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) bt chap. 19 ¶6-13