Saturday, December 14
Pray constantly. Give thanks for everything. This is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.—1 Thess. 5:17, 18.
In addition to praising Jehovah in our prayers, we are moved to thank him for the marvelous things he provides. For instance, we can thank him for the magnificent colors seen in flowers, the endless variety of delicious food, and the refreshing company of dear friends. Our loving Father gives us this and much more, just to make us happy. (Ps. 104:12-15, 24) Even more important, we thank Jehovah for the abundant spiritual food he provides and for the marvelous hope we have for the future. It can be so easy to forget to thank Jehovah for all that he does for us. What can help you to remember? You could make a list of specific requests you have made and periodically check it to see how Jehovah has answered them. Then say a prayer to thank him for his help.—Col. 3:15. w22.07 22 ¶8-9
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