Monday, April 7
Be steadfast, immovable.—1 Cor. 15:58.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Jehovah’s Witnesses who listened to the guidance given by our organization avoided the undue anxieties experienced by those who listened to misleading information. (Matt. 24:45) We must not lose sight of “the more important things.” (Phil. 1:9, 10) Distractions can take an excessive amount of our time and attention away from more beneficial pursuits. Ordinary features of life—such as eating, drinking, recreation, and secular work—could become distractions if we allow them to become the focus of our life. (Luke 21:34, 35) In addition, every day we are bombarded with news reports about social disputes and political issues. We cannot afford to be distracted by these debates. Otherwise, we may begin to take sides in our mind and heart. Satan uses various methods with the goal of weakening our determination to do what is right. w23.07 16-17 ¶12-13
APRIL 7-13
PROVERBS 8
Song 89 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. Listen to Wisdom Personified
(10 min.)
Jesus, wisdom personified, was produced by Jehovah “as the beginning of his way” (Pr 8:1, 4, 22; cf 131 ¶7)
Jesus’ wisdom and love for his Father grew throughout the vast expanse of time that he worked beside Jehovah during creation (Pr 8:30, 31; cf 131-132 ¶8-9)
We benefit from Jesus’ wisdom by listening to him (Pr 8:32, 35; w09 4/15 31 ¶14)
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Pr 8:22-36 (th study 10)
4. Following Up
(4 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Answer questions about what to expect during the Memorial from a person who is considering attending. (lmd lesson 9 point 3)
5. Starting a Conversation
(3 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Welcome someone who came to the Memorial because he found an invitation in his door, and assist him after the program. (lmd lesson 3 point 5)
6. Explaining Your Beliefs
(5 min.) Talk. ijwbq article 160—Theme: Why Is Jesus Called the Son of God? (th study 1)
Song 105
7. Local Needs
(15 min.)
8. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) bt chap. 25 ¶1-4, box on p. 199