Thursday, May 15

All the Israelites began to murmur against Moses.—Num. 14:2.

The Israelites rejected the clear proof that Jehovah was using Moses as His representative. (Num. 14:10, 11) Repeatedly, they refused to recognize Moses’ role. As a result, that generation of Israelites was denied entry into the Promised Land. (Num. 14:30) However, some Israelites did follow Jehovah’s guidance. For example, Jehovah noted: “Caleb . . . kept following after me wholeheartedly.” (Num. 14:24) God rewarded Caleb, even granting him his preferred choice of land in Canaan. (Josh. 14:12-14) The next generation of Israelites also set a good example in following Jehovah’s guidance. When Joshua succeeded Moses as the appointed leader of the Israelites, they “deeply respected him all the days of his life.” (Josh. 4:14) As a result, Jehovah blessed them by bringing them into the land that he had promised.—Josh. 21:43, 44. w24.02 21 ¶6-7

May 12-18

Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook—2025 | May

MAY 12-18

PROVERBS 13

Song 34 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)

TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

1. Do Not Be Fooled by “the Lamp of the Wicked”

(10 min.)

The wicked have no future (Pr 13:9; it-2 196 ¶2-3)

Do not associate with those who make bad things seem good (Pr 13:20; w12 7/15 12 ¶3)

Jehovah blesses the righteous one (Pr 13:25; w04 7/15 31 ¶6)

Collage: Comparing the bad choices of a non-Witness man to the good choices of some Witnesses. 1. A man dances at a nightclub with a drink in his hand. 2. Later, he feels sick and takes medicine. 3. Brothers and sisters at an outdoor gathering in the early evening. They enjoy singing, dancing, and eating together. 4. The next day, they participate in the field ministry. — The lives of those who pursue worldly desires are rarely as glamorous as they may seem. But those who do the will of Jehovah enjoy a truly rewarding way of life

2. Spiritual Gems

(10 min.)

Pr 13:24—What warning does this verse contain about misguided love? (it-2 276 ¶2)

Your answer
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?

Your answer

3. Bible Reading

(4 min.) Pr 13:1-17 (th study 10)

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

4. Starting a Conversation

(3 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. After starting with a timely topic, share something from the Bible that seems more relevant to the person. (lmd lesson 2 point 5)

5. Starting a Conversation

(4 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Invite the person to a meeting. (lmd lesson 2 point 3)

6. Talk

(5 min.) lmd appendix A point 9—Theme: Children Who Respect and Obey Their Parents Will Succeed. (th study 16)

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

Song 77

7. “The Light of the Righteous Shines Brightly”

(8 min.) Discussion.

God’s Word contains matchless knowledge and wisdom. When we rely on it to light our way, we enjoy lasting success and happiness. That is something the world just cannot offer.

A scene from the video “The World Cannot Give You What It Does Not Have.” Sister Gainanshina sits in a field and looks up at the sky.

Play the VIDEO The World Cannot Give You What It Does Not Have. Then ask the audience:

How does Sister Gainanshina’s experience highlight the superiority of “the light of the righteous” in comparison to “the lamp of the wicked”?—Pr 13:9

Your answer

Never waste your time fantasizing about the things of this world or regretting the choices you have made that allow you to serve Jehovah. (1Jo 2:15-17) Instead, focus on the “excelling value of the knowledge” that you have gained.—Php 3:8.

8. Local Needs

(7 min.)