DECEMBER 28, 2026–JANUARY 3, 2027

TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

Collage: A couple stay zealous in the ministry while awaiting prophecies leading up to Armageddon. 1. A church burning down. 2. The United Nations. 3. The sun and moon are darkened. 4. Soldiers at war. 5. Jesus wields a bow as he rides a white horse through the clouds. — Anticipating the events that lead up to Armageddon can motivate us to be zealous in the ministry

1. Help Others to Survive Armageddon

(10 min.)

Israelites who showed their heartfelt rejection of wickedness received a symbolic mark to keep them safe from destruction (Eze 9:4; rr 173 ¶6)

Those without the mark lost their lives when Jerusalem was destroyed (Eze 9:5, 6)

We can help others turn to Jehovah right up until Armageddon begins (w25.08 31 ¶1-2, 6)

2. Spiritual Gems

(10 min.)

Eze 9:9—Why did Jehovah include “the house of Israel” in this judgment message? (it “Chronology” ¶104)

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

Your answer

3. Bible Reading

(4 min.) Eze 9:1-11 (th study 5)

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

4. Starting a Conversation

(3 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Feature a video from the Teaching Toolbox. (lmd lesson 3 point 5)

5. Following Up

(4 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Introduce and discuss a video to answer a question that the householder raises. (lmd lesson 9 point 5)

6. Explaining Your Beliefs

(5 min.) Demonstration. Introduce and discuss a video from the series Was It Designed? to help a relative understand why you believe in creation. (th study 2)

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

7. Save Yourself and Those Who Listen to You

(15 min.) Discussion.

How can we save ourselves and those who listen to us? By paying constant attention to ourselves and to our teaching. (1Ti 4:16) We can pay constant attention to ourselves by keeping spiritually strong in order to reject the world’s wicked conduct. We can pay constant attention to our teaching by always working to improve our teaching skills. Our videos can help us do both.

A collage of various forms of videos produced by the organization over time.

Play the VIDEO Our History in Motion—Teaching Through Film and Video. Then ask the audience:

How has our modern-day organization used film and video to teach?

Your answer
Which videos have touched your heart or helped your family?

Your answer
What are some ways to use videos in our ministry, and how can we prepare to use them?

Your answer

8. Congregation Bible Study

(30 min.) wcg chap. 23