Monday, September 7
He becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.—Heb. 11:6.
Jehovah gives us peace and contentment now and will give us everlasting life in the future. We can place our hope in Jehovah, convinced that he has both the desire and the power to reward us. And that conviction moves us to stay busy in our worship, just as faithful servants of God in the past were moved to do. This proved true of Timothy in the first century. (Heb. 6:10-12) Timothy put his hope in the living God. (1 Tim. 4:10) Therefore, he had good reason to work hard and exert himself. In what ways? The apostle Paul encouraged him to make progress as a teacher and a public speaker. Timothy was also to set a good example for fellow believers, both young and old. And he was assigned some difficult tasks, which included giving firm but loving counsel to those who needed it. (1 Tim. 4:11-16; 2 Tim. 4:1-5) Timothy could be sure that Jehovah would reward him.—Rom. 2:6, 7. w24.06 25:10-11
SEPTEMBER 7-13
JEREMIAH 32-33
Song 1 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. Reflecting on Jehovah’s Qualities Builds Faith
(10 min.)
Jehovah’s power convinces us that he can help us (Jer 32:17; wp19.1 3:1-4)
Jehovah’s loyal love assures us that he wants to help us (Jer 32:18; w21.11 44:18)
Jehovah’s sense of justice reminds us that he sees injustice and will act against it (Jer 32:19; w25.10 42:15)
FAMILY WORSHIP IDEA: Watch the VIDEO Buy a Field in Anathoth, and discuss how this dramatic illustration strengthened Jeremiah’s faith and how it can strengthen ours.—Jer 32:6-8.
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Jer 33:23, 24—Who are the “two families” spoken of here? (w07 3/15 11 ¶4)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Jer 32:6-18 (th 2)
4. Starting a Conversation
(3 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Offer a Bible study. (lmd 4:3)
5. Starting a Conversation
(4 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Offer a Bible study. (lmd 4:4)
6. Following Up
(5 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Offer a Bible study. (lmd 8:3)
Song 128
7. Make Your Blows Count During the Campaign
(15 min.) Discussion.
Would you like to start a Bible study this month? By applying a few simple suggestions, you can improve your chances. (1Co 9:26) Consider what we learned from a Governing Body update presented during the 2024 campaign to start Bible studies.
Play the VIDEO 2024 Governing Body Update #6—Excerpt. Then ask the audience:
What did you learn from the positive experiences that were shared?
Why would it be good to make time for the house-to-house ministry during this campaign?
What is the direct approach, and why is it often effective?
How can we make the best use of our time in the ministry?
Refer to the article “A Simple Question That Anyone Can Ask.” (w25.02 104) Then ask the audience:
What do you learn from Mary’s experience?
Make a list of people you would like to offer a Bible study to.
8. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) bt 25:14-21