Schedule for Week of July 25
WEEK STARTING JULY 25
Song 33 and Prayer
□ Congregation Bible Study:
lv 16:1-8 (25 min.)
□ Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Revelation 1 (10 min.)
No. 1: Revelation 1:12-20 (4 min. or less)
No. 2: How Should Husbands Treat Their Wives?—et 3:2:2 (5 min.)
No. 3: What Does Luke 18:8 Teach Us About Faith? (5 min.)
□ Service Meeting:
5 min: Announcements.
10 min: Make Sure of the More Important Things. (Phil. 1:10) Interview one or two family heads who have a regular, zealous share in the ministry despite having a full-time job or heavy family responsibilities. How do they make room in their busy schedule for the ministry? How has having a regular share in the ministry benefited them and their family?
20 min: Prepare to Offer When Someone You Love Dies—On DVD, Would You Like to Know the Truth?—On DVD, and You Can Be God’s Friend!—On DVD During August. Discussion. Invite the audience to suggest several questions and scriptures that could be used in a presentation. Then demonstrate the following presentations:
[When Someone Dies—On DVD] Show its cover and say: “Today we are sharing this DVD that has brought comfort and hope to millions of people who have lost loved ones in death. Have you ever wondered what hope there is for the dead? [Allow for response.] The Bible clearly states God’s promise of a resurrection.” Show John 5:28, 29 appearing in lesson 5, paragraph 5, as well as the accompanying illustrations. Offer the DVD. You can prepare the way for a return visit by asking, “How can we be sure that eventually death will be completely eliminated?”
[When Someone Dies—On DVD] You may want to use this presentation on the return visit: “When we spoke before, we discussed the wonderful hope of a resurrection. The DVD I left you explains why we can be sure that eventually death will be completely eliminated. Did you not find God’s promises comforting and reassuring?” [Allow for response.] Then show lesson 5, paragraph 20, along with Revelation 21:4. Highlight the prospect we have of enjoying life without ever dying. Depending on the interest shown and the circumstances at the moment, you may offer a Bible study in the Bible Teach—On DVD or ask another question to open the way for the next return visit.
[God’s Friend—On DVD] If you meet someone who has limited language skills, use the pictures in lesson 6 that can be accessed on the main DVD menu page. First, show the pictures of people suffering. After each picture, point to the picture and ask, “What do you see here?” Observing his response will enable you to gauge his language level and learn his signs for things. Then perhaps say, “Those examples of suffering are all around us.” Show the next picture of Jesus on a throne and ask, “Who is this?” After a response, you could explain, “His name is Jesus. He will help us. He will eliminate suffering to make people happy.” Show the next picture of paradise, and then point to it and ask, “What do you see here?” [Allow for response.] Then say, “There will be no war. There will be no violence. There will be no famine. These are examples of the wonderful things Jesus will do.” After this, you may play and discuss lesson 6.
Song 55 and Prayer