Schedule for Week of December 29
WEEK STARTING DECEMBER 29
□ Congregation Bible Study:
cf 3:10-19 (30 min.)
□ Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Gen. 45-47 (10 min.)
Theocratic Ministry School Review
□ Service Meeting:
Monthly Theme: Send out “good things” out of the good treasure entrusted to us.—Matt. 12:35.
20 min: Progressively Teach “Good Things” to Bible Students and Believing Children. (Matt. 12:35) Discussion. Use the following scriptures to show what we should expect of Bible students and believing children: 1 Corinthians 13:11; 1 Peter 2:2, 3, footnote. Explain what it means to “taste” the “milk of the word” and how we can help our students and children to do this. Explain the principle at Mark 4:28. (See The Watchtower, December 15, 2014, article 2, pars. 6-8.) Interview an experienced publisher or parent who can explain how he or she helped a Bible student or a child make spiritual progress.—Eph. 4:13-15; see the Question Box in the May 2014 issue of Our Kingdom Ministry, article 6.
10 min: “Share ‘Good Things’ by Being Hospitable (Matt. 12:35).” Discussion. What benefits or experiences have some had because of showing hospitality? Invite comments about how we can show hospitality to others, especially those in full-time service. Mention local arrangement to provide a meal for each visiting speaker.