February 1-7
NEHEMIAH 1-4
Song 126 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Nehemiah Loved True Worship”: (10 min.)
[Play Introduction to Nehemiah video.]
Ne 1:11–2:3—Nehemiah’s joy came from the advancement of true worship (w16.03 5:12)
Ne 4:14—Nehemiah overcame opposition to true worship by focusing on Jehovah (w16.03 5:16)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Ne 1:1; 2:1—Why can we conclude that “the 20th year” mentioned at Nehemiah 1:1 and 2:1 is counted from the same starting point? (w16.03 5:5)
Ne 4:17, 18—How could a man do the work of rebuilding with just one hand? (w16.03 5:6)
What does this week’s Bible reading teach me about Jehovah?
What points from this week’s Bible reading can I use in the field ministry?
Bible Reading: Ne 3:1-10 (4 min. or less)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Prepare This Month’s Presentations: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video of a sample Listen and Live—On DVD presentation, then discuss the highlights. Emphasize how the publisher laid the groundwork for a return visit. Encourage publishers to build their own presentation.
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Plan Now to Serve as an Auxiliary Pioneer During March or April: (15 min.) Discussion. Consider pertinent points from the article “Make This Memorial Season a Joyful One!” (km 2/14 2:1-5) Emphasize the need to plan ahead. (Pr 21:5) Interview two publishers who have served as auxiliary pioneers in the past. What obstacles did they have to overcome? What joys did they experience?
Congregation Bible Study: ivrch 9:1-14 (30 min.)
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 70 and Prayer