August 27–September 2
LUKE 23-24
Song 77 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Be Ready to Forgive Others”: (10 min.)
Lu 23:34—Jesus forgave the Roman soldiers who nailed him to the stake (cl-E 297 ¶16)
Lu 23:43—Jesus forgave a criminal (g-E 2/08 11 ¶5-6)
Lu 24:34—Jesus forgave Peter (cf 16:12-13)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Lu 23:31—What is Jesus apparently referring to in this verse? (“when the tree is moist, . . . when it is withered” study note on Lu 23:31, nwtsty-E)
Lu 23:33—What archaeological evidence indicates that in executions nails were likely used to fasten a person to a stake? (“Nail in a Heel Bone” media on Lu 23:33, nwtsty-E)
What has this week’s Bible reading taught you about Jehovah?
What other spiritual gems have you discovered in this week’s Bible reading?
Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) Lu 23:1-12
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Second Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Then offer a publication from our Teaching Toolbox that meets the needs of the householder.
Third Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Choose your own scripture, and offer a study publication.
Bible Study: (6 min. or less) fg 4:3-4
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Jesus Died for Your Brother Too”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Become More Beautiful!
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) lfb Lesson 20, Lesson 21
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 138 and Prayer