November 12-18
ACTS 1-3
Song 71 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Holy Spirit Is Poured Out on the Christian Congregation”: (10 min.)
[Play the video Introduction to Acts.]
Ac 2:1-8, 14, 37, 38, 41—After receiving holy spirit, Jesus’ disciples gave a witness that resulted in the baptism of about 3,000
Ac 2:42-47—Jesus’ disciples showed great generosity and hospitality, allowing newly baptized ones visiting Jerusalem to lengthen their stay and have their faith strengthened (w11 12/15 5:5)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Ac 3:15—Why is Jesus called “the Chief Agent of life”? (it-2-E 61 ¶1)
Ac 3:19—How does this verse describe the way Jehovah forgives repentant wrongdoers? (w13 6/15 3:12)
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) Ac 1:15-26
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (2 min. or less) Use the sample conversation.
First Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Play and discuss the video.
Talk: (6 min. or less) w17.02 4:3—Theme: Why Was it Important to Replace Judas Who Was Unfaithful?
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Cooperating to Preach in Multilingual Territory”: (15 min.) Discussion by the service overseer. Play and discuss the video. Outline local arrangements for working multilingual territory.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) lfb Lesson 41, Lesson 42
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 51 and Prayer