August 4-10
Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook—2025 | July

AUGUST 4-10

PROVERBS 25

Song 154 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)

TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

Jesus speaking in a synagogue, with an opened scroll in his hands. A group of men, women, and children listen attentively.

Jesus at the synagogue in Nazareth, amazing the people with his gracious words

1. Wise Principles for Our Speech

(10 min.)

Choose the right time to speak (Pr 25:11; w15 12/15 19 ¶6-7)

Speak graciously (Pr 25:15; w15 12/15 21 ¶15-16; see picture)

Speak words that refresh (Pr 25:25; w95 4/1 17 ¶8)

A young sister speaking respectfully to her schoolteacher.

2. Spiritual Gems

(10 min.)

  • Pr 25:28​—What is the meaning of this proverb? (it-2 399)

  • What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?

3. Bible Reading

(4 min.) Matthew 3:1-12 (th study 10)

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

4. Starting a Conversation

(3 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Start a conversation with someone who looks sad. (lmd 3:3)

5. Following Up

(4 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. The person tells you that he has strong religious beliefs. (lmd 8:4)

6. Talk

(5 min.) w24.11 44:9-12​—Theme: What if People Are Gossiping About Me? (th study 13)

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

Song 123

7. Local Needs

(15 min.)

8. Congregation Bible Study

(30 min.) lfb 6, intro to section 3, and lesson 7

Concluding Comments (3 min.) | Song 150 and Prayer