September 3-9
JOHN 1-2
Song 5 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Jesus Performs His First Miracle”: (10 min.)
[Play the video Introduction to John.]
Joh 2:1-3—A potentially embarrassing situation developed at a marriage feast (w15-E 6/15 4 ¶3)
Joh 2:7-9, 11—Jesus’ actions strengthened the faith of his disciples
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Joh 1:1—What reasons are there for saying that John did not mean that “the Word” was the same as Almighty God? (“the Word,” “with,” “the Word was a god” study notes on Joh 1:1, nwtsty-E; bh 23:3, 4)
Joh 1:29—Why did John the Baptist call Jesus “the Lamb of God”? (“the Lamb of God” study note on Joh 1:29, 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) Joh 1:1-13
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
First Conversation Video: (4 min.) Play and discuss the video.
First Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Use the sample conversation.
Bible Study: (6 min. or less) bhssm 4:2
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Song 60
Local Needs: (8 min.)
Organizational Accomplishments: (7 min.) Play the Organizational Accomplishments video for September.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) bh 6:1-8
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 101 and Prayer