January 3-9
JUDGES 15-16
Song 124 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Betrayal—How Contemptible!”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Jg 16:1-3—How are we to understand these verses? (w05-E 3/15 27 ¶6)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share regarding Jehovah, the field ministry, or something else?
Bible Reading: (4 min.) Jg 16:23-31 (th study 10)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
First Conversation Video: (5 min.) Discussion. Play the video First Conversation: God Cares—Mt 10:29-31. Stop the video at each pause, and ask the audience the questions that appear in the video.
First Conversation: (3 min.) Use the sample conversation. (th study 3)
First Conversation: (5 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Then offer the Enjoy Life Forever! brochure, and introduce (but do not play) the video Why Study the Bible? (th study 9)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
The Bible Saved Our Marriage: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video. Then ask the audience: Which Bible principles helped each couple to save their marriage? How did restoring a good spiritual routine help them? Why must couples not give up in combating marital problems? Where can couples seek spiritual help?—Jas 5:14, 15.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) ia 14:7-13
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 60 and Prayer