February 1-7

NEHEMIAH 1-4

“Nehemiah Loved True Worship”: (10 min.)
- [Play Introduction to Nehemiah video.]
- Ne 1:11–2:3—Nehemiah’s joy came from the advancement of true worship (w06 2/1 9 ¶7)
- Ne 4:14—Nehemiah overcame opposition to true worship by focusing on Jehovah (w06 2/1 10 ¶3)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
- Ne 1:1; 2:1—Why can we conclude that “the 20th year” mentioned at Nehemiah 1:1 and 2:1 is counted from the same starting point? (it-2-E 899-900)
- Ne 4:17,18—How could a man do the work of rebuilding with just one hand? (w06 2/1 9 ¶1)
- What does this week’s Bible reading teach me about Jehovah?
- What points from this week’s Bible reading can I use in the field ministry?
Bible Reading: Ne 3:1-6 (4 min. or less)

Prepare This Month’s Presentations: (15 min.) Discussion. Play each sample presentation video, and then discuss the highlights. Emphasize how the publisher laid the groundwork for a return visit. Encourage publishers to build their own presentation.

Song 45
Plan Now to Serve as an Auxiliary Pioneer During March or April: (15 min.) Discussion. Consider pertinent points from the article “Make This Memorial Season a Joyful One!” (km 2/14 2) Emphasize the need to plan ahead. (Pr 21:5) Interview two publishers who have served as auxiliary pioneers in the past. What obstacles did they have to overcome? What joys did they experience?
Congregation Bible Study: bh 14:1-9 (30 min.)
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 24 and Prayer