September 18-24
DANIEL 1-3
Song 148 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Loyalty to Jehovah Brings Rewards”: (10 min.)
[Play the video Introduction to Daniel.]
Da 3:16-20—Daniel’s companions withstood the intense pressure to be disloyal to Jehovah (w15 7/15 25 ¶15-16)
Da 3:26-29—Their loyalty resulted in praise to Jehovah and blessings to them (w13 1/15 10 ¶13)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Da 1:5, 8—Why did Daniel and his three companions conclude that their eating of the king’s delicacies would defile them? (it-2 382)
Da 2:44—Why will God’s Kingdom have to crush the earthly rulerships depicted in the image? (w12 6/15 17, box; w01 10/15 6 ¶4)
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) Da 2:31-43
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (2 min. or less) Isa 40:22—Teach the Truth—Lay the groundwork for a return visit.
Return Visit: (4 min. or less) Ro 15:4—Teach the Truth—Leave a JW.ORG contact card.
Talk: (6 min. or less) w17.02 29-30—Theme: Does Jehovah Assess in Advance How Much Pressure We Can Bear and Then Choose the Trials We Will Face?
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Be Loyal When Tempted”: (8 min.) Discussion.
“Be Loyal When a Relative Is Disfellowshipped”: (7 min.) Discussion.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) kr “Section 6—Kingdom Support—Building for Worship and Providing Relief,” chap. 18 ¶1-8
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 72 and Prayer