January 8-14
MATTHEW 4-5
Song 82 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Lessons Learned From Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount”: (10 min.)
Mt 5:3—Happiness results from being conscious of our spiritual need (“Happy,” “those conscious of their spiritual need” study notes on Mt 5:3, nwtsty)
Mt 5:7—Happiness results from being merciful and compassionate (“merciful” study note on Mt 5:7, nwtsty)
Mt 5:9—Happiness results from being a peacemaker (“peacemakers” study note on Mt 5:9, nwtsty; w07 12/1 17)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Mt 4:9—Satan tried to tempt Jesus to do what? (“do an act of worship” study note on Mt 4:9, nwtsty)
Mt 4:23—What are two important activities that Jesus engaged in? (“teaching . . . preaching” study note on Mt 4:23, nwtsty)
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) Mt 5:31-48
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (2 min. or less) See Sample Conversations.
First Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Play and discuss the video.
Talk: (6 min. or less) w16.03 31-32—Theme: Did Satan Physically Take Jesus to the Temple When Tempting Him?
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Happy Are Those Who Have Been Persecuted for Righteousness’ Sake: (9 min.) Play the video The Namgungs: Imprisoned for Their Faith, and then discuss the lessons learned.
“First Make Your Peace With Your Brother—How?”: (6 min.) Discussion. Consider why only the last action in each list is correct.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 3
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 141 and Prayer