May 7-13
MARK 7-8
Song 13 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Pick Up Your Torture Stake and Keep Following Me”: (10 min.)
Mr 8:34—In order to follow Christ, we must disown ourselves (“let him disown himself” study note on Mr 8:34, nwtsty; w92 8/1 17 ¶14)
Mr 8:35-37—Jesus asks two thought-provoking questions that help us to focus on priorities (w08 10/15 25-26 ¶3-4)
Mr 8:38—Courage is needed to follow Christ (jy 143 ¶4)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Mr 7:5-8—Why was handwashing an issue for the Pharisees? (w16.08 30 ¶1-4)
Mr 7:32-35—How is Jesus’ consideration for this deaf man an example for us? (w00 2/15 17-18 ¶9-11)
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) Mr 7:1-15
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call 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) bhs 165-166 ¶6-7
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Local Needs: (5 min.)
“Prepare Your Children to Follow Christ”: (10 min.) Discussion.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 19 ¶10-16, box “Who Were the Samaritans?”
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 60 and Prayer