July 30–August 5
LUKE 14-16
Song 125 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“The Parable of the Lost Son”: (10 min.)
Lu 15:11-16—A wayward son squandered his inheritance on a debauched life (“A man had two sons,” “the younger one,” “squandered,” “a debauched life,” “to herd swine,” “carob pods” study notes on Lu 15:11-16, nwtsty)
Lu 15:17-24—He repented and was welcomed back by his loving father (“against you,” “hired men,” “tenderly kissed him,” “called your son,” “robe . . . ring . . . sandals” study notes on Lu 15:17-24, nwtsty)
Lu 15:25-32—The older son’s thinking was corrected
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Lu 14:26—What does the word “hate” mean in this context? (“hate” study note on Lu 14:26, nwtsty)
Lu 16:10-13—What was Jesus’ point regarding “unrighteous riches”? (w17.07 8-9 ¶7-8)
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) Lu 14:1-14
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Second Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Then invite the person to the meeting.
Third Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Choose your own scripture, and offer a study publication.
Bible Study: (6 min. or less) lvs 37-38 ¶14-15
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“The Prodigal Returns”: (15 min.) Discussion. Begin by playing The Prodigal Returns—Excerpt.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 31
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 139 and Prayer