August 6-12
LUKE 17-18
Song 18 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Show Gratitude”: (10 min.)
Lu 17:11-14—Jesus healed ten lepers (“ten men with leprosy” study note on Lu 17:12, nwtsty; “show yourselves to the priests” study note on Lu 17:14, nwtsty)
Lu 17:15, 16—Only one of the lepers returned to thank Jesus
Lu 17:17, 18—This account highlights the importance of showing gratitude (w08 8/1 14-15 ¶8-9)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Lu 17:7-10—What is the point of Jesus’ illustration? (“good-for-nothing” study note on Lu 17:10, nwtsty)
Lu 18:8—What kind of faith is Jesus referring to in this verse? (“this faith” study note on Lu 18:8, 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) Lu 18:24-43
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) fg lesson 4 ¶1-2
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Remember the Wife of Lot”: (15 min.) Discussion.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 32
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 117 and Prayer