August 13-19
LUKE 19-20
Song 84 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Learn From the Illustration of the Ten Minas”: (10 min.)
Lu 19:12, 13—“A man of noble birth” told his slaves to do business until he returned (jy 232 ¶2-4)
Lu 19:16-19—The faithful slaves had different abilities, but each one of them received a reward (jy 232 ¶7)
Lu 19:20-24—A wicked slave who failed to work experienced loss (jy 233 ¶1)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Lu 19:43—How were Jesus’ words fulfilled? (“fortification of pointed stakes” study note on Lu 19:43, nwtsty)
Lu 20:38—How does Jesus’ statement strengthen our confidence in the resurrection? (“for they are all living to him” study note on Lu 20:38, 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 19:11-27
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (2 min. or less) Use the sample conversation.
First Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Play and discuss the video.
Talk: (6 min. or less) w14 8/15 29-30—Theme: Do Jesus’ Words Recorded at Luke 20:34-36 Refer to the Earthly Resurrection?
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Improving Our Skills in the Ministry—Navigating JW.ORG”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 33
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 116 and Prayer