September 10-16
JOHN 3-4
Song 57 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Jesus Witnesses to a Samaritan Woman”: (10 min.)
Joh 4:6, 7—Although tired, Jesus took the initiative to speak to a Samaritan woman (“tired out as he was” study note on Joh 4:6, nwtsty)
Joh 4:21-24—Jesus’ informal conversation led to a great witness
Joh 4:39-41—As a result of Jesus’ efforts, many Samaritans put faith in him
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Joh 3:29—How are we to understand this verse? (“the friend of the bridegroom” study note on Joh 3:29, nwtsty)
Joh 4:10—How might the Samaritan woman have understood Jesus’ expression “living water,” but what was Jesus referring to? (“living water” study note on Joh 4:10, 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) Joh 4:1-15
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) wp16.2 9 ¶1-4—Theme: John 4:23 Explained.
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Improving Our Skills in the Ministry—Starting Conversations That Can Lead to a Witness”: (15 min.) Discussion. Conclude by encouraging everyone to try to start at least one conversation during the week. At the next midweek meeting, publishers will have the opportunity to relate their experiences.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 35 ¶20-27, box “Teaching by Repetition”
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 35 and Prayer