November 12-18
ACTS 1-3
Song 104 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Holy Spirit Is Poured Out on the Christian Congregation”: (10 min.)
[Play the video Introduction to Acts.]
Ac 2:1-8, 14, 37, 38, 41—After receiving holy spirit, Jesus’ disciples gave a witness that resulted in the baptism of about 3,000
Ac 2:42-47—Jesus’ disciples showed great generosity and hospitality, allowing newly baptized ones visiting Jerusalem to lengthen their stay and have their faith strengthened (w86 12/1 29 ¶4-5, 7)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Ac 3:15—Why is Jesus called “the Chief Agent of life”? (it-2 61 ¶1)
Ac 3:19—How does this verse describe the way Jehovah forgives repentant wrongdoers? (cl 265 ¶14)
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) Ac 2:1-21
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) it-1 129 ¶2-3—Theme: Why Was Judas Replaced When the Apostles Who Died Faithful Were Not?
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Cooperating to Preach in Multilingual Territory”: (15 min.) Discussion by the service overseer. Play and discuss the video. Outline local arrangements for working multilingual territory.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 43 ¶1-7
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 68 and Prayer