January 21-27

ACTS 25-26

“Paul Appeals to Caesar and Then Witnesses to King Herod Agrippa”: (10 min.)
- Ac 25:11—Paul availed himself of a legal provision and appealed to Caesar (bt 198 ¶6)
- Ac 26:1-3—Paul gave a skillful defense before King Herod Agrippa (bt 198-201 ¶10-16)
- Ac 26:28—Paul’s words had a profound effect on the king (bt 202 ¶18)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
- Ac 26:14—What is a goad? (“kicking against the goads” study note on Ac 26:14, nwtsty; “Goad,” nwtstg)
- Ac 26:27—What dilemma did King Agrippa face when Paul asked him if he believed the prophets? (w03 11/15 16-17 ¶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 25:1-12 (th study 5)

First Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Play and discuss the video.
First Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Use the sample conversation. (th study 2)
First Return Visit: (4 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Then introduce the Teach Us book. (th study 3)

Song 38
“The Legalization of the Work in Quebec”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 51
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 122 and Prayer