September 30–October 6
JAMES 1-2
Song 32 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“The Way to Sin and Death”: (10 min.)
[Play the video Introduction to James.]
Jas 1:14—Improper thoughts can easily stimulate improper desires (g17.4 14)
Jas 1:15—Improper desires can often lead to sin and death (g17.4 14)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Jas 1:17—Why is Jehovah called “the Father of the celestial lights”? (it-2 253-254)
Jas 2:8—What is “the royal [or, “kingly,” ftn.] law”? (it-2 222 ¶4)
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) Jas 2:10-16 (th study 5)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Third Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Choose your own scripture. Invite the householder to the meeting. (th study 3)
Third Return Visit: (4 min. or less) Choose your own scripture. Offer a study publication. (th study 12)
Bible Study: (5 min. or less) bh 3:4-5(th study 13)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Continue Considering These Things”: (8 min.) Discussion. Play the video Avoid What Erodes Loyalty—Improper Entertainment.
Parents—Prepare Your Teen to Avoid Sexting: (7 min.) Talk by an elder based on the November 2013 Awake! pages 4-5.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) my chap. 19
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 9 and Prayer