August 24-30
EXODUS 19-20
Song 11 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“The Ten Commandments and You”: (10 min.)
Ex 20:4, 5—Honor Jehovah, and give him exclusive devotion (w89-E 11/15 6 ¶1)
Ex 20:8-11—Keep spiritual things first in your life
Ex 20:12-17—Honor and respect fellow humans (w89-E 11/15 6 ¶2-3)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Ex 19:5, 6—Why did ancient Israel lose the opportunity to become “a kingdom of priests”? (w17.01 2:9)
Ex 20:4, 5—How does Jehovah bring “punishment for the error of fathers” upon future generations? (bh 16:3)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share regarding Jehovah, the field ministry, or something else?
Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) Ex 20:8-17 (th study 10)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (3 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Then leave a jw.org contact card. (th study 1)
Return Visit: (4 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Then offer a publication from our Teaching Toolbox. (th study 15)
Bible Study: (5 min. or less) bh 6:17-19 (th study 8)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
How Can I Earn More Freedom?: (6 min.) Discussion. Play the whiteboard animation. Then ask young ones in the audience: How can you earn your parents’ trust? What should you do if you make a mistake? Why is honoring your parents vital to earning more freedom?
Honor Your Elderly Parents: (9 min.) Discussion. Play the video. Then ask the audience: What challenges may arise as parents get older? Why must family members maintain good communication when deciding what kind of care to provide? How can children honor their parents while providing care?
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) my 65
Concluding Comments (3 min. or less)
Song 46 and Prayer