JULY 15-21

TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

1. “Your Loyal Love Is Better Than Life”

(10 min.)

A good relationship with God is more precious than life itself (Ps 63:3; w01 10/15 15-16 ¶17-18)

Meditating on Jehovah’s expressions of loyal love increases our appreciation for him (Ps 63:6; w19.12 28 ¶4; w15 10/15 24 ¶7)

Appreciation for God’s loyal love moves us to praise him joyfully (Ps 63:4, 5; w09 7/15 16 ¶6)

Collage: A sister reading the Bible. 1. She joyfully works with another sister in the ministry. 2. She comments at a meeting.

FAMILY WORSHIP IDEA: Discuss ways that Jehovah has shown loyal love to you.

2. Spiritual Gems

(10 min.)

Ps 64:3—How does this verse motivate us to keep our speech positive? (w07 11/15 15 ¶6)

Your answer
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?

Your answer

3. Bible Reading

(4 min.) Mark 14:63-72 (th study 12)

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

4. Starting a Conversation

(2 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. The householder does not speak your language. (lmd 3:4)

5. Starting a Conversation

(2 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. The conversation concludes before you can give a witness. (lmd 2:4)

6. Starting a Conversation

(3 min.) PUBLIC WITNESSING. Find out what topic interests the person, and arrange to follow up. (lmd 1:5)

7. Explaining Your Beliefs

(4 min.) Demonstration. ijwfq 51—Theme: Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Speak With People Who Have Previously Said “I’m Not Interested”? (lmd 4:3)

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

8. How We Show Love to God

(15 min.) Discussion.

Jehovah is “abundant in loyal love.” (Ps 86:15) The expression “loyal love” refers to love motivated by commitment, integrity, loyalty, and deep attachment. Although Jehovah shows love to humans in general, “loyal love” describes the love that he has reserved for his servants, those who have a special relationship with him. (Ps 33:18; 63:3; Joh 3:16; Ac 14:17) We can demonstrate our appreciation for Jehovah’s loyal love by showing love to him in return. How? By obeying his commandments, including the command to “make disciples.”—Mt 28:19; 1Jo 5:3.

Play the VIDEO Display Unfailing Love in the Ministry. Then ask the audience:

How will love motivate us to share the good news when

A scene from the video “Display Unfailing Love in the Ministry.” The father from the video falls asleep on a sofa after coming home from work.

we are tired?

Your answer

A scene from the video “Display Unfailing Love in the Ministry.” An angry householder speaks harshly to the father, who is accompanied by his son in the ministry.

we meet with opposition?

Your answer

A scene from the video “Display Unfailing Love in the Ministry.” The mother and the daughter from the video speak to an employee at a supermarket.

we are going about our daily activities?

Your answer

9. Congregation Bible Study

(30 min.) w19.06 24:1-6