JANUARY 20-26

TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

1. Do Not Let Nervousness Hold You Back

(10 min.)

We want to praise Jehovah with all our heart (Ps 138:1)

When you feel nervous about participating in a meeting, rely on Jehovah for help (Ps 138:3)

Being nervous can be a good sign (Ps 138:6; w19.01 2:10)

A sister raising her hand to give a comment at a congregation meeting.

TIP: Keeping our comments brief can help reduce our anxiety.—w23.04 18:7.

2. Spiritual Gems

(10 min.)

Ps 139:21, 22—Are Christians required to forgive everyone? (it-1 862 ¶4)

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

Your answer

3. Bible Reading

(4 min.) Lu 7:1-10 (th study 2)

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

4. Starting a Conversation

(3 min.) PUBLIC WITNESSING. (lmd 2:3)

5. Making Disciples

(4 min.) PUBLIC WITNESSING. Offer and demonstrate a Bible study. (lmd 10:3)

6. Talk

(5 min.) ijwyp 105—Theme: How Can I Overcome Shyness? (th study 16)

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

7. You Can Thrive in Your Ministry Despite Being Shy

(15 min.) Discussion.

Would you describe yourself as someone who is shy? Do you generally prefer to go unnoticed? Do you get a knot in your stomach at the thought of talking to others? At times, being shy can hold us back from doing things that we would like to do. However, many who have struggled with shyness have been able to reach out and even thrive in their ministry. What can we learn from their example?

Play the VIDEO Giving My All Despite Being Shy. Then ask the audience:

How has Sister Lee benefited from applying her grandmother’s advice to “put everything into serving Jehovah”?

Your answer

The Bible indicates that Moses, Jeremiah, and Timothy may have struggled with shyness. (Ex 3:11; 4:10; Jer 1:6-8; 1Ti 4:12) Still, they were able to accomplish great things in Jehovah’s service because he was with them. (Ex 4:12; Jer 20:11; 2Ti 1:6-8)

Collage: 1. Moses holds two tablets bearing the Ten Commandments. 2. Jeremiah prays. 3. Timothy reads from a scroll.

Read Isaiah 43:1, 2. Then ask the audience:

What promise does Jehovah make to his worshippers?

Your answer

How can Jehovah help those who are shy to thrive in their ministry today?

Play the VIDEO How Your Baptism Leads to More Happiness—Excerpt. Then ask the audience:

How has Sister Jackson felt Jehovah’s power and support in her ministry?

Your answer
How can the ministry help a person who is shy?

Your answer

8. Congregation Bible Study

(30 min.) w20.03 12:15-18, Review