JUNE 30–JULY 6
PROVERBS 20
Song 131 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. Keys to a Successful Courtship
(10 min.)
Keep in mind Jehovah’s view of courtship (Pr 20:24, 25; w24.05 22:3-4)
Observe the person even before beginning to date (Pr 20:18; w24.05 21:8)
Get to know each other well during your courtship (Pr 20:5; w24.05 22:7-8)
REMEMBER: A successful courtship does not always result in marriage, but in a good decision.
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Pr 20:27—In what way is “the breath of a man . . . the lamp of Jehovah”? (it-2 196 ¶7)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Luke 11:42-51 (th study 5)
4. Starting a Conversation
(4 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. The person tells you that he has recently emigrated from another country. (lmd 3:3)
5. Following Up
(4 min.) PUBLIC WITNESSING. Tell the person about the JW Library® app, and help him load it onto an electronic device. (lmd 9:5)
6. Explaining Your Beliefs
(4 min.) Demonstration. ijwbq article 159—Theme: Do Animals Go to Heaven? (lmd 3:4)
Song 78
7. Encourage Others to Try Our Bible Course
(5 min.) Discussion.
Offering Bible studies is an important part of our ministry. After all, how can we help people to become disciples if we do not study the Bible with them? (Ro 10:13-15) Why not make it a goal to use the direct approach regularly in the door-to-door work? First, try to determine what topic the householder might be interested in. Then, demonstrate how a Bible study can answer his questions and help him in practical ways.
The “Try Our Bible Course” link on jw.org can help you to offer a Bible study to those you meet.
How could you use the “Try Our Bible Course” link to offer a Bible study?
What methods have you found to be effective in offering Bible studies where you live?
8. Organizational Accomplishments for June
(10 min.) Play the VIDEO.
9. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) w21.11 46:6-13