SEPTEMBER 22-28
ECCLESIASTES 1-2
Song 103 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. Continue to Train the Next Generation
(10 min.)
[Play the VIDEO Introduction to Ecclesiastes.]
Each generation has the responsibility to train the next one (Ec 1:4; w17.01 5:3-4)
When we train and delegate, we allow others to experience the joy of working hard in Jehovah’s service (Ec 2:24)
Do not let your enjoyment of privileges prevent you from training younger brothers to take on more responsibility
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Ec 2:11—What did Solomon learn about working hard to acquire many things? (w18.12 3:14)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Luke 15:11-24 (th 11)
4. Starting a Conversation
(2 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Find out what topic interests the person. Arrange to contact him again. (lmd 3:5)
5. Starting a Conversation
(2 min.) PUBLIC WITNESSING. Share one of the “Truths We Love to Teach” by using the method described in lmd appendix A of the Love People brochure. (lmd 2:3)
6. Following Up
(2 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Answer a question that the person raised during a previous conversation. (lmd 9:5)
7. Making Disciples
(5 min.) PUBLIC WITNESSING. Demonstrate a Bible study, and make arrangements to continue. (lmd 10:3)
Song 84
8. Three Important Lessons About Training
(15 min.) Discussion.
Love moves us to train others to accomplish the work Jehovah has given us to do
The Bible contains many excellent examples that teach us how to train others. We can learn much from how Samuel trained Saul, how Elijah trained Elisha, how Jesus trained his disciples, and how Paul trained Timothy. Of course, Jehovah is the best trainer of all. What can we learn from his example?
Play the VIDEO Imitate Jehovah as a Trainer (Joh 5:20)—Excerpt. Then ask the audience:
What three lessons can we learn about Jehovah as a trainer?