August 4-10
Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook—2025 | July

AUGUST 4-10

PROVERBS 25

Song 154 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)

TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

Jesus speaking in a synagogue, with an opened scroll in his hands. A group of men, women, and children listen attentively.

Jesus at the synagogue in Nazareth, amazing the people with his gracious words

1. Wise Principles for Our Speech

(10 min.)

Choose the right time to speak (Pr 25:11; lv 12:5)

Speak graciously (Pr 25:15; lv 12:15, 22; see picture)

Speak words that refresh (Pr 25:25; w18.04 4:10)

A young sister speaking respectfully to her schoolteacher.

2. Spiritual Gems

(10 min.)

  • Pr 25:28​—What is the meaning of this proverb? (w23.09 39:3)

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

3. Bible Reading

(4 min.) Luke 12:54-13:5 (th study 10)

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

4. Starting a Conversation

(3 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Start a conversation with someone who looks sad. (lmd 3:3)

5. Following Up

(4 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. The person tells you that he has strong religious beliefs. (lmd 8:4)

6. Talk

(5 min.) w24.11 44:9-12—Theme: Imitate How Jesus Coped With Injustice (th study 13)

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

Song 123

7. Local Needs

(15 min.)

8. Congregation Bible Study

(30 min.) lfb 6, lfb section 3, lfb 7

Concluding Comments (3 min.) | Song 150 and Prayer

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The Watchtower (Study)—2025 | May

Study Article 22: August 4-10, 2025

20 Jehovah’s Name​—What It Means to Jesus