July 16-22

LUKE 10-11

“The Parable of the Neighborly Samaritan”: (10 min.)
- Lu 10:29-32—First a priest and then a Levite failed to help a fellow Jew who was a victim of robbers [Play “The Road From Jerusalem to Jericho” media on Lu 10:30, nwtsty.] (w02 9/1 16-17 ¶14-15)
- Lu 10:33-35—A Samaritan showed outstanding love to the victim (“a certain Samaritan,” “bandaged his wounds, pouring oil and wine on them,” “an inn” study notes on Lu 10:33, 34, nwtsty)
- Lu 10:36, 37—We should demonstrate love toward all, not just toward people of the same social class, race, tribe, or nation (w98 7/1 31 ¶2)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
- Lu 10:18—What was Jesus referring to when he told the 70 disciples: “I see Satan already fallen like lightning from heaven”? (“I see Satan already fallen like lightning from heaven” study note on Lu 10:18, nwtsty; w08 3/15 31 ¶11)
- Lu 11:5-9—What does the illustration about the persistent man teach us about praying? (“Friend, lend me three loaves,” “Stop bothering me,” “bold persistence” study notes on Lu 11:5-9, nwtsty)
- What has this week’s Bible reading taught you about Jehovah?
- What other spiritual gems have you discovered in this week’s Bible reading?
Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) Lu 10:1-8

Initial Call: (2 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. The person raises an objection that is common in your territory.
First Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. The person tells you that he is in the middle of eating his meal.
Second Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Play and discuss the video.

Song 16
“Why Is Neutrality So Important? (Mic 4:2)”: (15 min.) Play and discuss the video.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) bh 1:11-17
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 14 and Prayer