APRIL 14-20
PROVERBS 9
Song 56 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. Be a Wise Person, Not a Ridiculer
(10 min.)
A ridiculer does not accept loving counsel but instead resents the counselor (Pr 9:7, 8a; w22.02 7:4)
A wise person appreciates the counsel and the counselor (Pr 9:8b, 9; w22.02 7:12-14; w01 5/15 30 ¶1-2)
The wise person will benefit, but the ridiculer will suffer (Pr 9:12; w01 5/15 30 ¶5)
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Pr 9:17—What are “stolen waters,” and why are they “sweet”? (w23.06 28:9)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) John 4:39-45 (th study 5)
4. Following Up
(4 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. The person attended the Memorial. (lmd 8:3)
5. Following Up
(4 min.) PUBLIC WITNESSING. You previously helped the person to find a Memorial observance near him. (lmd 7:4)
6. Following Up
(4 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. You previously helped a relative to find a Memorial observance near him. (lmd 8:4)
Song 84
7. Do Privileges Make You Privileged?
(15 min.) Discussion.
Play the VIDEO. Then ask the audience:
What does the word “privilege” mean?
How should those with congregation privileges view themselves?
Why are privileges to serve others more important than positions of authority?