JULY 21-27
PROVERBS 23
Song 97 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. Wise Principles for the Use of Alcohol
(10 min.)
If you choose to drink alcohol, do not drink too much (Pr 23:20, 21; lff 43:2)
Keep in mind the bad effects of drunkenness (Pr 23:29, 30, 33-35; lff 43:2, 5)
Do not be fooled by alcohol’s harmless appearance (Pr 23:31, 32)
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Pr 23:4—Why is this scripture so practical today? (w22.10 43:16)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) John 6:60-71 (th 5)
4. Starting a Conversation
(2 min.) PUBLIC WITNESSING. (lmd 3:5)
5. Following Up
(5 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Demonstrate a Bible study. (lmd 9:5)
6. Making Disciples
(5 min.) Encourage your student who is struggling to break free from an unscriptural habit. (lmd 12:4)
Song 35
7. Should I Serve Alcohol or Not?
(8 min.) Discussion.
Should hosts serve alcohol at a social gathering, such as a wedding reception? This is a personal decision, but one that should be made carefully after balancing a number of Bible principles and considering the circumstances.
Play the VIDEO Should I Serve Alcohol? Then ask the audience:
How can the following Bible principles help hosts decide whether they will serve alcohol or not?
Joh 2:9—Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding feast.
1Co 6:10—“Drunkards . . . will not inherit God’s Kingdom.”
1Co 10:31, 32—“Whether you are eating or drinking . . . , do all things for God’s glory. Keep from becoming causes for stumbling.”
What are some circumstances that should be considered?
In order to make good decisions, why must we use our “power of reason” to balance various Bible principles?—Ro 12:1; Ec 7:16-18
8. Local Needs
(7 min.)
9. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) bt 22:15-21