I just wanted to let everyone know I'm not being a slacker =)
But after reading the July 15th Watchtower Study edition, I've decided to discontinue posting the weekly study schedule on this blog, not only because it's now available directly on the jw.org website, but also because I don't want to overstep my place or boundaries after considering the information presented in two of the articles. I've made it a matter of prayer as well.
Here's the link to the July 15th issue:
(which has some really good info, by the way)
http://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/w20130715/
(the two articles I'm referring to are):
"Feeding Many Through the Hands of a Few"
"Who Really Is the Faithful and Discreet Slave?"
PS - This was my own personal decision, so please don't think I'm speaking on behalf of anyone else who may have a similar blog online or who feels differently on the matter.
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Week of April 15th - 21st
official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2013/4/15
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 6 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 8, pgs 92-95, ¶1-7)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Luke 13-17
No. 1: Luke 16:16-31
No. 2: Does Our Imperfect State Mean That We Are Worthless to God? (Psalm 103:8, 9, 14; Galatians 6:9)
No. 3: Are All Humans Children of God?
(rs pg 303 ¶3 – pg 304 ¶4)
Service Meeting:
(song 95)
(10 min): Question Box. Discussion.
(10 min): Ways to Expand Your Ministry–Part 2.
(Talk based on od page 112, ¶3, to page 114, ¶1. Interview one or two pioneers regarding how they were able to make adjustments in order to pioneer.)
(10 min): Do You Witness at Your Workplace?
Discussion based on the following questions: (1) Why is it good for your workmates to know that you are one of Jehovah's Witnesses? (2) How can you let them know? (3) What situations at work provide opportunities to give a witness? (4) Why is it good to keep a Bible and some publications at your workplace if possible? (5) Why is it best to avoid prolonged witnessing during the time you should be working? (6) What good experiences have you had witnessing at work?
(song 45 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Stay In Jehovah's Valley of Protection"
(pgs 17-21 - February 15th, 2013 study edition)
(songs 133 & 16)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* od (Organized To Do Jehovah's Will)
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2013/4/15
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 6 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 8, pgs 92-95, ¶1-7)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Luke 13-17
No. 1: Luke 16:16-31
No. 2: Does Our Imperfect State Mean That We Are Worthless to God? (Psalm 103:8, 9, 14; Galatians 6:9)
No. 3: Are All Humans Children of God?
(rs pg 303 ¶3 – pg 304 ¶4)
Service Meeting:
(song 95)
(10 min): Question Box. Discussion.
(10 min): Ways to Expand Your Ministry–Part 2.
(Talk based on od page 112, ¶3, to page 114, ¶1. Interview one or two pioneers regarding how they were able to make adjustments in order to pioneer.)
(10 min): Do You Witness at Your Workplace?
Discussion based on the following questions: (1) Why is it good for your workmates to know that you are one of Jehovah's Witnesses? (2) How can you let them know? (3) What situations at work provide opportunities to give a witness? (4) Why is it good to keep a Bible and some publications at your workplace if possible? (5) Why is it best to avoid prolonged witnessing during the time you should be working? (6) What good experiences have you had witnessing at work?
(song 45 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Stay In Jehovah's Valley of Protection"
(pgs 17-21 - February 15th, 2013 study edition)
(songs 133 & 16)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* od (Organized To Do Jehovah's Will)
Monday, April 8, 2013
Week of April 8th - 14th
official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2013/4/8
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 123 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 7, pgs 88-91, ¶14-20)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Luke 10-12
No. 1: Luke 12:1-21
No. 2: What Explains the Various Racial Characteristics?
(rs pg 302 ¶2 – pg 303 ¶2)
No. 3: Why We View Jehovah as Our Father
(Matthew 6:9)
Service Meeting:
(song 60)
(10 min): You Can Be a Source of Encouragement.
(Romans 1:11, 12)
(Discussion by the service overseer. Mention the number of regular pioneers in the congregation. Outline some ways we can encourage them, such as by giving commendation, working with them in service, assisting with travel expenses, or sharing a meal. Invite pioneers to comment on how they have been encouraged by others. If the congregation has no regular pioneers, tailor the discussion to auxiliary pioneers.)
(10 min): Answering Questions About the Last Days.
(Discussion based on rs pg 241, ¶5, to pg 243, ¶1. Have one suggestion briefly demonstrated.)
(10 min): "Take as a Pattern the Prophets–Jonah."
(Questions and answers.)
(song 13 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Do You Appreciate Our Spiritual Heritage?"
(pgs 8-12 - February 15th, 2013 study edition)
(songs 22 & 75)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2013/4/8
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 123 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 7, pgs 88-91, ¶14-20)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Luke 10-12
No. 1: Luke 12:1-21
No. 2: What Explains the Various Racial Characteristics?
(rs pg 302 ¶2 – pg 303 ¶2)
No. 3: Why We View Jehovah as Our Father
(Matthew 6:9)
Service Meeting:
(song 60)
(10 min): You Can Be a Source of Encouragement.
(Romans 1:11, 12)
(Discussion by the service overseer. Mention the number of regular pioneers in the congregation. Outline some ways we can encourage them, such as by giving commendation, working with them in service, assisting with travel expenses, or sharing a meal. Invite pioneers to comment on how they have been encouraged by others. If the congregation has no regular pioneers, tailor the discussion to auxiliary pioneers.)
(10 min): Answering Questions About the Last Days.
(Discussion based on rs pg 241, ¶5, to pg 243, ¶1. Have one suggestion briefly demonstrated.)
(10 min): "Take as a Pattern the Prophets–Jonah."
(Questions and answers.)
(song 13 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Do You Appreciate Our Spiritual Heritage?"
(pgs 8-12 - February 15th, 2013 study edition)
(songs 22 & 75)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Week of April 1st - 7th
official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2013/4/1
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 38 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 7, pgs 84-88, ¶7-13)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Luke 7-9
No. 1: Luke 7:18-35
No. 2: What New Nation Was Born at Pentecost, and With What Purpose? (Galatians 6:16; 1 Peter 2:9)
No. 3: Where Did Cain Find His Wife?
(w 9/1/10 pg 25 updates rs pg 301 ¶5 – pg 302 ¶1)
Service Meeting:
(song 113)
(10 min): Ideas for Offering the Magazines in April.
(Discussion. Take 30 to 60 seconds to relate why the magazines will have appeal in your territory. Then, using the cover subject of The Watchtower, invite the audience to suggest an interest-arousing question to ask and then invite suggestions on a scripture to read. Do the same for Awake! and, if time allows, for one other article from either magazine. Demonstrate how each issue may be offered.)
(10 min): Local needs.
(10 min): Make Good Use of the 2013 Yearbook.
(Discussion. Review "A Letter From the Governing Body." Arrange in advance for some to relate an encouraging experience from the Yearbook. Invite audience to comment on outstanding aspects of the worldwide report. Conclude by encouraging all to complete their reading of the Yearbook.)
(song 75 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"This Is Our Spiritual Heritage"
(pgs 7-13 - February 15th, 2013 study edition)
(songs 69 & 28)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* w (Watchtower)
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2013/4/1
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 38 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 7, pgs 84-88, ¶7-13)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Luke 7-9
No. 1: Luke 7:18-35
No. 2: What New Nation Was Born at Pentecost, and With What Purpose? (Galatians 6:16; 1 Peter 2:9)
No. 3: Where Did Cain Find His Wife?
(w 9/1/10 pg 25 updates rs pg 301 ¶5 – pg 302 ¶1)
Service Meeting:
(song 113)
(10 min): Ideas for Offering the Magazines in April.
(Discussion. Take 30 to 60 seconds to relate why the magazines will have appeal in your territory. Then, using the cover subject of The Watchtower, invite the audience to suggest an interest-arousing question to ask and then invite suggestions on a scripture to read. Do the same for Awake! and, if time allows, for one other article from either magazine. Demonstrate how each issue may be offered.)
(10 min): Local needs.
(10 min): Make Good Use of the 2013 Yearbook.
(Discussion. Review "A Letter From the Governing Body." Arrange in advance for some to relate an encouraging experience from the Yearbook. Invite audience to comment on outstanding aspects of the worldwide report. Conclude by encouraging all to complete their reading of the Yearbook.)
(song 75 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"This Is Our Spiritual Heritage"
(pgs 7-13 - February 15th, 2013 study edition)
(songs 69 & 28)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* w (Watchtower)
Monday, March 25, 2013
Week of March 25th - 31st
official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2013/3/25
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 76 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 7, pgs 81-83, ¶1-6)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Luke 4-6
No. 1: Luke 4:22-39
No. 2: From Where Did the Various Races Come?
(rs pg 301 ¶1-4)
No. 3: What Proof Is There That Jesus Was Resurrected?
(1 Corinthians 15:3-7)
Service Meeting:
(song 111)
(5 min): Start a Bible Study on the First Saturday.
(Using the sample presentation on page 8, demonstrate how a study may be started on the first Saturday in April. Encourage all to have a share.)
(25 min): "How to Use Good News From God!"
(Questions and answers. When considering paragraph 6, have two demonstrations.)
(song 97 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
Christian Elders—‘Fellow Workers for Our Joy’
(pgs 27-31 - January 15th study edition)
(songs 123 & 53)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2013/3/25
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 76 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 7, pgs 81-83, ¶1-6)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Luke 4-6
No. 1: Luke 4:22-39
No. 2: From Where Did the Various Races Come?
(rs pg 301 ¶1-4)
No. 3: What Proof Is There That Jesus Was Resurrected?
(1 Corinthians 15:3-7)
Service Meeting:
(song 111)
(5 min): Start a Bible Study on the First Saturday.
(Using the sample presentation on page 8, demonstrate how a study may be started on the first Saturday in April. Encourage all to have a share.)
(25 min): "How to Use Good News From God!"
(Questions and answers. When considering paragraph 6, have two demonstrations.)
(song 97 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
Christian Elders—‘Fellow Workers for Our Joy’
(pgs 27-31 - January 15th study edition)
(songs 123 & 53)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
Monday, March 18, 2013
Week of March 18th - 24th
official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2013/3/18
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 120 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 6, pgs 77-80, ¶19-24 + box on pg 78)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Luke 1-3
No. 1: Luke 1:24-45
No. 2: Who Should Partake of the Emblems at the Lord’s Evening Meal? (rs pg 267 ¶5 – pg 268 ¶1)
No. 3: How Often Should the Memorial Be Commemorated, and When? (rs pg 269 ¶1-2)
Service Meeting:
(song 118)
(12 min): "Welcome Them!"
(Questions and answers. Have a two-part demonstration showing a publisher taking the initiative to welcome a visitor and then, after the program concludes, tactfully making arrangements to further the person's interest.)
(18 min): "How to Use Who Are Doing Jehovah's Will Today?"
(Questions and answers. Have a seven-minute demonstration of a publisher discussing one of the lessons with a Bible student.)
(song 20 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Serving Without Regrets"
(pgs 22-26 - January 15th study edition)
(songs 91 & 39)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2013/3/18
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 120 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 6, pgs 77-80, ¶19-24 + box on pg 78)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Luke 1-3
No. 1: Luke 1:24-45
No. 2: Who Should Partake of the Emblems at the Lord’s Evening Meal? (rs pg 267 ¶5 – pg 268 ¶1)
No. 3: How Often Should the Memorial Be Commemorated, and When? (rs pg 269 ¶1-2)
Service Meeting:
(song 118)
(12 min): "Welcome Them!"
(Questions and answers. Have a two-part demonstration showing a publisher taking the initiative to welcome a visitor and then, after the program concludes, tactfully making arrangements to further the person's interest.)
(18 min): "How to Use Who Are Doing Jehovah's Will Today?"
(Questions and answers. Have a seven-minute demonstration of a publisher discussing one of the lessons with a Bible student.)
(song 20 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Serving Without Regrets"
(pgs 22-26 - January 15th study edition)
(songs 91 & 39)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Week of March 11th - 17th
official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2013/3/11
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 68 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 6, pgs 72-77, ¶13-18 + box on pg 74)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Mark 13-16
No. 1: Mark 14:22-42
No. 2: What Is the Significance of the Memorial?
(rs pg 266 ¶1 - pg 267 ¶1)
No. 3: What Do the Memorial Emblems Represent?
(rs pg 267 ¶2-3)
Service Meeting:
(song 109)
(10 min): What Do We Learn?
(Discussion. Have Matthew 10:7-10 and Luke 10:1-4 read. Consider how these accounts can help us in our ministry.)
(10 min): Ways to Expand Your Ministry–Part 1.
(Discussion based on od book, page 111, ¶1, to page 112, ¶2.
Interview one or two publishers who have moved or learned another language in order to expand their ministry. What challenges did they have to overcome? How did their family or the congregation assist them? What blessings have they enjoyed?)
(10 min): "Prepare for the Memorial With a Joyful Heart."
(Questions and answers. Review local arrangements for the Memorial.
Report on the local progress of the invitation campaign.)
(song 8 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Keep Drawing Close To Jehovah"
(pgs 17-21 - January 15th study edition)
(songs 52 & 65)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* od (Organized To Do Jehovah's Will)
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2013/3/11
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 68 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 6, pgs 72-77, ¶13-18 + box on pg 74)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Mark 13-16
No. 1: Mark 14:22-42
No. 2: What Is the Significance of the Memorial?
(rs pg 266 ¶1 - pg 267 ¶1)
No. 3: What Do the Memorial Emblems Represent?
(rs pg 267 ¶2-3)
Service Meeting:
(song 109)
(10 min): What Do We Learn?
(Discussion. Have Matthew 10:7-10 and Luke 10:1-4 read. Consider how these accounts can help us in our ministry.)
(10 min): Ways to Expand Your Ministry–Part 1.
(Discussion based on od book, page 111, ¶1, to page 112, ¶2.
Interview one or two publishers who have moved or learned another language in order to expand their ministry. What challenges did they have to overcome? How did their family or the congregation assist them? What blessings have they enjoyed?)
(10 min): "Prepare for the Memorial With a Joyful Heart."
(Questions and answers. Review local arrangements for the Memorial.
Report on the local progress of the invitation campaign.)
(song 8 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Keep Drawing Close To Jehovah"
(pgs 17-21 - January 15th study edition)
(songs 52 & 65)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* od (Organized To Do Jehovah's Will)
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