official jw.org link
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2012/12/24
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 5 and Prayer)
"God's
Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 3, pgs 32-35, ¶1-6)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Zechariah
9-14
No. 1: Zechariah 11:1-13
No. 2: Whose Prayers Is God Willing to Hear?
(rs pg 292 ¶1 – pg 293 ¶2)
No. 3: In What Situations Might We Apply Proverbs 15:1?
Service Meeting:
(song 75)
(30 min): How We Can Make Good Use of Our Official Website.
(Discussion of pages 3-6. When considering page 4, have a three-minute demonstration of a family concluding their Family Worship evening. The family head asks for ideas about what to cover the following week, and the children point out items from the "Teenagers" section of the Web site that they would like to discuss. Invite audience to comment on how they have used jw.org, or plan to use it, for personal and family study. When considering page 5, have a three-minute demonstration of a publisher with a mobile device using the site to answer a householder's question about our beliefs. When considering page 6, have a four-minute demonstration of a publisher talking to an interested person who prefers to read in a different language. The publisher uses his mobile device or the householder's computer to display a page from the Know the Truth tract or the Bible Teach book in the householder's language and discusses it with him. Invite audience to comment on how they have used jw.org in the ministry.)
(song 101 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Teach Me To Do Your Will"
(pgs
3-7 - November 15th study edition)
(songs 69 & 120)
book
abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
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Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Week of December 17th - 23rd
official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2012/12/17
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 97 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 2, pgs 26-31, ¶20-27 + box on pg 29)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Zechariah 1-8
No. 1: Zechariah 8:1-13
No. 2: How We Show That Jehovah Is Our Sovereign Lord
(Psalm 73:28)
No. 3: Why Is It an Evidence of Clear Thinking to Study the Teachings of Jesus Christ Instead of Human Philosophy?
(rs pg 290 ¶3 – pg 291 ¶3)
Service Meeting:
(song 65)
(5 min): "Ideas for Offering the Magazines in . . ."
(Discussion.)
(10 min): The Message We Must Proclaim—"Fear the True God and Keep His commandments."
(Enthusiastic talk based on be, pg 272, to the subheading on pg 275)
(15 min): Have You Tried It?
(Discussion. By means of a talk briefly review information from these recent articles in Our Kingdom Ministry: "Witness in Business Territory With Confidence" (km 3/12), "Help People to Listen to God" (km 7/12), and "Could You Share in Evening Witnessing?" (km 10/12). Invite audience to comment on how they have benefited from applying the suggestions in these articles.)
(song 117 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Let Your Yes Mean Yes"
(pgs 27-31 - October 15th study edition)
(songs 63 & 125)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2012/12/17
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 97 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 2, pgs 26-31, ¶20-27 + box on pg 29)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Zechariah 1-8
No. 1: Zechariah 8:1-13
No. 2: How We Show That Jehovah Is Our Sovereign Lord
(Psalm 73:28)
No. 3: Why Is It an Evidence of Clear Thinking to Study the Teachings of Jesus Christ Instead of Human Philosophy?
(rs pg 290 ¶3 – pg 291 ¶3)
Service Meeting:
(song 65)
(5 min): "Ideas for Offering the Magazines in . . ."
(Discussion.)
(10 min): The Message We Must Proclaim—"Fear the True God and Keep His commandments."
(Enthusiastic talk based on be, pg 272, to the subheading on pg 275)
(15 min): Have You Tried It?
(Discussion. By means of a talk briefly review information from these recent articles in Our Kingdom Ministry: "Witness in Business Territory With Confidence" (km 3/12), "Help People to Listen to God" (km 7/12), and "Could You Share in Evening Witnessing?" (km 10/12). Invite audience to comment on how they have benefited from applying the suggestions in these articles.)
(song 117 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Let Your Yes Mean Yes"
(pgs 27-31 - October 15th study edition)
(songs 63 & 125)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)
Monday, December 10, 2012
Week of December 10th - 16th
official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2012/12/10
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 32 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 2, pgs 23-26, ¶14-19 + box on pg 25)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Zephaniah 1–Haggai 2
No. 1: Haggai 1:1-13
No. 2: What Is the Origin of Human Philosophies?
(rs pg 289 ¶3 – pg 290 ¶2)
No. 3: By Gaining the Mind of Christ, We Know More About Jehovah
(Matthew 11:27)
Service Meeting:
(song 107)
(15 min): The Theocratic Ministry School for 2013.
(Talk by the school overseer. Using the Theocratic Ministry School instructions for 2013, discuss points needing emphasis locally. Encourage all to be diligent in fulfilling their assignments, in participating in Bible highlights, and in applying the suggestions given weekly from the be book.)
(15 min): "Be Peaceable With All Men."
(Questions and answers. Have a brief two-part demonstration showing first the improper and then the proper way to respond to an irate householder.)
(song 39 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Obey God and Benefit From His Sworn Promises"
(pgs 22-26 - October 15th study edition)
(songs 129 & 95)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2012/12/10
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 32 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 2, pgs 23-26, ¶14-19 + box on pg 25)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Zephaniah 1–Haggai 2
No. 1: Haggai 1:1-13
No. 2: What Is the Origin of Human Philosophies?
(rs pg 289 ¶3 – pg 290 ¶2)
No. 3: By Gaining the Mind of Christ, We Know More About Jehovah
(Matthew 11:27)
Service Meeting:
(song 107)
(15 min): The Theocratic Ministry School for 2013.
(Talk by the school overseer. Using the Theocratic Ministry School instructions for 2013, discuss points needing emphasis locally. Encourage all to be diligent in fulfilling their assignments, in participating in Bible highlights, and in applying the suggestions given weekly from the be book.)
(15 min): "Be Peaceable With All Men."
(Questions and answers. Have a brief two-part demonstration showing first the improper and then the proper way to respond to an irate householder.)
(song 39 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Obey God and Benefit From His Sworn Promises"
(pgs 22-26 - October 15th study edition)
(songs 129 & 95)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Week of December 3rd - 9th
official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2012/12/3
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 128 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 2, pgs 17-22, ¶7-13 + box on pg 20)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Nahum 1 - Habakkuk 3
No. 1: Habakkuk 2:1-14
No. 2: Why Speak the Truth With Conviction?
(2 Timothy 1:7, 8)
No. 3: How Can Any of Us Acquire True Knowledge and Wisdom?
(rs pg 288 ¶3 - pg 289 ¶2)
Service Meeting:
(song 106)
(10 min): Ideas for Offering the Magazines in December
(Discussion. Take 30-60 seconds to relate why the magazines will have appeal in your territory. Then, using the cover series of The Watchtower, invite the audience to give suggestions on an interest-arousing question to ask and then invite suggestions on a scripture to read. Do the same for the cover series of 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): Experiences Offering Tracts.
(Discussion by the service overseer. Invite audience to relate experiences they enjoyed while offering tracts during November. Have two publishers who had success demonstrate how they presented the tracts from house to house.)
(song 96 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"What Kind of Spirit Do You Show?"
(pgs 12-16 - October 15th study edition)
(songs 122 & 124)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2012/12/3
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 128 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 2, pgs 17-22, ¶7-13 + box on pg 20)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Nahum 1 - Habakkuk 3
No. 1: Habakkuk 2:1-14
No. 2: Why Speak the Truth With Conviction?
(2 Timothy 1:7, 8)
No. 3: How Can Any of Us Acquire True Knowledge and Wisdom?
(rs pg 288 ¶3 - pg 289 ¶2)
Service Meeting:
(song 106)
(10 min): Ideas for Offering the Magazines in December
(Discussion. Take 30-60 seconds to relate why the magazines will have appeal in your territory. Then, using the cover series of The Watchtower, invite the audience to give suggestions on an interest-arousing question to ask and then invite suggestions on a scripture to read. Do the same for the cover series of 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): Experiences Offering Tracts.
(Discussion by the service overseer. Invite audience to relate experiences they enjoyed while offering tracts during November. Have two publishers who had success demonstrate how they presented the tracts from house to house.)
(song 96 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"What Kind of Spirit Do You Show?"
(pgs 12-16 - October 15th study edition)
(songs 122 & 124)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
Monday, November 26, 2012
Week of November 26th - December 2nd
official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2012/11/26
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 62 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 2, pgs 14-17, ¶1-6 + chart on pg 19)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Micah 1-7
No. 1: Micah 3:1-12
No. 2: What Points to the Paradise Referred to at Luke 23:43 as Being Earthly? (rs pg 287 ¶2 - pg 288 ¶2)
No. 3: Why We Know That Jehovah Is the Hearer of Prayer
(1 John 5:14)
Service Meeting:
(song 56)
(5 min): Start a Bible Study on the First Saturday
(Using the sample presentation on page 4, demonstrate how a study may be started on the first Saturday in December. Encourage all to have a share.)
(10 min): Their Surplus Offset a Deficiency
(Talk by an elder based on November 15, 2012, Watchtower, pgs 8-9.)http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2012847
(15 min): "Do Not Limit Yourself—Dealing With a Busy Schedule"
(Questions and answers. Briefly interview someone who has shared in the Bible study work despite having a busy schedule.)
(song 73 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Meeting Today's Adversities With Courage"
(pgs 7-11 - October 15th study edition)
(songs 81 & 33)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
additional publications to bring this week:
* November 15, 2012 Watchtower
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2012/11/26
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 62 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 2, pgs 14-17, ¶1-6 + chart on pg 19)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Micah 1-7
No. 1: Micah 3:1-12
No. 2: What Points to the Paradise Referred to at Luke 23:43 as Being Earthly? (rs pg 287 ¶2 - pg 288 ¶2)
No. 3: Why We Know That Jehovah Is the Hearer of Prayer
(1 John 5:14)
Service Meeting:
(song 56)
(5 min): Start a Bible Study on the First Saturday
(Using the sample presentation on page 4, demonstrate how a study may be started on the first Saturday in December. Encourage all to have a share.)
(10 min): Their Surplus Offset a Deficiency
(Talk by an elder based on November 15, 2012, Watchtower, pgs 8-9.)http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2012847
(15 min): "Do Not Limit Yourself—Dealing With a Busy Schedule"
(Questions and answers. Briefly interview someone who has shared in the Bible study work despite having a busy schedule.)
(song 73 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Meeting Today's Adversities With Courage"
(pgs 7-11 - October 15th study edition)
(songs 81 & 33)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
additional publications to bring this week:
* November 15, 2012 Watchtower
Monday, November 19, 2012
Week of November 19th - 25th
official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2012/11/19
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 81 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 1, pgs 10-13, ¶15-21)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Obadiah - Jonah 4
No. 1: Jonah 2:1-10
No. 2: How True Worship Unites People of Different Backrounds(Psalm 133:1)
No. 3: Why the Paradise Referred to at Luke 23:43 Cannot Be a Part Hades or of Heaven
(rs pg 286 ¶1 - pg 287 ¶1)
Service Meeting:
(song 95)
(15 min): Serving Where the Need Is Greater Brings Many Blessings From Jehovah.
(Discussion based on 2012 Yearbook, pg 114, ¶1 - to page 116, ¶1;
page 151, ¶3; page 153, ¶1 & 2; and page 170, ¶1 - to page 171, ¶3.
Invite audience to comment on the lessons learned.)
(15 min): "Do Not Limit Yourself - Overcoming Feelings of Inadequacy"
(Questions and answers. Briefly interview someone with limited secular education or a timid personality who has shared in the Bible study work.)
(song 26 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Jehovah Congregates His Joyful People"
(pgs 28-32 - September 15th study edition)
(songs 119 & 118)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
additional publications to bring this week:
* 2012 Yearbook
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2012/11/19
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 81 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 1, pgs 10-13, ¶15-21)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Obadiah - Jonah 4
No. 1: Jonah 2:1-10
No. 2: How True Worship Unites People of Different Backrounds(Psalm 133:1)
No. 3: Why the Paradise Referred to at Luke 23:43 Cannot Be a Part Hades or of Heaven
(rs pg 286 ¶1 - pg 287 ¶1)
Service Meeting:
(song 95)
(15 min): Serving Where the Need Is Greater Brings Many Blessings From Jehovah.
(Discussion based on 2012 Yearbook, pg 114, ¶1 - to page 116, ¶1;
page 151, ¶3; page 153, ¶1 & 2; and page 170, ¶1 - to page 171, ¶3.
Invite audience to comment on the lessons learned.)
(15 min): "Do Not Limit Yourself - Overcoming Feelings of Inadequacy"
(Questions and answers. Briefly interview someone with limited secular education or a timid personality who has shared in the Bible study work.)
(song 26 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Jehovah Congregates His Joyful People"
(pgs 28-32 - September 15th study edition)
(songs 119 & 118)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
additional publications to bring this week:
* 2012 Yearbook
Monday, November 12, 2012
Week of November 12th - 18th
official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2012/11/12
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 66 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 1, pgs 7-10, ¶8-14)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Amos 1-9
No. 1: Amos 3:1-15
No. 2: Does the "New Testament" Refer to a Future Earthly Paradise, or Is That Only in the "Old Testament"?
(rs pg 285 ¶1-3)
No. 3: How Can We Benefit From an Understanding of
Psalm 51:17?
Service Meeting:
(song 68)
(10 min): If Someone Says, 'You Don't Believe in Jesus.'
(Discussion based on rs, pg 219, ¶1-3. Have one brief demonstration.)
(10 min): What Do We Learn?
(Discussion. Have Mark 1:16-20 read. Consider how this account can help us in our ministry)
(10 min): "See Good for Your Hard Work."
(Questions and answers)
(song 98 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"You Know Neither the Day Nor the Hour"
(pgs 23-27 September 15th study edition)
(songs 43 & 92)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2012/11/12
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 66 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 1, pgs 7-10, ¶8-14)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Amos 1-9
No. 1: Amos 3:1-15
No. 2: Does the "New Testament" Refer to a Future Earthly Paradise, or Is That Only in the "Old Testament"?
(rs pg 285 ¶1-3)
No. 3: How Can We Benefit From an Understanding of
Psalm 51:17?
Service Meeting:
(song 68)
(10 min): If Someone Says, 'You Don't Believe in Jesus.'
(Discussion based on rs, pg 219, ¶1-3. Have one brief demonstration.)
(10 min): What Do We Learn?
(Discussion. Have Mark 1:16-20 read. Consider how this account can help us in our ministry)
(10 min): "See Good for Your Hard Work."
(Questions and answers)
(song 98 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"You Know Neither the Day Nor the Hour"
(pgs 23-27 September 15th study edition)
(songs 43 & 92)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
Monday, November 5, 2012
Week of November 5th - 11th
official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2012/11/5
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 115 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 1, pgs 4-7, ¶1-7)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Joel 1-3
No. 1: Joel 2:17-27
No. 2: In What Practical Ways Might We Apply Proverbs 22:3?
No. 3: How Can We Show Respect for Jehovah's Organization?
(rs pg 284 ¶3-7)
Service Meeting:
(song 86)
(10 min): The Women Telling the Good News Are a Large Army (Psalm 68:11) (Discussion based on the 2012 Yearbook, pg 117, ¶2, to pg 118, ¶2; and pg 130, ¶1, to pg 131, ¶2. Invite audience to comment on the lessons learned)
(10 min): Local needs
(10 min): Ideas for Offering the Magazines in November
(Discussion. Take 30 to 60 seconds to relate why the magazines will have appeal in your territory. Then, using the cover series of The Watchtower, invite the audience to give suggestions on an interest-arousing question to ask, and then invite suggestions on a scripture to read. Do the same for the cover series of Awake! and, if time allows, for one other article from either magazine. Demonstrate how each issue may be offered.)
(song 105 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Learn From the Patience of Jehovah and Jesus"
(pgs 18-22 September 15th study edition)
(songs 35 & 90)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
extra publications to bring this week:
* 2012 Yearbook
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2012/11/5
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 115 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 1, pgs 4-7, ¶1-7)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Joel 1-3
No. 1: Joel 2:17-27
No. 2: In What Practical Ways Might We Apply Proverbs 22:3?
No. 3: How Can We Show Respect for Jehovah's Organization?
(rs pg 284 ¶3-7)
Service Meeting:
(song 86)
(10 min): The Women Telling the Good News Are a Large Army (Psalm 68:11) (Discussion based on the 2012 Yearbook, pg 117, ¶2, to pg 118, ¶2; and pg 130, ¶1, to pg 131, ¶2. Invite audience to comment on the lessons learned)
(10 min): Local needs
(10 min): Ideas for Offering the Magazines in November
(Discussion. Take 30 to 60 seconds to relate why the magazines will have appeal in your territory. Then, using the cover series of The Watchtower, invite the audience to give suggestions on an interest-arousing question to ask, and then invite suggestions on a scripture to read. Do the same for the cover series of Awake! and, if time allows, for one other article from either magazine. Demonstrate how each issue may be offered.)
(song 105 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Learn From the Patience of Jehovah and Jesus"
(pgs 18-22 September 15th study edition)
(songs 35 & 90)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
extra publications to bring this week:
* 2012 Yearbook
Monday, October 22, 2012
Week of October 22nd - 28th
official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2012/10/22
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 71 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 28, pgs 219-221, ¶8-15)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Hosea 1-7
No. 1: Hosea 6:1-7:7
No. 2: How Can the Visible Part of Jehovah's Organization Be Identified? (rs pg 283 ¶4 - pg 284 ¶2)
No. 3: Imitate Jesus by Despising Shame (Hebrews 12:2)
Service Meeting:
(song 130)
(30 min): "Young People Ask - How Can I Make Real Friends?"
(Questions and answers. Use the information in the first and last paragraphs for a brief introduction and conclusion)
(song 89 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"How This World Will Come to an End"
(pgs 3-7 September 15th study edition)
(songs 133 & 132)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2012/10/22
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 71 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 28, pgs 219-221, ¶8-15)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Hosea 1-7
No. 1: Hosea 6:1-7:7
No. 2: How Can the Visible Part of Jehovah's Organization Be Identified? (rs pg 283 ¶4 - pg 284 ¶2)
No. 3: Imitate Jesus by Despising Shame (Hebrews 12:2)
Service Meeting:
(song 130)
(30 min): "Young People Ask - How Can I Make Real Friends?"
(Questions and answers. Use the information in the first and last paragraphs for a brief introduction and conclusion)
(song 89 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"How This World Will Come to an End"
(pgs 3-7 September 15th study edition)
(songs 133 & 132)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
Monday, October 15, 2012
Week of October 15th - 21st
official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2012/10/15
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 101 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 28, pgs 218-219, ¶1-7)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Daniel 10-12
No. 1: Daniel 11:15-27
No. 2: Why Christians Do Not Seek Revenge (Romans 12:18-21)
No. 3: Are God's Faithful Servants Simply Scattered Among Christendom's Churches?
(rs pg 283 ¶1-3)
Service Meeting:
(song 106)
(10 min): If Someone Says, 'I'm Not Interested.'
(Discussion based on rs pg 16, ¶1, to pg 18, ¶1. Consider some of the suggested responses as well as other responses that have been used successfully in the local territory. Have two suggestions demonstrated.)
(20 min): "Use Tracts to Spread the Good News"
(Questions & answers. When considering ¶5, briefly review the tracts being offered in November and demonstrate a presentation. When considering ¶7, demonstrate how to use tracts in informal witnessing.)
(song 97 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Stand Firm and Avoid Satan's Traps!"
(pgs 25-29 - August 15th study edition)
(songs 32 & 83)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2012/10/15
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 101 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 28, pgs 218-219, ¶1-7)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Daniel 10-12
No. 1: Daniel 11:15-27
No. 2: Why Christians Do Not Seek Revenge (Romans 12:18-21)
No. 3: Are God's Faithful Servants Simply Scattered Among Christendom's Churches?
(rs pg 283 ¶1-3)
Service Meeting:
(song 106)
(10 min): If Someone Says, 'I'm Not Interested.'
(Discussion based on rs pg 16, ¶1, to pg 18, ¶1. Consider some of the suggested responses as well as other responses that have been used successfully in the local territory. Have two suggestions demonstrated.)
(20 min): "Use Tracts to Spread the Good News"
(Questions & answers. When considering ¶5, briefly review the tracts being offered in November and demonstrate a presentation. When considering ¶7, demonstrate how to use tracts in informal witnessing.)
(song 97 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Stand Firm and Avoid Satan's Traps!"
(pgs 25-29 - August 15th study edition)
(songs 32 & 83)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
Monday, October 8, 2012
Week of October 8th-14th
official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2012/10/8
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 75 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 27, pgs 215-217, ¶19-26 + boxes on pg 212, 214, 217)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Daniel 7-9
No. 1: Daniel 7:13-22
No. 2: Does the Bible Show That True Christians Would Be Organized?
(rs pg 282 ¶1-4)
No. 3: In What Ways Is Jehovah Loyal?
(Revelation 15:4; 16:5)
Service Meeting:
(song 133)
(10 min): If Someone Says, 'I'm Busy.'
(Discussion based on rs pg 19, ¶5 to pg 20, ¶4. Consider some of the suggested responses as well as other responses that have been used successfully in the local territory. Have two brief demonstrations.)
(10 min): What Do We Learn?
(Discussion. Have Matthew 21:12-16 and Luke 21:1-4 read. Consider the lessons found in these accounts.)
(10 min): "Could You Share in Evening Witnessing?"
(Questions & answers. When considering ¶2, invite audience to relate experiences they have enjoyed while doing evening witnessing.)
(song 92 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Beware of the Devil's Snares"
(pgs 20-24 - August 15th study edition)
(songs 61 & 25)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2012/10/8
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 75 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 27, pgs 215-217, ¶19-26 + boxes on pg 212, 214, 217)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Daniel 7-9
No. 1: Daniel 7:13-22
No. 2: Does the Bible Show That True Christians Would Be Organized?
(rs pg 282 ¶1-4)
No. 3: In What Ways Is Jehovah Loyal?
(Revelation 15:4; 16:5)
Service Meeting:
(song 133)
(10 min): If Someone Says, 'I'm Busy.'
(Discussion based on rs pg 19, ¶5 to pg 20, ¶4. Consider some of the suggested responses as well as other responses that have been used successfully in the local territory. Have two brief demonstrations.)
(10 min): What Do We Learn?
(Discussion. Have Matthew 21:12-16 and Luke 21:1-4 read. Consider the lessons found in these accounts.)
(10 min): "Could You Share in Evening Witnessing?"
(Questions & answers. When considering ¶2, invite audience to relate experiences they have enjoyed while doing evening witnessing.)
(song 92 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Beware of the Devil's Snares"
(pgs 20-24 - August 15th study edition)
(songs 61 & 25)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
Monday, October 1, 2012
Week of October 1st - 7th
official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2012/10/1
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 103 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 27, pgs 213-215 ¶10-18)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Daniel 4-6
No. 1: Daniel 4:18-28
No. 2: Why True Christians Avoid Dabbling in Spiritism
No. 3: How Did God Convey Instructions to His Servants on Earth in Times Past? (rs pg 281 ¶1-2)
Service Meeting:
(song 80)
(5 min): Start a Bible Study on the First Saturday
(Using sample presentation on pg 4 of the current KM, demonstrate how a study may be started on the first Saturday in October. Encourage all to have a share.)
(15 min): How Did We Do Last Year?
(Talk by the service overseer. Review the congregation's activity during the past service year, focusing on the good things that were accomplished, and give appropriate commendation. Interview one or two publishers who enjoyed fine experiences. Mention one or two aspects of the ministry that the congregation can work on during the coming year, and offer practical suggestions.
(10 min): Ideas for Offering the Magazines in October
(Discussion. Take 30-60 seconds to relate why the magazines will have appeal in your territory.Then using the cover series of The Watchtower, invite the audience to give suggestions on an interest-arousing question to ask, and then invite suggestions on a scripture to read. Do the same for the cover series of Awake! and, if time allows, for one other article from either magazine. Demonstrate how each issue may be offered.)
(song 85 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Carry On As Kingdom Citizens"
(pgs 11-15 - August 15th study edition)
(songs 16 & 98)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* KM (Our Kingdom Ministry)
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2012/10/1
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 103 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 27, pgs 213-215 ¶10-18)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Daniel 4-6
No. 1: Daniel 4:18-28
No. 2: Why True Christians Avoid Dabbling in Spiritism
No. 3: How Did God Convey Instructions to His Servants on Earth in Times Past? (rs pg 281 ¶1-2)
Service Meeting:
(song 80)
(5 min): Start a Bible Study on the First Saturday
(Using sample presentation on pg 4 of the current KM, demonstrate how a study may be started on the first Saturday in October. Encourage all to have a share.)
(15 min): How Did We Do Last Year?
(Talk by the service overseer. Review the congregation's activity during the past service year, focusing on the good things that were accomplished, and give appropriate commendation. Interview one or two publishers who enjoyed fine experiences. Mention one or two aspects of the ministry that the congregation can work on during the coming year, and offer practical suggestions.
(10 min): Ideas for Offering the Magazines in October
(Discussion. Take 30-60 seconds to relate why the magazines will have appeal in your territory.Then using the cover series of The Watchtower, invite the audience to give suggestions on an interest-arousing question to ask, and then invite suggestions on a scripture to read. Do the same for the cover series of Awake! and, if time allows, for one other article from either magazine. Demonstrate how each issue may be offered.)
(song 85 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Carry On As Kingdom Citizens"
(pgs 11-15 - August 15th study edition)
(songs 16 & 98)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* KM (Our Kingdom Ministry)
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Week of September 17th - 23rd
I apologize for the disruption ... The official Watchtower website has been consolidated into one location @ jw.org (which now includes a portion of the weekly study schedule + the daily text). So unless directed otherwise, I will continue updating this blog with the weekly schedule, while also including the *official* jw.org website link in future posts.
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2012/9/19
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 49 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 26, pgs 208-210, ¶16-22 + box on pg 209)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Ezekiel 46-48
No. 1: Ezekiel 48:1-14
No. 2: Why We Should Be Honest in All Things
(Ephesians 4:25, 28; 5:1)
No. 3: Responding to Those Who Say, 'You Have Your Own Bible'
(rs pg 279 ¶1-4)
Service Meeting:
(song 64)
(30 min): "Young People Ask—What Will I Do With My Life? (Part 1)"
(Q&A. Use info in first & last paragraphs for a brief introduction & conclusion.)
(song 88 and Prayer)
* extra reference material from the YPA, vol. 2 book:
"What Will I Do With My Life?" (Chapter 38, pgs 311-317)
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102008144?q=what+will++do+with+my+life&p=par
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"One Jehovah" Gathers His Family
(pgs 27-31 - July 15th study edition)
(songs 53 & 124)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2012/9/19
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 49 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 26, pgs 208-210, ¶16-22 + box on pg 209)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Ezekiel 46-48
No. 1: Ezekiel 48:1-14
No. 2: Why We Should Be Honest in All Things
(Ephesians 4:25, 28; 5:1)
No. 3: Responding to Those Who Say, 'You Have Your Own Bible'
(rs pg 279 ¶1-4)
Service Meeting:
(song 64)
(30 min): "Young People Ask—What Will I Do With My Life? (Part 1)"
(Q&A. Use info in first & last paragraphs for a brief introduction & conclusion.)
(song 88 and Prayer)
* extra reference material from the YPA, vol. 2 book:
"What Will I Do With My Life?" (Chapter 38, pgs 311-317)
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102008144?q=what+will++do+with+my+life&p=par
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"One Jehovah" Gathers His Family
(pgs 27-31 - July 15th study edition)
(songs 53 & 124)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
Monday, August 27, 2012
Week of August 27th - September 2nd
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 100 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 25, pgs 200-202, ¶14-21)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Ezekiel 35-38
~ Theocratic Ministry School Review ~
Service Meeting:
(song 69)
(10 min): Announcements. "Adjustments to Midweek Meeting."
(Talk. Following the talk, use the sample presentation on page 4 to demonstrate how we can use the magazines to start a Bible study on the first Saturday in September.)
(15 min): Witness in a Way That Is Understandable.
(Discussion based on be, pages 226-229. Demonstrate one or two points from the material.)
(10 min): What Do We Learn?
(Discussion. Have Luke 10:1-4, 17 read. Consider how this account can help us in our ministry.)
(song 57 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Let Jehovah Lead You to True Freedom"
(pgs 7-11 - July 15th study edition)
(songs 107 & 27)
book abbreviations:
* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)
(song 100 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 25, pgs 200-202, ¶14-21)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Ezekiel 35-38
~ Theocratic Ministry School Review ~
Service Meeting:
(song 69)
(10 min): Announcements. "Adjustments to Midweek Meeting."
(Talk. Following the talk, use the sample presentation on page 4 to demonstrate how we can use the magazines to start a Bible study on the first Saturday in September.)
(15 min): Witness in a Way That Is Understandable.
(Discussion based on be, pages 226-229. Demonstrate one or two points from the material.)
(10 min): What Do We Learn?
(Discussion. Have Luke 10:1-4, 17 read. Consider how this account can help us in our ministry.)
(song 57 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Let Jehovah Lead You to True Freedom"
(pgs 7-11 - July 15th study edition)
(songs 107 & 27)
book abbreviations:
* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Week of August 20th - 26th
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 83 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 25, pgs 198-200 ¶8-13 + box on pg 201)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Ezekiel 32-34
No. 1: Ezekiel 34:15-28
No. 2: What Scriptures Influence a Christian's Attitude Toward Patriotic Ceremonies? (rs pg 274 ¶2 - 275 ¶3)
No. 3: Why Meaningful Prayers Involve More Than Words
(Psalm 145:18; Matthew 22:37)
Service Meeting:
(song 76)
(5 min): Announcements.
(10 min): If Someone Says: 'I Believe in Evolution.'
(Discussion based on rs, pg 126, ¶3, to the end of pg 128. Include a brief demonstration showing how we may reply when someone says, 'I believe that God created man by means of evolution.'
(10 min): Encourage One Another. (Hebrews 10:25)
(Discussion based on the 2012 Yearbook, pg 108, ¶2; pg 109, ¶2; and pg 181, ¶1. Invite audience to comment on the lessons learned.)
(10 min): "Safeguard Your Mind."
(Q&A. Announce the dates of the circuit assembly if they are known.)
(song 70 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"They Were Borne Along by Holy Spirit"
(pgs 25-29 - June 15th study edition)
(songs 37 & 95)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
additional publications to bring this week:
* 2012 Yearbook
(song 83 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 25, pgs 198-200 ¶8-13 + box on pg 201)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Ezekiel 32-34
No. 1: Ezekiel 34:15-28
No. 2: What Scriptures Influence a Christian's Attitude Toward Patriotic Ceremonies? (rs pg 274 ¶2 - 275 ¶3)
No. 3: Why Meaningful Prayers Involve More Than Words
(Psalm 145:18; Matthew 22:37)
Service Meeting:
(song 76)
(5 min): Announcements.
(10 min): If Someone Says: 'I Believe in Evolution.'
(Discussion based on rs, pg 126, ¶3, to the end of pg 128. Include a brief demonstration showing how we may reply when someone says, 'I believe that God created man by means of evolution.'
(10 min): Encourage One Another. (Hebrews 10:25)
(Discussion based on the 2012 Yearbook, pg 108, ¶2; pg 109, ¶2; and pg 181, ¶1. Invite audience to comment on the lessons learned.)
(10 min): "Safeguard Your Mind."
(Q&A. Announce the dates of the circuit assembly if they are known.)
(song 70 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"They Were Borne Along by Holy Spirit"
(pgs 25-29 - June 15th study edition)
(songs 37 & 95)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
additional publications to bring this week:
* 2012 Yearbook
Monday, August 13, 2012
Week of August 13th - 19th
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 63 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 25, pgs 196-198, ¶1-7 + boxes on pgs 199-200)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Ezekiel 28-31
No. 1: Ezekiel 28:17-26
No. 2: Separate the Myths From the Facts About Jesus Christ
No. 3: What Scriptures Influence a Christian's View of Involvement in Political Issues? (rs pg 273 ¶2 - 274 ¶1)
Service Meeting:
(song 115)
(5 min): Announcements.
(10 min): Lay the Groundwork to Return.
(Discussion based on the following questions: (1) Why is it beneficial to lay the groundwork for a return visit on the initial call, and how can we do so? (2) How can we choose a question to answer on the next visit that is intriguing to the householder? (3) Why is it good to agree on a definite time for the next discussion and, if possible, obtain the householder's phone number or e-mail address? (4) Why should we try to return promptly, perhaps within a few days? (5) What information should we write down after the initial call?)
(10 min): Interview one or two full-time servants.
(What encouraged them to take up this service? What challenges to continuing in the full-time service have they experienced, and what enabled them to continue? What blessings have they enjoyed?
Encourage publishers to consider regular pioneering during the upcoming service year.)
(10 min): "Safeguard Your Conscience."
(Q&A. Announce the date of the special assembly day if this is known.)
(song 65 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Why Put Jehovah's Service First?"
(pgs 20-24 - June 15th study edition)
(songs 66 & 103)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
(song 63 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 25, pgs 196-198, ¶1-7 + boxes on pgs 199-200)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Ezekiel 28-31
No. 1: Ezekiel 28:17-26
No. 2: Separate the Myths From the Facts About Jesus Christ
No. 3: What Scriptures Influence a Christian's View of Involvement in Political Issues? (rs pg 273 ¶2 - 274 ¶1)
Service Meeting:
(song 115)
(5 min): Announcements.
(10 min): Lay the Groundwork to Return.
(Discussion based on the following questions: (1) Why is it beneficial to lay the groundwork for a return visit on the initial call, and how can we do so? (2) How can we choose a question to answer on the next visit that is intriguing to the householder? (3) Why is it good to agree on a definite time for the next discussion and, if possible, obtain the householder's phone number or e-mail address? (4) Why should we try to return promptly, perhaps within a few days? (5) What information should we write down after the initial call?)
(10 min): Interview one or two full-time servants.
(What encouraged them to take up this service? What challenges to continuing in the full-time service have they experienced, and what enabled them to continue? What blessings have they enjoyed?
Encourage publishers to consider regular pioneering during the upcoming service year.)
(10 min): "Safeguard Your Conscience."
(Q&A. Announce the date of the special assembly day if this is known.)
(song 65 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Why Put Jehovah's Service First?"
(pgs 20-24 - June 15th study edition)
(songs 66 & 103)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
Monday, August 6, 2012
Week of August 6th - 12th
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 60 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 24, pgs 194-195, ¶16-21)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Ezekiel 24-27
No. 1: Ezekiel 24:15-27
No. 2: Under What Circumstances Did God Allow the Israelites to Engage in Warfare? (rs pg 271 ¶5 - 273 ¶1)
No. 3: Does Ezekiel 18:20 Contradict Exodus 20:5?
Service Meeting:
(song 88)
(5 min): Announcements.
(10 min): Are You Prepared for the New School Year?
(Discussion. Invite audience to outline some of the challenges Christian youths will face at school. Explain how parents can use the Index, Young People Ask books, and other theocratic tools during family worship to prepare their children to resist temptations and explain their faith.
(1 Peter 3:15) Choose one or two topics, and relate some of the helpful information found in our publications. Invite audience to comment on how they were able to give a witness while at school.
(10 min): Local needs.
(10 min): Ideas for Offering the Magazines in August.
(Discussion. Take 30 to 60 seconds to relate why the magazines will have appeal in your territory. Then, using the cover series of The Watchtower, invite the audience to give suggestions on an interest-arousing question to ask, and then invite suggestions on a scripture to read. Do the same for the cover series of Awake! and, if time allows, for one other article from either magazine.
Demonstrate how each issue may be offered.)
(song 97 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
Jehovah Reveals What "Must Shortly Take Place"
(pgs 14-18 - June 15th study edition)
(songs 116 & 54)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
(song 60 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 24, pgs 194-195, ¶16-21)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Ezekiel 24-27
No. 1: Ezekiel 24:15-27
No. 2: Under What Circumstances Did God Allow the Israelites to Engage in Warfare? (rs pg 271 ¶5 - 273 ¶1)
No. 3: Does Ezekiel 18:20 Contradict Exodus 20:5?
Service Meeting:
(song 88)
(5 min): Announcements.
(10 min): Are You Prepared for the New School Year?
(Discussion. Invite audience to outline some of the challenges Christian youths will face at school. Explain how parents can use the Index, Young People Ask books, and other theocratic tools during family worship to prepare their children to resist temptations and explain their faith.
(1 Peter 3:15) Choose one or two topics, and relate some of the helpful information found in our publications. Invite audience to comment on how they were able to give a witness while at school.
(10 min): Local needs.
(10 min): Ideas for Offering the Magazines in August.
(Discussion. Take 30 to 60 seconds to relate why the magazines will have appeal in your territory. Then, using the cover series of The Watchtower, invite the audience to give suggestions on an interest-arousing question to ask, and then invite suggestions on a scripture to read. Do the same for the cover series of Awake! and, if time allows, for one other article from either magazine.
Demonstrate how each issue may be offered.)
(song 97 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
Jehovah Reveals What "Must Shortly Take Place"
(pgs 14-18 - June 15th study edition)
(songs 116 & 54)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Week of July 30th - August 5th
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 131 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 24, pgs 192-194, ¶10-15)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Ezekiel 21-23
No. 1: Ezekiel 23:35-45
No. 2: How Expansive Is God's Love?
(John 3:16; Romans 8:38, 39)
No. 3: Scriptures That Bear on a Christian's Attitude Toward
Carnal Warfare (rs pg 271 ¶1-4)
Service Meeting:
(song 3)
(10 min): Announcements.
(Use the sample presentation on page 8 to demonstrate how we can use the magazines to start a Bible study on the first Saturday in August.)
(25 min): "Before Preaching, You May Need to Search"
(Questions and answers by the service overseer. Highlight how the material can be applied locally. If the congregation sponsors a foreign-language group or must search for those who speak the language of the congregation, when considering ¶5 demonstrate what could be said in the search work.)
(song 92 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
Jehovah Is "a Revealer of Secrets"
(pgs 7-13 - June 15th study edition)
(songs 114 & 117)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
(song 131 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 24, pgs 192-194, ¶10-15)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Ezekiel 21-23
No. 1: Ezekiel 23:35-45
No. 2: How Expansive Is God's Love?
(John 3:16; Romans 8:38, 39)
No. 3: Scriptures That Bear on a Christian's Attitude Toward
Carnal Warfare (rs pg 271 ¶1-4)
Service Meeting:
(song 3)
(10 min): Announcements.
(Use the sample presentation on page 8 to demonstrate how we can use the magazines to start a Bible study on the first Saturday in August.)
(25 min): "Before Preaching, You May Need to Search"
(Questions and answers by the service overseer. Highlight how the material can be applied locally. If the congregation sponsors a foreign-language group or must search for those who speak the language of the congregation, when considering ¶5 demonstrate what could be said in the search work.)
(song 92 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
Jehovah Is "a Revealer of Secrets"
(pgs 7-13 - June 15th study edition)
(songs 114 & 117)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
Monday, July 23, 2012
Week of July 23rd - 29th
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 43 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 24, pgs 189-192, ¶1-9, + box on pg 193)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Ezekiel 18-20
No. 1: Ezekiel 19:1-14
No. 2: A Christian's Attitude Toward Secular Authority
(rs pg 270 ¶1-3)
No. 3: What Is the Meaning of Matthew 21:43?
Service Meeting:
(song 10)
(5 min): Announcements
(10 min): Use Visual Aids Effectively.
(Talk based on be, page 247 to page 249, ¶2. Briefly demonstrate one or two points from the material.)
(20 min): Jehovah Is the Hearer of Prayer. (Psalm 66:19)
(Discussion based on the 2012 Yearbook, page 59, ¶1-4; page 183, ¶2; page 186, ¶4; and page 198, ¶1, to page 199, ¶1. Invite audience to comment on the lessons learned.)
(song 56 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Are You Reflecting the Glory of Jehovah?"
(pgs 23-27 - May 15th study edition)
(songs 93 & 89)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)
additional publications to bring this week:
* 2012 Yearbook
(song 43 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 24, pgs 189-192, ¶1-9, + box on pg 193)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Ezekiel 18-20
No. 1: Ezekiel 19:1-14
No. 2: A Christian's Attitude Toward Secular Authority
(rs pg 270 ¶1-3)
No. 3: What Is the Meaning of Matthew 21:43?
Service Meeting:
(song 10)
(5 min): Announcements
(10 min): Use Visual Aids Effectively.
(Talk based on be, page 247 to page 249, ¶2. Briefly demonstrate one or two points from the material.)
(20 min): Jehovah Is the Hearer of Prayer. (Psalm 66:19)
(Discussion based on the 2012 Yearbook, page 59, ¶1-4; page 183, ¶2; page 186, ¶4; and page 198, ¶1, to page 199, ¶1. Invite audience to comment on the lessons learned.)
(song 56 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Are You Reflecting the Glory of Jehovah?"
(pgs 23-27 - May 15th study edition)
(songs 93 & 89)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)
additional publications to bring this week:
* 2012 Yearbook
Monday, July 16, 2012
Week of July 16th - 22nd
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 101 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 23, pgs 187-188, ¶16-19, + box on pg 188)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Ezekiel 15-17
No. 1: Ezekiel 16:14-27
No. 2: What Is the Truth That Jesus Referred to at John 18:37?
No. 3: Did Jesus Institute the Celebration of Mass?
(rs pg 264 ¶1 - pg 265 ¶5)
Service Meeting:
(song 119)
(5 min): Announcements
(10 min): Use the Theocratic Ministry School to Progress as a Minister.
(Talk by the Theocratic Ministry School overseer based on be, page 6, ¶1, to the end of page 8. Interview one or two publishers regarding how the school has helped them in the ministry.)
(20 min): "Help People to Listen to God"
(Questions and Answers. When considering paragraph 5, have a demonstration showing how one of the brochures could be offered. After considering paragraph 6, have a three-minute demonstration showing the publisher conducting a Bible study in the Listen to God brochure, and discussing the first illustration on page 4.)
(song 120 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
Trust in Jehovah—The God of "Times and Seasons"
(pgs 17-21 - May 15th study edition)
(songs 116 & 135)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)
(song 101 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 23, pgs 187-188, ¶16-19, + box on pg 188)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Ezekiel 15-17
No. 1: Ezekiel 16:14-27
No. 2: What Is the Truth That Jesus Referred to at John 18:37?
No. 3: Did Jesus Institute the Celebration of Mass?
(rs pg 264 ¶1 - pg 265 ¶5)
Service Meeting:
(song 119)
(5 min): Announcements
(10 min): Use the Theocratic Ministry School to Progress as a Minister.
(Talk by the Theocratic Ministry School overseer based on be, page 6, ¶1, to the end of page 8. Interview one or two publishers regarding how the school has helped them in the ministry.)
(20 min): "Help People to Listen to God"
(Questions and Answers. When considering paragraph 5, have a demonstration showing how one of the brochures could be offered. After considering paragraph 6, have a three-minute demonstration showing the publisher conducting a Bible study in the Listen to God brochure, and discussing the first illustration on page 4.)
(song 120 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
Trust in Jehovah—The God of "Times and Seasons"
(pgs 17-21 - May 15th study edition)
(songs 116 & 135)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)
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