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)
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
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
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