official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2013/3/4
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 62 and Prayer)
"God's
Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 6, pgs 70-72, ¶7-12 + box on pg 73)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Mark
9-12
No. 1: Mark 11:19–12:11
No. 2: Is Further Punishment for Sin Exacted After One’s Death?
(rs pg 300 ¶2-6)
No. 3: Why Making a Personal Dedication to God Leads to Happiness
(Acts 20:35)
Service Meeting:
(song 7)
(10
min): Ideas for Offering the Magazines in March.
(Discussion. Invite comments on the following questions):
- During the weekends that we are distributing the invitation, what factors will determine whether you will also offer the magazines?
- What could you say to make the transition from the invitation to the magazines?
- Although the sample presentations include a question and a scripture, how might you shorten your presentation?
- Demonstrate how each issue may be offered along with the invitation.
(10 min): Benefit from Examining the Scriptures Daily—2013.
(Discussion. Briefly consider the yeartext found on pages 3-4 and
"How to Use This Booklet," on page 5. Then invite audience to relate when they have set aside time to consider the text and how they have benefited. Conclude by encouraging all to consider the text each day.)
(10 min): Local needs.
(song 119 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Let Nothing Distance You From Jehovah"
(pgs 12-16 - January 15th study edition)
(songs 106 & 51)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the
Scriptures)
extra publications to bring this week:
* Examining the Scriptures Daily—2013
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Monday, February 25, 2013
Week of February 25th - March 3rd
official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2013/2/25
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 120 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 6, pgs 67-69, ¶1-6)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Mark 5-8
~ Theocratic Ministry School Review ~
Service Meeting:
(song 135)
(5 min): "Must You Stop?" (Discussion.)
(10 min): The Message We Must Proclaim—"Bearing Witness to Jesus"
(Enthusiastic talk based on be, from the subheading on page 275 to the end of page 278.)
(15 min): Jehovah Strengthens Us to Preach. (Philippians 4:13)
(Interview two or three publishers who have a zealous share in the ministry despite health problems. What challenges do they face? What helps them to avoid prolonged discouragement? How has the congregation given them practical assistance? How have they benefited from having a regular share in the ministry?)
(song 42 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Be Courageous—Jehovah Is With You!"
(pgs 7-11 - January 15th study edition)
(songs 60 & 23)
book abbreviations:
* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2013/2/25
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 120 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 6, pgs 67-69, ¶1-6)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Mark 5-8
~ Theocratic Ministry School Review ~
Service Meeting:
(song 135)
(5 min): "Must You Stop?" (Discussion.)
(10 min): The Message We Must Proclaim—"Bearing Witness to Jesus"
(Enthusiastic talk based on be, from the subheading on page 275 to the end of page 278.)
(15 min): Jehovah Strengthens Us to Preach. (Philippians 4:13)
(Interview two or three publishers who have a zealous share in the ministry despite health problems. What challenges do they face? What helps them to avoid prolonged discouragement? How has the congregation given them practical assistance? How have they benefited from having a regular share in the ministry?)
(song 42 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Be Courageous—Jehovah Is With You!"
(pgs 7-11 - January 15th study edition)
(songs 60 & 23)
book abbreviations:
* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Week of February 18th - 24th
official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2013/2/18
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 52 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 5, pgs 62-66, ¶13-18)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Mark 1-4
No. 1: Mark 2:18–3:6
No. 2: On What Is the Teaching of Purgatory Based?
(rs pg 299 ¶1-6)
No. 3: How Are We to Understand Paul’s Advice Recorded at
1 Corinthians 7:29-31?
Service Meeting:
(song 92)
(15 min): Preach the Word in Troublesome Season (2 Timothy 4:2)
(Discussion based on the 2012 Yearbook, page 72, ¶1-2; page 110; page 156, ¶1, to page 157, ¶1; and page 179, ¶3. Invite audience to comment on the lessons learned.)
(15 min): "Campaign to Advertise the Memorial Begins March 1st"
(Questions and answers. Distribute a copy of the invitation to each one in the audience, and discuss its contents. When considering ¶2, invite the service overseer to outline local arrangements for covering territory. When considering ¶3, use the sample presentation to demonstrate how the invitation might be offered.)
(song 8 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
“Temporary Residents” United in True Worship
(pgs 24-28 - December 15th study edition)
(songs 124 & 121)
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/2013/2/18
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 52 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 5, pgs 62-66, ¶13-18)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Mark 1-4
No. 1: Mark 2:18–3:6
No. 2: On What Is the Teaching of Purgatory Based?
(rs pg 299 ¶1-6)
No. 3: How Are We to Understand Paul’s Advice Recorded at
1 Corinthians 7:29-31?
Service Meeting:
(song 92)
(15 min): Preach the Word in Troublesome Season (2 Timothy 4:2)
(Discussion based on the 2012 Yearbook, page 72, ¶1-2; page 110; page 156, ¶1, to page 157, ¶1; and page 179, ¶3. Invite audience to comment on the lessons learned.)
(15 min): "Campaign to Advertise the Memorial Begins March 1st"
(Questions and answers. Distribute a copy of the invitation to each one in the audience, and discuss its contents. When considering ¶2, invite the service overseer to outline local arrangements for covering territory. When considering ¶3, use the sample presentation to demonstrate how the invitation might be offered.)
(song 8 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
“Temporary Residents” United in True Worship
(pgs 24-28 - December 15th study edition)
(songs 124 & 121)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
extra publications to bring this week:
* 2012 Yearbook
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Week of February 11th - 17th
official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2013/2/11
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 106 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 5, pgs 59-62, ¶7-12)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Matthew 26-28
No. 1: Matthew 27:24-44
No. 2: How Does God’s Patience Lead to Salvation?
(2 Peter 3:9, 15)
No. 3: If Someone Says, ‘You Put Too Much Emphasis on Prophecy’
(rs pg 298 ¶1-2)
Service Meeting:
(song 31)
(10 min): What Do We Learn?
(Discussion. Have Matthew 6:19-21 and Luke 16:13 read. Consider how these accounts can help us in our ministry.)
(20 min): "Will You Auxiliary Pioneer?"
(Questions and answers by the service overseer. After considering ¶2, briefly interview two publishers who plan to auxiliary pioneer during March, one who works full-time and one who has limitations because of poor health. What adjustments do they plan to make in order to pioneer? After considering ¶3, have a demonstration of a married couple or a family with children taking time during their Family Worship evening to make specific arrangements to expand their ministry.)
(song 122 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
Maintaining Our Position as “Temporary Residents”
(pgs 19-23 - December 15th study edition)
(songs 107 & 40)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2013/2/11
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 106 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 5, pgs 59-62, ¶7-12)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Matthew 26-28
No. 1: Matthew 27:24-44
No. 2: How Does God’s Patience Lead to Salvation?
(2 Peter 3:9, 15)
No. 3: If Someone Says, ‘You Put Too Much Emphasis on Prophecy’
(rs pg 298 ¶1-2)
Service Meeting:
(song 31)
(10 min): What Do We Learn?
(Discussion. Have Matthew 6:19-21 and Luke 16:13 read. Consider how these accounts can help us in our ministry.)
(20 min): "Will You Auxiliary Pioneer?"
(Questions and answers by the service overseer. After considering ¶2, briefly interview two publishers who plan to auxiliary pioneer during March, one who works full-time and one who has limitations because of poor health. What adjustments do they plan to make in order to pioneer? After considering ¶3, have a demonstration of a married couple or a family with children taking time during their Family Worship evening to make specific arrangements to expand their ministry.)
(song 122 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
Maintaining Our Position as “Temporary Residents”
(pgs 19-23 - December 15th study edition)
(songs 107 & 40)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Week of February 4th - 10th
official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2013/2/4
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 70 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 5, pgs 54-59, ¶1-6 + box on pg 55)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Matthew 22-25
No. 1: Matthew 23:25-39
No. 2: Why Should Christians Be Keenly Interested in the Bible's Predictions? (rs pg 297 ¶4-8)
No. 3: What Bible Examples Illustrate the Wisdom Recorded at Proverbs 3:5?
Service Meeting:
(song 37)
(10 min): Ideas for Offering the Magazines in February.
(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 interest-arousing questions 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): If Someone Says, 'I Don't Believe in God.'
(Discussion based on rs, page 150, ¶3, to the end of page 151. Include one brief demonstration.)
(10 min): Local needs.
(song 95 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"You Are a Trusted Steward!"
(pgs 9-13 - December 15th study edition)
(songs 62 & 125)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2013/2/4
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 70 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 5, pgs 54-59, ¶1-6 + box on pg 55)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Matthew 22-25
No. 1: Matthew 23:25-39
No. 2: Why Should Christians Be Keenly Interested in the Bible's Predictions? (rs pg 297 ¶4-8)
No. 3: What Bible Examples Illustrate the Wisdom Recorded at Proverbs 3:5?
Service Meeting:
(song 37)
(10 min): Ideas for Offering the Magazines in February.
(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 interest-arousing questions 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): If Someone Says, 'I Don't Believe in God.'
(Discussion based on rs, page 150, ¶3, to the end of page 151. Include one brief demonstration.)
(10 min): Local needs.
(song 95 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"You Are a Trusted Steward!"
(pgs 9-13 - December 15th study edition)
(songs 62 & 125)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Week of January 28th - February 3rd
official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2013/1/28
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 29 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 4, pgs 50-53, ¶15-20)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Matthew 16-21
No. 1: Matthew 17:22—18:10
No. 2: What "Good Words" of Jehovah Did Joshua See Come True?
(Joshua 23:14)
No. 3: What Are Some of the Outstanding Bible Prophecies That Are Yet to Be Fulfilled? (rs pg 296, ¶2 - pg 297, ¶3)
Service Meeting:
(song 134)
(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 February. Encourage all to have a share.)
(25 min): "Have Love for the Whole Association of Brothers."
(Question and answers. Use the information in the first and last paragraphs for a brief introduction and conclusion.)
(song 53 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Find Real Success in Life"
(pgs 4-8 - December 15th study edition)
(songs 115 & 45)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2013/1/28
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 29 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 4, pgs 50-53, ¶15-20)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Matthew 16-21
No. 1: Matthew 17:22—18:10
No. 2: What "Good Words" of Jehovah Did Joshua See Come True?
(Joshua 23:14)
No. 3: What Are Some of the Outstanding Bible Prophecies That Are Yet to Be Fulfilled? (rs pg 296, ¶2 - pg 297, ¶3)
Service Meeting:
(song 134)
(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 February. Encourage all to have a share.)
(25 min): "Have Love for the Whole Association of Brothers."
(Question and answers. Use the information in the first and last paragraphs for a brief introduction and conclusion.)
(song 53 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Find Real Success in Life"
(pgs 4-8 - December 15th study edition)
(songs 115 & 45)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Week of January 21st - 27th
official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2013/1/21
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 61 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 4, pgs 47-50, ¶9-14)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Matthew 12-15
No. 1: Matthew 14:23—15:11
No. 2: If Someone Says, 'Pray With Me First, Then Give Me Your Message' (rs pg 295 ¶4-5)
No. 3: What Can We Learn From Isaac's Example as a Peacemaker?
(Genesis 26:19-22)
Service Meeting:
(song 32)
(10 min): Declare the Good News Without Letup (Acts 5:42)
(Interview one or two publishers who are known as zealous evangelizers. What helps them to view the ministry as a priority? What do they do to prepare for the ministry? How has the ministry strengthened them spiritually?)
(10 min): Our Fine Conduct Gives a Witness. (1 Peter 2:12)
(Discussion based on the 2012 Yearbook, page 106, ¶1; page 133, ¶2; and page 146, ¶3. Invite audience to comment on the lessons learned.)
(10 min): "Would You Benefit From Having a Personal Territory?"
(Question and answers.)
(song 96 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Forgive One Another Freely"
(pgs 26-30 - November 15th study edition)
(songs 77 & 118)
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/2013/1/21
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 61 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 4, pgs 47-50, ¶9-14)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Matthew 12-15
No. 1: Matthew 14:23—15:11
No. 2: If Someone Says, 'Pray With Me First, Then Give Me Your Message' (rs pg 295 ¶4-5)
No. 3: What Can We Learn From Isaac's Example as a Peacemaker?
(Genesis 26:19-22)
Service Meeting:
(song 32)
(10 min): Declare the Good News Without Letup (Acts 5:42)
(Interview one or two publishers who are known as zealous evangelizers. What helps them to view the ministry as a priority? What do they do to prepare for the ministry? How has the ministry strengthened them spiritually?)
(10 min): Our Fine Conduct Gives a Witness. (1 Peter 2:12)
(Discussion based on the 2012 Yearbook, page 106, ¶1; page 133, ¶2; and page 146, ¶3. Invite audience to comment on the lessons learned.)
(10 min): "Would You Benefit From Having a Personal Territory?"
(Question and answers.)
(song 96 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Forgive One Another Freely"
(pgs 26-30 - November 15th study edition)
(songs 77 & 118)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
extra publications to bring this week:
* 2012 Yearbook
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