Song 96 and Prayer

Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

“A Unanimous Decision Based on God’s Word”: (10 min.)

• Ac 15:1, 2​—The circumcision issue threatened to divide the early Christian congregation (bt 102-103 ¶8)

• Ac 15:13-20​—The governing body’s decision was based on the Scriptures (w12 1/15 5 ¶6-7)

• Ac 15:28, 29; 16:4, 5​—The governing body’s decision strengthened the congregations (bt 123 ¶18)

Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

• Ac 16:6-9​—What can we learn from this account about expanding our ministry? (w12 1/15 10 ¶8)

• Ac 16:37​—How did the apostle Paul use his Roman citizenship to advance the good news? (“we are Romans” study note on Ac 16:37, nwtsty)

• What has this week’s Bible reading taught you about Jehovah?

• What other spiritual gems have you discovered in this week’s Bible reading?

Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) Ac 16:25-40

Initial Call: (2 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Respond to an objection common in your territory.

First Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Use the sample conversation. Introduce and discuss (but do not play) the video Why Study the Bible?

Second Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Play and discuss the video.

Song 74

“Joyfully Praise Jehovah With Song”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Children Praise Jehovah in Song. To conclude the part, invite all to stand and sing along to the video Song 084 Reaching Out.

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 46

Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)

Song 102 and Prayer