Song 103 and Prayer

Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

“Pay Attention to Yourselves and to All the Flock”: (10 min.)

• Ac 20:28​—Elders shepherd the congregation (w11 6/15 20-21 ¶5)

• Ac 20:31​—Elders offer assistance “night and day” as necessary (w13 1/15 31 ¶15)

• Ac 20:35​—Elders must display a self-sacrificing spirit (bt 172 ¶20)

Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

• Ac 19:9​—How did the apostle Paul set an example in being industrious and adaptable? (bt 161 ¶11)

• Ac 19:19​—How did the Ephesians set an example that is worthy of imitation? (bt 162-163 ¶15)

• 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 19:1-20

Second Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Give the householder a JW.ORG contact card.

Third Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Choose your own scripture and linking question.

Bible Study: (6 min. or less) jl lesson 15

Song 99

Train Young Men Who Are Reaching Out: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video. Then answer the following questions: What vital role do elders play in the congregation? (Ac 20:28) Why must elders continue to train others? How can elders imitate Jesus’ example of training his apostles? What attitude should brothers have toward being trained? (Ac 20:35; 1Ti 3:1) What practical training can elders give them? What balanced view should elders have toward those whom they are training?

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 48

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

Song 118 and Prayer