February 1- 7
NEHEMIAH 1-4
Song 126 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Nehemiah Loved True Worship”: (10 min.)
[Play Introduction to Nehemiah video.]
Ne 1:11–2:3
—Nehemiah’s joy came from the advancement of true worship (w06 2/1 9 ¶7) Ne 4:14
—Nehemiah overcame opposition to true worship by focusing on Jehovah (w06 2/1 10 ¶3)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Ne 1:1; 2:1
—Why can we conclude that “the 20th year” mentioned at Nehemiah 1:1 and 2:1 is counted from the same starting point? (it-2 899-900) Ne 4:17, 18
—How could a man do the work of rebuilding with just one hand? (w06 2/1 9 ¶1) What does this week’s Bible reading teach me about Jehovah?
What points from this week’s Bible reading can I use in the field ministry?
Bible Reading: Ne 3:1-14 (4 min. or less)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Prepare This Month’s Presentations: (15 min.) Discussion. Play each sample presentation video, and then discuss the highlights. Emphasize how the publisher laid the groundwork for a return visit. Encourage publishers to build their own presentation.
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Plan Now to Serve as an Auxiliary Pioneer During March or April: (15 min.) Discussion. Consider pertinent points from the article “Make This Memorial Season a Joyful One!” (km 2/14 2) Emphasize the need to plan ahead. (Pr 21:5) Interview two publishers who have served as auxiliary pioneers in the past. What obstacles did they have to overcome? What joys did they experience?
Congregation Bible Study: ia chap. 8 ¶1-16 (30 min.)
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 135 and Prayer