Song 100 and Prayer

Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

“The Parable of the Neighborly Samaritan”: (10 min.)

• Lu 10:29-32​—First a priest and then a Levite failed to help a fellow Jew who was a victim of robbers [Play “The Road From Jerusalem to Jericho” media on Lu 10:30, nwtsty.] (w02 9/1 16-17 ¶14-15)

• Lu 10:33-35​—A Samaritan showed outstanding love to the victim (“a certain Samaritan,” “bandaged his wounds, pouring oil and wine on them,” “an inn” study notes on Lu 10:33, 34, nwtsty)

• Lu 10:36, 37​—We should demonstrate love toward all, not just toward people of the same social class, race, tribe, or nation (w98 7/1 31 ¶2)

Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

• Lu 10:18​—What was Jesus referring to when he told the 70 disciples: “I see Satan already fallen like lightning from heaven”? (“I see Satan already fallen like lightning from heaven” study note on Lu 10:18, nwtsty; w08 3/15 31 ¶11)

• Lu 11:5-9​—What does the illustration about the persistent man teach us about praying? (“Friend, lend me three loaves,” “Stop bothering me,” “bold persistence” study notes on Lu 11:5-9, 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) Lu 10:1-16

Initial Call: (2 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. The person raises an objection that is common in your territory.

First Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. The person tells you that he is in the middle of eating his meal.

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

Song 24

“Why Is Neutrality So Important? (Mic 4:2)”: (15 min.) Play and discuss the video.

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 29

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

Song 146 and Prayer