Song 118 and Prayer

Opening Comments (1 min.)

“How Faith Makes Us Courageous”: (10 min.)

Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

• Nu 13:27​—What did the spies report that should have strengthened Israel’s faith in Jehovah? (Le 20:24; it-1 740)

• What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share regarding Jehovah, the field ministry, or something else?

Bible Reading: (4 min.) Nu 13:1-9 (th study 5)

Talk: (5 min.) w18.08 1:3-8​—Theme: Why be Careful aboue Spreading Unverified Reports? (th study 14)

“Increase Your Joy in the Ministry​—Ask Questions”: (10 min.) Discussion. Play the video Experience the Joy of Disciple-Making​—Improve Your Skills—​Asking Questions.

Song 73

Why True Christians Need Courage​—To Preach: (8 min.) Discussion. Play the video. Then ask the audience: What struggle did Kitty Kelly have? What helped her to develop courage? What blessings resulted from having courage?

Why True Christians Need Courage​—To Maintain Neutrality: (7 min.) Discussion. Play the video. Then ask the audience: What challenges did Ayenge Nsilu encounter? What did he do that helped him to remain courageous? What understanding helped him to rely on Jehovah?

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) w18.08 1:1-13

Concluding Comments (3 min.)

Song 143 and Prayer