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meetingBOX | WEEK AUGUST 26-01, 2019 Meeting Workbook Downloads
meetingBOX – August 26–September 1
HEBREWS 4-6
“Do Your Utmost to Enter Into God’s Rest”: (10 min.)
Heb 4:1, 4—Identify God’s rest day (w11 7/15 24-25 ¶3-5)
Heb 4:6—Be obedient to Jehovah (w11 7/15 25 ¶6)
Heb 4:9-11—Do not follow an independent course (w11 7/15 28 ¶16-17)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Heb 4:12—What is “the word of God” in this context? (w16.09 13)
Heb 6:17, 18—What are the “two unchangeable things” mentioned in these verses? (it-1 1139 ¶2)
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) Heb 5:1-14 (th study 5)
Second Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Play and discuss the video.
Second Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Use the sample conversation. (th study 6)
Bible Study: (5 min. or less) lvs 228-229 ¶7-8 (th study 12)
“Good Works That Are Not Forgotten”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Making Yourself Available for Bethel Service.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 81
Study Article 26: August 26, 2019–September 1, 2019
meetingBOX | WEEK AUGUST 19-25, 2019 Meeting Workbook Downloads
meetingBOX – August 19-25
HEBREWS 1-3
“Love Righteousness and Hate Lawlessness”: (10 min.)
[Play the video Introduction to Hebrews.]
Heb 1:8—Jesus rules with “the scepter of uprightness” (w14 2/15 5 ¶8)
Heb 1:9—Jesus loves righteousness and hates lawlessness (w14 2/15 4-5 ¶7)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Heb 1:3—Has Jesus always reflected his Father’s likeness to the same degree? (it-1 1185 ¶1)
Heb 1:10-12—Why did the apostle Paul apply Psalm 102:25-27 to Jesus Christ? (it-1 1063 ¶7)
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) Heb 1:1-14 (th study 10)
First Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Play and discuss the video.
First Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Use the sample conversation. (th study 4)
First Return Visit: (5 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Give the householder a meeting invitation, and introduce (but do not play) the video What Happens at a Kingdom Hall? (th study 11)
Local Needs: (15 min.)
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 80
Study Article 25: August 19-25, 2019
meetingBOX | WEEK AUGUST 12-18, 2019 Meeting Workbook Downloads
meetingBOX – August 12-18
TITUS 1–PHILEMON
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Make Appointments of Elders”: (10 min.)
[Play the video Introduction to Titus.]
Tit 1:5-9—Circuit overseers appoint as elders those who meet the Scriptural qualifications (w14 11/15 28-29)
[Play the video Introduction to Philemon.]
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Tit 1:12—Why does this text not justify showing ethnic prejudice? (w89 5/15 31 ¶5)
Phm 15, 16—Why did Paul not ask Philemon to grant freedom to Onesimus? (w08 10/15 31 ¶4)
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) Tit 3:1-15 (th study 5)
Initial Call Video: (4 min.) Play and discuss the video.
Initial Call: (2 min. or less) Use the sample conversation. (th study 3)
Initial Call: (3 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Overcome a common objection. (th study 12)
Initial Call: (3 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Then leave a jw.org contact card. (th study 11)
“Young Ones—Be ‘Zealous for Fine Works’”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Youths Honoring Jehovah.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 79
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Study Article 24: August 12-18, 2019
Midweek Meetings: Christian Life and Ministry
meetingBOX | WEEK AUGUST 05-11, 2019 Meeting Workbook Downloads
meetingBOX – August 5-11
2 TIMOTHY 1-4
“God Did Not Give Us a Spirit of Cowardice”: (10 min.)
[Play the video Introduction to 2 Timothy.]
2Ti 1:7—Face trials with “soundness of mind” (w09 5/15 15 ¶9)
2Ti 1:8—Do not be ashamed of the good news (w03 3/1 9 ¶7)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
2Ti 2:3, 4—How do we minimize our involvement in “the commercial businesses of life”? (w17.07 10 ¶13)
2Ti 2:23—What is one way to “reject foolish and ignorant debates”? (w14 7/15 14 ¶10)
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) 2Ti 1:1-18 (th study 10)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Apply Yourself to Reading and Teaching: (10 min.) Discussion. Play the video Illustrations That Teach, and then discuss study 8 of the Teaching brochure.
Talk: (5 min. or less) w14 7/15 13 ¶3-7—Theme: How Do Jehovah’s People “Renounce Unrighteousness”? (th study 7)
“Spend Time With Those Who Love Jehovah”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Learn to Reject Bad Association.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 78
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Study Article 23: August 5-11, 2019
2 “Look Out That No One Takes You Captive”!
meetingBOX | WEEK JULY 29-04, 2019 Meeting Workbook Downloads
meetingBOX – July 29–August 4
1 TIMOTHY 4-6
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
“Godly Devotion Versus Riches”: (10 min.)
1Ti 6:6-8—The value of “godly devotion along with contentment” (w03 6/1 9 ¶1-2)
1Ti 6:9—The consequences of being determined to be rich (g 6/07 6 ¶2)
1Ti 6:10—The pains that result from loving money (g 11/08 6 ¶4-6)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
1Ti 4:2—How does a person sear his conscience, and why is this dangerous? (lvs 23-24 ¶17)
1Ti 4:13—Why did Paul encourage Timothy to continue applying himself to public reading? (it-2 714 ¶1-2)
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) 1Ti 4:1-16 (th study 5)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Second Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Use the sample conversation. Invite the householder to the meeting. (th study 11)
Bible Study: (4 min. or less) lvs 207-209 ¶20-21 (th study 3)
Bible Study: (5 min. or less) Tactfully discontinue an unproductive Bible study.—See mwb19.02 7. (th study 12)
The Cost of Materialism: (7 min.) Play the video We Must “Run With Endurance”—Let Go of Unnecessary Burdens, and then discuss the lessons learned.
“Godly Devotion Versus Physical Training”: (8 min.) Discussion. Play the whiteboard animation What You Should Know About Sports.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 77
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Study Article 22: July 29, 2019–August 4, 2019
meetingBOX | WEEK JULY 22-28, 2019 Meeting Workbook Downloads
meetingBOX – July 22-28
1 TIMOTHY 1-3
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Reach Out for a Fine Work”: (10 min.)
[Play the video Introduction to 1 Timothy.]
1Ti 3:1—Brothers are encouraged to reach out to be an overseer (w16.08 21 ¶3
1Ti 3:13—Brothers who serve in a fine manner receive blessings (km 9/78 4 ¶7)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
1Ti 1:4—Why did Paul warn Timothy against paying attention to genealogies? (it-1 914-915)
1Ti 1:17—Why is Jehovah the only one who can be called “the King of eternity”? (cl 12 ¶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) 1Ti 2:1-15 (th study 10)
Second Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Play and discuss the video.Second Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Use the sample conversation. (th study 2)Bible Study: (5 min. or less) lvs 47-48 ¶6-7 (th study 6)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Young Workers at Warwick Honor Jehovah: (6 min.) Discussion. Play the video. Then discuss the following questions:How did young brothers and sisters help with the construction of Warwick Bethel, and how did they benefit?
What opportunities do young brothers and sisters in the congregation have to honor Jehovah?
“What Can You Learn From Them?”: (9 min.) Discussion. Play the video Respect Experienced Men.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 76
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Study Article 21: July 22-28, 2019
21 Do Not Be Fooled by “the Wisdom of This World”
meetingBOX | WEEK JULY 15-21, 2019 Meeting Workbook Downloads
meetingBOX
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“The Revealing of the Lawless One”: (10 min.)
[Play the video Introduction to 2 Thessalonians.]
2Th 2:6-8—“The lawless one,” already at work, would be revealed (it-1 972-973)
2Th 2:9-12—Those who are misled by “the lawless one” would be judged (it-2 245 ¶7)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
2Th 1:7, 8—In what sense will the revelation of Jesus and the angels be “in a flaming fire”? (it-1 834 ¶5)
2Th 2:2—What did Paul mean by “an inspired statement”? (it-1 1206 ¶4)
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) 2Th 1:1-12 (th study 10)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
First Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Play and discuss the video.
First Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Use the sample conversation. (th study 6)
First Return Visit: (4 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation, and then introduce the Teach Us book. (th study 12)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Is Your Ministry in a Rut?: (15 min.) Play the video Invigorate Your Ministry—How?
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 75
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
w19 MayThe Watchtower Announcing Jehovah’s Kingdom (Study)—2019
Study Article 20: July 15-21, 2019
14 Providing Comfort for Victims of Abuse
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