October 30–November 5
JOEL 1-3
Song 47 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Your Sons and Your Daughters Will Prophesy”: (10 min.)
[Play the video Introduction to Joel.]
Joe 2:28, 29—Anointed Christians serve as spokesmen for Jehovah (w02-E 8/1 15 ¶4-5; jd-E 167 ¶4)
Joe 2:30-32—Only those who call on the name of Jehovah will be saved during his awe-inspiring day (w07-E 10/1 13 ¶2)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Joe 2:12, 13—What do these verses teach us about true repentance? (w07-E 10/1 13 ¶5)
Joe 3:14—What is “the valley of the decision”? (w07-E 10/1 13 ¶3)
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) Joe 3:1-8
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
First Visit: (2 min. or less) JW.ORG contact card
Return Visit: (4 min. or less) JW.ORG contact card—The card was placed on the preceding visit. Continue the conversation, and conclude by introducing a video from jw.org.
Bible Study: (6 min. or less) lv-E 196-197 ¶3-5
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Jehovah Helps Us to Endure Trials: (9 min.) Play the video Jehovah Is a Strong Tower for Me. Then ask the audience: What trials did the Henschel family face? What impact can the faith and integrity of parents have on their children? How can Jehovah strengthen you as he did Brother Henschel?
Become Jehovah’s Friend—Jehovah’s Name: (6 min.) Play the video Become Jehovah’s Friend—Jehovah’s Name. Then invite selected young children to the stage, and ask them: What does Jehovah’s name mean? What did Jehovah create? How can Jehovah help you?
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) bhs 6:12-20
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 33 and Prayer