November 12-18
ACTS 1-3
Song 71 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Holy Spirit Is Poured Out on the Christian Congregation”: (10 min.)
[Play the video Introduction to Acts.]
Ac 2:1-8, 14, 37, 38, 41—After receiving holy spirit, Jesus’ disciples gave a witness that resulted in the baptism of about 3,000
Ac 2:42-47—Jesus’ disciples showed great generosity and hospitality, allowing newly baptized ones visiting Jerusalem to lengthen their stay and have their faith strengthened (w86-E 12/1 29 ¶5, 7)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Ac 3:15—Why is Jesus called “the Chief Agent of life”? (it-2-E 61 ¶1)
Ac 3:19—How does this verse describe the way Jehovah forgives repentant wrongdoers? (cl-E 265 ¶14)
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) Ac 2:1-13
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
First Conversation: (2 min. or less) Use the sample conversation.
First Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Play and discuss the video.
Talk: (6 min. or less) it-1-E 129 ¶2-3—Theme: Why Was Judas Replaced When the Apostles Who Died Faithful Were Not?
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Song 118
“Cooperating to Preach in Multilingual Territory”: (15 min.) Discussion by the service overseer. Play and discuss the video. Outline local arrangements for working multilingual territory.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) bh 8:18-23
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 30 and Prayer