August 31–September 6
EXODUS 21-22
Song 141 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Reflect Jehovah’s View of Life”: (10 min.)
Ex 21:20—Jehovah condemns murder (it-1-E 271)
Ex 21:22, 23—Jehovah treasures the life of an unborn child (lvs 7:16)
Ex 21:28, 29—Jehovah expects us to take safety precautions (lvs 7:14)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Ex 21:5, 6—How do these verses illustrate the benefits of Christian dedication? (w10-ASL 1/15 1:4-5)
Ex 21:14—How might this verse be explained? (it-1-E 1143)
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. or less) Ex 21:1-17 (th study 5)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
First Conversation: (3 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Then invite the person to our meetings. (th study 2)
Return Visit: (4 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Then introduce and discuss (but do not play) the video What Happens at a Kingdom Hall? (th study 20)
Talk: (5 min. or less) w09-E 4/1 31—Theme: Jehovah—The Father of Fatherless Boys. (th study 19)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Song 60
Value Life as God Does: (10 min.) Discussion. Play the video. Then ask the audience: What complications may arise during pregnancy? What bearing does Exodus 21:22, 23 have on the subject of abortion? Why are faith and courage needed to make a decision that pleases Jehovah? How does the resurrection hope provide comfort?
How Dedication Benefits Us: (5 min.) Talk based on the January 15, 2010, Watchtower (ASL), article 1, paragraphs 4-7. Encourage Bible students to progress to dedication and baptism.
Concluding Comments (3 min. or less)
Song 34 and Prayer