DAILY TEXT, Today Wednesday November 20, 2024, Let him return to Jehovah (Is. 55:7).

Let us examine the Scriptures every day 2024

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Let him return to Jehovah (Is. 55:7).

In deciding whether or not to forgive someone, Jehovah considers whether the sinner knew that what he was doing was wrong. Jesus made this clear, as we read at Luke 12:47, 48. When a person knowingly does something that God condemns and that is evil, he commits a serious sin. He risks not being forgiven by Jehovah. (Mark 3:29; John 9:41) If so, is there any hope? Of course there is. Jehovah also considers whether the sinner is truly repentant. Repentance means changing one’s mind, attitude, or goals. Furthermore, a repentant person feels remorse and deep sorrow for the wrong things he did or for not doing the right things he should have done. He feels bad not only for his mistakes but for the bad spiritual state that led him to commit them. w22.06 5, 6 §§ 15-17.

SPIRITUAL GEMS:Week of November 18-24, 2024, Psalm 107-108, Answers.

SPIRITUAL GEMS: November 18-24, 2024, Psalm 107 to 108, Answers.

Spiritual Gems (10 min.)

Ps 108:9. David said that Moab was the “vessel” in which God washed Himself. To what did he likely mean? (it-2 409 par. 6).

When David referred to Moab as the vessel in which God washed Himself, he was probably referring to Moab's complete humiliation and subjugation to Israel under his reign. During his rule, David defeated the Moabites in a decisive battle and forced them to pay tribute, which symbolized their subordination to Israel.

In this context, comparing Moab to a washing basin could symbolize how God used David to cleanse or purify the region of Moab by subduing this pagan people who often opposed Israel. Moab was thus left in a position of humiliation and contempt, which fulfilled the prophecy that Israel would dominate its enemies.

Congregation Book Study, Week of November 18-24, 2024, Chapter 18, paragraphs 6-15, Answers.

Congregation Book Study, November 18-24, 2024, Chapter 18, paragraphs 6-15, Answers.

Congregation Bible Study (30 mins.) bt ch. 18 pars. 6-15.

6, 7. How did some Greek philosophers respond to Paul's message, and how do some people react to our message today?

The Greek philosophers mocked Paul and called him a charlatan, which was an insult. They basically accused him of being someone who picked up random ideas and did not know how to explain them well. They wanted to make him look ignorant, but Paul was not intimidated.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Even though they belittled him, Paul did not let their hurtful words affect him. Just as Jesus taught in Matthew 5:11,12, we must stand firm when others criticize us for speaking about God.

As Revelation 4:11 says, God deserves all the glory because He created all things for you. Even though some may mock our faith, we remain steadfast because we know that Jehovah is the creator.

As 2 Timothy 1:7 teaches us, God gives us courage and we should not be afraid when others criticize our beliefs, we must defend the truth of the Bible with conviction.

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS: Week of November 18-24, 2024, We sing to thank Jehovah Video: From past to present: Songs that praise Jehovah (part 2). Analysis and Answers.

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS: November 18-24, 2024, Show Your Love. Video: From Past to Present: Songs That Praise Jehovah (Part 2). Analysis and Answers.

We sing to thank Jehovah (15 mins.) Analysis with the audience.

Play the VIDEO From Past to Present: Songs That Praise Jehovah (Part 2). Then ask:

What important event occurred in 1944?

In 1944, the first official songbook of Jehovah's Witnesses was published, which was entirely dedicated to singing praises to Jehovah. This was something very special because the songs helped the congregation express their faith and love for God in a more unified and exciting way.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

That year, an assembly was held in New York with the theme: "United Announcers." There, a resolution was adopted for Jehovah's Witnesses to raise their voices through songs of praise to God, since for 6 years they stopped singing praises and in that year they could finally sing to Jehovah again.

The publication of the songbook in 1944 marked a turning point because for the first time, Jehovah's Witnesses had songs specially composed to strengthen their spirituality. Before that, songs from other sources were used, but they did not have the same focus on pure worship.

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY: Week of November 18-24, 2024, Start conversations: INFORMAL PREACHING. (Making disciples: a labor of love, Lesson 1 point 4). Prepared Assignment.

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY: November 18-24, 2024, Start conversations: INFORMAL PREACHING. (Making Disciples: A Labor of Love, Lesson 1 point 4). Prepared Assignment.

Start conversations (3 mins.) INFORMAL PREACHING. (lmd lesson 1 point 4).

Publisher: (Smiles kindly) What you are reading seems interesting, it is a current affairs magazine.

Assistant: Yes, it talks about the economic problems that the world is facing and how it is affecting people, it is a complicated topic.

Publisher: It's definitely something that's worrying a lot of people. It's interesting that even though the world has made a lot of progress in technology and science, we still face serious problems like these. What do you think? Do you think things will ever get better?

Helper: I really don't know, sometimes it seems like things just go from bad to worse.

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY: Week of November 18-24, 2024, Make return visits, INFORMAL PREACHING, Lesson 9 point 3. Prepared Assignment.

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY: November 18-24, 2024, Make return visits, INFORMAL PREACHING, Lesson 9 point 3. Prepared Assignment.

Make return visits (4 mins.) INFORMAL PREACHING. Tell the person about our Bible courses and give him or her a contact card for our Bible classes (lmd lesson 9 point 3).

Publisher: (Smiles and walks over) Hi, nice to see you again. I remember last time we talked about how the Bible can give us peace even in difficult times. How have you been since then?

Helper: Hi, thanks. I've been fine, although I still feel a little overwhelmed with everything that's going on in the world.

Publisher: It's understandable, these times put us all to the test. When we spoke, you mentioned that you would like to know more about what the Bible teaches. I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you about a free Bible course that we offer. It's a course that you can take at your own pace and it focuses on answering important questions based on the Bible. What do you think?

Helper: Sounds interesting, but I'm not sure I have time between work and family, I can barely get organized.

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY: Week of November 18-24, 2024, Speech: What can I do to avoid negative thoughts?, Lesson 14, Prepared Assignment.

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY: November 18-24, 2024, Speech: What can I do to avoid negative thoughts?, Lesson 14, Prepared Assignment.

Speech (5 mins.) ijwyp 90. Title: What can I do to avoid negative thoughts? (th lesson 14).

Have you ever felt like negative thoughts just won't leave you alone? Maybe you made a mistake and can't stop thinking about it, or maybe the news, family problems, or social media are making you feel like nothing is going right. How can we stop those thoughts from taking over? Today I want to share with you some practical, Bible-based tips that will help us manage those thoughts and be more balanced. 

What kind of person are you? First, let's think about how we usually see life. There are people who are very optimistic. For example, Valerie says: I try to be as cheerful as I can. Then there are those who tend to be pessimistic, like Rebecca, who says: When something is positive, I think it's bad or too good to be true. And finally, there are realists like Anna, who says: I prefer to see things as they are, neither too optimistic nor pessimistic.