SPIRITUAL GEMS: Week of November 4-10, 2024, Psalm 105, Answers.

SPIRITUAL GEMS: November 4-10, 2024, Psalm 105, Answers.

Spiritual Gems (10 min.)

Ps 105:17-19. How did “the declaration of Jehovah” purify Joseph? (w86 11/1 19 par. 15)

Jehovah's Declaration Jehovah's declaration purified Joseph by allowing him to develop qualities such as patience, humility, and spiritual strength. Despite the difficult circumstances he faced during 13 years as a slave and prisoner, Joseph maintained his faith in Jehovah's promise. 

These tests not only strengthened his character, but also showed that he was ready to take on greater responsibilities. In the end, Jehovah used him in a significant way, fulfilling his purpose by making him governor of Egypt and Savior of his people. This experience transformed him into someone more valuable and pure, similar to refined gold.

Congregation Book Study, Week of November 4-10, 2024, Chapter 17, paragraphs 13-19, Answers.

Congregation Book Study, November 4-10, 2024, Chapter 17, paragraphs 13-19, Answers.

Congregation Bible Study (30 mins.) bt ch. 17 pars. 13-19.

13, 14. (a) Why did that violent mob fail to stop the preaching? 

The mob was unable to stop the preaching because Paul and Silas went into hiding, and the city leaders were convinced that the accusations were true. In addition, Jason and other brothers posted bail to appease the authorities and were released. So, even though there was opposition, they were able to continue their work elsewhere.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

The violent mob failed to stop the preaching in Thessalonica, for one thing, Paul and Silas were not present when the crowd gathered at the house of Jason, who was hosting them. Also, the rulers of the city did not seem convinced that the Jews' accusations were justified. So instead of imprisoning them, they asked Jason and other brothers for bail and then released them. This allowed the preaching work to continue despite the opposition.

In Acts 17:8-9, we see that although the rulers heard the accusations, they were not really convinced that Paul and Silas were a threat. This shows us that even if there are people who oppose our faith, there will always be those who analyze the situation well and do not just go by what they hear.

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS: Week of November 4-10, 2024, Show Your Love. Video: The Power of Your Giving. Analysis and Answers.

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS:November 4-10, 2024, Show Your Love. Video: The Power of Your Giving. Analysis and Answers.

Show Your Love (15 mins.) Audience discussion.

Play the VIDEO The Power of Your Giving. Then ask:

How do our brothers benefit from donations used to defend religious freedom?

Our brothers benefit from donations because they enable them to defend their religious freedom rights in places where they face opposition. Thanks to the brotherhood's financial support, legal remedies and strong arguments can be presented to the authorities, resulting in protection and the ability to continue practicing their faith without restrictions.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Thanks to donations from our brothers, their rights to religious freedom have been defended in international courts. An example of this is the case in Ecuador, where the court ruled in their favor. Thanks to donations, it is possible to have not only legal but also financial support for these cases.

Thanks to donations, Jehovah's Witnesses in different countries can practice their faith without persecution, as we have read in the articles and seen in the video. This teaches us that we must be generous with our contributions to the extent of our possibilities, because thanks to this support our freedom of worship is protected, the unity of the world brotherhood is strengthened and the generosity and love that should characterize Jehovah's servants is demonstrated.

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY: Week of November 4-10, 2024, Start conversations: FROM HOUSE TO HOUSE. (Making disciples: a labor of love, Lesson 2 point 5). Prepared Assignment.

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY: November 4-10, 2024, Start conversations: HOUSE TO HOUSE. (Making disciples: a labor of love, Lesson 2 point 5). Prepared Assignment.

Start conversations (1 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. The person is busy (lmd lesson 2 point 5).

You: “Hi, good morning. Sorry to interrupt, I see you’re busy so I won’t take up too much of your time. I just wanted to make a quick comment. Many people today are concerned about the rise in crime, and it’s an issue that affects everyone. The Bible offers hope that can give us comfort in times like these. Have you had a chance to read what it says about how to improve safety in the future?”

Person: “I’m very busy right now.”

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY: Week of November 4-10, 2024, Start conversations: FROM HOUSE TO HOUSE. (Making disciples: a labor of love, Lesson 4 point 5). Prepared Assignment.

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY: November 4-10, 2024, Start conversations: HOUSE TO HOUSE. (Making disciples: a labor of love, Lesson 4 point 5). Prepared Assignment.

Start conversations (2 mins.) FROM HOUSE TO HOUSE. When the person starts arguing, end the conversation politely (lmd lesson 4 point 5).

You: Hello, good morning.

Person: Good morning.

You: I would like to talk to you this morning, if you have time, about a topic that affects everyone.

Person: “I don’t agree with what you teach! I think religion is just a form of manipulation.”

You: “I understand that you have a different opinion and I respect your point of view. We are not here to argue, just to share something that has been helpful to many people. Maybe another time we can talk more calmly about this.”

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY: Week of November 4-10, 2024, Make return visits, FROM HOUSE TO HOUSE, Lesson 8 point 3. Prepared Assignment.

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY:  November 4-10, 2024, Make return visits, HOUSE TO HOUSE, Lesson 8 point 3. Prepared Assignment.

Make return visits (4 mins.) FROM HOUSE TO HOUSE. On a previous visit, the person showed interest in a topic. Offer him or her a magazine that talks about that topic (lmd lesson 8 point 3).

You: “It’s nice to see you again. Last time we talked briefly about the topic of respect, and I was glad you were interested. Today I brought a magazine with a very good article that talks about how we can foster respect within the family where it seems to be getting lost. (You show him the magazine, like Awake! from 2024, with an article about respect.)

Person: “Thanks, I find that interesting.”

You: “Yes, it is. And it is something that affects both our families and our communities. Have you noticed how this issue has become more critical in recent years?”

Person: “Yeah, it seems like people don’t have as much respect for each other anymore.”

You: “Exactly. In fact, the Bible offers practical principles that can help us restore respect in our relationships. For example, I would like to read Philippians 2:3-4.

Person: Yes it's okay

You: we see, the text encourages us to 'consider others as superior to ourselves', which could be key to having more harmony.”

Person: “That sounds good. It’s something people should do more of.”

You: “Yes, yes. If you are interested, in the future we could go into more depth about how the Bible can help us in this and other areas of life. If you prefer, we can also watch an article or video that explains how Bible study works and how it could be helpful.”

Person: We could watch on video then.

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY: Week of November 4-10, 2024, Make return visits, INFORMAL PREACHING, Lesson 9 point 5. Prepared Assignment.

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY:  November 4-10, 2024, Make return visits, INFORMAL PREACHING, Lesson 9 point 5. Prepared Assignment.

Make return visits (4 mins.) INFORMAL PREACHING. Tell the person about the JW Library® app and show him/her how to install it (lmd lesson 9 point 5).

You: “Hi! Nice to see you again. Last time we talked about respect and I left you a post. Did you get a chance to read it?”

Person: “Yes, I read it. I found it interesting, especially what it said about how respect can improve our relationships.”

You: “I’m glad you liked it. In fact, if you’re interested in learning more about these topics, I’d like to show you a very useful tool: the JW Library® app. It has access to the Bible, publications like the one I left you with, and even videos that can help you explore more about what the Bible says about respect and other important topics.”

Person: “Oh, really? Sounds interesting.”