June 23-29

PROVERBS 19

June 23-29

Song 154 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)

TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

1. Be a True Friend to Your Brothers

(10 min.)

Overlook their imperfections (Pr 19:11; w23.11 12-13 ¶16-17)

Support them in times of need (Pr 19:17; w23.07 9-10 ¶10-11)

Show loyal love (Pr 19:22; w21.11 9 ¶6-7)

ILLUSTRATION: Memories are like pictures. Keep only the ones that highlight the positive traits of your brothers.

2. Spiritual Gems

(10 min.)

  • Pr 19:21​—What should we always take into consideration when giving counsel? (it-1 515)

  • What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?

3. Bible Reading

(4 min.) Pr 19:1-20 (th study 2)

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

4. Starting a Conversation

(3 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Without sharing a specific Bible truth, find a natural way to let the person know that you are one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. (lmd lesson 2 point 4)

5. Following Up

(4 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. During a previous conversation, the person told you that he appreciates nature. (lmd lesson 9 point 4)

6. Talk

(5 min.) lmd appendix A point 10​—Theme: God Has a Name. (th study 20)

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

Song 40

7. Local Needs

(15 min.)

8. Congregation Bible Study

(30 min.) bt chap. 28 ¶1-7

Concluding Comments (3 min.) | Song 61 and Prayer