January 28–February 3
ACTS 27-28
Song 129 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Paul Sails for Rome”: (10 min.)
Ac 27:23, 24—An angel told Paul that all those sailing with him would survive the storm (bt 208 ¶15)
Ac 28:1, 2—Paul was shipwrecked on Malta (bt 209 ¶18; 210 ¶21)
Ac 28:16, 17—Paul safely arrived in Rome (bt 213 ¶10)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Ac 27:9—What was “the fast of Atonement Day”? (“the fast of Atonement Day” study note on Ac 27:9, nwtsty)
Ac 28:11—What is significant about the detail regarding the ship’s figurehead? (“Sons of Zeus” study note on Ac 28:11, nwtsty)
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 27:1-12 (th study 5)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Second Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Play and discuss the video.
Second Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Use the sample conversation. (th study 2)
Bible Study: (5 min. or less) lvs 165-166 ¶16-17 (th study 3)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Paul Thanked God and Took Courage”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video “Iron Sharpens Iron”—Excerpt. Encourage all to view the video in its entirety.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 52
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 93 and Prayer
