July 21-27
PROVERBS 23
Song 97 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. Wise Principles for the Use of Alcohol
(10 min.)
If you choose to drink alcohol, do not drink too much (Pr 23:20, 21; w04 12/1 19 ¶5-6)
Keep in mind the bad effects of drunkenness (Pr 23:29, 30, 33-35; it-1 656)
Do not be fooled by alcohol’s harmless appearance (Pr 23:31, 32)
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
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Pr 23:21—What is the difference between gluttony and obesity? (w04 11/1 31 ¶2)
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What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Pr 23:1-24 (th study 5)
4. Starting a Conversation
(2 min.) PUBLIC WITNESSING. (lmd lesson 3 point 5)
5. Following Up
(5 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Demonstrate a Bible study. (lmd lesson 9 point 5)
6. Making Disciples
(5 min.) Encourage your student who is struggling to break free from an unscriptural habit. (lmd lesson 12 point 4)
Song 35
7. Should I Serve Alcohol or Not?
(8 min.) Discussion.
Should hosts serve alcohol at a social gathering, such as a wedding reception? This is a personal decision, but one that should be made carefully after balancing a number of Bible principles and considering the circumstances.
Play the VIDEO Should I Serve Alcohol? Then ask the audience:
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How can the following Bible principles help hosts decide whether they will serve alcohol or not?
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Joh 2:9—Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding feast.
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1Co 6:10—“Drunkards . . . will not inherit God’s Kingdom.”
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1Co 10:31, 32—“Whether you are eating or drinking . . . , do all things for God’s glory. Keep from becoming causes for stumbling.”
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What are some circumstances that should be considered?
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In order to make good decisions, why must we use our “power of reason” to balance various Bible principles?—Ro 12:1; Ec 7:16-18
8. Local Needs
(7 min.)
9. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) lfb lesson 2, intro to section 2, and lesson 3
