Song 104 and Prayer

Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

“Holy Spirit Is Poured Out on the Christian Congregation”: (10 min.)

• [Play the video Introduction to Acts.]

• Ac 2:1-8, 14, 37, 38, 41​—After receiving holy spirit, Jesus’ disciples gave a witness that resulted in the baptism of about 3,000

• Ac 2:42-47​—Jesus’ disciples showed great generosity and hospitality, allowing newly baptized ones visiting Jerusalem to lengthen their stay and have their faith strengthened (w86 12/1 29 ¶4-5, 7)

Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

• Ac 3:15​—Why is Jesus called “the Chief Agent of life”? (it-2 61 ¶1)

• Ac 3:19​—How does this verse describe the way Jehovah forgives repentant wrongdoers? (cl 265 ¶14)

• 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 2:1-21

Initial Call: (2 min. or less) Use the sample conversation.

First Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Play and discuss the video.

Talk: (6 min. or less) it-1 129 ¶2-3​—Theme: Why Was Judas Replaced When the Apostles Who Died Faithful Were Not?

Song 85

“Cooperating to Preach in Multilingual Territory”: (15 min.) Discussion by the service overseer. Play and discuss the video. Outline local arrangements for working multilingual territory.

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 43 ¶1-7

Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)

Song 68 and Prayer