Song 73 and Prayer

Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

“They Kept Speaking God’s Word With Boldness”: (10 min.)

• Ac 4:5-13​—Although “uneducated and ordinary,” Peter and John did not hold back from defending their faith before rulers and scribes (w08 9/1 15, box; w08 5/15 30 ¶6)

• Ac 4:18-20​—Despite threats, Peter and John refused to stop preaching

• Ac 4:23-31​—First-century Christians relied on Jehovah’s holy spirit for boldness (it-1 128 ¶3)

Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

• Ac 4:11​—In what way is Jesus “the chief cornerstone”? (it-1 514 ¶4)

• Ac 5:1​—Why did Ananias and Sapphira sell some of their property? (w13 3/1 15 ¶4)

• 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 5:27-42

Initial Call: (2 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. The person raises an objection that is common in your territory.

First Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. The person tells you that he is not a Christian.

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

Song 82

“Worldwide Benefits of Cart Witnessing”: (15 min.) Discussion by the service overseer. Play the video. If the congregation does public witnessing locally using a table or cart, show the display to the audience. Outline local arrangements. If time allows, relate or reenact a good local experience. Explain how publishers can have a share.

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 43 ¶8-18

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

Song 64 and Prayer