Song 78 and Prayer

Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

“Imitate the Apostle Paul in Preaching and Teaching”: (10 min.)

• Ac 17:2, 3​—Paul reasoned from the Scriptures and used references when teaching (“reasoned” study note on Ac 17:2, nwtsty; “proving by references” study note on Ac 17:3, nwtsty)

• Ac 17:17​—Paul preached wherever he found people (“the marketplace” study note on Ac 17:17, nwtsty)

• Ac 17:22, 23​—Paul was observant and established common ground (“To an Unknown God” study note on Ac 17:23, nwtsty)

Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

• Ac 18:18​—What can be said about the vow Paul made? (w08 5/15 32 ¶5)

• Ac 18:21​—How should we imitate Paul as we pursue spiritual goals? (“if Jehovah is willing” study note on Ac 18:21, 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 17:1-15

Second Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Use the sample conversation. Introduce and discuss (but do not play) the video What Happens at a Bible Study?

Third Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Choose your own scripture, and offer a study publication.

Bible Study: (6 min. or less) jl lesson 7

Song 70

Thoroughly Preach and Teach the Good News: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Family Worship: Paul​—He Thoroughly Preached the Good News. Then ask the following questions: How did the family in the video recognize that they needed to improve the quality of their ministry? What facets of the apostle Paul’s ministry did they imitate? What blessings did they experience as a result? What are some ideas for family worship that you might use?

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 47

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

Song 151 and Prayer