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    AUGUST 11-17

    PROVERBS 26

    Song 88 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)

    TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

    1. Stay Away From “Someone Stupid”

    (10 min.)

    “Someone stupid” rarely deserves honor (Pr 26:1; it-2 729 ¶6)

    “Stupid people” often need strong discipline (Pr 26:3; w87 10/1 19 ¶12)

    “Someone stupid” is unreliable (Pr 26:6; it-2 191 ¶4)

    DEFINITION: In the Bible, the term “someone stupid” describes a person who rejects reason and follows a morally insensible course.

    A young brother at school, confidently walking away from his classmates who are looking at something on a smartphone.

    2. Spiritual Gems

    (10 min.)

    • Pr 26:4, 5​—Why are these two proverbs not contradictory? (it-1 846)

    • What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?

    3. Bible Reading

    (4 min.) Pr 26:1-20 (th study 5)

    APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

    4. Starting a Conversation

    (3 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Use a tract to start a conversation. (lmd lesson 1 point 5)

    5. Following Up

    (4 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Continue the discussion of the tract you left on a previous visit. (lmd lesson 7 point 4)

    6. Making Disciples

    (5 min.) Help your student prepare to witness to a relative. (lmd lesson 11 point 5)

    LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

    Song 94

    7. Become “Wise for Salvation” Through Personal Study

    (15 min.) Discussion.

    Collage: 1. A sister studies in her home. A sign-language video from jw.org plays on her computer. 2. A brother studies using his phone and earbuds while he is on a coffee break. 3. An elderly sister uses the “JW Library” app on her tablet. 4. A mother and her young son use the “JW Library” app on a tablet during a congregation meeting.

    The apostle Paul reminded Timothy of the value of the holy writings that he learned from infancy. These writings were able to make Timothy “wise for salvation.” (2Ti 3:15) Because Bible truths are so valuable, it is important for each Christian to schedule time for Bible reading and study. But what if we do not enjoy study?

    Read 1 Peter 2:2. Then ask the audience:

    • Is it possible for us to learn to enjoy Bible study?

    • What can we do to “form a longing” for God’s Word?​—w18.03 29 ¶6

    • How can electronic tools from the organization help us to make Bible study more rewarding?

    Play the VIDEO Organizational Accomplishments​—Tips for Using JW Library. Then ask the audience:

    • How have you benefited from JW Library®?

    • What features have you enjoyed using?

    • What features do you want to learn and start using?

    8. Congregation Bible Study

    (30 min.) lfb lessons 8-9

    Concluding Comments (3 min.) | Song 89 and Prayer