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Unknown's avatar MeekSpaceNG 4:00 am on 19th September 2019  

Examining the Scriptures Daily—2019 Thursday, September 19

September
Examining the Scriptures Daily—2019

Thursday, September 19

Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.​—Luke 23:34.
Jesus prayed that his Father forgive his executioners. What an outstanding example of mildness and patience under painful and stressful circumstances! (1 Pet. 2:21-23) How can we show mildness and patience? Paul mentioned one way when he wrote to fellow believers: “Continue putting up with one another and forgiving one another freely even if anyone has a cause for complaint against another. Just as Jehovah freely forgave you, you must also do the same.” (Col. 3:13) Indeed, it takes mildness and patience on our part to obey this command. But by being forgiving, we promote and preserve the unity in the congregation. Being clothed with mildness and patience is not optional for a Christian. It is an essential requirement for our salvation. (Matt. 5:5; Jas. 1:21) More important, by means of these qualities, we honor Jehovah and help others to heed the Bible’s counsel.​—Gal. 6:1; 2 Tim. 2:24, 25. w17.08 25-26 ¶15-17
Unknown's avatar meekspacengmeetings 4:00 am on 19th September 2019  

Examining the Scriptures Daily—2019 Thursday, September 19

September
Examining the Scriptures Daily—2019

Thursday, September 19

Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.​—Luke 23:34.
Jesus prayed that his Father forgive his executioners. What an outstanding example of mildness and patience under painful and stressful circumstances! (1 Pet. 2:21-23) How can we show mildness and patience? Paul mentioned one way when he wrote to fellow believers: “Continue putting up with one another and forgiving one another freely even if anyone has a cause for complaint against another. Just as Jehovah freely forgave you, you must also do the same.” (Col. 3:13) Indeed, it takes mildness and patience on our part to obey this command. But by being forgiving, we promote and preserve the unity in the congregation. Being clothed with mildness and patience is not optional for a Christian. It is an essential requirement for our salvation. (Matt. 5:5; Jas. 1:21) More important, by means of these qualities, we honor Jehovah and help others to heed the Bible’s counsel.​—Gal. 6:1; 2 Tim. 2:24, 25. w17.08 25-26 ¶15-17
Unknown's avatar MeekSpaceNG 4:00 am on 18th September 2019  

Examining the Scriptures Daily—2019 Wednesday, September 18

September
Examining the Scriptures Daily—2019

Wednesday, September 18

Because of Jehovah’s compassion for him, . . . they brought him out and stationed him outside the city.​—Gen. 19:16.
Does not that incident in Lot’s life demonstrate that Jehovah is fully aware of the difficult situations in which his faithful people sometimes find themselves? (Isa. 63:7-9; Jas. 5:11, ftn.; 2 Pet. 2:9) He has also taught his people the need to display compassion. Consider the law given to Israel regarding the seizing of a man’s garment as security for a loan. (Ex. 22:26, 27) A hard-hearted lender might have been tempted to seize the debtor’s garment, leaving him without a covering in which to sleep. Yet, Jehovah taught his people to avoid such an unfeeling attitude and course. His people were to be compassionate. Does not the principle reflected in that particular law move us to action? Would we want to leave our brothers out in the cold, so to speak, if there is something that we can do to relieve their suffering?​—Col. 3:12;Jas. 2:15, 16; 1 John 3:17. w17.09 9 ¶4-5
Unknown's avatar meekspacengmeetings 4:00 am on 18th September 2019  

Examining the Scriptures Daily—2019 Wednesday, September 18

September
Examining the Scriptures Daily—2019

Wednesday, September 18

Because of Jehovah’s compassion for him, . . . they brought him out and stationed him outside the city.​—Gen. 19:16.
Does not that incident in Lot’s life demonstrate that Jehovah is fully aware of the difficult situations in which his faithful people sometimes find themselves? (Isa. 63:7-9; Jas. 5:11, ftn.; 2 Pet. 2:9) He has also taught his people the need to display compassion. Consider the law given to Israel regarding the seizing of a man’s garment as security for a loan. (Ex. 22:26, 27) A hard-hearted lender might have been tempted to seize the debtor’s garment, leaving him without a covering in which to sleep. Yet, Jehovah taught his people to avoid such an unfeeling attitude and course. His people were to be compassionate. Does not the principle reflected in that particular law move us to action? Would we want to leave our brothers out in the cold, so to speak, if there is something that we can do to relieve their suffering?​—Col. 3:12;Jas. 2:15, 16; 1 John 3:17. w17.09 9 ¶4-5
Unknown's avatar MeekSpaceNG 4:00 am on 17th September 2019  

Examining the Scriptures Daily—2019 Tuesday, September 17

September
Examining the Scriptures Daily—2019

Tuesday, September 17

The word of God is alive and exerts power.​—Heb. 4:12.
As Jehovah’s people, we have no doubt that God’s word, his message to humans, “is alive and exerts power.” Many of us are living proof of the Bible’s power to change lives. Some of our brothers and sisters were formerly thieves, drug addicts, or sexually immoral. Others enjoyed a measure of success in this system of things but felt that something was missing in their life. (Eccl. 2:3-11) Time and again, individuals who seemed hopelessly lost found their way to the path of life by means of the Bible’s transforming power. You have likely read and greatly enjoyed a number of these experiences as published in The Watchtower in the series “The Bible Changes Lives.” And you have seen that even after accepting the truth, Christians continue to make spiritual progress with the help of the Scriptures. w17.09 23 ¶1
Unknown's avatar meekspacengmeetings 4:00 am on 17th September 2019  

Examining the Scriptures Daily—2019 Tuesday, September 17

September
Examining the Scriptures Daily—2019

Tuesday, September 17

The word of God is alive and exerts power.​—Heb. 4:12.
As Jehovah’s people, we have no doubt that God’s word, his message to humans, “is alive and exerts power.” Many of us are living proof of the Bible’s power to change lives. Some of our brothers and sisters were formerly thieves, drug addicts, or sexually immoral. Others enjoyed a measure of success in this system of things but felt that something was missing in their life. (Eccl. 2:3-11) Time and again, individuals who seemed hopelessly lost found their way to the path of life by means of the Bible’s transforming power. You have likely read and greatly enjoyed a number of these experiences as published in The Watchtower in the series “The Bible Changes Lives.” And you have seen that even after accepting the truth, Christians continue to make spiritual progress with the help of the Scriptures. w17.09 23 ¶1
Unknown's avatar MeekSpaceNG 6:00 am on 16th September 2019  

meetingBOX | WEEK SEPTEMBER 16-22, 2019 Meeting Workbook Downloads

MeekSpaceNG has moved to WORDPRES

meetingBOX – September 16-22

HEBREWS 11


“The Importance of Faith”: (10 min.)

Heb 11:1​—Faith defined (w16.10 27 ¶6)

Heb 11:6​—Faith is necessary to please God (w13 11/1 11 ¶2-5)

Heb 11:33-38​—Faith enabled God’s servants in the past to meet difficult challenges (w16.10 23 ¶10-11)


Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.

Heb 11:4​—On what was Abel’s faith based? (it-1 804 ¶5)

Heb 11:5​—How was Enoch’s faith rewarded? (wp17.1 12-13)

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) Heb 11:1-16 (th study 10)


APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

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

First Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Use the sample conversation. (th study 3)

First Return Visit: (5 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Give the householder a meeting invitation and introduce (but do not play) the video What Happens at a Kingdom Hall? (th study 11)


LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

“What Will You Do in the Year of Drought?”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video.


Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 84


Study Article 29: September 16-22, 2019

Unknown's avatar meekspacengmeetings 6:00 am on 16th September 2019  

meetingBOX | WEEK SEPTEMBER 16-22, 2019 Meeting Workbook Downloads

MeekSpaceNG has moved to WORDPRES

meetingBOX – September 16-22

HEBREWS 11


“The Importance of Faith”: (10 min.)

Heb 11:1​—Faith defined (w16.10 27 ¶6)

Heb 11:6​—Faith is necessary to please God (w13 11/1 11 ¶2-5)

Heb 11:33-38​—Faith enabled God’s servants in the past to meet difficult challenges (w16.10 23 ¶10-11)


Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.

Heb 11:4​—On what was Abel’s faith based? (it-1 804 ¶5)

Heb 11:5​—How was Enoch’s faith rewarded? (wp17.1 12-13)

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) Heb 11:1-16 (th study 10)


APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

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

First Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Use the sample conversation. (th study 3)

First Return Visit: (5 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Give the householder a meeting invitation and introduce (but do not play) the video What Happens at a Kingdom Hall? (th study 11)


LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

“What Will You Do in the Year of Drought?”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video.


Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 84


Study Article 29: September 16-22, 2019

Unknown's avatar MeekSpaceNG 4:00 am on 16th September 2019  

Examining the Scriptures Daily—2019 Monday, September 16

September
Examining the Scriptures Daily—2019

Monday, September 16

Do not be afraid or be terrified, for Jehovah . . . is with you.​—1 Chron. 28:20.
Solomon likely learned much about courage from his own father. David displayed tremendous courage when he confronted a battle-hardened giant. Yes, with God’s help and a smooth stone, David defeated Goliath. (1 Sam. 17:45, 49, 50) How appropriate it was later for David to urge Solomon to be courageous and construct the temple! Jehovah would be with him until the work of building the temple was finished. With his father’s words impressed on his mind and heart, Solomon did not allow his youth and inexperience to become an obstacle. He showed great courage, went to work, and with Jehovah’s help completed the magnificent temple in seven and a half years. As Jehovah helped Solomon, he can help us to be courageous and to accomplish our work, both in our family and in the congregation. (Isa. 41:10, 13) When we show courage in our worship of Jehovah, we can be confident of his blessing now and in the future. w17.09 28 ¶3; 29 ¶4; 32 ¶20-21

Unknown's avatar meekspacengmeetings 4:00 am on 16th September 2019  

Examining the Scriptures Daily—2019 Monday, September 16

September
Examining the Scriptures Daily—2019

Monday, September 16

Do not be afraid or be terrified, for Jehovah . . . is with you.​—1 Chron. 28:20.
Solomon likely learned much about courage from his own father. David displayed tremendous courage when he confronted a battle-hardened giant. Yes, with God’s help and a smooth stone, David defeated Goliath. (1 Sam. 17:45, 49, 50) How appropriate it was later for David to urge Solomon to be courageous and construct the temple! Jehovah would be with him until the work of building the temple was finished. With his father’s words impressed on his mind and heart, Solomon did not allow his youth and inexperience to become an obstacle. He showed great courage, went to work, and with Jehovah’s help completed the magnificent temple in seven and a half years. As Jehovah helped Solomon, he can help us to be courageous and to accomplish our work, both in our family and in the congregation. (Isa. 41:10, 13) When we show courage in our worship of Jehovah, we can be confident of his blessing now and in the future. w17.09 28 ¶3; 29 ¶4; 32 ¶20-21