JUNE 11-17 LU KE 1 ˙ Song 137 and Prayer APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY ˙ Opening Comments (3 min. or less) ˙ Initial Call: (2 min. or less) Use the sample TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD conversation. ˙ “Imitate Mary’s Humility”: (10 min.) ˙ First Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Play and discuss [Play the video Introduction to Luke.] the video. Lu 1:38—She humbly accepted her assignment ˙ Second Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Use the ˚ (ia 149 12) sample conversation. Lu 1:46-55—She praised Jehovah by referring to his Word (ia 150-151 ˚15-16) LIVING AS CHRISTIANS ˙ Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.) ˙ Song 92 Lu 1:69—What is the meaning of “a horn of salva- ˙ Local Needs: (8 min.) As an option, review infor- tion”? (nwtsty study note) mation regarding the yeartext for 2018. (w18.01 8-9 ˚4-7) Lu 1:76—In what sense would John the Baptist ˙ Organizational Accomplishments: (7 min.) Play the “go ahead of Jehovah”? (nwtsty study note) Organizational Accomplishments video for June. ˙ Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 24 What has this week’s Bible reading taught you about Jehovah? ˙ Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.) ˙ Song 58 and Prayer What other spiritual gems have you discovered in this week’s Bible reading? ˙ Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) Lu 1:46-66 LUKE 1 Imitate Mary’s Humility Jehovah chose Mary for an unparalleled privilege because she had a remarkable heart attitude. 1:38, 46-55 How do Mary’s words highlight her . humility? deep faith? knowledge of the Scriptures? appreciation? FOR MEDITATION: Do I completely trust Jehovah to work matters out for me according to his will? 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LUKE 1:1-24 1378 1 Seeing that many have un- CHAP. 1 your wife Elizabeth will bear you dertaken to compile an ac- a Joh 20:30, 31 a son, and you are to name him count of the facts that are given John.a 14 You will have joy and a 2 full credence among us, just b Joh 15:27 great gladness, and many will as these were handed down to us 1Pe 5:1 rejoice over his birth,b 15 for by those who from the beginning 2Pe 1:16 he will be great in the sight were eyewitnessesb and atten- of Jehovah.c But he must drink dants of the message,c 3 I re- c Heb 2:3 no wine or any alcoholic drink solved also, because I have at all, d and he will be filled traced all things from the start d Ac 1:1 with holy spirit even from be- with accuracy, to write them to fore birth,e 16 and he will you in logical order, most ex- e Joh 20:30, 31 turn back many of the sons of cellent The·ophi·lus,d 4 so that Israel to Jehovah their God.f you may know fully the certainty 17 Also, he will go ahead of him f Mt 2:1 of the things that you have been with E·lijah’s spirit and power,g taught orally.e to turn back the hearts of fa- 5 In the days of Herod,f king g 1Ch 24:3, 10 thers to childrenh and the dis- of Ju·dea, there was a priest obedient ones to the practical named Zech·a·riah of the divi- h 1Ch 24:1, 19 wisdom of righteous ones, in or- g 2Ch 8:14 der to get ready for Jehovah a sion of A·bi jah. His wife was 2Ch 31:2 from the daughters of Aaron, prepared people.”i and her name was Elizabeth. 18 Zech·a·riah said to the an- i Ex 30:7, 8 6 They both were righteous be- gel: “How can I be sure of this? fore God, walking blamelessly in For I am old, and my wife is j Ex 40:5 19 accord with all the command- well along in years.” In reply ments and legal requirements the angel said to him: “I am Ga- Second Col. of Jehovah. 7 But they had bri·el,j who stands near before no child, because Elizabeth was a Lu 1:59, 60 God, k and I was sent to speak barren, and they both were well with you and to declare this along in years. b Lu 1:57, 58 good news to you. 20 But look! 8 Now as he was serving as you will be silent and unable to priest in the assignment of his c Lu 7:28 speak until the day these things divisionh before God, 9 accord- take place, because you did not ing to the established practice d Nu 6:2, 3 believe my words, which will be of the priesthood it became Mt 11:18 fulfilled in their appointed time.” his turn to offer incensei when 21 Meanwhile, the people con- he entered into the sanctuary e Jer 1:5 tinued waiting for Zech·a·riah, of Jehovah.j 10 And the en- Ro 9:10-12 and they were surprised that he tire multitude of the people delayed so long in the sanctu- were praying outside at the hour f Mal 4:6 ary. 22 When he came out, he of offering incense. 11 Jeho- was unable to speak to them, vah’s angel appeared to him, g Mt 11:13, 14 and they perceived that he had standing at the right side of the Mt 17:10-12 just seen a supernatural sight incense altar. 12 But Zech·a·ri- in the sanctuary. He kept mak- ah became troubled at the sight, h Mal 4:5, 6 ing signs to them but remained and he was overcome with fear. speechless. 23 When the days 13 However, the angel said to i Isa 40:3 of his holy service were com- him: “Do not be afraid, Zech·a- Mal 3:1 pleted, he went off to his home. riah, because your supplication 24 Some days later Elizabeth has been favorably heard, and j Da 8:16 his wife became pregnant, and Da 9:21 1:1 Or “credibility.” 1:5 See Glos- Lu 1:26, 27 1:15 Or “right from his mother’s sary. 1:6, 9, 11, 15-17 See App. A5. womb.” 1:22 Or “a vision.” 1:23 Or 1:9 Or “custom.” k Heb 1:7,14 “his public service.” 1379 LUKE 1:25-53 she kept herself secluded for CHAP.