●○ INITIAL CALL

Question: Is the Bible still relevant today?

Scripture: 2Ti 3:16

Link: Is the Bible compatible with science?

○● RETURN VISIT

Question: Is the Bible compatible with science?

Scripture: Job 26:7

Link: Is the Bible’s advice practical?

• Song 45 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (1 min.)

TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

• “Flee From Idolatry”: (10 min.)

  • Ex 32:1​—Difficult circumstances do not justify serving other gods (w09 5/15 11 ¶11)

  • Ex 32:4-6​—The Israelites mixed true worship with false (w12 10/15 25 ¶12)

  • Ex 32:9, 10​—Jehovah’s anger blazed against the Israelites (w18.07 20 ¶14)

• Digging for Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

  • Ex 31:17​—In what sense has Jehovah rested on the seventh creative day? (w19.12 3 ¶4)

  • Ex 32:32, 33​—How do we know that “once saved, always saved” is a false teaching? (w87 9/1 29)

  • What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share regarding Jehovah, the field ministry, or something else?

• Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) Ex 32:15-35 (th study 10)

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

• Initial Call Video: (4 min.) Discussion. Play the video, and then ask the audience: How did Brandi make good use of questions? How did she lay the groundwork for a return visit?

• Initial Call: (4 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Then introduce and discuss (but do not play) the video Why Study the Bible? (th study 9)

• Talk: (5 min. or less) w10 5/15 21​—Theme: Why Did Jehovah Not Punish Aaron for Making the Golden Calf? (th study 7)

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

• Song 36

• “Cherish Your Relationship With Jehovah”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Guard Your Relationship With Jehovah (Col 3:5).

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min. or less) jy chap. 135

• Concluding Comments (3 min. or less)

• Song 90 and Prayer

32:1, 4-6, 9, 10

The Israelites’ view of idol worship had apparently been influenced by Egyptian thinking. Today, idolatry can take many forms, some of which could be hard to recognize. Although we might not turn to outright idol worship, we could become idolaters by allowing selfish desires to distract us from worshipping Jehovah whole-souled.

What aspects of daily life could distract me from worshipping Jehovah, and how can I keep them from controlling me?

Jehovah’s Witnesses have a special privilege. As dedicated, baptized Christians, we continue to cultivate a deep, personal relationship with the Sovereign Lord Jehovah. He has drawn us to himself through his Son. (Joh 6:44) He listens to our prayers.​—Ps 34:15.

How can we protect our precious relationship with God? For one thing, we must avoid the sinful course of the Israelites. Shortly after they entered into a covenant relationship with Jehovah, they made a golden calf and fell into idolatry. (Ex 32:7, 8; 1Co 10:7, 11, 14) We might ask ourselves: ‘How do I respond when confronted with temptation? Do my actions show that I cherish my relationship with Jehovah?’ Deep love for our heavenly Father will help us to flee from things that he hates.​—Ps 97:10.

WATCH THE VIDEO GUARD YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH JEHOVAH (COL 3:5), AND THEN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

• What is covetousness?

• Why should we reject greediness and idolatry?

• How are adultery and idolatry related?

• Why must especially those with theocratic responsibilities be sure to care for the needs of their mate?

• Song 115 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (1 min.)

TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

• “Jehovah’s Endearing Qualities”: (10 min.)

  • Ex 34:5​—Knowing God’s name means knowing his purposes, activities, and qualities (it-2 466-467)

  • Ex 34:6​—Jehovah’s qualities draw us to him (w09 5/1 18 ¶3-5)

  • Ex 34:7​—Jehovah forgives repentant sinners (w09 5/1 18 ¶6)

• Digging for Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

  • Ex 33:11, 20​—How did God speak to Moses “face-to-face”? (w04 3/15 27 ¶5)

  • Ex 34:23, 24​—Why did Israelite men need faith to attend the three annual festivals? (w98 9/1 20 ¶5)

  • What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share regarding Jehovah, the field ministry, or something else?

• Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) Ex 33:1-16 (th study 10)

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

• Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Discussion. Play the video, and then ask the audience: How did Brandi make the scripture application clear? How did she stimulate the thinking of the householder?

• Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Overcome a common objection. (th study 16)

• Return Visit: (5 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Introduce the Teach Us book, and start a Bible study in chapter 2. (th study 8)

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

• Song 80

• “Young Ones​—Is Jehovah Your Best Friend?”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Youths​—“Taste and See That Jehovah Is Good.”

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min. or less) jy chap. 136

• Concluding Comments (3 min. or less)

• Song 103 and Prayer

34:5-7

Appreciation for Jehovah’s qualities helped Moses to deal patiently with the Israelites. Similarly, if we deepen our understanding of Jehovah’s qualities, we can deal mercifully with fellow believers.

• “Merciful and compassionate”: Jehovah looks after his worshippers with tender love and deep concern, just as parents look after their children

• “Slow to anger”: Jehovah is patient with his servants, putting up with their shortcomings and giving them time to make changes

• “Abundant in loyal love”: Jehovah forges an unfailing bond of loyal love with his people

ASK YOURSELF, ‘How can I imitate Jehovah’s mercy and compassion?’

What qualities do you look for in a friend? You probably value loyalty, kindness, and generosity. Jehovah displays them all. (Ex 34:6; Ac 14:17) He listens when you pray to him. He gives you a helping hand whenever you need it. (Ps 18:19, 35) He forgives your mistakes. (1Jo 1:9) What a wonderful Friend Jehovah is!

How can you be a friend to Jehovah? Learn about him by reading his Word. Confide in him. (Ps 62:8; 142:2) Show that you value things that are important to Jehovah, such as his Son, his Kingdom, and his promises for the future. Tell others about him. (De 32:3) If you cultivate a close friendship with Jehovah, he will be your Friend forever.​—Ps 73:25, 26, 28.

WATCH THE VIDEO YOUTHS​—“TASTE AND SEE THAT JEHOVAH IS GOOD,” AND THEN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

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  How can you prepare for dedication and baptism?

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  How can others in the congregation help you to serve Jehovah?

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  How does the ministry strengthen your relationship with Jehovah?

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  What avenues of service are available to you?

• What do you appreciate about Jehovah?

• Song 92 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (1 min.)

TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

• “Equipped to Do Jehovah’s Work”: (10 min.)

  • Ex 35:25, 26​—Jehovah blessed the willing spirit of his people (w14 12/15 4 ¶4)

  • Ex 35:30-35​—Holy spirit equipped Bezalel and Oholiab for “every sort of work” (w11 12/15 18 ¶6)

  • Ex 36:1, 2​—Jehovah rightly received the credit for their work (w11 12/15 19 ¶7)

• Digging for Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

  • Ex 35:1-3​—What can we learn from the Sabbath law? (w05 5/15 23 ¶14)

  • Ex 35:21​—How is the generous spirit of the Israelites an excellent example for us? (w00 11/1 29 ¶1)

  • What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share regarding Jehovah, the field ministry, or something else?

• Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) Ex 35:1-24 (th study 11)

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

• Initial Call: (3 min. or less) Use the sample conversation. (th study 11)

• Return Visit: (4 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Then direct the householder to our website, and leave a jw.org contact card. (th study 4)

• Bible Study: (5 min. or less) bhs 26 ¶18-20 (th study 19)

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

• Song 68

• 2018 Publishing Committee Report: (15 min.) Play the video. Then ask the audience: What changes has the organization made in our printing operations, and why? What endeavors have accelerated because of the reduction in printing? What important role does translation play in the production of spiritual food? What blessings have resulted from digital publishing and video production?

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min. or less) jy chap. 137

• Concluding Comments (3 min. or less)

• Song 69 and Prayer

35:25, 26, 30-35; 36:1, 2

Jehovah’s holy spirit equipped Bezalel and Oholiab to carry out the detailed plans for the tabernacle. Jehovah’s powerful holy spirit is also available to his servants today. How can we benefit from it?

• We must pray for holy spirit to heighten any abilities we have in Jehovah’s service

• We must diligently feed on God’s inspired Word

• We should pour our heart into any assignment we are given

For what assignments can Jehovah equip you?

• Song 43 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (1 min.)

TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

• “Tabernacle Altars and Their Role in True Worship”: (10 min.)

  • Ex 37:25​—The altar of incense was in the Holy Place (it-1 82 ¶3)

  • Ex 37:29​—The sacred incense was skillfully blended (it-1 1195)

  • Ex 38:1​—The altar of burnt offering was in the courtyard (it-1 82 ¶1)

• Digging for Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

  • Ex 37:1, 10, 25​—Why was acacia wood a fine building material for the tabernacle? (it-1 36)

  • Ex 38:8​—How did ancient mirrors differ from those commonly used today? (w15 4/1 15 ¶4)

  • What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share regarding Jehovah, the field ministry, or something else?

• Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) Ex 37:1-24 (th study 5)

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

• Initial Call: (3 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Overcome a common objection. (th study 3)

• Return Visit: (4 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Then offer a recent magazine to address a topic raised by the householder. (th study 12)

• Bible Study: (5 min. or less) bhs 199 ¶8-9 (th study 7)

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

• Song 67

• Local Needs: (5 min.)

• “Special Campaign in November to Publicize God’s Kingdom”: (10 min.) Discussion. Play and discuss the initial call video for November.

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min. or less) jy chap. 138

• Concluding Comments (3 min. or less)

• Song 22 and Prayer

37:25, 29; 38:1

The tabernacle altars were built according to Jehovah’s instructions and had special significance.

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  Like the burning of skillfully blended incense, acceptable prayers offered up by Jehovah’s servants are pleasing to him

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  Jehovah accepted sacrifices made on the altar of burnt offering. Its location in front of the sanctuary reminds us that faith in the ransom sacrifice of Jesus is necessary for acceptance by God.​—Joh 3:16-18; Heb 10:5-10

How can we prepare our prayers as incense before God?​—Ps 141:2

Jesus declared “the good news of the Kingdom of God.” (Lu 4:43) He also taught people to pray for that Kingdom. (Mt 6:9, 10) During November, we will make a special effort to publicize God’s Kingdom. (Mt 24:14) Arrange your schedule to have a full share in this campaign. All those serving as auxiliary pioneers may choose a 30- or 50-hour requirement for this month.

Share a scripture regarding God’s Kingdom with as many people in your territory as possible. When selecting a scripture, take into account the religious background of your listeners. If someone expresses interest on the initial call, give him a copy of the public edition of The Watchtower No. 2 2020. Then follow up on the interest as soon as possible, and try to start a Bible study using a publication from our Teaching Toolbox. Limited time is left before God’s Kingdom crushes all authority in opposition to it. (Da 2:44; 1Co 15:24, 25) Therefore, may we take full advantage of this special opportunity to show our allegiance to Jehovah and his Kingdom!