Cover picture: Deborah encourages Barak to help God’s people

• Song 12 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (1 min.)

• “Jehovah’s Wise Way of Dividing the Land”: (10 min.)

• Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

  • Jos 18:1-3​—What may have caused the Israelites to delay settling the territory west of the Jordan? (it-1 359 ¶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.) Jos 18:1-14 (th study 2)

• Initial Call Video: (5 min.) Discussion. Play the video Initial Call: Good News​—Ps 37:10, 11. Stop the video at each pause, and ask the audience the questions that appear in the video.

• Initial Call: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Then offer The Watchtower No. 2 2021. (th study 1)

• Initial Call: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Overcome a common objection. (th study 11)

• Song 76

• “We Thank Jehovah for Your Love”: (15 min.) Discussion by an elder. Play the video We Always “Give Thanks to God for You.” Mention one or two highlights from the jw.org article series “How Your Donations Are Used.”

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 15 ¶15-17, box 15A

• Concluding Comments (3 min.)

• Song 122 and Prayer

Jehovah gave direction by lot, perhaps to designate the approximate location of each tribal inheritance (Jos 18:10; it-1 359 ¶1)

Jehovah ensured that Jacob’s deathbed prophecy was fulfilled (Jos 19:1; it-1 1200 ¶1)

Jehovah allowed the people to determine the extent of each tribe’s territory (Jos 19:9; it-1 359 ¶2)

The land was divided in a way that prevented jealousy or quarreling between the tribes. What confidence does this give you about how Jehovah will direct matters in the new world?

The congregation in Thessalonica showed love to fellow Christians despite hardships. (2Th 1:3, 4) Jehovah’s people today show similar love for the worldwide association of brothers. The jw.org article series “How Your Donations Are Used” highlights ways that your donations have supported your brothers during these difficult times. We commend you for your love and generous support.

WATCH THE VIDEO WE ALWAYS “GIVE THANKS TO GOD FOR YOU,” AND THEN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

• What are some of the activities that our donations support?

• What is the best way to provide financial support for our brothers and sisters in need?​—See also the jw.org article “Surplus Offsets a Deficiency”

• Song 120 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (1 min.)

• “Lessons From a Misunderstanding”: (10 min.)

• Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

  • Jos 21:43, 44​—How did these words prove true even though many of the Canaanites survived the major conquest and resisted subjugation by Israel? (it-1 402 ¶3)

  • 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.) Jos 20:1–21:3 (th study 5)

• Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Discussion. Play the video Return Visit: The Bible​—Re 21:3, 4. Stop the video at each pause, and ask the audience the questions that appear in the video.

• Return Visit: (3 min.) Use the sample conversation. (th study 12)

• Return Visit: (5 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Then offer the Enjoy Life Forever! brochure. (th study 14)

• Song 119

• Local Needs: (15 min.)

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 15 ¶18-23

• Concluding Comments (3 min.)

• Song 121 and Prayer

The tribes living east of the Jordan built a large, impressive altar (Jos 22:10)

The other tribes accused them of unfaithfulness (Jos 22:12, 15, 16; w06 4/15 5 ¶3)

The mild response of those wrongfully accused averted bloodshed (Jos 22:21-30; w08 11/15 18 ¶5)

What does this account teach us about how to react if we are wrongfully accused and about the importance of not drawing conclusions when we do not know the facts?​—Pr 15:1; 18:13.

• Song 50 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (1 min.)

• “Joshua’s Final Admonition to the Nation”: (10 min.)

• Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

  • Jos 24:2​—Was Abraham’s father, Terah, a worshipper of idols? (w04 12/1 12 ¶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.) Jos 24:19-33 (th study 11)

• Initial Call: (3 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Overcome a common objection. (th study 2)

• Return Visit: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Offer the Enjoy Life Forever! brochure. (th study 20)

• Bible Study: (5 min.) lffi lesson 01 summary, review, and goal (th study 3)

• Song 28

• Avoid Bad Associations at Work: (7 min.) Discussion. Play the video dramatization Avoid What Erodes Loyalty​—Bad Associations. Then ask the audience: What negative effect did bad associations at work have on the sister? What change did she make, and how did that help her? What lessons does this dramatization teach you about avoiding bad associations?

• Find Friends in Unexpected Places: (8 min.) Discussion. Play the video. Then ask the audience: What challenges caused Akil to become involved in bad associations at school? How did he find good associations in the congregation? What lessons does this dramatization teach you about finding good associates?

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 16 ¶1-8, intro video

• Concluding Comments (3 min.)

• Song 39 and Prayer

“Be on guard constantly by loving Jehovah” (Jos 23:11)

Do not mingle with the nations (Jos 23:12, 13; it-1 75)

Trust Jehovah (Jos 23:14; w07 11/1 26 ¶19-20)

How will following Joshua’s inspired advice help us remain faithful to Jehovah?

• Song 126 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (1 min.)

• “A Story of Courage and Intrigue”: (10 min.)

  Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

  • Jg 2:10-12​—How is this a warning example for us? (w05 1/15 24 ¶7)

  • 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.) Jg 3:12-31 (th study 5)

• “Increase Your Joy in the Ministry​—Accept Jehovah’s Help Through Prayer”: (10 min.) Discussion. Play the video Experience the Joy of Disciple-Making​—Accept Jehovah’s Help—​Prayer.

• Bible Study: (5 min.) lffi lesson 02 intro and points 1-3 (th study 11)

• Song 53

• Become Jehovah’s Friend​—Be Good in the Ministry: (5 min.) Discussion. Play the video. Then, if possible, invite selected young children to the stage and ask them: How can we prepare for service? How can our appearance be well-arranged and modest? How can we have good conduct while in the ministry?

• “Tips for Making Meetings for Field Service Practical”: (10 min.) Discussion by the service overseer. Invite the audience to comment on why it is important to arrive at the meeting for field service before it begins.

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 16 ¶9-13, box 16A

• Concluding Comments (3 min.)

• Song 29 and Prayer

[Play the video Introduction to Judges.]

Jehovah raised up Ehud to deliver Israel from the Moabites (Jg 3:15; w04 3/15 31 ¶3)

Ehud assassinated King Eglon and led Israel to victory (Jg 3:16-23, 30; w04 3/15 30 ¶1-3)

What does this account teach us about courage and reliance on Jehovah?

It is Jehovah who makes the seed of truth take root and grow in someone’s heart. (1Co 3:6-9) Therefore, in order to succeed in the ministry, we must rely on Jehovah to help us and our Bible students.

Ask Jehovah to help your students to endure pressures and to overcome obstacles. (Php 1:9, 10) Be specific. Pray for holy spirit to guide your thoughts and actions. (Lu 11:13) Teach your Bible students how to pray, and urge them to do so. Pray with and for your Bible students, using their name.

WATCH THE VIDEO DRAMATIZATION EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF DISCIPLE-MAKING​—ACCEPT JEHOVAH’S HELP—​PRAYER, AND THEN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

• What challenge did Neeta encounter in her study with Jade?

• How did 1 Corinthians 3:6 help Neeta?

• How was Neeta’s challenge resolved?

Meetings for field service, like all congregation meetings, are a provision from Jehovah that enables us to incite one another to love and fine works. (Heb 10:24, 25) They should be five to seven minutes long, which includes organizing the groups, assigning territory, and saying a prayer. (If the meeting follows another meeting, it should be even shorter.) The conductor should prepare something that will be practical for those participating in the ministry that day. For example, on Saturday when many in attendance have not shared in the ministry since the previous weekend, it may be practical simply to consider what to say. What are some other subjects that might be beneficial to discuss?

• A sample conversation from the Our Christian Life and Ministry​—Meeting Workbook

• How to use a current event or news report to start a conversation

• How to respond to a common objection

• How to respond to an atheist, an evolutionist, a person who speaks another language, or a person who belongs to a religion that is not common in your territory

• How to use a feature of the jw.org website, the JW Library^® app, or the Bible

• How to use one of the tools from the Teaching Toolbox

• How to engage in a specific aspect of the ministry, such as telephone witnessing, letter writing, public witnessing, return visits, or Bible studies

• Reminders about safety, flexibility, good manners, a positive attitude, or something similar

• A lesson or video from the Apply Yourself to Reading and Teaching brochure

• How to encourage and help your field service partner

• A scripture that relates to the ministry or an encouraging field service experience

• Song 137 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (1 min.)

• “Jehovah Uses Two Women to Deliver His People”: (10 min.)

• Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

  • Jg 5:20​—How did the stars fight from the heavens in behalf of Barak? (w05 1/15 25 ¶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.) Jg 4:1-16 (th study 10)

• Initial Call: (3 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Then offer The Watchtower No. 2 2021. (th study 1)

• Return Visit: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Then offer the Enjoy Life Forever! brochure. (th study 4)

• Talk: (5 min.) w06 3/1 28-29​—Theme: In What Way Should “Women Keep Silent in the Congregations”?​—1Co 14:34. (th study 14)

• Song 84

• “How Can Sisters Reach Out?”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video “Women Who Are Working Hard in the Lord.”

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 16 ¶14-20, box 16B

• Concluding Comments (3 min.)

• Song 27 and Prayer

A fearsome enemy oppressed Israel (Jg 4:3; 5:6-8; w15 8/1 13 ¶1)

Jehovah raised up Deborah to help his people (Jg 4:4-7; 5:7; w15 8/1 13 ¶2; see cover picture)

Jehovah used Jael to execute Sisera (Jg 4:16, 17, 21; w15 8/1 15 ¶2)

What does this account indicate about Jehovah’s regard for women?

Sisters make valuable contributions to the Kingdom work. (Ps 68:11) They conduct many of the home Bible studies and make up a large percentage of the regular pioneers. Thousands of hardworking sisters serve as Bethelites, missionaries, construction volunteers or servants, and translators. Mature sisters build up their families and congregations. (Pr 14:1) Although sisters cannot serve as elders or ministerial servants, they can still set goals in the congregation. If you are a sister, what are some ways that you can reach out?

• Cultivate spiritual qualities.​—1Ti 3:11; 1Pe 3:3-6

• Help sisters in the congregation who have less experience.​—Tit 2:3-5

• Improve the quality and quantity of your ministry

• Learn another language

• Move where the need is greater

• Apply to work at Bethel or to assist with the construction of theocratic facilities

• Apply for the School for Kingdom Evangelizers

WATCH THE VIDEO “WOMEN WHO ARE WORKING HARD IN THE LORD,” AND THEN ANSWER THIS QUESTION:

• How did the comments of each sister encourage you?

• Song 38 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (1 min.)

• “Go With the Strength You Have”: (10 min.)

• Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

  • Jg 6:27​—How can Gideon’s example help us in the ministry? (w05 1/15 26 ¶6)

  • 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.) Jg 6:1-16 (th study 10)

• Initial Call Video: (5 min.) Discussion. Play the video Initial Call: The Bible​—Ro 15:4. Stop the video at each pause, and ask the audience the questions that appear in the video.

• Initial Call: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Then offer the Enjoy Life Forever! brochure. (th study 6)

• Initial Call: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Then offer the Enjoy Life Forever! brochure, and show the householder how he can obtain an electronic copy. (th study 15)

• Song 104

• “A Daunting Assignment Accomplished by Holy Spirit”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Producing “The New World Society in Action.”

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 17 ¶1-8, intro video

• Concluding Comments (3 min.)

• Song 8 and Prayer

Jehovah gave Gideon a daunting assignment (Jg 6:2-6, 14)

Gideon felt unqualified and unworthy (Jg 6:15; w02 2/15 6-7)

Gideon was successful because of Jehovah’s strength (Jg 7:19-22; w05 7/15 16 ¶3)

Jehovah expects us to use the strength we have to worship him. His holy spirit can make up for any lack and give us success.​—Isa 40:30, 31.

Throughout history, God’s servants have accomplished amazing things, not because of their own ability, but because of Jehovah’s help. In 1954, Jehovah’s organization released a film entitled The New World Society in Action. It was produced primarily by Bethelites who had no experience in filmmaking. This daunting project was accomplished only by Jehovah’s holy spirit. It gives us confidence that if we rely on Jehovah, we can be successful in carrying out any assignment we receive.​—Zec 4:6.

WATCH THE VIDEO PRODUCING “THE NEW WORLD SOCIETY IN ACTION,” AND THEN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

• Why was a decision made to make a film about world headquarters?

• How did the film show that Bethel is like the human body?​—1Co 12:14-20

• What challenges did the brothers encounter when making the film, and how did they overcome them?

• What does this experience teach about Jehovah’s holy spirit?

• Song 125 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (1 min.)

• “Humility Is Better Than Pride”: (10 min.)

• Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

  • Jg 8:27​—Did Gideon worship the ephod that he made? (it-1 753 ¶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.) Jg 8:28–9:6 (th study 5)

• Return Visit: (3 min.) Use the sample conversation. (th study 9)

• Return Visit: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Offer the Enjoy Life Forever! brochure, and start a Bible study. (th study 20)

• Bible Study: (5 min.) lffi lesson 02 point 4 (th study 13)

• Song 108

• Organizational Accomplishments: (5 min.) Play the Organizational Accomplishments video for December.

• Local Needs: (10 min.)

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 17 ¶9-14

• Concluding Comments (3 min.)

• Song 22 and Prayer

Humility helped Gideon to promote peace (Jg 8:1-3; w00 8/15 25 ¶3)

Humility caused Gideon to seek Jehovah’s glory rather than his own (Jg 8:22, 23; w17.01 20 ¶15)

Pride resulted in Abimelech bringing harm upon himself and others (Jg 9:1, 2, 5, 22-24; w08 2/15 9 ¶9)

How can humility help us when we respond to an irate householder?

• Song 127 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (1 min.)

• “Jephthah​—A Spiritual Man”: (10 min.)

• Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

  • Jg 11:1​—How do we know that Jephthah was not an illegitimate son? (it-2 26)

  • 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.) Jg 10:1-18 (th study 5)

• Initial Call: (3 min.) Use the tract How Do You View the Bible? to start the sample conversation. (th study 1)

• Return Visit: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Offer the Enjoy Life Forever! brochure. (th study 4)

• Bible Study: (5 min.) lffi lesson 02 point 5 (th study 3)

• Song 138

• From Youth, a Life Dedicated to Jehovah: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video. Then ask the following questions: What did the video teach you about the value of training? making a dedication early in life? making yourself available to be used by Jehovah’s organization?

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 17 ¶15-21

• Concluding Comments (3 min.)

• Song 55 and Prayer

Jephthah set aside personal differences with others (Jg 11:5-9; w16.04 7 ¶9)

Jephthah was a student of Jehovah’s dealings with His people (Jg 11:12-15; it-2 27 ¶2)

Jephthah kept his focus on the central issue ​—Jehovah’s Godship (Jg 11:23, 24, 27; it-2 27 ¶3)

In what specific ways am I demonstrating that I am a spiritual person?

• Song 134 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (1 min.)

• “What Parents Can Learn From Manoah and His Wife”: (10 min.)

• Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

  • Jg 14:2, 3​—In what way was this Philistine woman “the right one” for Samson? (w05 3/15 26 ¶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.) Jg 14:5-20 (th study 5)

• “Increase Your Joy in the Ministry​—Teach Bible Students to Feed Themselves Spiritually”: (10 min.) Discussion. Play the video Help Your Bible Students to Feed Themselves Spiritually.

• Bible Study: (5 min.) lffi lesson 02 summary, review, and goal (th study 17)

• Song 110

• Local Needs: (15 min.)

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 18 ¶1-8, intro video

• Concluding Comments (3 min.)

• Song 148 and Prayer

Be a good example of faithfulness to the true God (Jg 13:1, 2, 6)

Seek Jehovah’s direction (Jg 13:8; w13 8/15 16 ¶1)

Do not hold back from giving your children correction (Jg 14:1-4; w05 3/15 25-26)

What tools to help parents raise their children are available in your language?

In order to satisfy their spiritual need and progress to spiritual maturity, Bible students must learn more than the truths that we teach them. (Mt 5:3; Heb 5:12–6:2) They must also learn how to feed themselves spiritually.

From the beginning, show your Bible students how to prepare for their Bible study, and encourage them to do so. (mwb18.03 6) Encourage them to pray before each session of personal study. Help them to access and use digital tools for study. Explain how to keep up with what is new on jw.org and JW Broadcasting^®. Progressively teach them to read the Bible every day, to prepare for congregation meetings, and to research the answers to their questions. Help them to meditate on what they are learning.

WATCH THE VIDEO DRAMATIZATION HELP YOUR BIBLE STUDENTS TO FEED THEMSELVES SPIRITUALLY, AND THEN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

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  How did Neeta help Jade to see that study involves more than knowing the answers?

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  What helped Jade to be convinced that Jehovah is right to prohibit sexual immorality?

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  What did Jade come to understand about meditation?

Initial Call November (Special Campaign)

Question: Is an end to violence and war realistic?

Scripture: Ps 37:10, 11

Link: What Bible promise gives us hope?

FIND THIS SCRIPTURE IN THE TEACHING TOOLBOX:

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Initial Call Decembera

Question: How do you view the Bible?

Scripture: Ro 15:4

Link: What Bible promise gives us hope?

FIND THIS SCRIPTURE IN THE TEACHING TOOLBOX:

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  lffi lesson 01 point 5

Return Visitb

Question: What Bible promise gives us hope?

Scripture: Re 21:3, 4

Link: How can we understand the Bible?

FIND THIS SCRIPTURE IN THE TEACHING TOOLBOX:

• lffi lesson 02 point 2; wp21.2 14