May 15-21
JEREMIAH 39-43
Song 150 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Jehovah Will Render to Each One According to His Works”: (10 min.)
Jer 39:4-7—Zedekiah suffered the consequences of disobeying Jehovah (it-2 1228 ¶4)
Jer 39:15-18—Jehovah showed appreciation to Ebed-melech for demonstrating trust in Him (w12 5/1 31 ¶5)
Jer 40:1-6—Jehovah took care of his faithful servant Jeremiah (it-2 482)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Jer 42:1-3; 43:2, 4—What lessons can we learn from Johanan’s mistake? (w03 5/1 10 ¶10)
Jer 43:6, 7—What is the significance of the events described in these verses? (it-1 463 ¶4)
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) Jer 40:11–41:3
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (2 min. or less) Isa 46:10—Teach the Truth. Lay the groundwork for a return visit.
Return Visit: (4 min. or less) Re 12:7-9, 12—Teach the Truth. Lay the groundwork for the next visit.
Bible Study: (6 min. or less) bh 153 ¶19-20—Invite the person to the meeting.
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Jehovah Does Not Forget Your Love” (Ps 71:18): (15 min.) Discussion. Begin by playing the video Jehovah Does Not Forget Your Love.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) kr chap. 12 ¶16-23, boxes “‘We Were Amazed’” and “Fruitful Weekly Visits,” review box “How Real Is the Kingdom to You?”
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 103 and Prayer