January 23-29
ISAIAH 38-42
Song 78 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Jehovah Gives Power to the Tired One”: (10 min.)
Isa 40:25, 26—Jehovah is the Source of all dynamic energy
Isa 40:27, 28—Jehovah notices the hardships we endure and the injustices we suffer (w04 3/1 2:18)
Isa 40:29-31—Jehovah gives power to those trusting in him (w04 9/1 3:16-18)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Isa 38:17—In what sense does Jehovah throw our sins behind his back? (w03 7/1 4:17)
Isa 42:3—How was this prophecy fulfilled in Jesus? (w15 2/15 1:13)
What does this week’s Bible reading teach me about Jehovah?
What points from this week’s Bible reading can I use in the field ministry?
Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) Isa 40:6-16
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
First Visit: (2 min. or less) gf 12:1—Lay the groundwork for a return visit.
Return Visit: (4 min. or less) gf 12:3—Lay the groundwork for the next visit.
Bible Study: (6 min. or less) lv 4:6, 7—Demonstrate how to reach the heart.
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Song 68
“Remember to Pray for Persecuted Christians”: (15 min.) Discussion. Begin by playing the video Retrial of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Taganrog—When Will the Injustice End? (video category OUR MEETINGS AND MINISTRY)
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) ia 13:18-25 and Review
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 140 and Prayer