DECEMBER 15-21
ISAIAH 9-10
Song 77 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. “A Great Light” Prophesied
(10 min.)
“A great light” would be seen in Galilee (Isa 9:1, 2; Mt 4:12-16; ip-1 125-126 ¶16-17)
The nation that responded to the great light would see great increases, and its inhabitants would rejoice (Isa 9:3; ip-1 126-128 ¶18-19)
The effects of the great light would be permanent (Isa 9:4, 5; ip-1 128-129 ¶20-21)
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Isa 9:6—How would Jesus prove to be a “Wonderful Counselor”? (ip-1 130 ¶23-24)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Isa 10:1-14 (th study 11)
4. Starting a Conversation
(3 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. The person belongs to a non-Christian religion. (lmd lesson 1 point 4)
5. Following Up
(4 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Continue to discuss the tract you left on the previous visit. (lmd lesson 9 point 3)
6. Explaining Your Beliefs
(5 min.) Demonstration. ijwfq article 35—Theme: Have Jehovah’s Witnesses Changed the Bible to Fit Their Beliefs? (th study 12)
Song 95
7. The Light Is Becoming Brighter
(5 min.) Discussion.
Jehovah’s organization is constantly moving forward. Are you keeping up? Let’s consider three areas in which Jehovah’s organization has been moving ahead and the benefits.
Write down an example of progressive spiritual enlightenment and the blessings that have resulted.—Pr 4:18
Write down an example of an improvement or expansion of the ministry and how it has helped us to fulfill Jesus’ commission.—Mt 28:19, 20
Write down an example of an organizational adjustment and the blessings that have resulted.—Isa 60:17
8. Organizational Accomplishments for December
(10 min.) Play the VIDEO.
9. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) lfb intro to section 8 and lessons 44-45