February 13-19
ISAIAH 52-57
Song 2 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Christ Suffered for Us”: (10 min.)
Isa 53:3-5—He was despised, and he was crushed for our errors (w09-E 1/15 26 ¶3-5)
Isa 53:7, 8—He willingly sacrificed his life for us (w09-E 1/15 27 ¶10)
Isa 53:11, 12—We can have a righteous standing because he remained faithful until death (w09-E 1/15 28 ¶13)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Isa 54:1—Who is the “barren woman” mentioned in this prophecy, and who are her “sons”? (w06-E 3/15 11 ¶2)
Isa 57:15—In what sense does Jehovah “reside” with those who are “crushed” and “lowly”? (w05-E 10/15 26 ¶3)
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 57:1-11
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
First Visit: (2 min. or less) T-35—Lay the groundwork for a return visit.
Return Visit: (4 min. or less) T-35—Introduce a publication from the jw.org website.
Bible Study: (6 min. or less) bhs 1:16-17—If available, have a father study with his minor son or daughter.
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Help Your Children to Develop Unshakable Faith in the Creator”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video What Your Peers Say—Belief in God.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) ds 2:24-27
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 65 and Prayer