April 24-30

JEREMIAH 29-31

“Jehovah Foretold the New Covenant”: (10 min.)
- Jer 31:31—The new covenant was foretold centuries in advance (it-1-E 524 ¶3-4)
- Jer 31:32, 33—The new covenant is different from the Law covenant (jr-E 173-174 ¶11-12)
- Jer 31:34—The new covenant makes possible complete forgiveness of sins (jr-E 177 ¶18)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
- Jer 29:4, 7—Why were Jewish exiles commanded to “seek the peace” of Babylon, and how can we apply the principle? (w96-E 5/1 11 ¶5)
- Jer 29:10—How does this verse demonstrate the accuracy of Bible prophecy? (g-E 6/12 14 ¶1-2)
- 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 31:31-37

First Visit: (2 min. or less) Mt 6:10—Teach the Truth.
Return Visit: (4 min. or less) Isa 9:6, 7; Re 16:14-16—Teach the Truth.
Talk: (6 min. or less) w14-E 12/15 21—Theme: What Did Jeremiah Mean When He Spoke of Rachel’s Weeping Over Her Sons?

Song 51
Making Use of All Spiritual Provisions: (15 min.) Discussion. First mention the different provisions available on the jw.org Web site and on jw Broadcasting. Encourage all publishers to regularly go through the public editions of the Watchtower and Awake! magazines available on the jw.org Web site, especially since these are not available in printed form. Discuss ways to make use of the articles found in these magazines in the ministry. The programs on jw Broadcasting build us up spiritually. Explain the arrangements made by the local congregation to help the publishers in this regard.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) ds 3:30-Conclusion
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 10 and Prayer