August 27–September 2

• Song 77 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

• “Be Ready to Forgive Others”: (10 min.)

  • Lu 23:34​—Jesus forgave the Roman soldiers who nailed him to the stake (cl-E 297 ¶16)

  • Lu 23:43​—Jesus forgave a criminal (g-E 2/08 11 ¶5-6)

  • Lu 24:34​—Jesus forgave Peter (cl-E 297-298 ¶17-18)

• Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

  • Lu 23:31​—What is Jesus apparently referring to in this verse? (“when the tree is moist, . . . when it is withered” study note on Lu 23:31, nwtsty)

  • Lu 23:33​—What archaeological evidence indicates that in executions nails were likely used to fasten a person to a stake? (“Nail in a Heel Bone” media on Lu 23:33, nwtsty)

  • 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) Lu 23:32-43

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

• Second Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Then offer a publication from our Teaching Toolbox that meets the needs of the householder.

• Third Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Choose your own scripture, and offer a study publication.

• Bible Study: (6 min. or less) fg 4:3-4

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

• Song 2

• “Jesus Died for Your Brother Too”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Become More Beautiful!

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) bhs 16:13-19

• Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)

• Song 11 and Prayer