February 17-23

GENESIS 18-19

“‘The Judge of All the Earth’ Destroys Sodom and Gomorrah”: (10 min.)
- Ge 18:23-25—Abraham was confident that Jehovah always renders righteous judgments (w17.04 3:1)
- Ge 18:32—Jehovah affirmed that he would not destroy Sodom if ten righteous men were found there (w18.08-E 30 ¶4)
- Ge 19:24, 25—Jehovah destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah because of the wickedness of their inhabitants (w10-E 11/15 26 ¶12)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
- Ge 18:1, 22—How was it that “Jehovah appeared to” Abraham and “remained with” him? (w88-E 5/15 23¶4-5)
- Ge 19:26—Why did Lot’s wife become “a pillar of salt”?(w19.06 26:3)
- What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share regarding Jehovah God, the field ministry, or something else?
Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) Ge 18:22-30 (th study 12)

First Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Discussion. Play the video. Then ask the audience the following questions: How did the publisher properly introduce the scripture? How did he make clear the application of the scripture?
First Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Use the sample conversation. (th study 6)
First Return Visit: (5 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Then offer the Teach Us book, and discuss bhs 9:art 1. (th study 9)

Song 42
“Are You Benefiting From Examining the Scriptures Daily?”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Do Not Love the World (1Jo 2:15).
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) lvs 11:10-15
Concluding Comments (3 min. or less)
Song 79 and Prayer