October 29–November 4
JOHN 18-19
Song 65 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Jesus Bore Witness to the Truth”: (10 min.)
Joh 18:36—The truth focuses on the Messianic Kingdom
Joh 18:37—Jesus bore witness to the truth regarding God’s purposes (“bear witness to,” “the truth” study notes on Joh 18:37, nwtsty-E)
Joh 18:38a—Pilate apparently scoffed at the existence of truth in general
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Joh 19:30—What does it mean that Jesus “gave up his spirit”? (“he gave up his spirit” study note on Joh 19:30, nwtsty-E)
Joh 19:31—What evidence indicates that Jesus died on Nisan 14, 33 C.E.? (“that Sabbath day was a great one” study note on Joh 19:31, nwtsty-E)
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) Joh 18:1-14
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Second Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Then show the householder jw.org.
Third Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Choose your own scripture and linking question.
Bible Study: (6 min. or less) fg lesson 14:6, 7
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Song 2
“Love Identifies True Christians—Rejoice With the Truth”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video “Have Love Among Yourselves”—Rejoice, Not Over Unrighteousness, But With the Truth. As time allows, consider the box “Bible Example for Meditation.”
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) bh 8:1-101
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 136 and Prayer