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 (w11-ASL 10/15 3:12)
- Ge 19:24, 25—Jehovah destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah because of the wickedness of their inhabitants (w10-ASL 11/15 4:12)
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 4:3)
- 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 18:1-15 (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 Bible Teach book, and discuss the artwork on page 91. (th study 9)

Song 35
“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 10:11-20; Endnotes 25, 26
Concluding Comments (3 min. or less)
Song 124 and Prayer