October 9-15

• Song 31 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

• “Jehovah Foresaw the Future of Kings”: (10 min.)

  • Da 11:2​—Four kings arose for the Persian Empire (dp 212-213 ¶5-6)

  • Da 11:3​—Alexander the Great appeared (dp 213 ¶8)

  • Da 11:4​—Alexander’s kingdom was divided into four parts (dp 214 ¶11)

• Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

  • Da 12:3​—Who are “those having insight,” and when do they “shine as brightly as the expanse of heaven”? (w13 7/15 13 ¶16, endnote)

  • Da 12:13​—In what way will Daniel “stand up”? (dp 315 ¶18)

  • 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) Da 11:28-33

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

• Initial Call: (2 min. or less) bh 13​—Lay the groundwork for a return visit.

• Return Visit: (4 min. or less) bh 13​—The book was featured on the preceding visit. Continue the conversation, and lay the groundwork for the next visit.

• Talk: (6 min. or less) w16.11 1:7-8​—Theme: How Should We Imitate Jehovah’s Example of Giving Encouragement?

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

• Song 37

• Fortified by Bible Prophecy: (15 min.) Play the video Fortified by “the Prophetic Word.”

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) ia 11:12-20, review box p. 98

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

• Song 13 and Prayer