May 9-15
PSALMS 1-10
Song 99 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Peace With Jehovah Requires That We Honor His Son, Jesus”: (10 min.)
[Play the video Introduction to Psalms.]
Ps 2:1-3—Hostility toward Jehovah and Jesus was prophesied (w04 8/1 2:4-8)
Ps 2:8-12—Only those who honor Jehovah’s anointed King will gain life (w04 8/1 2:22)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Ps 2:7—What is “the decree of Jehovah”? (w14 10/15 5:6)
Ps 3:2—What is the meaning of Selah? (w14 10/15 5:8)
What does this week’s Bible reading teach me about Jehovah?
What points from this week’s Bible reading can I use in the field ministry?
Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) Ps 8:1–9:4
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
First Visit: T-30 1:1, 2 (2 min. or less) Present Bible Questions Answered—On DVD. Discuss opening question and scripture from the lesson entitled “How Do You View the Bible?” Lay the groundwork for a return visit.
Return Visit: T-30 1:3, 4 (4 min. or less) Demonstrate how to make a return visit on someone who accepted Bible Questions Answered—On DVD using selected points from paragraphs 3-4 of the lesson entitled “How Do You View the Bible?”
Bible Study: bh 1:12, 13 (6 min. or less) Demonstrate a Bible study. Encourage the student to download JW Library Sign Language to his mobile device.
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Respect Jehovah’s House: (5 min.) Discussion. Play the jw.org video Become Jehovah’s Friend—Respect Jehovah’s House. (Go to PUBLICATIONS > VIDEOS > Become Jehovah’s Friend—Respect Jehovah’s House.) Afterward, invite young children to the stage, and ask them questions about the video.
The Divine Name—Its Use and Its Meaning: (10 min.) Talk based on Bible Teach, chapter 20. (bh 20:1-10)
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) ia 1:1-9
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 1 and Prayer