June 27–July 3
PSALMS 52-59
Song 38 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Throw Your Burden On Jehovah”: (10 min.)
Ps 55:2, 4, 5, 16-18—David had moments of great anxiety in his life (w16.03 7:28)
Ps 55:12-14—David’s son and a trusted friend conspired against David (w12 4/15 2:5)
Ps 55:22—David expressed confidence in Jehovah’s help (w16.03 7:29)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Ps 56:8—What does the expression “collect my tears in your skin bottle” mean? (w10 12/15 5:15; w05 8/1 3:15)
Ps 59:1, 2—What does David’s experience teach us about prayer? (w08 3/15 3:13)
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: Ps 55:1–17 (4 min. or less)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
First Visit: Offer one of the tracts featured in Questions Answered in the Bible-on DVD. Direct attention to the code on the back cover. (2 min. or less)
Return Visit: Demonstrate how to make a return visit on someone who accepted a tract. (4 min. or less)
Bible Study: fg 3:2, 3 Conclude by introducing the jw.org video How Can We Be Sure the Bible Is True? (6 min. or less)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Local needs: (7 min.)
“God Is My Helper”: (8 min.) Discussion. Obtain as many comments as possible for the questions listed so that all may benefit from the personal expressions of their brothers and sisters. (Ro 1:12) Encourage publishers to use the Research Guide to find help from God’s Word when challenges arise.
Congregation Bible Study: ia 3:10-15 and Box 1 (30 min.)
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 94 and Prayer