January 16-22
ISAIAH 34-37
Song 31 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Hezekiah’s Faith Was Rewarded”: (10 min.)
Isa 36: 4-7, 15, 18, 20—The Assyrians taunted Jehovah and threatened his people
Isa 37:1, 2, 14-20—Hezekiah put his trust in Jehovah (ip-1-E 391 ¶17)
Isa 37:33-38—Jehovah acted in defense of his people
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Isa 35:8—What was “the Way of Holiness,” and who qualified to walk on it? (w08-E 5/15 27 ¶1)
Isa 36:2, 3, 22—How did Shebna set a good example of one who accepted discipline? (w17.01 6:7)
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) Isa 36:1-12
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
First Visit: (2 min. or less) Mt 24:7, 14—Teach the Truth—Lay the groundwork for a return visit.
Return Visit: (4 min. or less) 2Ti 3:1, 2, 5—Teach the Truth—Leave a JW.ORG contact card.
Bible Study: (6 min. or less) bhs 3:11, 12—Invite the person to the meeting.
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Song 91
“O Jehovah, . . . I Trust in You”: (15 min.) Questions and answers. Begin by playing “O Jehovah, . . . I Trust in You”—Excerpt (video category OUR MEETINGS AND MINISTRY).
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) ia 13:10-17
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 147 and Prayer