January 30–February 5
ISAIAH 43-46
Song 33 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Jehovah Is the God of True Prophecy”: (10 min.)
Isa 44:26-28—Jehovah prophesied that Jerusalem and the temple would be rebuilt, and he named Cyrus as the conqueror of Babylon (bhs 2:13)
Isa 45:1, 2—Jehovah gave details about the conquest of Babylon
Isa 45:3-6—Jehovah gave reasons why he used Cyrus to conquer Babylon
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Isa 43:10-12—In what way were the Israelites to be a nation of witnesses for Jehovah? (w14 11/15 4:14-16)
Isa 43:25—What is the main reason why Jehovah wipes out transgressions? (w17.01 6:22)
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 46:1-12
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
First Visit: (2 min. or less) fg 11:1, 2—Witness informally to a workmate or schoolmate.
Return Visit: (4 min. or less) fg 11:4, 5—Lay the groundwork for the next visit.
Bible Study: (6 min. or less) jl 4:1-4
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Song 143
How Can We Be Sure the Bible Is True?: (15 min.) Play the video How Can We Be Sure the Bible Is True? (video category OUR MEETINGS AND MINISTRY) Then discuss the following questions: How can we use this video when witnessing informally, publicly, and from house to house? What good experiences have you had with this video?
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) ia 14:1-6
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 40 and Prayer