February 12-18

MATTHEW 14-15

“Feeding Many Through the Hands of a Few”: (10 min.)
- Mt 14:16, 17—The disciples had only five loaves and two fish (w13 7/15 3:2)
- Mt 14:18, 19—Jesus fed the large crowds through the hands of his disciples (w13 7/15 3:3)
- Mt 14:20, 21—Thousands benefited from Jesus’ miracle (“as well as women and young children” study note on Mt 14:21, nwtsty-E; w13 7/15 3:1)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
- Mt 15:7-9—Why must we avoid hypocrisy? (“hypocrites” study note on Mt 15:7, nwtsty-E)
- Mt 15:26—What might Jesus have meant when he used the term “little dogs”? (“children . . . little dogs” study note on Mt 15:26, nwtsty-E)
- 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) Mt 15:1-11

Initial Call: (2 min. or less) Use the sample conversation.
First Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Play and discuss the video.
Talk: (6 min. or less) w15 9/15 3:14-17—Theme: Focus on Jesus to Strengthen Your Faith.

Song 89
Become Jehovah’s Friend—Making Friends: (7 min.) Play the video. Afterward, invite selected young children to the stage, and ask them the following questions: Why should you make friends with those who love Jehovah? What can you learn from them?
“Honor Your Father and Your Mother”: (8 min.) Discussion. Play the whiteboard animation How Can I Talk to My Parents?
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) bhs 11:1-14
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 68 and Prayer