DECEMBER 15-21

ISAIAH 9-10

Song 77 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)

TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

1. “A Great Light” Prophesied

(10 min.)

“A great light” would be seen in Galilee (Isa 9:1, 2; Mt 4:12-16; w11 8/15 1:13)

The nation that responded to the great light would see great increases, and its inhabitants would rejoice (Isa 9:3; ip-1 126-128 ¶18-19)

The effects of the great light would be permanent (Isa 9:4, 5; ip-1 128-129 ¶20)

Jesus and one of his disciples preaching to a man and his son at their home. A woman with a large jug on her shoulder listens to the conversation as she walks nearby.

2. Spiritual Gems

(10 min.)

Isa 9:6—Why Jesus is called “Eternal Father”? (cf 18:20)

Your answer
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?

Your answer

3. Bible Reading

(4 min.) Isa 10:1-13 (th study 11)

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

4. Starting a Conversation

(3 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. The person belongs to a non-Christian religion. (lmd 1:4)

5. Following Up

(4 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Continue to discuss the tract you left on the previous visit. (lmd 9:3)

6. Explaining Your Beliefs

(5 min.) Demonstration. ijwfq article 35—Theme: Have Jehovah’s Witnesses Changed the Bible to Fit Their Beliefs? (th study 12)

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

Song 95

7. The Light Is Becoming Brighter

(5 min.) Discussion.

The sun shining on a forest that is covered in dense fog.

Jehovah’s organization is constantly moving forward. Are you keeping up? Let’s consider three areas in which Jehovah’s organization has been moving ahead and the benefits.

Write down an example of progressive spiritual enlightenment and the blessings that have resulted.—Pr 4:18

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Write down an example of an improvement or expansion of the ministry and how it has helped us to fulfill Jesus’ commission.—Mt 28:19, 20

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Write down an example of an organizational adjustment and the blessings that have resulted.—Isa 60:17

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