February 19-25

MATTHEW 16-17

“Whose Thoughts Are You Thinking?”: (10 min.)
- Mt 16:21, 22—Peter allowed sentimentality to influence his thinking (w07 2/15 16 ¶17)
- Mt 16:23—Peter was not thinking God’s thoughts (w15 5/15 13 ¶16-17)
- Mt 16:24—Christians must allow God’s thoughts to direct their life (w06 4/1 23 ¶9)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
- Mt 16:18—Who was the rock on which Jesus built the Christian congregation? (“You are Peter, and on this rock,” “congregation” study notes on Mt 16:18, nwtsty)
- Mt 16:19—What were “the keys of the Kingdom of the heavens” that Jesus gave to Peter? (“keys of the Kingdom of the heavens” study note on Mt 16:19, nwtsty)
- 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 16:1-20

Initial Call: (2 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Respond to an objection that is common in your territory.
First Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Use the sample conversation.
Second Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Play and discuss the video.

Song 78
“Improving Our Skills in the Ministry—Using Questions Effectively”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Do the Work That Jesus Did—Teach.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 9
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 134 and Prayer