JANUARY 26–FEBRUARY 1
ISAIAH 28-29
Song 28 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. Honor Jehovah With Your Lips and Your Heart
(10 min.)
Isaiah condemned the religious leaders in his day for their hypocrisy (Isa 29:13; ip-1 299 ¶23)
Jesus applied Isaiah’s words to the religious leaders in the first century (Mt 15:7-9; w21.05 9 ¶7)
Jehovah expects his worshippers to be “obedient from the heart” (Ro 6:17; w24.06 10 ¶8)
Jehovah notices and appreciates when we practice what we preach
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Isa 29:1—Why is the name Ariel fitting for Jerusalem? (it “Ariel” ¶1; it “Ariel” No. 3)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Isa 29:13-24 (th study 2)
4. Starting a Conversation
(2 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Find out what topic interests the person. Arrange to contact him again. (lmd lesson 1 point 5)
5. Following Up
(3 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Answer a question that the person raised in a previous conversation. (lmd lesson 9 point 3)
6. Making Disciples
(2 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Offer a Bible study. (lmd lesson 10 point 3)
7. Making Disciples
(4 min.) lff lesson 18 points 6-7 (lmd lesson 11 point 3)
Song 89
8. “I Always Do the Things Pleasing to Him”
(8 min.) Discussion.
Jesus once said: “I always do the things pleasing to [Jehovah].” (Joh 8:29) In imitation of Jesus, we try our best to do things Jehovah’s way. Although it may not always be easy or convenient, it is always beneficial.
Play the VIDEO Do Things Jehovah’s Way. Then ask the audience:
What did you learn about doing things Jehovah’s way when facing such challenges as persecution, immoral influences, and the snare of pride?
9. Local Needs
(7 min.)
10. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) lfb lesson 56, intro to section 10, and lesson 57