FEBRUARY 23–MARCH 1

TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

A shepherd lovingly cradling his lamb in his arms. — A shepherd in ancient Israel cradles a sheep in his arms

1. “Like a Shepherd He Will Care For His Flock”

(10 min.)

Jehovah has provided and preserved his Word, the Bible, to draw us close to him (Isa 40:8; w23.02 2-3 ¶3-4)

He tenderly cares for us (Isa 40:11; cl 70 ¶7)

He knows us individually and helps us to cope with our problems (Isa 40:26-29; w18.01 8 ¶4-6)

Two elders visiting a sister and her two children at their home.

FOR MEDITATION: How does the description of the shepherd at Isaiah 40:11 affect your feelings for Jehovah?

2. Spiritual Gems

(10 min.)

Isa 40:3—How were these words fulfilled in the first century C.E.? (ip-1 400 ¶7)

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

Your answer

3. Bible Reading

(4 min.) Isa 40:21-31 (th study 11)

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

4. Starting a Conversation

(2 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Create an opportunity to tell the person about something you learned at a recent meeting. (lmd lesson 4 point 3)

5. Starting a Conversation

(2 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Create an opportunity to tell the person about the work you do as a Bible teacher. (lmd lesson 4 point 4)

6. Following Up

(2 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. (lmd lesson 7 point 5)

7. Making Disciples

(5 min.) lff lesson 18 summary, review, and goal. Use an article from the “Explore” section to help your student appreciate the love that exists among Jehovah’s Witnesses. (lmd lesson 11 point 3)

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

8. Annual Service Report

(15 min.) Discussion.

After reading the announcement from the branch office regarding the annual service report, invite the audience to highlight other positive aspects of the 2025 Service Year Report of Jehovah’s Witnesses Worldwide. Interview publishers, selected in advance, who had encouraging experiences in the ministry during the past year.

Collage: Brothers and sisters participating in the ministry all over the world. 1. A sister conducts a Bible study with a woman using the “Enjoy Life Forever!” book. 2. A couple read the Bible to a man in the house-to-house ministry. 3. A sister preaches to a woman. 4. A sister on a bus gives a jw.org contact card to a woman sitting next to her. 5. A couple conduct a Bible study with a man using the “Enjoy Life Forever!” brochure. 6. A sister shows a video to a woman. 7. A couple preaches to a woman using sign language and a video. — In 2025, Jehovah’s people continued to give keen attention to the house-to-house ministry and Bible study work

What positive aspects of the 2025 Service Year Report would you like to share?

Your answer

9. Congregation Bible Study

(30 min.) lfb lessons 64-65