April 25–May 1

JOB 33-37

“A True Friend Gives Upbuilding Counsel”: (10 min.)
- Job 33:1-5—Elihu showed respect for Job (w95-E 2/15 29 ¶3-5)
- Job 33:6, 7—Elihu was humble and kind (w95-E 2/15 29 ¶3-5)
- Job 33:24, 25—Elihu encouraged Job even while giving counsel (w11-E 4/1 23 ¶3; w09-E 4/15 4 ¶8)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
- Job 33:24, 25—What might have been the “ransom” that Elihu mentioned? (w11-E 4/1 23 ¶3-5)
- Job 34:36—To what extent was Job to be tested, and what does that teach us? (w94-E 11/15 17 ¶10)
- What does this week’s Bible reading teach me about Jehovah?
- What points from this week’s Bible reading can I use in the field ministry?
Bible Reading: Job 33:1-18 (4 min. or less)

First Visit: T-34. (2 min. or less)
Return Visit: fg 12:4-5—Demonstrate how to make a return visit on someone who accepted the convention invitation. Lay the groundwork for the next visit. (4 min. or less)
Bible Study: jl lesson 11—Encourage the student to attend an upcoming convention. (6 min. or less)

Song 3
“Convention Reminders”: (8 min.) Talk. Play the video Convention Reminders. (Go to tv.jw.org, and look under VIDEO ON DEMAND > OUR ACTIVITIES.) Encourage all to finalize their plans to attend all three days. Outline local arrangements for the invitation campaign.
Local needs: (7 min.)
Congregation Bible Study: hf 8:1-7 (30 min.)
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 22 and Prayer