May 22-28
JEREMIAH 44-48
Song 42 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Stop ‘Seeking Great Things for Yourself’”: (10 min.)
Jer 45:2, 3—Baruch’s wrong thinking caused him distress (jr-E 104-105 ¶4-6)
Jer 45:4, 5a—Jehovah kindly corrected Baruch (jr-E 103 ¶2)
Jer 45:5b—Baruch preserved his life by focusing on what was most important (w16.07-E 8 ¶6)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Jer 48:13—Why would the Moabites “be ashamed of Chemosh”? (it-1-E 430)
Jer 48:42—Why is Jehovah’s pronouncement against Moab faith-strengthening? (it-2-E 422 ¶2)
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) Jer 47:1-7
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
First Visit: (2 min. or less) hf—Lay the groundwork for a return visit.
Return Visit: (4 min. or less) hf—Lay the groundwork for the next visit.
Bible Study: (6 min. or less) lv-E 199 ¶9-10—Briefly show the student how to do research on a specific trial he is experiencing.
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Young Ones—Do Not Seek Great Things for Yourselves: (15 min.) Play and discuss the video Young People Ask—What Will I Do With My Life?—Looking Back.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) bhs 1:14-17
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 48 and Prayer