May 29–June 4

JEREMIAH 49-50

“Jehovah Blesses Humility and Punishes Arrogance”: (10 min.)
- Jer 50:4-7—A remnant of repentant, humbled Israelites would be released from captivity and would return to Zion
- Jer 50:29-32—Babylon would be destroyed for acting arrogantly against Jehovah (it-1-E 54)
- Jer 50:38, 39—Babylon would never again be inhabited (jr-E 161 ¶15; w98-E 4/1 20 ¶20)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
- Jer 49:1, 2—Why were the Ammonites rebuked by Jehovah? (it-1-E 94 ¶6)
- Jer 49:17, 18—How did Edom become like Sodom and Gomorrah, and why? (jr-E 163 ¶18; ip-2-E 351 ¶6)
- 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 50:4-10

First Visit: (2 min. or less) T-32—Lay the groundwork for a return visit.
Return Visit: (4 min. or less) T-32—Discuss “To Think About.” Lay the groundwork for the next visit.
Talk: (6 min. or less) ws15-E 3/15 5-7 ¶7-12—Theme: A Simpler Explanation of Bible Accounts

Song 6
Remove the Rafter: (15 min.) Play the video Remove the Rafter. Then discuss the following questions: How did the brother demonstrate a proud, critical attitude? What helped him to adjust his thinking? How did he benefit?
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) bhs 1:18-24
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 27 and Prayer