October 23-29

HOSEA 8-14

“Offer Your Very Best to Jehovah”: (10 min.)
- Ho 14:2—Jehovah highly values “the praise of our lips” (w07-E 4/1 20 ¶2)
- Ho 14:4—Jehovah grants forgiveness, approval, and friendship to those offering their best to him (w11-E 2/15 16 ¶15)
- Ho 14:9—Walking in Jehovah’s ways is good for us (jd-E 87 ¶11)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
- Ho 10:12—What must we do to “reap loyal love” from Jehovah? (w05-E 11/15 28 ¶7)
- Ho 11:1—How were these words fulfilled in Jesus? (w11-E 8/15 10 ¶10)
- 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) Ho 8:1-8

First Visit: (2 min. or less) T-35
Return Visit: (4 min. or less) T-35—The tract was placed on the preceding visit. Continue the conversation, and overcome an objection raised by the householder.
Bible Study: (6 min. or less) lv-E 152 ¶13-15—Show how to reach the heart.

Song 17
“Live to Praise Jehovah!”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Use Your Talent for Jehovah.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) bhs 6:7-11, box 2
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 12 and Prayer