MAY 26–JUNE 1
PROVERBS 15
Song 102 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. Help Others to Have a Cheerful Heart
(10 min.)
When our brothers experience severe trials, they may feel as though all of their days were bad (Pr 15:15)
Show hospitality to those experiencing difficulties (Pr 15:17; w18.03 3:15-17)
“A cheerful glance” and a few encouraging words can make a big difference (Pr 15:23, 30, ftn.; w18.04 4:16-18)
ASK YOURSELF: ‘Who in our congregation could use some encouragement? How can I help?’
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Pr 15:22—How can this Bible principle help us to make good decisions about medical treatment? (ijwbq article 39 ¶3)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Pr 15:1-17 (th study 2)
4. Starting a Conversation
(3 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. (lmd lesson 1 point 5)
5. Starting a Conversation
(4 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Offer a Bible study. (lmd lesson 2 point 4)
6. Making Disciples
(5 min.) Encourage a Bible student who is facing family opposition. (th study 4)
Song 155
7. We Can Have a Cheerful Heart Despite Our Trials
(15 min.) Discussion.
Play the VIDEO We Can Rejoice Despite Distress, Hunger, and Nakedness. Then ask the audience:
What did you learn from these experiences?
8. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) w22.03 12:9-18