March 2-8

GENESIS 22-23

“God Put Abraham to the Test”: (10 min.)
- Ge 22:1, 2—God told Abraham to offer up his precious son Isaac (w12-E 1/1 23 ¶4-5)
- Ge 22:9-12—Jehovah prevented Abraham from killing Isaac
- Ge 22:15-18—Jehovah promised to bless Abraham for his obedience (w12-E 10/15 23 ¶6)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
- Ge 22:5—On what basis could Abraham tell his servants that he and Isaac would return to them even though he thought that Isaac was to be sacrificed? (w16-E.02 11 ¶13)
- Ge 22:12—How does this scripture indicate that Jehovah uses his foreknowledge selectively? (it-1-E 853 ¶5-6)
- What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share regarding Jehovah God, the field ministry, or something else?
Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) Ge 22:1-14 (th study 2)

Apply Yourself to Reading and Teaching: (10 min.) Discussion. Play the video Expressed With Conviction, and then discuss study 15 of the Teaching brochure.
Talk: (5 min. or less) it-1-E 604 ¶5—Theme: How Could Abraham Be Declared Righteous Before the Death of Christ? (th study 7)

Song 4
Protected by Obedience: (15 min.) Watch the video Annual Meeting 2017—Talks and 2018 Yeartext—Excerpt.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) kr 11:7-14
Concluding Comments (3 min. or less)
Song 31 and Prayer