JUNE 17-23
PSALMS 51-53
Song 89 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. Take Steps to Avoid Serious Mistakes
(10 min.)
Do not be overconfident—all humans are inclined to do what is bad (Ps 51:5; 2Co 11:3)
Maintain a good spiritual routine (Ps 51:6; w19.01 15 ¶4-5)
Fight against unclean thoughts and desires (Ps 51:10-12; w15 6/15 14 ¶5-6)
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Ps 51:1-4—How is David’s heartfelt repentance revealed in the words found at Psalm 51:1-4? (w20.02 9:17)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Ps 51:1-11 (th study 12)
4. Starting a Conversation
(2 min.) PUBLIC WITNESSING. (lmd lesson 7 point 3)
5. Starting a Conversation
(2 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. (lmd lesson 4 point 4)
6. Following Up
(3 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Teach the person God’s name. (lmd lesson 9 point 5)
7. Making Disciples
Song 115
8. Take Steps to Fix Your Mistakes
(15 min.) Discussion.
No matter how hard we try, we all make mistakes. (1Jo 1:8) When we do, we should never let embarrassment or fear of getting into trouble prevent us from turning to Jehovah for forgiveness and help. (1Jo 1:9) Turning to Jehovah is always the first step in fixing a mistake.
Read Psalm 51:1, 2, 17. Then ask the audience:
How can David’s words motivate us to turn to Jehovah for help if we make a serious mistake?
Play the VIDEO My Teen Life—How Can I Fix My Mistakes? Then ask the audience:
What are some things that led up to Thalila and José making mistakes?
What steps did they take to fix their mistakes?
How did they benefit from doing so?
9. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) ia 11:1-8