September 17-23

JOHN 5-6

“Follow Jesus With the Right Motive”: (10 min.)
- Joh 6:9-11—Jesus miraculously fed a large crowd (“the men sat down there, about 5,000 in number” study note on Joh 6:10, nwtsty-E)
- Joh 6:14, 24—The people concluded that Jesus was the Messiah and looked for him the next day (“the Prophet” study note on Joh 6:14, nwtsty-E)
- Joh 6:26, 27, 54, 60, 66—Because the people had the wrong motive for associating with Jesus and his disciples, they stumbled at his words (“food that perishes . . . food that remains for everlasting life” study note on Joh 6:27, nwtsty; “feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood” study note on Joh 6:54, nwtsty-E; w05-E 9/1 21 ¶13-14)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
- Joh 6:44—How does the Father draw people to himself? (“draws him” study note on Joh 6:44, nwtsty-E)
- Joh 6:64—In what sense did Jesus know “from the beginning” that Judas would betray him? (“Jesus knew . . . the one who would betray him,” “from the beginning” study notes on Joh 6:64, nwtsty-E)
- 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) Joh 6:41-56

First Conversation: (2 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. The person raises an objection that is common in your territory.
First Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. The person tells you that he is a Christian.
Second Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Play and discuss the video.

Song 26
How Did You Do?: (5 min.) Discussion. Invite the audience to relate experiences that resulted from trying to start conversations that led to a witness.
“Nothing Was Wasted”: (10 min.) Discussion. Play the video Eco-Friendly Design Brings Honor to Jehovah—Excerpt.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) bh 6:9-14
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 55 and Prayer