August 22-28
PSALMS 106-109
Song 2 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Give Thanks to Jehovah”: (10 min.)
Ps 106:1—Jehovah deserves our thanks (w15 1/15 8 ¶1; w02 6/1 18 ¶19)
Ps 106:7-14, 19-25, 35-39—The Israelites lost appreciation and became unfaithful (w15 1/15 8-9 ¶2-3; w01 6/15 13 ¶1-3)
Ps 106:4, 5, 48—We have many reasons to thank Jehovah (w11 10/15 5 ¶7; w03 12/1 15-16 ¶3-6)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Ps 109:8—Did God predestine Judas to betray Jesus in order to fulfill prophecy? (w00 12/15 24 ¶20; it-1 857-858)
Ps 109:31—In what way does Jehovah “stand at the right hand of the poor”? (w06 9/1 14 ¶8)
What does this week’s Bible reading teach me about Jehovah?
What points from this week’s Bible reading can I use in the field ministry?
Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) Ps 106:1-7
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (2 min. or less) ll 3—Lay the groundwork for a return visit.
Return Visit: (4 min. or less) ll 3—Lay the groundwork for the next visit.
Bible Study: (6 min. or less) bh 18:14-16—Help the student to see how he can apply the material.
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Song 40
Jehovah Will Care for Our Needs (Ps 107:9): (15 min.) Discussion. Start by playing the video Jehovah Will Care for Our Needs. (Go to tv.jw.org, and look under VIDEO ON DEMAND > FAMILY.) Ask the audience to comment on the practical lessons learned.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jss 3:4-4:4
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 149 and Prayer