March 27–April 2

JEREMIAH 12-16

“Israel Forgot Jehovah”: (10 min.)
- Jer 13:1-5—Jeremiah obeyed God’s instructions to hide a linen belt, although it took great effort (jr 51 ¶17)
- Jer 13:6, 7—When Jeremiah made the long trek to retrieve the belt, he found that it was ruined (jr 52 ¶18)
- Jer 13:8-11—Jehovah was illustrating that the close relationship that he had with the Israelites would be ruined because of their stubbornness (jr 52 ¶19-20; it-1 1121 ¶2)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
- Jer 12:1, 2, 14—What was Jeremiah’s question, and what was Jehovah’s answer? (jr 118 ¶11)
- Jer 15:17—What was Jeremiah’s view of associations, and how can we imitate him? (w04 5/1 12 ¶16)
- 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) Jer 13:15-27

Initial Call: (2 min. or less) Memorial invitation and video—Lay the groundwork for a return visit.
Return Visit: (4 min. or less) Memorial invitation and video—Lay the groundwork for the next visit.
Talk: (6 min.) w16.03 29-31—Theme: When Were God’s People Held Captive by Babylon the Great?

Song 79
“Help Your Family to Remember Jehovah”: (15 min.) Discussion. Start by playing the video “These Words . . . Must Be on Your Heart”—Family Interviews.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) kr chap. 10 ¶8-11 and the boxes “‘Christmas, Its Origin and Purpose’” and “Exposing Other Holidays and Celebrations”
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 48 and Prayer