December 11-17
ZECHARIAH 1-8
Song 26 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Take Firm Hold of the Robe of a Jew”: (10 min.)
[Play the video Introduction to Zechariah.]
Zec 8:20-22—People of all the languages of the nations seek Jehovah’s favor (w14 11/15 27 ¶14)
Zec 8:23—Those with an earthly hope willingly accompany and support the anointed remnant (w16.01 23 ¶4; w09 2/15 27 ¶14)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Zec 5:6-11—What is our responsibility regarding wickedness today? (w17.10 25 ¶18)
Zec 6:1—What do the two copper mountains represent? (w17.10 27-28 ¶7-8)
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) Zec 8:14-23
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (2 min. or less) g17.6 cover—Lay the groundwork for a return visit.
Return Visit: (4 min. or less) g17.6—The magazine was placed on the preceding visit. Demonstrate a return visit, and lay the groundwork for the next visit.
Bible Study: (6 min. or less) fg lesson 5 ¶1-2.
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Improving Our Skills in the Ministry—Contacting Everyone in Our Territory”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Preaching in “the Most Distant Part of the Earth.”
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) kr chap. 22 ¶17-24, review box “How Real Is the Kingdom to You?”
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 139 and Prayer