March 12-18
MATTHEW 22-23
Song 30 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Obey the Two Greatest Commandments”: (10 min.)
Mt 22:36-38—How do these verses explain what is involved in obeying the greatest and first commandment in the Law? (“heart,” “soul,” “mind” study notes on Mt 22:37, nwtsty)
Mt 22:39—What is the second greatest commandment in the Law? (“The second,” “neighbor” study notes on Mt 22:39, nwtsty)
Mt 22:40—The entire Hebrew Scriptures are based on love (“the whole Law . . . and the Prophets,” “hangs” study notes on Mt 22:40, nwtsty)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Mt 22:21—What are “Caesar’s things,” and what are “God’s things”? (“Caesar’s things to Caesar,” “God’s things to God” study notes on Mt 22:21, nwtsty)
Mt 23:24—What do Jesus’ words mean? (“who strain out the gnat but gulp down the camel” study note on Mt 23:24, nwtsty)
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) Mt 22:1-22
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (2 min. or less) Use the sample conversation.
First Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Play and discuss the video.
Bible Study: (6 min. or less) bhs 199 ¶8-9—Teacher encourages student to invite acquaintances to the Memorial.
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Love for God and Neighbor—How to Cultivate It”: (15 min.) Discussion. To illustrate the value of using our imagination to visualize Bible accounts, play the dramatic Bible reading Jehovah Is the Only True God—Excerpt as the audience follows along at 1 Kings 18:17-46.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 12
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 52 and Prayer