October 8-14

JOHN 11-12

“Imitate Jesus’ Compassion”: (10 min.)
- Joh 11:23-26—Jesus offered words of comfort to Martha (“I know he will rise” study note on Joh 11:24, nwtsty; “I am the resurrection and the life” study note on Joh 11:25, nwtsty)
- Joh 11:33-35—Jesus felt intense emotions when he saw Mary and others weeping (“weeping,” “groaned . . . and became troubled,” “within himself” study notes on Joh 11:33, nwtsty; “gave way to tears” study note on Joh 11:35, nwtsty)
- Joh 11:43, 44—Jesus took action to help those in need
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
- Joh 11:49—Who appointed Caiaphas as high priest, and for how long did he hold this office? (“high priest” study note on Joh 11:49, nwtsty)
- Joh 12:42—Why were some Jews afraid to acknowledge Jesus as the Christ? (“the rulers,” “expelled from the synagogue” study notes on Joh 12:42, 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) Joh 12:35-50

Initial Call: (2 min. or less) Use the sample conversation.
First Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Play and discuss the video.
Talk: (6 min. or less) w13 9/15 32—Theme: Why Did Jesus Give Way to Tears Prior to the Resurrection of Lazarus?

Song 141
Jesus Is “the Resurrection and the Life” (Joh 11:25): (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video ‘For a Certainty God Made Him Lord and Christ’—Part II, Excerpt. Then ask the audience the following questions: What does this account teach us about Jesus’ compassion? In what way is Jesus “the resurrection and the life”? What miracles will Jesus perform in the future?
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 38
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 147 and Prayer