MARCH 17-23
PROVERBS 5
Song 122 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. Stay Far Away From Sexual Immorality
(10 min.)
Sexual immorality can be enticing (Pr 5:3; w00 7/15 29 ¶1)
Sexual immorality results in bitterness (Pr 5:4, 5; w00 7/15 29 ¶2)
Stay far away from sexual immorality (Pr 5:8; w00 7/15 29 ¶5)
A Christian sister refusing to give a boy her number
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Pr 5:9—How does sexual immorality result in giving “dignity to others”? (w00 7/15 29 ¶7)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Luke 8:26-34 (th study 5)
4. Starting a Conversation
(3 min.) PUBLIC WITNESSING. Invite someone with a non-Christian background to the Memorial, and use jw.org to find the observance near him. (lmd 6:4)
5. Following Up
(4 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. On the previous visit, the person accepted the Memorial invitation and expressed interest. (lmd 9:5)
6. Making Disciples
(5 min.) lff 16:Summary, Review, Goal (lmd 11:4)
Song 121
7. Take Precautions to Remain Chaste When Dating
(15 min.) Discussion.
Dating may generally be defined as “any social activity in which two people focus romantic interest on each other.” It can take place in a group or in private, in the open or in secret, and in person, over the phone, or by text message. We view dating, not as recreation, but as a form of courtship, a serious step toward marriage. What are some precautions that can help individuals, whether young or old, to avoid sexual immorality while dating?—Pr 22:3.
Play the VIDEO Preparing for Marriage—Part 1: Am I Ready to Date?—Excerpt. Then ask the audience:
Why should a person not begin dating until he is ready for marriage? (Pr 13:12; Lu 14:28-30)
What did you appreciate about the way the parents helped their daughter?
Read Proverbs 28:26. Then ask the audience:
How can a couple plan ahead to avoid being alone in potentially tempting situations?
Why is it wise for a couple to discuss in advance clear limits on expressions of affection, such as holding hands and kissing?
Read Ephesians 5:3, 4. Then ask the audience:
What should a couple keep in mind about their conversations over the phone or online?
8. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) w21.03 9:8-14