OCTOBER 13-19
ECCLESIASTES 7-8
Song 39 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. “Go to the House of Mourning”
(10 min.)
Make time to comfort those who mourn (Ec 7:2; w22.01 3:9)
Provide comfort by recounting memorable qualities of the deceased (Ec 7:1; w19.06 26:15)
Pray with those who mourn (w17.07 2:16)
REMEMBER: Bereaved ones often need the support of fellow Christians for some time after the death of a loved one.—w17.07 2:17-19.
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Ec 7:20-22—How can these verses help us determine whether to approach a person who has offended us? (w23.03 14:18)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Luke 16:9-18 (th 10)
4. Starting a Conversation
(2 min.) PUBLIC WITNESSING. Find out what topic interests the person, and arrange to follow up. (lmd 2:4)
5. Starting a Conversation
(2 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. (lmd 2:3)
6. Following Up
(2 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Feature our website, jw.org. (lmd 9:4)
7. Explaining Your Beliefs
Song 151
8. Build Strong Faith in the Resurrection
(15 min.) Discussion.
Jehovah’s promise of a resurrection is one of our most precious possessions. It teaches us about Jehovah’s qualities—his power, wisdom, mercy, and especially his love for us personally.—Joh 3:16.
When we have strong faith in the resurrection, we can see beyond our trials. (2Co 4:16-18) We can also enjoy a measure of peace and comfort when we face persecution, illness, or the death of a loved one. (1Th 4:13) We cannot be truly happy if we do not have faith in the resurrection. (1Co 15:19) Why not make it a goal to strengthen your faith in this wonderful hope?
Read John 11:21-24. Then ask the audience:
How did Martha display strong faith in the resurrection?
How was she rewarded for her faith?—Joh 11:38-44
Play the VIDEO Imitate Women of Strong Faith!—Martha. Then ask the audience:
Why do you cherish the resurrection hope?
What can you do to keep your faith in the resurrection strong?