March 13-19
JEREMIAH 5-7
Song 10 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“They Stopped Doing God’s Will”: (10 min.)
Jer 6:13-15—Jeremiah exposed the nation’s sins (w88 4/1 11-12 ¶7-8)
Jer 7:1-7—Jehovah tried to move them to repentance (w88 4/1 12 ¶9-10)
Jer 7:8-15—Israel believed that Jehovah would not take action (jr 21 ¶12)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Jer 6:16—What was Jehovah urging his people to do? (w05 11/1 23 ¶11)
Jer 6:22, 23—Why could it be said that a people would be “coming from the land of the north”? (w88 4/1 13 ¶15)
What does this week’s Bible reading teach me about Jehovah?
What points from this week’s Bible reading can I use in the field ministry?
Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) Jer 5:26–31
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (2 min. or less) T-36—Lay the groundwork for a return visit.
Return Visit: (4 min. or less) T-36—Discuss “To Think About.” Invite the person to the Memorial.
Bible Study: (6 min. or less) jl lesson 1—Invite the person to the Memorial.
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Who Are Doing Jehovah’s Will Today?—How to Use It”: (15 min.) Begin with a five-minute discussion of the article. Afterward, play and discuss the video that shows how lesson 8 of the brochure might be considered with a Bible student. Encourage everyone who conducts a Bible study to use the brochure each week.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) ia 1:10-18
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 10 and Prayer