August 22-28
PSALMS 106-109
Song 2 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Give Thanks to Jehovah”: (10 min.)
Ps 106:1-3—Jehovah deserves our thanks (w15 1/15 1:1)
Ps 106:7-14, 19-25, 35-39—The Israelites lost appreciation and became unfaithful (w15 1/15 1:2, 3)
Ps 106:4, 5, 48—We have many reasons to thank Jehovah (w03 12/1 5:3-6)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Ps 109:8—Did God predestine Judas to betray Jesus in order to fulfill prophecy? (it-1-E 857)
Ps 109:31—In what way does Jehovah “stand at the right hand of the poor”? (w16.06 5:14)
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: Ps 106:1-15 (4 min. or less)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
First Visit: gf 5:6-9 (2 min. or less)—Lay the groundwork for a return visit.
Return Visit: gf 6:1-8 (4 min. or less)—Lay the groundwork for the next visit.
Bible Study: bh 18:14-16 (6 min. or less)—Help the student to see how he can apply the material.
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Jehovah Will Care for Our Needs (Ps 107:9): (15 min.) Discussion. Start by playing the video Jehovah Will Care for Our Needs. (Go to tv.jw.org, and look under VIDEO ON DEMAND > FAMILY.) Ask the audience to comment on the practical lessons learned.
Congregation Bible Study: ia 6:1-8 (30 min.)
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 149 and Prayer