October 2-8
DANIEL 7-9
Song 116 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Daniel’s Prophecy Foretold the Messiah’s Arrival”: (10 min.)
Da 9:24—The Messiah’s sacrifice opened the way for forgiveness of sins (w09 9/15 5:10)
Da 9:25—The Messiah arrived at the end of the 69th week of years (bhs 4:Box 2 P 1-2)
Da 9:26, 27a—The Messiah was put to death in the middle of the 70th week of years (bhs 4:Box 2 P 3)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Da 9:24—When was “the Holy of Holies” anointed? (w01-E 5/15 27)
Da 9:27—What covenant was kept in force for the many until the end of the 70th week of years, or 36 C.E.? (w17.07 5:22)
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) Da 7:1-10
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Prepare This Month’s Presentations: (15 min.) Discussion based on “Sample Presentations.” Play each presentation video, and then discuss the highlights. Encourage publishers to follow up on any interest promptly.
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“How to Become a Diligent Student of the Scriptures”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video featured in this article during the meeting.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) bhs 2:1-12
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 37 and Prayer