JULY 20-26

TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

1. Spiritual Recovery Is Not Hopeless

(10 min.)

Jehovah urged the people of Judah to reform their deeply entrenched wicked practices (Jer 18:11; it “Baal” No. 4 ¶23)

They wrongly felt: “It is hopeless!” (Jer 18:12)

We are not powerless or hopeless in our fight against sin (Jer 18:7, 8; w25.08 23 ¶11)

A woman looking out her window as a couple of Witnesses preach to her neighbor. She has older editions of the “New World Translation” and a songbook on her bookshelf.

2. Spiritual Gems

(10 min.)

Jer 18:6; 19:10, 11—How is Jehovah the Great Potter? (it “Potter” ¶8)

Your answer
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?

Your answer

3. Bible Reading

(4 min.) Jer 19:1-11 (th study 5)

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

4. Starting a Conversation

(4 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Offer and demonstrate a Bible study. (lmd lesson 4 point 3)

5. Following Up

(4 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Continue a discussion of the tract you left on the previous visit. (lmd lesson 9 point 3)

6. Explaining Your Beliefs

(4 min.) Talk. ijwbq article 44—Theme: What Does the Bible Say About Free Will? (th study 20)

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

7. Steps to Spiritual Recovery

(15 min.) Discussion.

Many who have left Jehovah still love him. But they may not know how to return, or they may feel unworthy. Just as Jehovah helped his people in the past, he can help individuals who wish to return today.

Someone who has stopped running in the race for life should not feel that he must resume Christian activities all at once. He may need to rebuild his strength first. How might he resume his activity gradually?

Pray to Jehovah, and ask for his help. (1Pe 5:7) Jehovah promises to help us regain strength.—Isa 40:28, 29
Take in at least a little spiritual food each day. Perhaps browse jw.org or read or listen to a few Bible verses. Just as physical food strengthens us physically, spiritual food strengthens us spiritually.—Ps 1:2, 3
Try to attend a congregation meeting as soon as possible. This is how Jehovah provides encouragement and support.—Heb 10:24, 25

A scene from the video “I Turned My Life Around.” The sister from the video receives a warm welcome from brothers and sisters at the entrance of a Kingdom Hall.

Play the VIDEO I Turned My Life Around. Then ask the audience:

What lessons did you learn from the video?

Your answer

8. Congregation Bible Study

(30 min.) wcg “A Letter From the Governing Body” and intro