October 21-27

Song 14 and Prayer

Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

“The End of All Things Has Drawn Close”: (10 min.)

• 1Pe 4:7​—“Be sound in mind, and be vigilant with a view to prayers” (w13 11/15 3 ¶1)

• 1Pe 4:8​—“Have intense love for one another” (w99 4/15 22 ¶3)

• 1Pe 4:9​—“Be hospitable to one another without grumbling” (w18.03 14-15 ¶2-3)

Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

• 1Pe 3:19, 20​—When and how did Jesus preach to “the spirits in prison”? (w13 6/15 23)

• 1Pe 4:6​—Who were “the dead” to whom “the good news was declared”? (w08 11/15 21 ¶8)

• 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) 1Pe 3:8-22 (th study 10)

First Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Play and discuss the video.

First Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Use the sample conversation. (th study 6)

First Return Visit: (5 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Then introduce and discuss (but do not play) the video Why Study the Bible? (th study 8)

Song 137

“Chaste Conduct and Deep Respect Win Hearts”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Jehovah Strengthens Us to Carry Our Load.

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 88 ¶1-11

Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)

Song 61 and Prayer