April 20-26

Song 21 and Prayer

Opening Comments (1 min.)

“Are You Wrestling for a Blessing?”: (10 min.)

• Ge 32:24​—Jacob wrestled with an angel (w03 8/15 25 ¶3)

• Ge 32:25, 26​—Jacob refused to give up until he received a blessing (it-2 190)

• Ge 32:27, 28​—Jacob was blessed for his perseverance (it-1 1228)

Digging for Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

• Ge 32:11, 13-15​—How can we imitate Jacob’s diligent efforts to make peace? (w10 6/15 22 ¶10-11)

• Ge 33:20​—Why did Jacob name an altar “God, the God of Israel”? (it-1 980)

• What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share regarding Jehovah God, the field ministry, or something else?

Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) Ge 32:1-21 (th study 5)

First Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Discussion. Play the video. Then ask the audience the following questions: How did Elise give an accurate and convincing witness? How did Elise and Morgan cooperate to give a witness?

First Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Use the sample conversation. (th study 12)

First Return Visit: (5 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Then introduce and discuss (but do not play) the video What Happens at a Bible Study? (th study 16)

Song 35

“What Is Most Important to Me?”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Stay Focused on Spiritual Goals.

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 111 ¶10-21

Concluding Comments (3 min. or less)

Song 150 and Prayer