MAY 11-17
ISAIAH 60-61
Song 146 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. “Arise, O Woman, Shed Light”
(10 min.)
The woman at Isaiah 60:1 represents ancient Jerusalem (Isa 60:1, 2; w24.07 30 ¶1-2)
The restoration prophecies in Isaiah chapter 60 were only partially fulfilled on Jerusalem (w24.07 30 ¶3-4)
These prophecies are having a greater fulfillment regarding “the Jerusalem above” (Ga 4:26; w24.07 30 ¶5–31 ¶2)
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Isa 61:1—How did Jesus fulfill this prophecy? (Lu 4:18-21; w19.12 11 ¶10-11)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Isa 61:1-9 (th study 11)
4. Starting a Conversation
(3 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Teach the person God’s name. (lmd lesson 4 point 3)
5. Following Up
(4 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. In a previous conversation, the person mentioned that he had recently lost a loved one in death. (lmd lesson 4 point 4)
6. Making Disciples
(5 min.) lff lesson 19 point 5 (lmd lesson 11 point 4)
Song 156
7. Local Needs
(15 min.)
8. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) lfb lessons 84-85