AUGUST 31–SEPTEMBER 6
JEREMIAH 31
Song 27 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. “I Will Make . . . a New Covenant”
(10 min.)
Jehovah promised to replace the Mosaic Law covenant with “a new covenant” that would have much broader and long-term benefits (Jer 31:31, 32; jr 169 ¶4)
The new covenant would be between Jehovah and the Israel of God and would provide a legal basis for forgiveness of sins (Jer 31:33, 34; jr 171 ¶9)
Christians who are not part of the Israel of God also benefit from the new covenant (w10 3/15 27 ¶14; jr 177 ¶18)
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Jer 31:15—What are the possible fulfillments of this prophecy? (it “Ramah” No. 1 ¶3)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Jer 31:1-11 (th study 12)
4. Starting a Conversation
(3 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Use the direct approach to offer a Bible study. (lmd lesson 4 point 3)
5. Starting a Conversation
(4 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Use ijwyp article 106 to help a classmate who is distressed because he feels the teacher is being mean. (lmd lesson 3 point 3)
6. Explaining Your Beliefs
(5 min.) Talk. ijwfq article 37—Theme: Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Maintain Political Neutrality? (th study 14)
Song 67
7. Be Adaptable—Use JW.ORG
(15 min.) Discussion.
We can be adaptable in the ministry by anticipating situations that we may encounter and preparing for them. However, at times the householder will bring up something that we are not ready to discuss. What tool can help us to adjust the conversation quickly?
Play the VIDEO “Iron Sharpens Iron”—Effective Use of JW.ORG—Excerpt. Then ask the audience:
Imagine that you are preaching from house to house during the campaign and a householder tells you that he does not believe in God because he felt abandoned by Him when he experienced a personal tragedy.
Before giving a witness, how could we demonstrate empathy?—Jas 1:19
What scripture might you share? How would you find that scripture on jw.org?
If a scripture does not quickly come to mind, what would you type in the search box to find helpful information?
If you do not have access to jw.org or JW Library®, how would you try to help the householder?
8. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) wcg chap. 6