SEPTEMBER 14-20
JEREMIAH 34-35
Song 161 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. Jehovah Rewards Faithful Obedience
(10 min.)
Many Jews obeyed Jehovah only when they needed his help (Jer 34:8-11; jr 49-50 ¶13-14)
The Rechabites adhered closely to Jehonadab’s command (Jer 35:5, 6; jr 76 ¶17-18)
Jehovah rewarded the Rechabites for their faithful obedience (Jer 35:18, 19; it “Rechabites” ¶5-6)
ASK YOURSELF, ‘Am I resolved to obey Jehovah, even if at times I feel I could avoid the consequences of disobedience?’
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Jer 34:7—What archaeological evidence supports the events described in this verse? (it “Archaeology” ¶27-28)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Jer 35:1-14 (th study 5)
4. Starting a Conversation
(2 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Offer a Bible study. (lmd lesson 3 point 3)
5. Starting a Conversation
(2 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Offer a Bible study. Feature a video from our Teaching Toolbox. (lmd lesson 3 point 5)
6. Following Up
(3 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Offer a Bible study to a person who previously expressed concern about a current event. (lmd lesson 7 point 4)
7. Making Disciples
(4 min.) Discussion with a Bible student. Tell your student about the Bible study campaign. Ask if he knows anyone who might be interested in studying the Bible. (th study 11)
Song 121
8. Self-Control Helps Us to Obey
(6 min.) Discussion.
Negative thinking can weaken our resolve to do what is right. How important it is, then, to do our best to control such thoughts! But how can we succeed?
Play the VIDEO DRAMATIZATION Pursue What Builds Loyalty—Self-Control. Then ask the audience:
What did you learn from this video about how to overcome negative thoughts?
9. Organizational Accomplishments for September
(9 min.) Discussion.
Play the VIDEO. Then ask the audience the questions that appear at the end of the video.
10. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) wcg chap. 8