OCTOBER 19-25
JEREMIAH 45-46
Song 21 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. Hope Is Key to Contentment
(10 min.)
Baruch apparently became discontent with his situation in life (Jer 45:3; w25.07 22-23 ¶8-9)
If we become discontent, we may lose our joy and make bad decisions (w25.07 20 ¶2)
Jehovah helped Baruch to refocus by giving him hope (Jer 45:5; w25.07 24 ¶13-14)
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Jer 46:22—In what way would the sound of Egypt become “like that of a slithering serpent”? (it “Voice” ¶16)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Jer 46:13-24 (th study 10)
4. Starting a Conversation
(3 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Start a conversation with someone who looks happy. (lmd lesson 2 point 3)
5. Starting a Conversation
(2 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. The person is angry. (lmd lesson 4 point 5)
6. Starting a Conversation
(2 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. The person comes to the door, looking sad. (lmd lesson 2 point 4)
7. Talk
(4 min.) lmd appendix A point 20—Theme: Jesus Is Not God Almighty. (th study 7)
Song 117
8. “Share What You Have With Others”
(15 min.) Discussion.
In his letters, the apostle Paul often highlighted the importance of sharing. His advice was timely back then, and it remains relevant today.—Eph 4:28; 1Ti 6:17, 18.
Read Hebrews 13:16. Not long after receiving Paul’s counsel, Christians in Judea had to flee to the mountains, leaving behind their homes, work, and many of their belongings. At that time, there was likely an urgent need for all Christians to share what they had with one another.
How would Christians have benefited from applying Paul’s counsel?
Considering the events that lie ahead, why are we wise to learn to share now?
Read 2 Corinthians 8:2-4. (study note on 2Co 8:2, nwtsty)
What lessons can we learn from the Macedonians’ example?
Besides material things, what else can we share with others?
Play the VIDEO Become Jehovah’s Friend—Be Kind and Share. Then ask the audience:
What example does Jehovah set when it comes to sharing?
9. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) wcg chap. 13