Tuesday, February 14
My ears have heard about you, but now I do see you with my eyes.—Job 42:5.
What are some reasons why we may not clearly see God’s hand in our affairs? Life’s challenges can overwhelm us. When this happens, we may forget to keep focused on how Jehovah has already helped us. When Queen Jezebel threatened the prophet Elijah’s life, even Elijah momentarily forgot how God had acted in his behalf. Regarding Elijah, the Bible says: “He asked that he might die.” (1 Ki. 19:1-4) What was the solution to Elijah’s problem? He needed to look to Jehovah for encouragement. (1 Ki. 19:14-18) Job also got so distracted by his own concerns that he neglected to see things from God’s viewpoint. (Job 42:3-6) Like Job, we may need to put forth greater effort to see God. How can we do that? In the light of the Scriptures, we need to meditate on what is happening around us. As we become aware of how Jehovah supports us, he will become more real to us. w15 10/15 1:15, 16
February 13-19
ISAIAH 52-57
Song 20 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Christ Suffered for Us”: (10 min.)
Isa 53:3-5—He was despised, and he was crushed for our errors (w09 1/15 26 ¶3-5)
Isa 53:7, 8—He willingly sacrificed his life for us (w09 1/15 27 ¶10)
Isa 53:11, 12—We can have a righteous standing because he remained faithful until death (w09 1/15 28 ¶13)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Isa 54:1—Who is the “barren woman” mentioned in this prophecy, and who are her “sons”? (w06 3/15 11 ¶2)
Isa 57:15—In what sense does Jehovah “reside” with those who are “crushed” and “lowly”? (w05 10/15 26 ¶3)
What does this week’s Bible reading teach me about Jehovah?
What points from this week’s Bible reading can I use in the field ministry?
Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) Isa 57:1-11
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (2 min. or less) lf—Lay the groundwork for a return visit.
Return Visit: (4 min. or less) lf 30-31—Lay the groundwork for the next visit.
Bible Study: (6 min. or less) bh 14-15 ¶16-17—If available, have a father study with his minor son or daughter.
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Help Your Children to Develop Unshakable Faith in the Creator”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video What Your Peers Say—Belief in God.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) kr chap. 8 ¶8-13 and the chart “World Records for Publications”
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 24 and Prayer