July 1-7
PSALMS 57-59
Song 148 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
King Saul and his men after failing to capture David
1. Jehovah Frustrates Those Who Oppose His People
(10 min.)
David was forced to hide from King Saul (1Sa 24:3; Ps 57, superscription)
Jehovah frustrated the efforts of David’s opposers (1Sa 24:7-10, 17-22; Ps 57:3)
Efforts of opposers often backfire (Ps 57:6; bt 220-221 ¶14-15)
ASK YOURSELF, ‘How can I show reliance on Jehovah when experiencing opposition?’—Ps 57:2.
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Ps 57:7—What does it mean to have a steadfast heart? (w23.07 18-19 ¶16-17)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Ps 59:1-17 (th study 12)
4. Perseverance—What Paul Did
(7 min.) Discussion. Play the VIDEO, and then discuss lmd lesson 7 points 1-2.
5. Perseverance—Imitate Paul
(8 min.) Discussion based on lmd lesson 7 points 3-5 and “See Also.”
Song 65
6. Local Needs
(15 min.)
7. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) bt chap. 12 ¶1-6, box on p. 96
