January 1-7
JOB 32-33
Song 42 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
Elihu listens empathetically as Job expresses himself
1. Comfort Those Who Are Dealing With Anxiety
(10 min.)
Treat others as friends (Job 33:1; it-1 710)
Be empathetic, not judgmental (Job 33:6, 7; w19.06 26:10-11)
Before speaking, listen and think as Elihu did (Job 33:8-12, 17; w20.03 12:17-18; see cover picture)
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Job 33:25—How does this verse help us to have a balanced view of our appearance as we age? (w13 1/15 19 ¶10)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Reading
(4 min.) w20.03 12:17-18 (th 12)
4. Interest in Others—What Jesus Did
(7 min.) Discussion. Play the VIDEO, and then discuss lmd 1:1-2.
5. Interest in Others—Imitate Jesus
(8 min.) Discussion based on lmd 1:3-5, See Also.
Song 32
6. Local Needs
(15 min.)
7. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) lff 45:1-3
