July 1-7
PSALMS 57-59
Song 33 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)
Jehovah frustrated the efforts of David’s opposers (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 31:16-17)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Reading
(4 min.) w17.08 1:14-15 (th 12)
4. Perseverance—What Paul Did
(7 min.) Discussion. Play the VIDEO, and then discuss lmd 7:1-2.
5. Perseverance—Imitate Paul
(8 min.) Discussion based on lmd 7:3-5 and “See Also.”
Song 45
6. Local Needs
(15 min.)
7. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) ia 1:14-27
