August 5-11
PSALMS 70-72
Song 10 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. “Tell the Next Generation” About God’s Power
(10 min.)
David experienced Jehovah’s protection during his youth (Ps 71:5; w99 9/1 18 ¶17)
David felt Jehovah’s support during his old age (Ps 71:9; g04 10/8 23 ¶3)
David encouraged younger ones by relating his experiences (Ps 71:17, 18; w14 1/15 23 ¶4-5)
ASK YOURSELF, ‘Which longtime servant from the congregation would I like to interview during our Family Worship evening?’
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Ps 72:7—What blessings result from accepting God’s discipline? (w18.03 4:19)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Ps 71:1-24 (th study 5)
4. Starting a Conversation
(3 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. When the person becomes argumentative, end the conversation on a positive note. (lmd lesson 4 point 5)
5. Following Up
(4 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Continue a previous conversation with a relative who then hesitates to study the Bible. (lmd lesson 8 point 4)
6. Explaining Your Beliefs
(5 min.) Talk. ijwfq 49—Theme: Why Have Jehovah’s Witnesses Changed Some of Their Beliefs? (th study 17)
Song 76
7. Ideas for Family Worship
(15 min.) Discussion.
Family Worship evening is an important time for children to learn “the discipline and admonition of Jehovah.” (Eph 6:4) Learning requires work, but it can be an enjoyable experience, especially as children develop an appetite for Bible truths. (Joh 6:27; 1Pe 2:2) Review the box “ Family Worship Ideas,” which can help parents make Family Worship evening both instructive and enjoyable, and then discuss these questions:
Which of these suggestions would you like to try?
Have you found something else that is beneficial?
Play the VIDEO Keep Improving Your Family Worship. Then ask the audience:
How can a husband make family worship enjoyable for his wife when there are no children in the household?
8. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) bt 13:17-24
