September 9-15
PSALMS 82-84
Song 80 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
One of the sons of Korah looks longingly at a swallows’ nest in the temple courtyard
1. Appreciate the Privileges That You Have
(10 min.)
We value our privileges of service (Ps 84:1-3; wp16.6 8 ¶2-3)
Enjoy the assignments that you have instead of focusing on those that you wish you had (Ps 84:10; w08 7/15 30 ¶3-4)
Jehovah is good to all those who serve him faithfully (Ps 84:11; w20.01 3:12)
Each assignment has its blessings and its challenges. If you focus on the blessings, you can find joy in any assignment.
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Ps 84:11—When dealing with an illness, how can you experience Jehovah’s support? (w20.01 3:12)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Ps 82:1–83:18 (th study 2)
4. Empathy—What Jesus Did
(7 min.) Discussion. Play the VIDEO, and then discuss lmd lesson 9 points 1-2.
5. Empathy—Imitate Jesus
(8 min.) Discussion based on lmd lesson 9 points 3-5 and “See Also.”
Song 57
6. Local Needs
(15 min.)
7. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) bt 15:8-12, Box 1
