Song 27 and Prayer

Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

“Jehovah Foretold the New Covenant”: (10 min.)

• Jer 31:31—The new covenant was foretold centuries in advance (it-1 524 ¶3-4)

• Jer 31:32, 33—The new covenant is different from the Law covenant (jr 173-174 ¶11-12)

• Jer 31:34—The new covenant makes possible complete forgiveness of sins (jr 177 ¶18)

Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

• Jer 29:4, 7—Why were Jewish exiles commanded to “seek the peace” of Babylon, and how can we apply the principle? (w96 5/1 11 ¶5)

• Jer 29:10—How does this verse demonstrate the accuracy of Bible prophecy? (g 6/12 14 ¶1-2)

• What has this week’s Bible reading taught you about Jehovah?

• What other spiritual gems have you discovered in this week’s Bible reading?

Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) Jer 31:31-40

Initial Call: (2 min. or less) Mt 6:10—Teach the Truth.

Return Visit: (4 min. or less) Isa 9:6, 7; Re 16:14-16—Teach the Truth.

Talk: (6 min. or less) w14 12/15 21—Theme: What Did Jeremiah Mean When He Spoke of Rachel’s Weeping Over Her Sons?

Song 129

Convention Reminders: (15 min.) Talk. Review pertinent points from the articles “Convention Reminders” and “Convention Invitation Campaign” in the April 2016 Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook. Play the video Convention Reminders. Encourage parents to write their cell phone number on the back of the badge card of their young children. This will help attendants to contact the parents if a child gets lost. Generate enthusiasm for the 2017 regional convention.

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) kr chap. 11 ¶22-28, review box “How Real Is the Kingdom to You?”

Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)

Song 89 and Prayer