Song 130 and Prayer

Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

“Be Ready to Forgive Others”: (10 min.)

• Lu 23:34​—Jesus forgave the Roman soldiers who nailed him to the stake (cl 297 ¶16)

• Lu 23:43​—Jesus forgave a criminal (g 2/08 11 ¶5-6)

• Lu 24:34​—Jesus forgave Peter (cl 297-298 ¶17-18)

Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

• Lu 23:31​—What is Jesus apparently referring to in this verse? (“when the tree is moist, . . . when it is withered” study note on Lu 23:31, nwtsty)

• Lu 23:33​—What archaeological evidence indicates that in executions nails were likely used to fasten a person to a stake? (“Nail in a Heel Bone” media on Lu 23:33, nwtsty)

• 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) Lu 23:1-16

Second Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Then offer a publication from our Teaching Toolbox that meets the needs of the householder.

Third Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Choose your own scripture, and offer a study publication.

Bible Study: (6 min. or less) fg lesson 4 ¶3-4

Song 20

“Jesus Died for Your Brother Too”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Become More Beautiful!

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 35 ¶1-11

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

Song 82 and Prayer