Song 20 and Prayer

Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

“Christ Suffered for Us”: (10 min.)

• Isa 53:3-5—He was despised, and he was crushed for our errors (w09 1/15 26 ¶3-5)

• Isa 53:7, 8—He willingly sacrificed his life for us (w09 1/15 27 ¶10)

• Isa 53:11, 12—We can have a righteous standing because he remained faithful until death (w09 1/15 28 ¶13)

Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

• Isa 54:1—Who is the “barren woman” mentioned in this prophecy, and who are her “sons”? (w06 3/15 11 ¶2)

• Isa 57:15—In what sense does Jehovah “reside” with those who are “crushed” and “lowly”? (w05 10/15 26 ¶3)

• What does this week’s Bible reading teach me about Jehovah?

• What points from this week’s Bible reading can I use in the field ministry?

Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) Isa 57:1-11

Initial Call: (2 min. or less) lf—Lay the groundwork for a return visit.

Return Visit: (4 min. or less) lf 30-31—Lay the groundwork for the next visit.

Bible Study: (6 min. or less) bh 14-15 ¶16-17—If available, have a father study with his minor son or daughter.

Song 5

“Help Your Children to Develop Unshakable Faith in the Creator”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video What Your Peers Say—Belief in God.

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) kr chap. 8 ¶8-13 and the chart “World Records for Publications”

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

Song 24 and Prayer