Song 93 and Prayer

Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

“Feeding Many Through the Hands of a Few”: (10 min.)

• Mt 14:16, 17​—The disciples had only five loaves and two fish (w13 7/15 15 ¶2)

• Mt 14:18, 19​—Jesus fed the large crowds through the hands of his disciples (w13 7/15 15 ¶3)

• Mt 14:20, 21​—Thousands benefited from Jesus’ miracle (“as well as women and young children” study note on Mt 14:21, nwtsty; w13 7/15 15 ¶1)

Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

• Mt 15:7-9​—Why must we avoid hypocrisy? (“hypocrites” study note on Mt 15:7, nwtsty)

• Mt 15:26​—What might Jesus have meant when he used the term “little dogs”? (“children . . . little dogs” study note on Mt 15:26, 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) Mt 15:1-20

Initial Call: (2 min. or less) Use the sample conversation.

First Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Play and discuss the video.

Talk: (6 min. or less) w15 9/15 16-17 ¶14-17​—Theme: Focus on Jesus to Strengthen Your Faith.

Song 135

Become Jehovah’s Friend​—Making Friends: (7 min.) Play the video. Afterward, invite selected young children to the stage, and ask them the following questions: Why should you make friends with those who love Jehovah? What can you learn from them?

“Honor Your Father and Your Mother”: (8 min.) Discussion. Play the whiteboard animation How Can I Talk to My Parents?

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 8

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

Song 148 and Prayer