Song 45 and Prayer

Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

“Whose Thoughts Are You Thinking?”: (10 min.)

• Mt 16:21, 22​—Peter allowed sentimentality to influence his thinking (w07 2/15 16 ¶17)

• Mt 16:23​—Peter was not thinking God’s thoughts (w15 5/15 13 ¶16-17)

• Mt 16:24​—Christians must allow God’s thoughts to direct their life (w06 4/1 23 ¶9)

Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

• Mt 16:18​—Who was the rock on which Jesus built the Christian congregation? (“You are Peter, and on this rock,” “congregation” study notes on Mt 16:18, nwtsty)

• Mt 16:19​—What were “the keys of the Kingdom of the heavens” that Jesus gave to Peter? (“keys of the Kingdom of the heavens” study note on Mt 16:19, 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 16:1-20

Initial Call: (2 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Respond to an objection that is common in your territory.

First Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Use the sample conversation.

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

Song 78

“Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Using Questions Effectively”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Do the Work That Jesus Did​—Teach.

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 9

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

Song 134 and Prayer