Song 63 and Prayer

Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

“Hezekiah’s Faith Was Rewarded”: (10 min.)

• Isa 36:1, 4-10, 15, 18-20—The Assyrians taunted Jehovah and threatened his people (ip-1 386-388 ¶7-14)

• Isa 37:1, 2, 14-20—Hezekiah put his trust in Jehovah (ip-1 389-391 ¶15-17)

• Isa 37:33-38—Jehovah acted in defense of his people (ip-1 391-394 ¶18-22)

Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

• Isa 35:8—What was “the Way of Holiness,” and who qualified to walk on it? (w08 5/15 26 ¶4; 27 ¶1)

• Isa 36:2, 3, 22—How did Shebna set a good example of one who accepted discipline? (w07 1/15 8 ¶6)

• 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 36:1-12

Initial Call: (2 min. or less) Mt 24:3, 7, 14—Teach the Truth—Lay the groundwork for a return visit.

Return Visit: (4 min. or less) 2Ti 3:1-5—Teach the Truth—Leave a JW.ORG contact card.

Bible Study: (6 min. or less) bh 31-32 ¶11-12—Invite the person to the meeting.

Song 30

“O Jehovah, . . . I Trust in You”: (15 min.) Questions and answers. Begin by playing “O Jehovah, . . . I Trust in You”—Excerpt.

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) kr chap. 7 ¶1-9

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

Song 70 and Prayer