January 22-28
JOB 38-39
Song 11 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. Do You Take the Time to Observe Creation?
(10 min.)
After creating the natural world, Jehovah took the time to reflect on his work (Ge 1:10, 12; Job 38:5, 6; w21.08 9 ¶7)
The angels took the time to observe Jehovah’s creation (Job 38:7; w20.08 14 ¶2)
We can strengthen our trust in Jehovah when we take the time to observe and appreciate creation (Job 38:32-35; w23.03 17 ¶8)
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
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Job 38:8-10—What do these verses teach us about Jehovah as a Lawgiver? (it-2 222)
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What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Job 39:1-22 (th study 5)
4. Starting a Conversation
(2 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. End the conversation on a positive note when you realize that the person does not want to talk. (lmd lesson 2 point 3)
5. Following Up
(5 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. In a previous conversation, the person told you that he had recently lost a loved one in death. (lmd lesson 9 point 3)
6. Talk
(5 min.) lmd appendix A point 1—Theme: Current Events and Attitudes Indicate a Change Is Near. (th study 16)
Song 111
7. Observing Creation Helps Us to Remember the Big Picture
(15 min.) Discussion.
When under attack from his three companions and from Satan, Job became consumed with his own problems and the unfair criticism directed at him.
Read Job 37:14. Then ask the audience:
What did Job need to do to regain his spiritual balance?
When we feel overwhelmed by our trials, observing creation can help us to remember Jehovah’s greatness, strengthen our desire to remain loyal to him, and build our confidence in his ability to care for us.—Mt 6:26.
Play the VIDEO Lessons From the Book of Job—Animal Creation. Then ask the audience:
How did this video strengthen your trust in Jehovah?
8. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) bt chap. 4 ¶13-20
