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February 17-23

PROVERBS 1

February 17-23

Song 88 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)

TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

Solomon’s son listening to his father’s loving discipline

1. Youths​—To Whom Will You Listen?

(10 min.)

[Play the VIDEO Introduction to Proverbs.]

Be wise and listen to your parents (Pr 1:8; w17.11 29 ¶16-17; see picture)

Do not listen to those who do what is bad (Pr 1:10, 15; w05 2/15 19-20 ¶11-12)

2. Spiritual Gems

(10 min.)

  • Pr 1:22​—When used in the Bible, to whom are the words “fool” and “foolish” generally referring? (it-1 846)

  • What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?

3. Bible Reading

(4 min.) Pr 1:1-23 (th study 10)

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

4. Starting a Conversation

(2 min.) PUBLIC WITNESSING. The person wants to argue with you. (lmd lesson 6 point 5)

5. Starting a Conversation

(2 min.) PUBLIC WITNESSING. Exchange contact information with a person who shows interest. (lmd lesson 1 point 5)

6. Following Up

(2 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Tell a person about our Bible study program, and give him a Bible course contact card. (lmd lesson 9 point 5)

7. Making Disciples

(5 min.) lff lesson 16 point 6. Use an article from the “Explore” section with a student who wonders whether Jesus’ miracles really happened. (th study 3)

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

Song 89

8. Local Needs

(15 min.)

9. Congregation Bible Study

Concluding Comments (3 min.) | Song 80 and Prayer