Song 133 and Prayer

Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

“Young Ones​—Are You Growing Spiritually?”: (10 min.)

• Lu 2:41, 42​—Jesus attended the annual Passover festival with his parents (“his parents were accustomed” study note on Lu 2:41, nwtsty)

• Lu 2:46, 47​—Jesus listened to the religious leaders and asked them questions (“asking them questions,” “were in constant amazement” study notes on Lu 2:46, 47, nwtsty)

• Lu 2:51, 52​—Jesus “continued subject” to his parents and gained favor with God and men (“continued subject” study note on Lu 2:51, nwtsty)

Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

• Lu 2:14​—What is the meaning of this verse? (“and on earth peace among men of goodwill,” “men of goodwill” study notes on Lu 2:14, nwtsty)

• Lu 3:23​—Who was Joseph’s father? (wp16.3 9 ¶1-3)

• 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) Lu 2:1-20

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

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

Talk: (6 min. or less) w14 2/15 26-27​—Theme: What Basis Did First-Century Jews Have for Being “in Expectation” of the Messiah?

Song 134

“Parents, Give Your Children the Best Chance to Succeed”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video They Took Every Opportunity.

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 25

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

Song 17 and Prayer