Song 128 and Prayer

Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

“Israel Forgot Jehovah”: (10 min.)

• Jer 13:1-5—Jeremiah obeyed God’s instructions to hide a linen belt, although it took great effort (jr 51 ¶17)

• Jer 13:6, 7—When Jeremiah made the long trek to retrieve the belt, he found that it was ruined (jr 52 ¶18)

• Jer 13:8-11—Jehovah was illustrating that the close relationship that he had with the Israelites would be ruined because of their stubbornness (jr 52 ¶19-20; it-1 1121 ¶2)

Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

• Jer 12:1, 2, 14—What was Jeremiah’s question, and what was Jehovah’s answer? (jr 118 ¶11)

• Jer 15:17—What was Jeremiah’s view of associations, and how can we imitate him? (w04 5/1 12 ¶16)

• 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) Jer 13:15-27

Initial Call: (2 min. or less) Memorial invitation and video—Lay the groundwork for a return visit.

Return Visit: (4 min. or less) Memorial invitation and video—Lay the groundwork for the next visit.

Talk: (6 min.) w16.03 29-31—Theme: When Were God’s People Held Captive by Babylon the Great?

Song 79

“Help Your Family to Remember Jehovah”: (15 min.) Discussion. Start by playing the video “These Words . . . Must Be on Your Heart”—Family Interviews.

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) kr chap. 10 ¶8-11 and the boxes “‘Christmas, Its Origin and Purpose’” and “Exposing Other Holidays and Celebrations”

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

Song 48 and Prayer