Song 30 and Prayer

Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

“Obey the Two Greatest Commandments”: (10 min.)

• Mt 22:36-38​—How do these verses explain what is involved in obeying the greatest and first commandment in the Law? (“heart,” “soul,” “mind” study notes on Mt 22:37, nwtsty)

• Mt 22:39​—What is the second greatest commandment in the Law? (“The second,” “neighbor” study notes on Mt 22:39, nwtsty)

• Mt 22:40​—The entire Hebrew Scriptures are based on love (“the whole Law . . . and the Prophets,” “hangs” study notes on Mt 22:40, nwtsty)

Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

• Mt 22:21​—What are “Caesar’s things,” and what are “God’s things”? (“Caesar’s things to Caesar,” “God’s things to God” study notes on Mt 22:21, nwtsty)

• Mt 23:24​—What do Jesus’ words mean? (“who strain out the gnat but gulp down the camel” study note on Mt 23:24, nwtsty)

• 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) Mt 22:1-22

Initial Call: (2 min. or less) Use the sample conversation.

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

Bible Study: (6 min. or less) bhs 199 ¶8-9​—Teacher encourages student to invite acquaintances to the Memorial.

Song 96

“Love for God and Neighbor​—How to Cultivate It”: (15 min.) Discussion. To illustrate the value of using our imagination to visualize Bible accounts, play the dramatic Bible reading Jehovah Is the Only True God​—Excerpt as the audience follows along at 1 Kings 18:17-46.

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 12

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

Song 52 and Prayer