April 22-28
PSALMS 32-33
Song 103 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. Why Confess a Serious Sin?
(10 min.)
David experienced distress when trying to conceal his sins, perhaps involving Bath-sheba (Ps 32:3, 4; w93 3/15 9 ¶7)
David confessed to Jehovah and was pardoned (Ps 32:5; cl 262 ¶8)
David felt relief after receiving Jehovah’s forgiveness (Ps 32:1; w01 6/1 30 ¶1)
If we commit a serious sin, we should confess by humbly admitting our wrongdoing to Jehovah and asking for his forgiveness. We should also seek help from the elders, who will help us to regain our spiritual health. (Jas 5:14-16) The result is refreshment from Jehovah.—Ac 3:19.
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Ps 33:6—What is “the spirit” of Jehovah’s mouth? (w06 5/15 20 ¶1)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Ps 33:1-22 (th study 11)
4. Humility—What Paul Did
(7 min.) Discussion. Play the VIDEO, and then discuss lmd lesson 4 points 1-2.
5. Humility—Imitate Paul
(8 min.) Discussion based on lmd lesson 4 points 3-5 and “See Also.”
Song 74
6. Local Needs
(15 min.)
7. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) bt chap. 8 ¶22-24, box on p. 67
