Song 122 and Prayer

Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

“Do Not Love the World or the Things in the World”: (10 min.)

• [Play the video Introduction to 1 John.]

• 1Jo 2:15, 16​—“Everything in the world . . . originates with the world,” not with the Father (w05 1/1 10 ¶13)

• 1Jo 2:17​—The world and its desire are passing away (w13 8/15 27 ¶18)

Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

• 1Jo 2:7, 8​—How is the commandment referred to by John both old and new? (w13 9/15 10 ¶14)

• 1Jo 5:16, 17​—What is “a sin that does incur death”? (it-1 862 ¶5)

• 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) 1Jo 1:1–2:6 (th study 5)

Apply Yourself to Reading and Teaching: (10 min.) Discussion. Play the video Enthusiasm, and then discuss study 11 of the Teaching brochure.

Talk: (5 min. or less) w04 10/1 29​—Theme: What did John mean at 1 John 4:18 when he said that “perfect love casts fear out”? (th study 7)

Song 132

“Avoid Worldly Influences When Planning a Wedding”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Weddings That Honor Jehovah.

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 89

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

Song 118 and Prayer