December 2-8
PSALMS 113-118
Song 127 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. With What Will We Repay Jehovah?
(10 min.)
Jehovah guards us, deals kindly with us, and rescues us (Ps 116:6-8; w01 1/1 11 ¶13)
We can repay Jehovah by following a life course that conforms to his laws and principles (Ps 116:12, 14; w09 7/15 29 ¶4-5)
We can repay Jehovah by offering him “the sacrifice of thanksgiving” (Ps 116:17; w19.11 22-23 ¶9-11)
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Ps 116:15—Who are God’s “loyal ones” referred to in this verse? (w12 5/15 22 ¶1-2)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Ps 116:1–117:2 (th study 2)
4. Courage—What Jesus Did
(7 min.) Discussion. Play the VIDEO, and then discuss lmd lesson 12 points 1-2.
5. Courage—Imitate Jesus
(8 min.) Discussion based on lmd lesson 12 points 3-5 and “See Also.”
Song 60
6. Local Needs
(15 min.)
7. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) bt chap. 19 ¶1-5, boxes on pp. 149-150
