Song 33 and Prayer

Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

“My Help Comes From Jehovah”: (10 min.)

• Ps 121:1, 2—Jehovah’s creatorship is a basis for confidence (w04 12/15 12 ¶3)

• Ps 121:3, 4—Jehovah is alert to the needs of his servants (w04 12/15 12 ¶4)

• Ps 121:5-8—Jehovah is the loyal Protector of his people (w04 12/15 13 ¶5-7)

Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

• Ps 123:2—What is the point of the illustration about “the eyes of servants”? (w06 9/1 15 ¶4)

• Ps 133:1-3—What is one of the lessons contained in this psalm? (w06 9/1 16 ¶3)

• 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) Ps 127:1–129:8

Initial Call: (2 min. or less) wp16.5 cover—Respond to an irate householder.

Return Visit: (4 min. or less) wp16.5 cover—Invite the person to the meeting.

Bible Study: (6 min. or less) fg lesson 8 ¶6—Help the student to apply the material.

Song 114

Jehovah Has Done So Much for Me: (15 min.) Play the jw.org video Jehovah Has Done So Much for Me. (Go to ABOUT US > ACTIVITIES.) Discuss the following questions: How has Jehovah helped Crystal, and how has this motivated her? What does she do when she is overwhelmed with negative emotions? How has Crystal’s experience helped you?

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) ia Conclusion ¶1-13

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

Song 119 and Prayer