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September 9-15

PSALMS 82-84

September 9-15

Song 80 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)

TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

One of the sons of Korah looks longingly at a swallows’ nest in the temple courtyard

1. Appreciate the Privileges That You Have

(10 min.)

We value our privileges of service (Ps 84:1-3; wp16.6 8 ¶2-3)

Enjoy the assignments that you have instead of focusing on those that you wish you had (Ps 84:10; w08 7/15 30 ¶3-4)

Jehovah is good to all those who serve him faithfully (Ps 84:11; w20.01 17 ¶12)

Each assignment has its blessings and its challenges. If you focus on the blessings, you can find joy in any assignment.

2. Spiritual Gems

(10 min.)

  • Ps 82:3​—How important is it to show loving concern for “the fatherless” in the congregation? (it-1 816)

  • What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?

3. Bible Reading

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

4. Empathy​—What Jesus Did

(7 min.) Discussion. Play the VIDEO, and then discuss lmd lesson 9 points 1-2.

5. Empathy​—Imitate Jesus

(8 min.) Discussion based on lmd lesson 9 points 3-5 and “See Also.”

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

Song 57

6. Local Needs

(15 min.)

7. Congregation Bible Study

Concluding Comments (3 min.) | Song 130 and Prayer