August 12-18

PSALMS 73-74

August 12-18

Song 36 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)

TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

1. What if We Envy Those Not Serving God?

(10 min.)

We could become envious of those not serving God (Ps 73:3-5; w20.12 19 ¶14)

We can regain the proper viewpoint by joining our brothers in worship instead of isolating ourselves (Ps 73:17; Pr 18:1; w20.12 19 ¶15-16)

Those not serving God are “on slippery ground”; those serving God are led “to glory” (Ps 73:18, 19, 24; w14 4/15 4 ¶5; w13 2/15 25-26 ¶3-5)

2. Spiritual Gems

(10 min.)

  • Ps 74:13, 14​—To what does the “Leviathan” evidently refer? (it-2 240)

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

3. Reading

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

4. Starting a Conversation

(3 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Look for an opportunity to tell an acquaintance something that you learned at a recent meeting. (lmd 2:4)

5. Following Up

(4 min.) PUBLIC WITNESSING. Offer and demonstrate a Bible study. (lmd 8:3)

6. Explaining Your Beliefs

(5 min.) Talk. lff 14:1-3​—Theme: How Can Our Worship Be Pleasing to God? (th study 14)

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

Song 72

7. Local Needs

(15 min.)

8. Congregation Bible Study

(30 min.) bt 14:1-6, Box 2

Concluding Comments (3 min.) | Song 98 and Prayer