February 17-23

PROVERBS 1

February 17-23

Song 88 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)

TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

Solomon’s son listening to his father’s loving discipline

1. Youths​—To Whom Will You Listen?

(10 min.)

[Play the VIDEO Introduction to Proverbs.]

Be wise and listen to your parents (Pr 1:8; w17.11 5:16-17; see picture)

Do not listen to those who do what is bad (Pr 1:10, 15; w05 2/15 19-20 ¶11-12)

2. Spiritual Gems

(10 min.)

  • Pr 1:22​—When used in the Bible, to whom are the words “fool” and “foolish” generally referring? (w22.10 43:6, 11)

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

3. Bible Reading

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

4. Starting a Conversation

(2 min.) PUBLIC WITNESSING. The person wants to argue with you. (lmd 6:5)

5. Starting a Conversation

(2 min.) PUBLIC WITNESSING. Exchange contact information with a person who shows interest. (lmd 1:5)

6. Following Up

(2 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Tell a person about our Bible study program, and give him a Bible course contact card. (lmd 9:5)

7. Making Disciples

(5 min.) lff 16:6. Use an article from the “Explore” section with a student who wonders whether Jesus’ miracles really happened. (th study 3)

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

Song 89

8. Local Needs

(15 min.)

9. Congregation Bible Study

(30 min.) w20.07 30:1-6

Concluding Comments (3 min.) | Song 80 and Prayer