March 25-31

PSALM 22

March 25-31

Song 19 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)

TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

Soldiers casting lots over Jesus’ outer garments

1. Aspects of Jesus’ Death Foretold

(10 min.)

Jesus would seem forsaken by God (Ps 22:1; w21.04 6:1 Questions From Readers)

Jesus would be reviled (Ps 22:7, 8; w11 8/15 15 ¶13)

Lots would be cast for Jesus’ clothing (Ps 22:18; w11 8/15 15 ¶14; see cover picture)

ASK YOURSELF, ‘How does Psalm 22 strengthen my faith that other Messianic prophecies, such as Micah 4:4, will be completely fulfilled?’

2. Spiritual Gems

(10 min.)

  • Ps 22:22​—In what two ways can we imitate the psalmist today?(w22.04 15:12; w03 9/1 20 ¶1)

  • 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

(3 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. (lmd 4:4)

5. Following Up

(4 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Follow up with an acquaintance who accepted your invitation to attend the Memorial. (lmd 4:3)

6. Talk

(5 min.) w20.07 28:14-17​—Theme: How Bible Prophecy Builds Strong Faith. (th study 20)

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

Song 95

7. Local Needs

(15 min.)

8. Congregation Bible Study

(30 min.) w19.03 12:8-13

Concluding Comments (3 min.) | Song 53 and Prayer