March 4-10

PSALMS 16-17

March 4-10

Song 23 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)

TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

1. “Jehovah, My Source of Goodness”

(10 min.)

Friendships with those who serve Jehovah bring us delight (Ps 16:2, 3; w18.12 4:11)

An approved relationship with Jehovah gives us contentment (Ps 16:5, 6; w14 2/15 29 ¶4)

Jehovah’s spiritual protection makes us feel secure (Ps 16:8, 9; w08 2/15 3 ¶2-3)

Like David, we enjoy a rich life because it centers on the worship of Jehovah, our Source of goodness.

ASK YOURSELF, ‘How is my life better than before I came into the truth?’

2. Spiritual Gems

(10 min.)

  • Ps 17:8​—What is the significance of the term “pupil of your eye”? (it-2 714)

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

3. Bible Reading

(4 min.) lfb 61:3 (th study 5)

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

4. Starting a Conversation

(1 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Offer the Memorial invitation. (th study 11)

5. Starting a Conversation

(3 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Offer the Memorial invitation. After the person shows interest, introduce and discuss the video Remember Jesus’ Death. (th study 9)

6. Starting a Conversation

(2 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Offer the Memorial invitation. (th study 2)

7. Making Disciples

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

Song 148

8. How Can We Prepare for the Memorial?

(15 min.) Discussion.

In obedience to Jesus’ command, on Sunday, March 24, we will commemorate the death of Jesus, which involved history’s two greatest expressions of love. (Lu 22:19; Joh 3:16; 15:13) How can we prepare for this special occasion?

  • Have an enthusiastic share in the campaign to invite people to the special talk and the Memorial. Make a list of acquaintances, and invite them. If any live outside your territory, consult jw.org to find the time and location of the meetings in their area

  • During March and April, increase your activity in the ministry. Can you auxiliary pioneer with the goal of either 15 or 30 hours?

  • On March 18, begin considering the important events that occurred during the final week of Jesus’ life on earth. You can determine how much material to read each day from the “2024 Memorial Bible Reading Schedule” on pages 6-7

  • On the day of the Memorial, watch the special Morning Worship program on jw.org

  • At the Memorial, warmly welcome newcomers and inactive ones. Make yourself available to answer questions afterward. Arrange to call on attenders to further their interest

  • Before and after the Memorial, meditate on the ransom

Play the VIDEO Remember Jesus’ Death. Then ask the audience:

How can we use this video during the Memorial campaign?

9. Congregation Bible Study

Concluding Comments (3 min.) | Song 51 and Prayer