August 12-18
PSALMS 73-74
Song 36 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
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 51:14)
We can regain the proper viewpoint by joining our brothers in worship instead of isolating ourselves (Ps 73:17; Pr 18:1; w20.12 51:15-16)
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 74:10, 18, 23—How has God’s name been reproached, and how do you feel about that? (w21.07 27:5)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Ps 73:3-5, 17-19 (th study 10)
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)
Song 72
7. Local Needs
(15 min.)
8. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) lvs 12, Bible Principles
