Song 36 and Prayer

Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

“Do You Have ‘a Heart to Know’ Jehovah?”: (10 min.)

• Jer 24:1-3—Jehovah compared people to figs (w13 3/15 8 ¶2)

• Jer 24:4-7—The good figs represented those who had a receptive, obedient heart (w13 3/15 8 ¶4)

• Jer 24:8-10—The bad figs represented those who had a rebellious, disobedient heart (w13 3/15 8 ¶3)

Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

• Jer 22:30—Why did this decree not annul Jesus’ right to ascend the throne of David? (w07 3/15 10 ¶9)

• Jer 23:33—What is “the burden of Jehovah”? (w07 3/15 11 ¶1)

• What has this week’s Bible reading taught you about Jehovah?

• What other spiritual gems have you discovered in this week’s Bible reading?

Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) Jer 23:25-36

Initial Call: (2 min. or less) g17.2 cover—Lay the groundwork for a return visit.

Return Visit: (4 min. or less) g17.2 cover—Lay the groundwork for the next visit.

Bible Study: (6 min. or less) lv 5 ¶1-2—Show how to reach the heart.

Song 38

“You Can Encourage an Inactive Christian”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Encourage the Inactive Ones.

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) kr chap. 11 ¶1-8

Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)

Song 82 and Prayer