February 16-22
ISAIAH 36-37
Song 150 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. “Do Not Be Afraid Because of the Words That You Heard”
(10 min.)
The Rabshakeh went to Jerusalem to intimidate Jehovah’s people (Isa 36:1, 2; it “Hezekiah” No. 1 ¶14)
He tried to make them feel weak and hopeless (Isa 36:8; ip-1 387 ¶10)
He ridiculed their trust in Jehovah and in those taking the lead (Isa 36:7, 18-20; ip-1 388 ¶13-14)
Jehovah’s people do not need to be afraid of those who try to bully them.—Isa 37:6, 7
FAMILY WORSHIP IDEA: Watch the VIDEO “O Jehovah, . . . I Trust in You,” and discuss the lessons learned.
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
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Isa 37:29—In what sense did Jehovah put a bridle between King Sennacherib’s lips? (it “Bridle” ¶4)
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What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Isa 37:14-23 (th study 2)
4. Starting a Conversation
(3 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Share a truth from appendix A of the Love People brochure. (lmd lesson 1 point 4)
5. Starting a Conversation
(4 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. (lmd lesson 3 point 5)
6. Explaining Your Beliefs
(5 min.) Demonstration. ijwbq article 110 ¶1-4—Theme: What Is Baptism? (th study 17)
Song 118
7. “What Is the Basis for Your Confidence?”
(15 min.) Discussion.
Has someone ever questioned or mocked your belief in God, your belief in the Bible, or your decision to be one of Jehovah’s Witnesses? If so, you may have felt nervous or intimidated. What others say could even cause you to have doubts. How can you prevent that from happening?
Read Isaiah 36:4. Then ask the audience:
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Why is it important to build a strong basis for confidence in our beliefs?
Play the VIDEO My Teen Life—Is It Reasonable to Believe in God? Then ask the audience:
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What did Elibaldo and Crystal do to strengthen their confidence?
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What convinces you that God exists?
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What Bible verses give you confidence that . . .
Jehovah loves you?
Jehovah will always help you?
you have found God’s people?
8. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) lfb lessons 62-63
