July 31– August 6
EZEKIEL 24-27
Song 118 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“A Prophecy Against Tyre Strengthens Confidence in Jehovah’s Word”: (10 min.)
Eze 26:3, 4
—Over 250 years in advance, Jehovah foretold the destruction of Tyre (si 133 ¶4) Eze 26:7-11
—Ezekiel named the first nation and its leader to besiege Tyre (ce 216 ¶3) Eze 26:4, 12
—Ezekiel foretold that the walls, houses, and soil of Tyre would be thrown into the water (it-1 70)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
Eze 24:6, 12
—What does the rust of the cooking pot represent? (w07 7/1 14 ¶2) Eze 24:16, 17
—Why was Ezekiel to display no grief when his wife died? (w88 9/15 21 ¶24) 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) Eze 25:1-11
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (2 min. or less) Any tract
—Lay the groundwork for a return visit. Return Visit: (4 min. or less) Any tract
—Introduce and discuss (but do not play) the video What Happens at a Bible Study? Bible Study: (6 min. or less) bh 23 ¶13-15
—Invite the person to the meeting.
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Faith in God’s Word Helps Us to Endure Trials: (15 min.) Discussion based on such scriptures as Isaiah 33:24; 65:21, 22; John 5:28, 29; and Revelation 21:4. Play the video Appreciating the Benefits of Kingdom Rule. Encourage all to imagine themselves in the new world, especially when discouraged by trials.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) kr chap. 15 ¶29-36, review box “How Real Is the Kingdom to You?”
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 134 and Prayer