March 2-8
ISAIAH 41-42
Song 8 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. “Do Not Be Afraid”
(10 min.)
Jehovah would raise up “someone from the sunrise” who would cause people to tremble (Isa 41:2, 5; ip-2 20 ¶10)
Jehovah’s worshippers would not need to be afraid (Isa 41:10; ijwbv article 5 ¶4-7)
Jehovah would help them (Isa 41:13)
FOR MEDITATION: How does the prophecy in Isaiah chapter 41 benefit Christians today?—w16.07 18 ¶4-5.
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Isa 41:8—How did Jehovah demonstrate that Abraham was his friend? (w01 10/1 20 ¶3)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Isa 42:1-13 (th study 11)
4. Starting a Conversation
(3 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. The householder accepts the Memorial invitation and shows interest. (lmd lesson 6 point 4)
5. Starting a Conversation
(4 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Invite a relative to the Memorial, and use jw.org to find the observance near him. (lmd lesson 3 point 5)
6. Explaining Your Beliefs
(5 min.) Talk. ijwbq article 60—Theme: Fear of Death—How Can You Overcome It? (th study 1)
Song 19
7. Memorial Campaign to Begin Saturday, March 7
(5 min.) Talk by the service overseer. Outline local arrangements for the campaign, special talk, and Memorial. Encourage all to increase their activity during March and April. Publishers may auxiliary pioneer with a 15-hour requirement.
8. Organizational Accomplishments for March
(10 min.) Discussion.
Play the VIDEO. Then ask the questions that appear in the video.
9. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) lfb lessons 66-67
