March 9-15
ISAIAH 43-44
Song 63 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. A Prophecy Written Two Centuries in Advance
(10 min.)
Babylon’s rivers would be made to “dry up” (Isa 44:27; gm 123-124 ¶16-17)
A conqueror named Cyrus would act as God’s “shepherd” (Isa 44:28a; it “Cyrus” ¶7)
Cyrus would send God’s people back to Jerusalem to rebuild the city and the temple (Ezr 1:1-3; Isa 44:28b; it “Cyrus” ¶17)
FOR RESEARCH: How did Cyrus fulfill Isaiah 45:1-4?
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Isa 44:28—How do we know that Jehovah did not interfere with Cyrus’ free will? (w24.02 30 ¶8)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Isa 44:9-20 (th study 10)
4. Starting a Conversation
(1 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Offer the Memorial invitation. (lmd lesson 4 point 3)
5. Starting a Conversation
(3 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Invite an acquaintance to the Memorial. (lmd lesson 3 point 4)
6. Starting a Conversation
(3 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Ask your employer for time off to attend the Memorial. (lmd lesson 6 point 3)
7. Following Up
(4 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Offer a Bible study to a person who accepted the Memorial invitation on the previous visit. (lmd lesson 7 point 4)
Song 69
8. Local Needs
(15 min.)
9. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) lfb intro to section 11 and lessons 68-69
