Song 95 and Prayer

Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

“Daniel’s Prophecy Foretold the Messiah’s Arrival”: (10 min.)

• Da 9:24​—The Messiah’s sacrifice opened the way for forgiveness of sins (it-2 902 ¶2)

• Da 9:25​—The Messiah arrived at the end of the 69th week of years (it-2 900 ¶7)

• Da 9:26, 27a​—The Messiah was put to death in the middle of the 70th week of years (it-2 901 ¶2, 5)

Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

• Da 9:24​—When was “the Holy of Holies” anointed? (w01 5/15 27)

• Da 9:27​—What covenant was kept in force for the many until the end of the 70th week of years, or 36 C.E.? (w07 9/1 20 ¶4)

• 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) Da 7:1-10

Prepare This Month’s Presentations: (15 min.) Discussion based on “Sample Presentations.” Play each presentation video, and then discuss the highlights. Encourage publishers to follow up on any interest promptly.

Song 78

“How to Become a Diligent Student of the Scriptures”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Research Tools for Discovering Spiritual Treasures.

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) kr chap. 19 ¶1-7, boxes “The New Light Church” and “Branch Construction​—Adjusting to Changing Needs”

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

Song 101 and Prayer