Song 25 and Prayer

Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

“Jesus Cares for His Sheep”: (10 min.)

• Joh 10:1-3, 11, 14​—Jesus, “the fine shepherd,” knows his sheep personally and cares for their needs abundantly (“Sheepfold” media on Joh 10:1, nwtsty; w11 5/15 7-8 ¶5)

• Joh 10:4, 5​—The sheep know Jesus’ voice, not that of strangers (cf 124-125 ¶17)

• Joh 10:16​—Jesus’ sheep enjoy unity (“bring in” study note on Joh 10:16, nwtsty)

Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

• Joh 9:38​—In what sense did the formerly blind beggar do obeisance to Jesus? (“did obeisance to him” study note on Joh 9:38, nwtsty)

• Joh 10:22​—What was the Festival of Dedication? (“the Festival of Dedication” study note on Joh 10:22, nwtsty)

• 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) Joh 9:1-17

Initial Call Video: (4 min.) Play and discuss the video.

First Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Use the sample conversation.

Bible Study: (6 min. or less) fg lesson 14 ¶1-2

Song 62

Local Needs: (15 min.)

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 37

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

Song 3 and Prayer