Song 26 and Prayer

Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

“Take Firm Hold of the Robe of a Jew”: (10 min.)

• [Play the video Introduction to Zechariah.]

• Zec 8:20-22​—People of all the languages of the nations seek Jehovah’s favor (w14 11/15 27 ¶14)

• Zec 8:23​—Those with an earthly hope willingly accompany and support the anointed remnant (w16.01 23 ¶4; w09 2/15 27 ¶14)

Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

• Zec 5:6-11​—What is our responsibility regarding wickedness today? (w17.10 25 ¶18)

• Zec 6:1​—What do the two copper mountains represent? (w17.10 27-28 ¶7-8)

• 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) Zec 8:14-23

Initial Call: (2 min. or less) g17.6 cover​—Lay the groundwork for a return visit.

Return Visit: (4 min. or less) g17.6​—The magazine was placed on the preceding visit. Demonstrate a return visit, and lay the groundwork for the next visit.

Bible Study: (6 min. or less) fg lesson 5 ¶1-2.

Song 70

“Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Contacting Everyone in Our Territory”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Preaching in “the Most Distant Part of the Earth.”

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) kr chap. 22 ¶17-24, review box “How Real Is the Kingdom to You?”

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

Song 139 and Prayer