Song 13 and Prayer

Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

“Pick Up Your Torture Stake and Keep Following Me”: (10 min.)

• Mr 8:34​—In order to follow Christ, we must disown ourselves (“let him disown himself” study note on Mr 8:34, nwtsty; w92 8/1 17 ¶14)

• Mr 8:35-37​—Jesus asks two thought-provoking questions that help us to focus on priorities (w08 10/15 25-26 ¶3-4)

• Mr 8:38​—Courage is needed to follow Christ (jy 143 ¶4)

Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

• Mr 7:5-8​—Why was handwashing an issue for the Pharisees? (w16.08 30 ¶1-4)

• Mr 7:32-35​—How is Jesus’ consideration for this deaf man an example for us? (w00 2/15 17-18 ¶9-11)

• 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) Mr 7:1-15

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) bhs 165-166 ¶6-7

Song 51

Local Needs: (5 min.)

“Prepare Your Children to Follow Christ”: (10 min.) Discussion.

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 19 ¶10-16, box “Who Were the Samaritans?”

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

Song 60 and Prayer