Song 109 and Prayer

Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

“Measure Out Generously”: (10 min.)

• Lu 6:37​—If we are forgiving, people will forgive us (“Keep on forgiving, and you will be forgiven” study note on Lu 6:37, nwtsty; w08 5/15 9-10 ¶13-14)

• Lu 6:38​—We should make giving a practice (“Practice giving” study note on Lu 6:38, nwtsty)

• Lu 6:38​—People will measure out to us as we have measured out to others (“your laps” study note on Lu 6:38, nwtsty)

Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

• Lu 6:12, 13​—In what way did Jesus set a good example for Christians facing major decisions? (w07 8/1 6 ¶1)

• Lu 7:35​—How can Jesus’ words help us if we are the victims of slander? (“its children” study note on Lu 7:35, 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) Lu 7:36-50

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 197-198 ¶4-5

Song 108

Imitate Jehovah’s Generosity: (15 min.) Play the video. Then discuss the following questions:

• How have Jehovah and Jesus demonstrated generosity?

• How does Jehovah bless our generosity?

• What does it mean to be a generous forgiver?

• What are some ways that we can be generous with our time?

• How can we be generous in giving commendation?

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 27

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

Song 57 and Prayer