Song 125 and Prayer

Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

“The Parable of the Lost Son”: (10 min.)

• Lu 15:11-16​—A wayward son squandered his inheritance on a debauched life (“A man had two sons,” “the younger one,” “squandered,” “a debauched life,” “to herd swine,” “carob pods” study notes on Lu 15:11-16, nwtsty)

• Lu 15:17-24​—He repented and was welcomed back by his loving father (“against you,” “hired men,” “tenderly kissed him,” “called your son,” “robe . . . ring . . . sandals” study notes on Lu 15:17-24, nwtsty)

• Lu 15:25-32​—The older son’s thinking was corrected

Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

• Lu 14:26​—What does the word “hate” mean in this context? (“hate” study note on Lu 14:26, nwtsty)

• Lu 16:10-13​—What was Jesus’ point regarding “unrighteous riches”? (w17.07 8-9 ¶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) Lu 14:1-14

Second Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Then invite the person to the meeting.

Third Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Choose your own scripture, and offer a study publication.

Bible Study: (6 min. or less) lvs 37-38 ¶14-15

Song 107

“The Prodigal Returns”: (15 min.) Discussion. Begin by playing The Prodigal Returns​—Excerpt.

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 31

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

Song 139 and Prayer