Song 18 and Prayer

Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

“Show Gratitude”: (10 min.)

• Lu 17:11-14​—Jesus healed ten lepers (“ten men with leprosy” study note on Lu 17:12, nwtsty; “show yourselves to the priests” study note on Lu 17:14, nwtsty)

• Lu 17:15, 16​—Only one of the lepers returned to thank Jesus

• Lu 17:17, 18​—This account highlights the importance of showing gratitude (w08 8/1 14-15 ¶8-9)

Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

• Lu 17:7-10​—What is the point of Jesus’ illustration? (“good-for-nothing” study note on Lu 17:10, nwtsty)

• Lu 18:8​—What kind of faith is Jesus referring to in this verse? (“this faith” study note on Lu 18:8, 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 18:24-43

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 4 ¶1-2

Song 39

“Remember the Wife of Lot”: (15 min.) Discussion.

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 32

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

Song 117 and Prayer