Song 16 and Prayer

Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

“Imitate Jesus’ Compassion”: (10 min.)

• Joh 11:23-26​—Jesus offered words of comfort to Martha (“I know he will rise” study note on Joh 11:24, nwtsty; “I am the resurrection and the life” study note on Joh 11:25, nwtsty)

• Joh 11:33-35​—Jesus felt intense emotions when he saw Mary and others weeping (“weeping,” “groaned . . . and became troubled,” “within himself” study notes on Joh 11:33, nwtsty; “gave way to tears” study note on Joh 11:35, nwtsty)

• Joh 11:43, 44​—Jesus took action to help those in need

Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

• Joh 11:49​—Who appointed Caiaphas as high priest, and for how long did he hold this office? (“high priest” study note on Joh 11:49, nwtsty)

• Joh 12:42​—Why were some Jews afraid to acknowledge Jesus as the Christ? (“the rulers,” “expelled from the synagogue” study notes on Joh 12:42, 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) Joh 12:35-50

Initial Call: (2 min. or less) Use the sample conversation.

First Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Play and discuss the video.

Talk: (6 min. or less) w13 9/15 32​—Theme: Why Did Jesus Give Way to Tears Prior to the Resurrection of Lazarus?

Song 141

Jesus Is “the Resurrection and the Life” (Joh 11:25): (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video ‘For a Certainty God Made Him Lord and Christ’​—Part II, Excerpt. Then ask the audience the following questions: What does this account teach us about Jesus’ compassion? In what way is Jesus “the resurrection and the life”? What miracles will Jesus perform in the future?

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 38

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

Song 147 and Prayer