Song 88 and Prayer

Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

“Discipline​—Evidence of Jehovah’s Love”: (10 min.)

• Heb 12:5​—Do not give up when disciplined (w12 3/15 29 ¶18)

• Heb 12:6, 7​—Jehovah disciplines those whom he loves (w12 7/1 21 ¶3)

• Heb 12:11​—Although sometimes painful, discipline trains us (w18.03 32 ¶18)

Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

• Heb 12:1​—How does the example of “a great cloud of witnesses” encourage us? (w11 9/15 17-18 ¶11)

• Heb 13:9​—What does this verse mean? (w89 12/15 22 ¶10)

• 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) Heb 12:1-17 (th study 11)

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

Second Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Use the sample conversation. (th study 2)

Bible Study: (5 min. or less) lvs 39-40 ¶19 (th study 6)

Song 115

Enduring Despite . . . Our Own Imperfections: (5 min.) Play the video. Then discuss the following questions:

• What struggle has Brother Cázares had since his baptism?

• In what ways has he been disciplined?

Local Needs: (10 min.)

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 85

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

Song 74 and Prayer