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    FEBRUARY 12-18

    PSALMS 5-7

    Song 118 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)

    TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

    1. Remain Loyal Despite the Actions of Others

    (10 min.)

    At times, David lost his joy because of the actions of others (Ps 6:6, 7)

    He turned to Jehovah for help (Ps 6:2, 9; w21.03 15 ¶7-8)

    David’s strong trust in Jehovah helped him to remain loyal (Ps 6:10)

    An inset showing a sister yelling at another sister outside a Kingdom Hall. Later, the sister who was yelled at prays at home.

    ASK YOURSELF, ‘Am I building the type of faith needed to remain loyal to Jehovah despite the actions of others?’​—w20.07 8-9 ¶3-4.

    2. Spiritual Gems

    (10 min.)

    • Ps 5:9​—In what way is the throat of the wicked an open grave? (it-1 995)

    • What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?

    3. Bible Reading

    (4 min.) Ps 7:1-11 (th study 10)

    APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

    4. Starting a Conversation

    (3 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. (lmd lesson 1 point 3)

    5. Starting a Conversation

    (2 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Without sharing a specific Bible truth, find a natural way to let the person know that you are one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. (lmd lesson 2 point 4)

    6. Following Up

    (2 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. The householder wants to argue with you. (lmd lesson 4 point 5)

    7. Explaining Your Beliefs

    (4 min.) Demonstration. ijwfq 64​—Theme: Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Choose Not to Participate in Nationalistic Ceremonies? (lmd lesson 3 point 4)

    LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

    Song 99

    8. Annual Service Report

    (15 min.) Discussion. After reading the announcement from the branch office regarding the annual service report, invite the audience to highlight other positive aspects of the 2023 Service Year Report of Jehovah’s Witnesses Worldwide. Interview publishers, selected in advance, who had encouraging experiences in the ministry during the past year.

    9. Congregation Bible Study

    (30 min.) bt chap. 5 ¶16-22, box on p. 42

    Concluding Comments (3 min.) | Song 83 and Prayer