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    MAY 27–JUNE 2

    PSALMS 42-44

    Song 86 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)

    TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

    1. Benefit Fully From Divine Education

    (10 min.)

    Take advantage of opportunities to worship Jehovah with others, preferably in person if possible (Ps 42:4, 5; w06 6/1 9 ¶4)

    Pray before studying God’s Word (Ps 42:8; w12 1/15 15 ¶2)

    Allow Bible truth to guide every aspect of your life (Ps 43:3)

    Sisters listening attentively and taking notes at a convention.

    Divine education strengthens us to face trials and live up to our dedication.​—1Pe 5:10; w16.09 5 ¶11-12.

    2. Spiritual Gems

    (10 min.)

    • Ps 44:19​—What may the expression “where the jackals dwell” refer to? (it-1 1242)

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

    3. Bible Reading

    (4 min.) Ps 44:1-26 (th study 11)

    APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

    4. Starting a Conversation

    (4 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Offer a Bible study. (lmd lesson 5 point 5)

    5. Following Up

    (5 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Invite the person to the next public talk. Feature the video What Happens at a Kingdom Hall? (lmd lesson 7 point 5)

    6. Talk

    (3 min.) lmd appendix A point 4​—Theme: Everyone Will Have Perfect Health. (th study 2)

    LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

    Song 21

    7. Make Wise Decisions About Work and Education

    (15 min.) Discussion.

    Collage: A young brother reading the Bible and meditating on what he will do after finishing high school. 1. He speaks with a school counselor. 2. He attends the School for Kingdom Evangelizers. 3. He preaches in a foreign land.

    Young ones, are you planning what you will do after you finish high school? You may already have a job in mind that will allow you to pioneer. Or perhaps you are considering whether there are additional courses you could take that would give you a skill, a license, or a diploma that would help you to find such a job. This is an exciting time in your life! Still, you may feel overwhelmed by your options or feel pressure to make a decision that will please others. What can help you to make wise decisions?

    Read Matthew 6:32, 33. Then ask the audience:

    • Why is it good to have clear spiritual goals in mind before making important decisions about work and education?

    • How can parents help their children to apply Matthew 6:32, 33?​—Ps 78:4-7

    Be careful not to let a desire for financial security or prestige influence your decisions. (1Jo 2:15, 17) Remember, just having a lot materially can make it difficult for a person to accept the Kingdom message. (Lu 18:24-27) Pursuing material wealth is incompatible with spiritual growth and success.​—Mt 6:24; Mr 8:36.

    Play the VIDEO Beware of Trusting in What Fails!​—Wealth. Then ask the audience:

    8. Congregation Bible Study

    (30 min.) bt chap. 10 ¶5-12

    Concluding Comments (3 min.) | Song 47 and Prayer