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    DECEMBER 2-8

    PSALMS 113-118

    Song 127 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)

    TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

    1. With What Will We Repay Jehovah?

    (10 min.)

    Jehovah guards us, deals kindly with us, and rescues us (Ps 116:6-8; w01 1/1 11 ¶13)

    We can repay Jehovah by following a life course that conforms to his laws and principles (Ps 116:12, 14; w09 7/15 29 ¶4-5)

    We can repay Jehovah by offering him “the sacrifice of thanksgiving” (Ps 116:17; w19.11 22-23 ¶9-11)

    A couple looking confidently ahead. Collage: Scenes contrasting how they could be using their time. 1. They watch an inappropriate television program; they study together. 2. They go shopping and purchase many things; they participate in cart witnessing.

    2. Spiritual Gems

    (10 min.)

    • Ps 116:15​—Who are God’s “loyal ones” referred to in this verse? (w12 5/15 22 ¶1-2)

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

    3. Bible Reading

    (4 min.) Ps 116:1–117:2 (th study 2)

    APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

    4. Courage​—What Jesus Did

    (7 min.) Discussion. Play the VIDEO, and then discuss lmd lesson 12 points 1-2.

    5. Courage​—Imitate Jesus

    (8 min.) Discussion based on lmd lesson 12 points 3-5 and “See Also.”

    LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

    Song 60

    6. Local Needs

    (15 min.)

    7. Congregation Bible Study

    (30 min.) bt chap. 19 ¶1-5, boxes on pp. 149-150

    Concluding Comments (3 min.) | Song 29 and Prayer