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    JANUARY 6-12

    PSALMS 127-134

    Song 134 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)

    TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

    1. Parents​—Continue to Care for Your Precious Inheritance

    (10 min.)

    Parents can count on Jehovah’s help to care for the needs of their family (Ps 127:1, 2)

    Children are a precious gift from Jehovah (Ps 127:3; w21.08 5 ¶9)

    Train each child according to his individual needs (Ps 127:4; w19.12 27 ¶20)

    A father using the brochure “My Bible Lessons” to study with his two young children. The children imagine themselves playing with an elephant and a gorilla in Paradise.

    Jehovah appreciates it when parents rely on him and do their best to care for their children

    2. Spiritual Gems

    (10 min.)

    • Ps 128:3​—Why does the psalmist compare sons to the shoots, or slips, of an olive tree? (it-1 543)

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

    3. Bible Reading

    (4 min.) Ps 132:1-18 (th study 2)

    APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

    4. Starting a Conversation

    (3 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. (lmd lesson 1 point 3)

    5. Starting a Conversation

    (4 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. The person expresses a belief that conflicts with a Bible teaching. (lmd lesson 5 point 4)

    6. Making Disciples

    (5 min.) lff lesson 16 points 4-5. Discuss with your student the arrangements you have made for his study while you are away. (lmd lesson 10 point 4)

    LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

    Song 13

    7. Parents​—Are You Using This Powerful Teaching Tool?

    (15 min.) Discussion.

    Jehovah’s organization has published a great deal of material to help parents teach their children about Jehovah. Still, one of the most powerful tools that parents possess is their good example.​—De 6:5-9.

    Jesus used this powerful tool to teach his disciples.

    Read John 13:13-15. Then ask the audience:

    • Why do you think Jesus’ method of teaching by example was effective?

    As a parent, your actions can reinforce the things that you teach your child orally. Your good example also builds respect for what you teach and can motivate your children to listen.

    Collage: Scenes from the video “Teaching Our Children by Example.” 1. The Garcia family sit in their car, ready to go to a congregation meeting. 2. The family sit around a coffee table after arriving home from the meeting. They enjoy snacks and conversation. 3. Brother Garcia takes a break from his study to talk with one of his daughters. 4. Brother and Sister Garcia use the Bible to reason with one of their daughters.

    Play the VIDEO Teaching Our Children by Example. Then ask the audience:

    • What important lessons did Brother and Sister Garcia teach their daughters?

    • How does this video motivate you to continue setting a good example for your children?

    8. Congregation Bible Study

    (30 min.) bt chap. 20 ¶13-20

    Concluding Comments (3 min.) | Song 73 and Prayer