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    MAY 19-25

    PROVERBS 14

    Song 89 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)

    TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

    1. Ponder Each Step When a Disaster Strikes

    (10 min.)

    Beware of believing “every word” you hear (Pr 14:15; w23.02 22-23 ¶10-12)

    Do not simply rely on your instinct or past experience (Pr 14:12)

    Do not listen to those who reject guidance from Jehovah’s organization (Pr 14:7)

    A family watching a JW Broadcasting program.

    FOR MEDITATION: Elders, are you prepared to follow direction and rely on Jehovah when disaster strikes?​—w24.07 5 ¶11.

    2. Spiritual Gems

    (10 min.)

    • Pr 14:17​—In what ways may “the man who thinks things out” be hated? (it-2 1094)

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

    3. Bible Reading

    (4 min.) Pr 14:1-21 (th study 11)

    APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

    4. Starting a Conversation

    (3 min.) PUBLIC WITNESSING. Share something from the Bible with a person who tells you that he is concerned about the economy. (lmd lesson 3 point 3)

    5. Following Up

    (4 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Offer a magazine on a topic that the person showed interest in during your last conversation. (lmd lesson 9 point 4)

    6. Making Disciples

    (5 min.) Encourage your student to read the Bible daily, and show him how to reach his goal. (th study 19)

    LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

    Song 126

    7. Remain Prepared for a Disaster

    (15 min.) Discussion.

    To be handled by an elder. If provided, include reminders from the branch office and the body of elders.

    As we endure “the last days,” we expect troubles to increase. (2Ti 3:1; study note on Mt 24:8, nwtsty) When facing a disaster, Jehovah’s people often receive timely and lifesaving direction. Our survival then may depend on our obedient preparation now, both spiritually and physically.​—Pr 14:6, 8.

    • Prepare spiritually: Develop a good routine. Increase your skills in various forms of the ministry. Do not panic if you are temporarily separated from others in the congregation. (Pr 14:30) You are never isolated from Jehovah God and Christ Jesus.​—od 176 ¶15-17

    • Prepare physically: In addition to go bags, each household should have a reasonable reserve of food, water, medicine, and similar items in case it is necessary to shelter in place for an extended period of time.​—Pr 22:3; g17.5 4

    The family shown in the previous image, preparing their emergency supplies.

    Play the VIDEO Are You Prepared for a Disaster? Then ask the audience:

    • How can Jehovah help us during times of disaster?

    • What practical steps can we take to prepare?

    • How can we help others who are affected by disasters?

    8. Congregation Bible Study

    (30 min.) bt chap. 26 ¶18-22, box on p. 209

    Concluding Comments (3 min.) | Song 116 and Prayer