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MEMORIAL INVITATION CAMPAIGN (March 23–April 19):

We want to invite you to a very important event. Here is your personal invitation. On Friday, April 19, millions around the world will gather to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ. This invitation shows the time and location of the meeting being held in our area. We also invite you to a talk the week before entitled “Reach Out for the Real Life!”

Link When Interest Is Shown: Why did Jesus die?

• Song 136 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

• “Singleness​—A Gift”: (10 min.)

  • 1Co 7:32​—Single Christians can serve Jehovah free from the anxieties associated with married life (w11 1/15 17-18 ¶3)

  • 1Co 7:33, 34​—Married Christians are “anxious for the things of the world” (w08 7/15 27 ¶1)

  • 1Co 7:37, 38​—Christians who remain single in order to pursue spiritual goals “will do better” than married Christians (w96 10/15 12-13 ¶14)

• Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

  • 1Co 7:11​—Under what circumstances might a Christian consider marital separation? (lvs 251)

  • 1Co 7:36​—Why should Christians marry only when “past the bloom of youth”? (w00 7/15 31 ¶2)

  • What has this week’s Bible reading taught you about Jehovah?

  • What other spiritual gems have you discovered in this week’s Bible reading?

• Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) 1Co 8:1-13 (th study 5)

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

• Apply Yourself to Reading and Teaching: (10 min.) Discussion. Play the video Scriptures Properly Introduced, and then discuss study 4 of the Teaching brochure.

• Talk: (5 min. or less) w12 11/15 20​—Theme: Do Those Who Choose to Remain Single Receive the Gift of Singleness in a Mysterious Way? (th study 12)

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

• Song 37

• Make a Success of Your Singleness: (15 min.) Play the video. Then ask the following questions: What challenge do many single Christians face? (1Co 7:39) How is Jephthah’s daughter a fine example? What does Jehovah give to those walking in integrity? (Ps 84:11) How can members of the congregation encourage single ones? What are some avenues of service available to single Christians?

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 61

• Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)

• Song 42 and Prayer

7:32, 35, 38

Throughout the years, many Christians have come to appreciate that singleness has unique advantages that may allow them to expand their ministry, widen out in their love for others, and draw closer to Jehovah.

FOR MEDITATION: If you are single, how can you make the most of your circumstances?

How can others in the congregation encourage and support single ones?

• Song 30 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

• “Jehovah Is Faithful”: (10 min.)

  • 1Co 10:13​—Jehovah does not choose the trials we face (w17.02 29-30)

  • 1Co 10:13​—Trials we face are “common to men”

  • 1Co 10:13​—Jehovah will help us to endure any trial if we trust in him

• Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

  • 1Co 10:8​—Why does this verse say that 23,000 Israelites died in one day for committing sexual immorality, whereas Numbers 25:9 says that 24,000 died? (w04 4/1 29)

  • 1Co 11:5, 6, 10​—Does a female Kingdom publisher need to wear a head covering if she conducts a Bible study in the presence of a male publisher? (w15 2/15 30)

  • What has this week’s Bible reading taught you about Jehovah?

  • What other spiritual gems have you discovered in this week’s Bible reading?

• Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) 1Co 10:1-17 (th study 5)

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

• Initial Call Video: (4 min.) Play and discuss the video.

• Initial Call: (2 min. or less) Use the sample conversation. (th study 1)

• Initial Call: (3 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Overcome a common objection. (th study 3)

• Initial Call: (3 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Introduce a publication from our Teaching Toolbox. (th study 6)

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

• Song 25

• “The Members . . . Are Necessary” (1Co 12:22): (10 min.) Play the video.

• “How Will You Prepare for the Memorial?”: (5 min.) Talk. Encourage all to use the Memorial season as a time for meditation and to grow in appreciation for the love Jehovah and Jesus have shown us.

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 62

• Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)

• Song 31 and Prayer

10:13

Jehovah might choose to remove a trial; however, he often makes “the way out” by providing what we need so that we can endure the trial successfully.

• He can soothe our mind, our heart, and our emotions by means of his Word, his holy spirit, and the spiritual food he provides.​—Mt 24:45; Joh 14:16, ftn.; Ro 15:4

• He may guide us by means of holy spirit, which can help us remember Bible accounts and principles and then discern the wise steps to take.​—Joh 14:26

• He can use his angels in our behalf.​—Heb 1:14

• He can help us through fellow worshippers.​—Col 4:11

Beginning this year, we will have more time to prepare for the Memorial of Christ’s death. When the Memorial falls on a weekday, the Life and Ministry Meeting will not be held that week. When the Memorial falls on a weekend, the public talk and Watchtower Study will not be held. Will you make the best use of the additional time in your schedule? Just as in the first century, physical arrangements must be made for this special occasion. (Lu 22:7-13; km 3/15 1) But all of us should prepare our hearts. How can we do so?

• Reflect on the importance of attending.​—1Co 11:23-26

• Prayerfully examine your personal relationship with Jehovah.​—1Co 11:27-29; 2Co 13:5

• Read and meditate on Scriptural material that discusses the meaning of the Memorial.​—Joh 3:16; 15:13

Some publishers read and meditate on the Memorial Bible reading found in Examining the Scriptures Daily. Others read the Bible verses that appear in the accompanying chart. Still others review Watchtower articles that discuss the Memorial and the love that Jehovah and Jesus have shown for us. Whatever study project you choose, may it draw you ever closer to Jehovah and his Son.

• Song 22 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

• “God Will Be ‘All Things to Everyone’”: (10 min.)

  • 1Co 15:24, 25​—The Messianic Kingdom will destroy all of God’s enemies (w98 7/1 21 ¶10)

  • 1Co 15:26​—Death will be brought to nothing (kr 237 ¶21)

  • 1Co 15:27, 28​—Christ will hand over the Kingdom to Jehovah (w12 9/15 12 ¶17)

• Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

  • 1Co 14:34, 35​—Did the apostle Paul forbid women to speak? (w12 9/1 9, box)

  • 1Co 15:53​—What are immortality and incorruption? (it-1 1197-1198)

  • What has this week’s Bible reading taught you about Jehovah?

  • What other spiritual gems have you discovered in this week’s Bible reading?

• Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) 1Co 14:20-40 (th study 10)

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

• First Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Play and discuss the video.

• First Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Use the sample conversation. (th study 3)

• First Return Visit: (5 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Introduce and discuss (but do not play) the video Why Study the Bible? (th study 9)

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

• Song 69

• Local Needs: (15 min.)

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 63

• Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)

• Song 103 and Prayer

15:24-28

A glorious future awaits those who prove faithful to Jehovah. His promises are impressed on our hearts when we speak enthusiastically about our hope to others. The apostle Paul encouraged fellow Christians to imagine the time at the close of Christ’s Thousand Year Reign when Jehovah will be “all things to everyone.”

Which of the coming blessings appeals to you the most, and why?

What convinces you that God’s promises will be fulfilled?

• Song 44 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

• “Jehovah​—‘The God of All Comfort’”: (10 min.)

  • [Play the video Introduction to 2 Corinthians.]

  • 2Co 1:3​—Jehovah is “the Father of tender mercies” (w17.07 13 ¶4)

  • 2Co 1:4​—We comfort others with the comfort Jehovah provides (w17.07 15 ¶14)

• Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

  • 2Co 1:22​—What are “the token” and the “seal” that each anointed Christian receives from God? (w16.04 32)

  • 2Co 2:14-16​—What might the apostle Paul have had in mind when he spoke of “a triumphal procession”? (w10 8/1 23)

  • What has this week’s Bible reading taught you about Jehovah?

  • What other spiritual gems have you discovered in this week’s Bible reading?

• Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) 2Co 3:1-18 (th study 10)

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

• Second Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Play and discuss the video.

• Second Return Visit: (3 min. or less) Use the sample conversation. (th study 6)

• Bible Study: (5 min. or less) bhs 52-53 ¶3-4 (th study 8)

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

• Song 86

• “Pursue Divine Education”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Spiritually Rich by Jehovah’s Teaching.

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 64

• Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)

• Song 130 and Prayer

1:3, 4

One source of comfort that Jehovah provides is the Christian congregation. What are some ways we can console grieving ones?

• Listen to them without interrupting

• “Weep with those who weep.”​—Ro 12:15

• Send an encouraging card, an e-mail, or a text message.​—w17.07 15, box

• Pray with them and for them

WHY IMPORTANT: The Grand Instructor, Jehovah, offers us the best education possible. He teaches us how to improve our life and prepares us for a marvelous future​—all free of charge! (Isa 11:6-9; 30:20, 21; Re 22:17) By means of divine education, Jehovah also equips us to share with others a lifesaving message.​—2Co 3:5.

HOW TO DO IT:

• Cultivate the qualities of humility and meekness.​—Ps 25:8, 9

• Accept training within your reach right now, such as student assignments on the midweek meeting

• Set spiritual goals for yourself.​—Php 3:13

• Make sacrifices to qualify for further training.​—Php 3:8

WATCH THE VIDEO SPIRITUALLY RICH BY JEHOVAH’S TEACHING, AND THEN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

• What obstacles did some publishers overcome to attend the School for Kingdom Evangelizers?

• What training does the School for Kingdom Evangelizers provide?

• How have congregation members helped graduates in their new assignments?

• What are the enrollment requirements to attend the School for Kingdom Evangelizers? (kr 189)

• What other training can you pursue in Jehovah’s organization?