Cover picture: Peter and John prepare the upper room for the Passover of 33 C.E.

• Song 4 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (1 min.)

• “Lessons From the Camp of Israel”: (10 min.)

• Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

  • Nu 8:17​—How did Jehovah consider the firstborn males in Israel? (it-1 835)

  • What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share regarding Jehovah, the field ministry, or something else?

• Bible Reading: (4 min.) Nu 7:1-17 (th study 5)

• Memorial Invitation: (2 min.) Use the sample conversation. (th study 11)

• Return Visit: (3 min.) Make a return visit on someone who showed interest and accepted the Memorial invitation. (th study 6)

• Return Visit: (3 min.) Invite a former Bible student to the Memorial. (th study 12)

• Return Visit: (3 min.) Invite to the Memorial a relative to whom you have witnessed in the past. (th study 17)

• Song 54

• Organizational Accomplishments: (5 min.) Play the Organizational Accomplishments video for March.

• Local Needs: (10 min.)

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 5 ¶17-22, box 5A

• Concluding Comments (3 min.)

• Song 127 and Prayer

Appointed men take the lead in sacred service (Nu 7:10; it-1 497 ¶3)

God’s servants should be well-organized and orderly (Nu 7:11; it-2 796 ¶1)

Jehovah considers the limitations of individuals (Nu 8:25, 26; w04 8/1 25 ¶1)

Just as Jehovah organized Israel, he has organized his people today. However, he still sees each one of us and takes note of our individual efforts to serve him.

• Song 31 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (1 min.)

• “How Jehovah Leads His People”: (10 min.)

• Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

  • Nu 9:13​—What lesson can Christians learn from this direction to Israel? (it-1 199 ¶3)

  • What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share regarding Jehovah, the field ministry, or something else?

• Bible Reading: (4 min.) Nu 10:17-36 (th study 5)

• Memorial Invitation: (3 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. After the householder shows interest, introduce and discuss (but do not play) the video Remember Jesus’ Death. (th study 11)

• Return Visit: (3 min.) Invite to the Memorial a workmate or a schoolmate to whom you have witnessed in the past. (th study 2)

• Bible Study: (5 min.) bhs 214, endnote 16​—Invite your student to the Memorial, and explain from the Bible why he should not partake of the emblems. (th study 17)

• Song 84

• Bethel Adjustments Support the Preaching Work: (10 min.) Discussion. Play the video. Then ask the audience: What announcement was made at the 2015 annual meeting, and what two reasons were given for the changes? What adjustments were made at Bethel, and how have these been beneficial? How did the announcement affect the branch relocation project in Britain? How do these adjustments give evidence that Jehovah is leading us?

• Why We Came to Bethel: (5 min.) Play the video.

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 6 ¶1-6, intro video

• Concluding Comments (3 min.)

• Song 12 and Prayer

Jehovah decided where his people should go and when (Nu 9:17, 18; it-1 398 ¶3)

Those in the camp needed to obey promptly (Nu 9:21, 22; w11 4/15 4-5)

Jehovah used imperfect human representatives to give direction (Nu 10:5-8)

When we obey those taking the lead, we demonstrate obedience to Jehovah.

• Song 46 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (1 min.)

• “Why Avoid a Complaining Spirit?”: (10 min.)

• Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

  • Nu 11:7, 8​—How did the appearance and taste of the manna demonstrate Jehovah’s goodness? (it-2 309)

  • What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share regarding Jehovah, the field ministry, or something else?

• Bible Reading: (4 min.) Nu 11:1-15 (th study 2)

• Memorial Invitation: (3 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. After the householder shows interest, introduce and discuss (but do not play) the video Remember Jesus’ Death. (th study 11)

• Return Visit: (3 min.) Make a return visit on someone who showed interest and accepted the Memorial invitation. (th study 4)

• Return Visit: (5 min.) After the conclusion of the Memorial talk, initiate a conversation with an interested person who attended and answer a question that he raises about the program. (th study 2)

• Song 19

• “Are You Preparing for the Memorial?”: (15 min.) Discussion. Make any necessary announcements regarding Memorial arrangements. Play the video How to Make Memorial Bread.

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 6 ¶7-13, box 6A

• Concluding Comments (3 min.)

• Song 70 and Prayer

A complaining spirit displeases Jehovah (Nu 11:1; w01 6/15 17 ¶20)

A complaining spirit demonstrates selfishness and a lack of appreciation (Nu 11:4-6; w06 7/15 15 ¶7)

A complaining spirit discourages others (Nu 11:10-15; it-2 719 ¶4)

Although the Israelites experienced many hardships in the wilderness, they still had much to be thankful for. If we regularly count our blessings, we will be less inclined to complain.

Jesus’ last Passover was going to be significant. Because his death was imminent, he planned to eat the Passover meal with his apostles and introduce a new yearly observance, the Lord’s Evening Meal. So he dispatched Peter and John to get the room ready. (Lu 22:7-13; see cover picture.) This reminds us of the need to prepare for the Memorial on March 27. Congregations have likely made arrangements for a speaker, the emblems, and so forth. However, what can we do individually to get ready for the Memorial?

Prepare your heart. Read and meditate on the Memorial Bible reading. A schedule can be found in Examining the Scriptures Daily. Appendix B12 in the revised New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures contains a more detailed schedule. (See also the April 2020 issue of the Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook.) Families can find information to consider during their family worship on the importance of the ransom by checking the Watch Tower Publications Index or the Research Guide for Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Invite others to attend. Have a full share in the invitation campaign. Think about those whom you could invite, such as return visits, former Bible students, acquaintances, and relatives. Elders should be sure to invite those who are inactive. Remember that if someone does not live in your area, you can find the time and location of the Memorial where he lives by clicking the ABOUT US tab at the top of the jw.org home page and selecting “Memorial.”

What else can we do in order to prepare?

• Song 118 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (1 min.)

• “How Faith Makes Us Courageous”: (10 min.)

• Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

  • Nu 13:27​—What did the spies report that should have strengthened Israel’s faith in Jehovah? (Le 20:24; it-1 740)

  • What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share regarding Jehovah, the field ministry, or something else?

• Bible Reading: (4 min.) Nu 13:1-20 (th study 5)

• Talk: (5 min.) w15 9/15 14-16 ¶8-12​—Theme: Questions That We Can Use to Examine Our Faith. (th study 14)

• “Increase Your Joy in the Ministry​—Ask Questions”: (10 min.) Discussion. Play the video Experience the Joy of Disciple-Making​—Improve Your Skills—​Asking Questions.

• Song 73

• Why True Christians Need Courage​—To Preach: (8 min.) Discussion. Play the video. Then ask the audience: What struggle did Kitty Kelly have? What helped her to develop courage? What blessings resulted from having courage?

• Why True Christians Need Courage​—To Maintain Neutrality: (7 min.) Discussion. Play the video. Then ask the audience: What challenges did Ayenge Nsilu encounter? What did he do that helped him to remain courageous? What understanding helped him to rely on Jehovah?

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 6 ¶14-19

• Concluding Comments (3 min.)

• Song 143 and Prayer

The spies who gave a bad report lacked faith (Nu 13:31-33; 14:11)

The lack of faith of the ten spies disheartened their brothers (Nu 14:1-4)

The spies who maintained courage had strong faith (Nu 14:6-9; w06 10/1 16-17 ¶5-6)

The Israelites had already witnessed Jehovah’s saving acts in their behalf. This should have strengthened their faith that he would help them conquer Canaan.

Jehovah, “the happy God,” wants us to enjoy the ministry. (1Ti 1:11) Our joy will grow as we work to improve our skills. Asking questions can stimulate interest and is a natural way to start a conversation. Questions encourage people to think and reason. (Mt 22:41-45) By asking questions and then listening, we, in effect, say, ‘You are important to me.’ (Jas 1:19) The person’s answers may help us know how to direct the conversation better.

WATCH THE VIDEO DRAMATIZATION EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF DISCIPLE-MAKING​—IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS—​ASKING QUESTIONS, AND THEN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

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  What good qualities did Jade demonstrate?

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  How did Neeta use questions to show personal interest?

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  How did Neeta use questions to increase Jade’s interest in the good news?

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  How did Neeta use questions to help Jade to think and reason?

• Song 101 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (1 min.)

• “Beware of Pride and Overconfidence”: (10 min.)

• Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

  • Nu 15:32-35​—What lesson does this account teach? (w98 9/1 20 ¶1-2)

  • What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share regarding Jehovah, the field ministry, or something else?

• Bible Reading: (4 min.) Nu 15:1-16 (th study 10)

• Initial Call Video: (5 min.) Discussion. Play the video Initial Call: Jesus​—Mt 16:16. Stop the video at each pause, and ask the questions that appear in the video.

• Initial Call: (3 min.) Use the sample conversation. (th study 1)

• Talk: (5 min.) w15 5/15 15 ¶5-6​—Theme: What Is the Difference Between Proper and Improper Pride? (th study 8)

• Song 124

• “Do Not Imitate Those Who Are Disloyal”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Do Not Imitate Disloyal Ones.

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 7 ¶1-7, intro video

• Concluding Comments (3 min.)

• Song 126 and Prayer

Korah rebelled against Jehovah’s arrangement because he became proud and overconfident (Nu 16:1-3; w11 9/15 27 ¶12)

Korah was a respected Levite who already enjoyed many privileges (Nu 16:8-10; w11 9/15 27 ¶11)

Korah’s wrong thinking had dire consequences (Nu 16:32, 35)

We must not allow our achievements in Jehovah’s service to cause us to develop pride and overconfidence. The longer we have been in the truth or the weightier our responsibilities, the more humble we need to be.

Korah, Dathan, and Abiram demonstrated disloyalty to Jehovah by rebelling against his arrangement. Jehovah destroyed the rebels along with anyone who supported them. (Nu 16:26, 27, 31-33) What situations can test our loyalty to Jehovah? What Bible examples will prevent us from imitating those who are disloyal?

WATCH THE VIDEO DO NOT IMITATE DISLOYAL ONES, AND THEN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

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  What situation tested Nadia, and what warning example helped her to demonstrate loyalty?

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  What situation tested a disappointed brother, and what warning example helped him to demonstrate loyalty?

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  What situation tested Terrance, and what warning example helped him to demonstrate loyalty?

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  What situation tested a brother in school, and what warning example helped him to demonstrate loyalty?

• Song 80 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (1 min.)

• “I Am . . . Your Inheritance”: (10 min.)

• Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

  • Nu 18:19​—What is the meaning of the expression “a lasting covenant of salt”? (g02 6/8 14 ¶2)

  • What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share regarding Jehovah, the field ministry, or something else?

• Bible Reading: (4 min.) Nu 18:1-13 (th study 5)

• Return Visit Video: (4 min.) Discussion. Play the video Return Visit: Jesus​—Mt 20:28. Stop the video at each pause, and ask the questions that appear in the video.

• Return Visit: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Introduce a publication from the Teaching Toolbox. (th study 6)

• Talk: (5 min.) w18.01 18 ¶4-6​—Theme: Why Do We Give to Jehovah? (th study 20)

• Song 117

• Local Needs: (15 min.)

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 7 ¶8-15, box 7A

• Concluding Comments (3 min.)

• Song 7 and Prayer

Jehovah gave the priests and the Levites a priceless privilege of service (Nu 18:6, 7)

The tribe of Levi received no land allotment but had Jehovah as their inheritance (Nu 18:20, 24; w11 9/15 13 ¶9)

The nation gave a tenth of its produce to support the Levites and the priesthood (Nu 18:21, 26, 27; w11 9/15 7 ¶4)

Jehovah promised the priests and the Levites that he would care for their basic material needs. We can be confident that Jehovah will support us if we make sacrifices to serve him.

• Song 114 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (1 min.)

• “Maintain Your Meekness When Under Pressure”: (10 min.)

• Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

  • Nu 20:23-27​—What lessons can we learn from the way that Aaron reacted to discipline and from the way that Jehovah viewed him despite his mistakes? (w14 6/15 26 ¶12)

  • What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share regarding Jehovah, the field ministry, or something else?

• Bible Reading: (4 min.) Nu 20:1-13 (th study 2)

• Initial Call: (3 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Overcome a common objection. (th study 12)

• Return Visit: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Offer a publication from the Teaching Toolbox. (th study 3)

• Talk: (5 min.) g 1/15 9​—Theme: How Can I Control My Temper? (th study 16)

• Song 90

• Speak “What Is Good for Building Up” Others: (7 min.) Discussion. Play the video. Then ask the audience: How does negative or complaining speech affect others? What helped the brother in the dramatization to make adjustments?

• Stand Up to Peer Pressure!: (8 min.) Discussion. Play the whiteboard animation. Then ask the audience: What pressure do many experience? What advice is found at Exodus 23:2? What four steps can help us to deal with peer pressure?

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 7 ¶16-23

• Concluding Comments (3 min.)

• Song 129 and Prayer

Moses’ meekness was put to the test when he experienced pressure and stress (Nu 20:2-5; w19.02 12 ¶19)

Moses temporarily lost his meekness (Nu 20:10; w19.02 13 ¶20-21)

Jehovah disciplined Moses and Aaron for their serious mistake (Nu 20:12; w09 9/1 19 ¶5)

Meekness is a mildness of temper, without haughtiness or vanity. It enables one to endure injury with patience and without irritation, resentment, or retaliation.

• Song 8 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (1 min.)

• “Jehovah Turns a Curse Into a Blessing”: (10 min.)

• Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

  • Nu 22:20-22​—Why did Jehovah’s anger blaze against Balaam? (w04 8/1 27 ¶2)

  • What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share regarding Jehovah, the field ministry, or something else?

• Bible Reading: (4 min.) Nu 23:11-26 (th study 2)

• “Increase Your Joy in the Ministry​—Use God’s Word”: (10 min.) Discussion. Play the video Experience the Joy of Disciple-Making​—Improve Your Skills—​Unleashing the Power of God’s Word.

• Bible Study: (5 min.) fg lesson 5 ¶3-4 (th study 6)

• Song 38

• “Jehovah Turns Persecution Into a Witness”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Interview With Brother Dmitriy Mikhaylov.

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 7 ¶24-30, box 7B

• Concluding Comments (3 min.)

• Song 21 and Prayer

The Moabites sought to harm the Israelites (Nu 22:3-6)

Jehovah acted in behalf of his people (Nu 22:12, 34, 35; 23:11, 12)

No one can successfully oppose Jehovah (Nu 24:12, 13; bt 53 ¶5; it-2 291)

Nothing, including persecution or disasters, can prevent the good news from being preached according to God’s will. When we experience personal hardships, do we rely on our heavenly Father and keep his worship our priority?

God’s Word has power! (Heb 4:12) It can even touch the hearts of those who do not know God. (1Th 1:9; 2:13) We receive great joy when someone demonstrates appreciation for a new Bible truth that we have shown him.

WATCH THE VIDEO DRAMATIZATION EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF DISCIPLE-MAKING​—IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS—​UNLEASHING THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD, AND THEN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

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  How did Neeta unleash the power of God’s Word by helping Jade to see why it makes sense to consult God’s Word?

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  How did Neeta unleash the power of God’s Word by having the scripture read out loud and then by isolating the key portion of the verse?

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  What indicates that the scripture touched Jade’s heart, and how do you think this affected Neeta?

Often, the aim of persecutors is to stop our preaching work. However, our integrity under such difficult circumstances gives a powerful witness.

WATCH THE VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH BROTHER DMITRIY MIKHAYLOV, AND THEN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

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  What persecution did Brother Mikhaylov experience?

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  How did Jehovah help Brother Mikhaylov to endure?

• How did Jehovah use the persecution of Brother Mikhaylov to give a witness to other prisoners?

• Song 135 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (1 min.)

• “Can One Person Make a Difference?”: (10 min.)

• Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

  • Nu 26:55, 56​—How did Jehovah demonstrate wisdom when distributing the land inheritance among the tribes? (it-1 359 ¶1-2)

  • What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share regarding Jehovah, the field ministry, or something else?

• Bible Reading: (4 min.) Nu 25:1-18 (th study 10)

• Initial Call: (3 min.) Use the sample conversation. (th study 1)

• Return Visit: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Introduce and discuss (but do not play) a video. (th study 3)

• Talk: (5 min.) w04 4/1 29​—Theme: Why Are Different Figures Used at Numbers 25:9 and 1 Corinthians 10:8? (th study 17)

• Song 28

• “Choose Your Friends Wisely”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Warning Examples for Our Day​—Excerpt. Encourage all to view the video in its entirety.

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr section 3, chap. 8 ¶1-7, intro video

• Concluding Comments (3 min.)

• Song 44 and Prayer

Israel was lured into wrongdoing by Moab (Nu 25:1, 2; lvs 118 ¶1-2)

Israel’s disloyalty and selfishness brought Jehovah’s rage (Nu 25:3-5; lvs 119 ¶4)

Jehovah turned away his wrath because of one person’s decisive act of courage (Nu 25:6-11)

ASK YOURSELF, ‘In what situations do I need courage to stand out as different?’

What happened to Israel on the plains of Moab is a warning example for Christians. (1Co 10:6, 8, 11) Israelites who began associating with the sexually immoral, idol-worshipping women of Moab were lured into gross wrongdoing. This resulted in disastrous consequences. (Nu 25:9) We are surrounded by workmates, schoolmates, neighbors, relatives, and other acquaintances who do not worship Jehovah. What can we learn from this Bible account about the dangers of close association with such ones?

WATCH THE VIDEO WARNING EXAMPLES FOR OUR DAY​—EXCERPT, AND THEN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

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  What wrong thinking did Zimri and others express to Jamin?

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  How did Phinehas help Jamin to view matters properly?

• What is the difference between being friendly to an unbeliever and being his friend?

• Why should we be careful when choosing our close friends even in the congregation?

• Why should we avoid chat groups on social media of people we do not know personally?

Memorial Invitation Campaign (February 27–March 27)

“We’re here [or calling or writing] to invite you to a special event that will be attended by millions of people. It’s the anniversary of Jesus’ death.” Hand [or text or mail] the person an invitation. “This invitation shows the time and location of the event in our area [or how you can attend online]. We also invite you to a special talk the weekend before.”

When Interest Is Shown: Play [or text or e-mail] the video Remember Jesus’ Death.

Link: Why did Jesus die?

Initial Call

Question: Who was Jesus?

Scripture: Mt 16:16

Link: Why did Jesus die?

FIND THIS SCRIPTURE IN THE TEACHING TOOLBOX:

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  bhs 41 ¶5

Return Visit

Question: Why did Jesus die?

Scripture: Mt 20:28

Link: How can we show our appreciation for Jesus’ ransom sacrifice?

FIND THIS SCRIPTURE IN THE TEACHING TOOLBOX:

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  bhs 52 ¶2