Cover picture: The queen of Sheba visiting the court of King Solomon

• Song 123 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (1 min.)

• “Temple Worship Becomes Highly Organized”: (10 min.)

• Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

  • 1Ch 25:7, 8​—What do these verses indicate about the importance of singing songs of praise to Jehovah? (w22.03 22 ¶10)

    Your answer

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

    Your answer

• Bible Reading: (4 min.) 1Ch 23:21-32 (th study 5)

• Memorial Invitation Video: (5 min.) Discussion. Play the video Memorial Invitation Campaign. Stop the video at the pause, and ask the audience the question that appears in the video.

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

• Talk: (5 min.) w11 6/1 14-15​—Theme: Why Are Christians Organized? (th study 14)

• Song 101

• “How to Help After a Disaster”: (10 min.) Discussion and video.

• Memorial Campaign to Begin Saturday, March 11: (5 min.) Discussion. Briefly review the invitation. Outline the local arrangements for the special talk and the Memorial and for covering the territory.

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) lff lesson 39 and endnote 3

• Concluding Comments (3 min.)

• Song 127 and Prayer

King David organized the Levites and the priests for temple duty (1Ch 23:6, 27, 28; 24:1, 3; it-2 241, 686)

Expert musicians and learners were assigned to musical service (1Ch 25:1, 8; it-2 451-452)

Levites were assigned as gatekeepers, treasurers, and other officials (1Ch 26:16-20; it-1 898)

Worship that is organized reflects Jehovah’s personality.​—1Co 14:33.

FOR MEDITATION: How is the Christian congregation well-organized for worship today?

Natural disasters are becoming more and more common today. When a disaster strikes, efforts to provide relief need to be well-organized and coordinated efficiently. To that end, the Governing Body has arranged for a Disaster Relief Department to be set up in every branch office.

When the brothers in that department learn of a disaster, they immediately contact the local elders to find out what help the publishers will need. If the damage is more extensive than the local publishers can handle themselves, the branch will assign qualified brothers to take the lead in the relief work. Those brothers may ask for volunteers or for donations of specific items, or they may purchase and distribute needed supplies locally.

There are many advantages to handling matters this way. It avoids duplication of effort, confusion, and waste of funds and materials, which can result when brothers act on their own initiative.

The brothers appointed by the branch can determine how much money and how many volunteers will be needed in the relief effort. They can also get acquainted with the local officials, who can often help us to expedite our relief efforts. So individuals should not take the initiative to collect funds, send relief supplies, or travel to the affected area unless they are asked to do so.

Still, when disaster strikes, we want to help. (Heb 13:16) We love our brothers! What can we do? Most important, we can pray for the victims of the disaster and for those providing relief. We can also donate funds through the worldwide work. Under the direction of the Governing Body, branch offices are in the best position to determine where these funds will do the most good. And if we wish to get involved personally, we can indicate that we are available by filling out the Local Design/​Construction Volunteer Application (DC-50).

WATCH THE VIDEO DEVASTATING FLOODING IN BRAZIL, AND THEN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION:

What impresses you about the relief efforts of Jehovah’s Witnesses after the flooding in Brazil in 2020?

• Song 133 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (1 min.)

• “A Father’s Loving Admonition to His Son”: (10 min.)

• Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

  • 1Ch 27:33​—How is Hushai a good example of a loyal friend? (w17.03 29 ¶6-7)

    Your answer

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

    Your answer

• Bible Reading: (4 min.) 1Ch 27:1-15 (th study 10)

• Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Discussion. Play the video Return Visit: Jesus​—Mt 20:28. Stop the video at each pause, and ask the audience the questions that appear in the video.

• Return Visit: (4 min.) Make a return visit on someone who accepted the Memorial invitation and showed interest. Introduce and discuss (but do not play) Why Did Jesus Die? (th study 9)

• Return Visit: (4 min.) Make a return visit on someone who accepted the Memorial invitation and showed interest. Start a Bible study in the Enjoy Life Forever! brochure. (th study 6)

• Song 4

• Local Needs: (5 min.)

• Organizational Accomplishments: (10 min.) Play the Organizational Accomplishments video for March.

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) lff lesson 40

• Concluding Comments (3 min.)

• Song 45 and Prayer

Get to know Jehovah for yourself (1Ch 28:9; w05 2/15 19 ¶9)

Serve Jehovah with a complete heart (1Ch 28:9; w12 4/15 16 ¶13)

Rely on Jehovah, and do not be afraid (1Ch 28:20; w17.09 32 ¶20-21)

Aged King David gave this admonition before his young and inexperienced son Solomon began the important task of building the temple. Why is this advice valuable for all, but especially for young Christians?

• Song 41 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (1 min.)

• “King Solomon Makes an Unwise Decision”: (10 min.)

• Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

  • 2Ch 1:11, 12​—What does this account teach us about our personal prayers? (w05 12/1 19 ¶6)

    Your answer

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

    Your answer

• Bible Reading: (4 min.) 2Ch 4:7-22 (th study 10)

• Memorial Invitation: (3 min.) Invite a workmate, a schoolmate, or a relative. (th study 2)

• Return Visit: (4 min.) Make a return visit on someone who accepted the Memorial invitation and showed interest. Explain our free Bible course, and offer the Enjoy Life Forever! brochure. Introduce and discuss (but do not play) the video What Happens at a Bible Study? (th study 17)

• Bible Study: (5 min.) lff lesson 09 point 5 (th study 9)

• Song 19

• Will You Be Prepared for the Most Important Day of the Year?: (15 min.) Talk and video. To be handled by the service overseer. Report on the local progress of the Memorial campaign. Interview those who have had good experiences. Refer to the Memorial Bible reading schedule on pages 8 and 9, and encourage all to prepare their heart. (Ezr 7:10) Discuss how we can warmly welcome our guests on the night of the Memorial. (Ro 15:7; mwb16.03 2) Play the video How to Make Memorial Bread.

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) lff lesson 41 points 1-4

• Concluding Comments (3 min.)

• Song 135 and Prayer

[Play the video Introduction to 2 Chronicles.]

Solomon accumulated horses and chariots from Egypt (De 17:15, 16; 2Ch 1:14, 17)

People and cities were needed to accommodate Solomon’s new military divisions (2Ch 1:14; it-1 174 ¶5; 427)

Although the people prospered during a good part of Solomon’s reign, they revolted under King Rehoboam because he kept his father’s heavy burdens and added to them. (2Ch 10:3, 4, 14, 16) Our decisions always have consequences.​—Ga 6:7.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29

SUNRISE

SUNSET (Nisan 8 begins)

THURSDAY, MARCH 30

SUNRISE

SUNSET (Nisan 9 begins)

Jesus​—The Way, chap. 101

FRIDAY, MARCH 31

SUNRISE

Jesus​—The Way, chap. 102

SUNSET (Nisan 10 begins)

SATURDAY, APRIL 1

SUNRISE

Jesus​—The Way, chaps. 103-104

SUNSET (Nisan 11 begins)

SUNDAY, APRIL 2

SUNRISE

Jesus​—The Way, chaps. 105-114

SUNSET (Nisan 12 begins)

MONDAY, APRIL 3

SUNRISE

Jesus​—The Way, chap. 115

SUNSET (Nisan 13 begins)

TUESDAY, APRIL 4

MEMORIAL (AFTER SUNSET)

SUNRISE

SUNSET (Nisan 14 begins)

Jesus​—The Way, chaps. 116-126

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5

SUNRISE

Jesus​—The Way, chaps. 127-133

SUNSET (Nisan 15 begins)

THURSDAY, APRIL 6

SUNRISE

SUNSET (Nisan 16 begins)

FRIDAY, APRIL 7

SUNRISE

Jesus​—The Way, chaps. 134-135

SUNSET (Nisan 17 begins)

• Song 129 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (1 min.)

• “My Heart Will Always Be There”: (10 min.)

• Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

  • 2Ch 6:29, 30​—How can these words of Solomon’s prayer comfort us? (w10 12/1 11 ¶7)

    Your answer

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

    Your answer

• Bible Reading: (4 min.) 2Ch 6:28-42 (th study 11)

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

• Return Visit: (4 min.) After the conclusion of the Memorial talk, initiate a conversation with someone you invited and answer a question he raises about the program. (th study 17)

• Talk: (5 min.) w93 2/1 31​—Theme: What if We Cannot Attend the Memorial Because of Exceptional Circumstances? (th study 18)

• Song 36

• “Safeguard Your Heart”: (10 min.) Discussion and video.

• Local Needs: (5 min.)

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) lff lesson 41 point 5 and summary, review, and goal

• Concluding Comments (3 min.)

• Song 34 and Prayer

Jehovah chose the temple for himself (2Ch 7:11, 12)

Jehovah’s heart would always be there, indicating that he would be highly interested in what went on at this house associated with his name (2Ch 7:16; w02 11/15 5 ¶1)

If the people stopped walking before Jehovah “with all their heart,” he would allow the temple to be destroyed (2Ch 6:14; 7:19-21; it-2 1077-1078)

At the time of the temple’s inauguration, the people likely thought their heart would always be at the temple. Sadly, the people gradually lost their enthusiasm for worshipping Jehovah.

ASK YOURSELF, ‘How am I demonstrating that my heart is involved in my worship?’

Solomon wrote under inspiration: “Above all the things that you guard, safeguard your heart.” (Pr 4:23) Sadly, God’s people, Israel, stopped walking before Jehovah “with all their heart.” (2Ch 6:14) Even King Solomon allowed his pagan wives to incline his heart to follow other gods. (1Ki 11:4) How can you safeguard your heart? That was the subject of the study article that appeared in the January 2019 issue of The Watchtower, pages 14-19.

WATCH THE VIDEO LESSONS FROM THE WATCHTOWER​—SAFEGUARD YOUR HEART, AND THEN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

What potential negative influences did the following Christians face, and how did this study article help them safeguard their heart?

• 

  Brent and Lauren

  Your answer

• 

  Umjay

  Your answer

• 

  Happy Layou

  Your answer

How did the study article help you?

• Song 88 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (1 min.)

• “She Valued Wisdom”: (10 min.)

• Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

  • 2Ch 9:19​—What may the 12 lion statues leading to Solomon’s throne have represented? (it-2 1097)

    Your answer

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

    Your answer

• Bible Reading: (4 min.) 2Ch 8:1-16 (th study 5)

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

• Initial Call: (3 min.) Begin with the sample conversation topic. Respond to an objection common in your territory. (th study 2)

• Bible Study: (5 min.) lff lesson 09 point 6 (th study 19)

• Song 98

• “Daily Bible Reading and the Search for Wisdom”: (15 min.) Discussion and video.

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) lff lesson 42 and endnote 4

• Concluding Comments (3 min.)

• Song 131 and Prayer

The queen of Sheba made a long and arduous trip to see Solomon (2Ch 9:1, 2; w99 11/1 20 ¶4; w99 7/1 30 ¶4-5)

Solomon’s wisdom and riches left her breathless (2Ch 9:3, 4; w99 7/1 30-31; see cover picture)

What she saw moved her to praise Jehovah (2Ch 9:7, 8; it-2 990-991)

The queen of Sheba valued wisdom so much that she was willing to make great sacrifices to obtain it.

ASK YOURSELF, ‘Am I willing to search for wisdom as I would for hidden treasures?’​—Pr 2:1-6.

Godly wisdom is precious like hidden treasure. (Pr 2:1-6) Wisdom helps us to have sound judgment and make good decisions. It protects and safeguards us. Therefore, it is “the most important thing.” (Pr 4:5-7) Effort is required to dig for the spiritual treasures hidden in God’s Word. We can begin by reading God’s Word “day and night”​—every day. (Jos 1:8) Note some suggestions that can help us to read God’s Word regularly and to enjoy it.

WATCH THE VIDEO YOUTHS LEARNING TO LOVE GOD’S WORD, AND THEN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

What challenges did these youths face in trying to read the Bible every day, and what helped them?

• 

  Melanie

  Your answer

• 

  Samuel

  Your answer

• 

  Celine

  Your answer

• 

  Raphaello

  Your answer

MY SCHEDULE FOR BIBLE READING:

• Song 103 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (1 min.)

• “Benefit From Wise Advice”: (10 min.)

• Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

  • 2Ch 11:15​—What may be indicated by the term “goatlike demons”? (it-1 966-967)

    Your answer

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

    Your answer

• Bible Reading: (4 min.) 2Ch 10:1-15 (th study 2)

• Initial Call: (3 min.) Begin with the sample conversation topic. Respond to an objection common in your territory. (th study 12)

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

• Talk: (5 min.) be 69 ¶4-5​—Theme: Train Your Bible Students When They Ask for Advice. (th study 20)

• Song 79

• “How to Use the Bible Study Videos”: (5 min.) Talk and video. Play the video Welcome to Your Bible Study.

• Local Needs: (10 min.)

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) lff lesson 43

• Concluding Comments (3 min.)

• Song 121 and Prayer

Rehoboam was faced with a decision (2Ch 10:1-4; w18.06 13 ¶3)

Rehoboam sought advice (2Ch 10:6-11; w01 9/1 28-29)

Rehoboam and the people suffered because he rejected wise advice (2Ch 10:12-16; it-2 768 ¶1)

Because of their experience, older, spiritually mature ones can often perceive how a situation will likely turn out.​—Job 12:12.

ASK YOURSELF, ‘From whom in the congregation would I receive good advice?’

We have four Bible study videos for use in the ministry. For what purpose was each one designed?

• 

  Why Study the Bible?​—Full Length was designed to stimulate interest in the Bible regardless of a person’s religious beliefs. It encourages viewers to look into the Bible for answers to life’s big questions and gives a sample of the logical information found there. It explains how to request a Bible study.

• 

  Why Study the Bible? (shortened version) is similar to the full-length version but is about a third of the length. It may be more effective in territories where people are in a hurry.

• 

  What Happens at a Bible Study? was designed to stimulate interest in our free Bible study program and to answer some common questions about it, including how to request a study.

• 

  Welcome to Your Bible Study was designed to be shown to Bible students. Although the video is introduced on page two of the Enjoy Life Forever! book, it may be shown when discussing the Enjoy Life Forever! brochure. The video outlines the contents of the book and what the student can expect during discussions.

Although each video was designed for a particular purpose, any of them may be shown or sent to people when appropriate. Publishers are encouraged to become well-acquainted with and make good use of them in the ministry.

• Song 3 and Prayer

• Opening Comments (1 min.)

• “Rely On Jehovah​—When?”: (10 min.)

• Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

  • 2Ch 15:16​—How can we imitate Asa’s courage? (w17.03 19 ¶7)

    Your answer

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

    Your answer

• Bible Reading: (4 min.) 2Ch 14:1-15 (th study 5)

• Initial Call: (3 min.) Begin with the sample conversation topic. Tell the person about our website, and leave a jw.org contact card. (th study 1)

• Return Visit: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation topic. Tell the person about our Bible study program, and give him a Bible course contact card. (th study 11)

• Bible Study: (5 min.) lff lesson 09 point 7 and Some People Say (th study 6)

• Song 94

• “Decisions That Show Reliance on Jehovah”: (15 min.) Discussion and video.

• Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) lff lesson 44 points 1-4 and endnote 5

• Concluding Comments (3 min.)

• Song 39 and Prayer

Asa relied on Jehovah to defeat a large army (2Ch 14:9-12; w21.03 5 ¶12)

Asa later counted on the Syrians to defeat a smaller army (2Ch 16:1-3; w21.03 5 ¶13)

Jehovah was displeased with Asa for not continuing to seek His help (2Ch 16:7-9)

We may rely on Jehovah when making life-altering decisions, but what about at other times? It is important to take notice of Jehovah in all our ways.​—Pr 3:5, 6; w21.03 6 ¶14.

Every day we are faced with many decisions. People in the world often base their decisions on emotion, or they simply follow the crowd. (Ex 23:2; Pr 28:26) On the other hand, those who rely on Jehovah “take notice of him” by using Bible principles to guide their decisions.​—Pr 3:5, 6.

For each of the following, write down a situation for which the scripture can help you make a good decision.

• Mt 6:33

  Your answer

• Ro 12:18

  Your answer

• 1Co 10:24

  Your answer

• Eph 5:15, 16

  Your answer

• 1Ti 2:9, 10

  Your answer

• Heb 13:5

  Your answer

WATCH THE VIDEO DRAMATIZATION IMITATE THE FAITHFUL, NOT THE FAITHLESS​—MOSES, NOT PHARAOH, AND THEN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION:

How did a Bible example help the brother make a good decision?

MEMORIAL INVITATION CAMPAIGN (March 11–April 4)

“We’re happy to invite you to a special event that will be attended by millions of people. It’s the anniversary of Jesus’ death.” Provide a printed or an electronic invitation. “This invitation shows the time and location of the event in our area. We also invite you to a special talk the weekend before.”

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

Link: Why did Jesus die?

INITIAL CALL (March 1-10, April 5-30)

Question: Who is Jesus?

Scripture: Mt 16:16

Link: Why did Jesus die?

RETURN VISIT

Question: Why did Jesus die?

Scripture: Mt 20:28

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