March
Our Christian Life and Ministry—Meeting Workbook, March-April 2026
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Our Christian Life and Ministry—Meeting Workbook, March-April 2026
© 2025 Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Cover picture: Jesus going to his execution
MARCH 2-8
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MARCH 2-8
ISAIAH 41-42
Song 8 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. “Do Not Be Afraid”
(10 min.)
Jehovah would raise up “someone from the sunrise” who would cause people to tremble (Isa 41:2, 5; ip-2 20 ¶10)
Jehovah’s worshippers would not need to be afraid (Isa 41:10; ijwbv article 5 ¶4-7)
Jehovah would help them (Isa 41:13)
FOR MEDITATION: How does the prophecy in Isaiah chapter 41 benefit Christians today?—w16.07 18 ¶4-5.
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Isa 41:8—How did Jehovah demonstrate that Abraham was his friend? (w01 10/1 20 ¶3)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Isa 42:1-13 (th study 11)
4. Starting a Conversation
(3 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. The householder accepts the Memorial invitation and shows interest. (lmd lesson 6 point 4)
5. Starting a Conversation
(4 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Invite a relative to the Memorial, and use jw.org to find the observance near him. (lmd lesson 3 point 5)
6. Explaining Your Beliefs
(5 min.) Talk. ijwbq article 60—Theme: Fear of Death—How Can You Overcome It? (th study 1)
Song 19
7. Memorial Campaign to Begin Saturday, March 7
(5 min.) Talk by the service overseer. Outline local arrangements for the campaign, special talk, and Memorial. Encourage all to increase their activity during March and April. Publishers may auxiliary pioneer with a 15-hour requirement.
8. Organizational Accomplishments for March
(10 min.) Discussion.
Play the VIDEO. Then ask the questions that appear in the video.
9. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) lfb lessons 66-67
Concluding Comments (3 min.) | and Prayer
MARCH 9-15
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MARCH 9-15
ISAIAH 43-44
Song 63 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. A Prophecy Written Two Centuries in Advance
(10 min.)
Babylon’s rivers would be made to “dry up” (Isa 44:27; gm 123-124 ¶16-17)
A conqueror named Cyrus would act as God’s “shepherd” (Isa 44:28a; it “Cyrus” ¶7)
Cyrus would send God’s people back to Jerusalem to rebuild the city and the temple (Ezr 1:1-3; Isa 44:28b; it “Cyrus” ¶17)
FOR RESEARCH: How did Cyrus fulfill Isaiah 45:1-4?
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Isa 44:28—How do we know that Jehovah did not interfere with Cyrus’ free will? (w24.02 30 ¶8)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Isa 44:9-20 (th study 10)
4. Starting a Conversation
(1 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Offer the Memorial invitation. (lmd lesson 4 point 3)
5. Starting a Conversation
(3 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Invite an acquaintance to the Memorial. (lmd lesson 3 point 4)
6. Starting a Conversation
(3 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Ask your employer for time off to attend the Memorial. (lmd lesson 6 point 3)
7. Following Up
(4 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Offer a Bible study to a person who accepted the Memorial invitation on the previous visit. (lmd lesson 7 point 4)
Song 69
8. Local Needs
(15 min.)
9. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) lfb intro to section 11 and lessons 68-69
Concluding Comments (3 min.) | and Prayer
MARCH 16-22
pp. 4–5
MARCH 16-22
ISAIAH 45-47
Song 2 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. “I Am God, and There Is No One Like Me”
(10 min.)
There is no one like Jehovah (Isa 46:9; w20.06 5 ¶14)
Nothing can prevent Jehovah from accomplishing his will (Isa 46:10, 11; cl 42 ¶14; it “Exiles Return From Babylon” ¶1)
Disappointment comes to those who trust in false gods (Isa 46:6, 7; w99 5/15 14 ¶18-19)
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Isa 46:10—Did Jehovah know “from the beginning” that Adam and Eve would sin? (w11 1/1 14 ¶2-3)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Isa 45:1-11 (th study 5)
4. Starting a Conversation
(3 min.) PUBLIC WITNESSING. Explain the Memorial to a person from a non-Christian background. (lmd lesson 5 point 3)
5. Following Up
(4 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Offer a Bible study to a person who accepted the Memorial invitation on the previous visit. (lmd lesson 9 point 5)
6. Making Disciples
Song 38
7. Our Only Reliable Source of Help
(7 min.) Discussion.
When we experience problems, the only completely reliable Source of help is our God, Jehovah.—Heb 13:5, 6.
Read Psalm 55:22. Then discuss the following situations with the audience.
For each situation, write down one way to demonstrate trust in Jehovah and one way that he sustains us.
We lose our job or struggle to support our family financially
The authorities restrict our activity
We experience serious health problems
We experience a tragedy, such as a natural disaster or the death of a loved one
8. 2026 Update on the Local Design/Construction Program
(8 min.) Talk.
9. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) lfb lessons 70-71
Concluding Comments (3 min.) | and Prayer
MARCH 23-29
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MARCH 23-29
ISAIAH 48-49
Song 89 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. Benefit From Paying Attention to Jehovah
(10 min.)
Jehovah teaches his servants (Isa 48:17; it “Teacher, Teaching” ¶2)
We must choose to pay attention to Jehovah (Isa 48:18a; ijwbq article 44 ¶2-3)
Then our peace will become “like a river” and our righteousness “like the waves of the sea” (Isa 48:18b; lv 199 ¶8)
DEFINITION: The Hebrew word rendered “peace” can convey the idea of health, safety, soundness, welfare, friendship, and entirety or completeness.
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Isa 49:8—What are the three fulfillments of this prophecy? (it “Acceptable Time” ¶1-3)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Isa 48:9-20 (th study 11)
4. Starting a Conversation
(3 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Invite an inactive relative to the special talk and the Memorial. (lmd lesson 5 point 3)
5. Following Up
(4 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Explain what to expect during the Memorial to a person who is considering attending. (lmd lesson 9 point 3)
6. Following Up
(5 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. After the Memorial talk has concluded, answer the questions of an interested attendee. (lmd lesson 8 point 3)
Song 107
7. Benefit From the Most Important Day of the Year
(15 min.) Discussion.
Our attendance at the Memorial each year allows us to demonstrate our obedience to Jesus’ command and express our appreciation for Jehovah’s gift of the ransom. (Lu 22:19) However, it is also an occasion when we are reminded of how much Jehovah and his Son love us. (Ga 2:20; 1Jo 4:9, 10) How can we benefit fully from this provision from Jehovah? How can we help interested ones to do so?
Prepare by considering portions of the Memorial Bible reading each day
Meditate on the gift of the ransom and on how to live in a way that shows appreciation for it
Have a full share in the campaign by inviting acquaintances, relatives, and those from the territory to the special talk and the Memorial
Welcome visitors to the Memorial with a warm smile and a friendly greeting. While giving special attention to those you personally invited, be alert to help those who have responded to the invitation campaign, and invite them to sit with you
Be available to answer visitors’ questions
Be alert to welcome those who are inactive. Elders will especially be alert to welcome those who were once Jehovah’s Witnesses
Play the VIDEO Jesus “Came to Seek and to Save What Was Lost.” Then ask the audience:
What did you learn about the importance of warmly welcoming inactive ones to the Memorial?
8. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) lfb lessons 72-73
Concluding Comments (3 min.) | and Prayer
2026 Memorial Bible Reading Schedule
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2026 Memorial Bible Reading Schedule
The references below cover the important events that occurred on the same date 1,993 years ago. You may decide how much material to read each day.
FRIDAY, MARCH 27
SUNRISE
SUNSET (Nisan 8 begins)
SATURDAY, MARCH 28
SUNDAY, MARCH 29
MONDAY, MARCH 30
TUESDAY, MARCH 31
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1
THURSDAY, APRIL 2
MEMORIAL (AFTER SUNSET)
FRIDAY, APRIL 3
SATURDAY, APRIL 4
SUNRISE
SUNSET (Nisan 16 begins)
SUNDAY, APRIL 5
APRIL 6-12
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APRIL 6-12
ISAIAH 50-51
Song 88 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. Listen to the One Whom God Taught
(10 min.)
Jehovah taught Jesus during his prehuman existence (Isa 50:4; kr 182 ¶5)
Jesus learned eagerly (Isa 50:5; cf 133 ¶13)
Those who fear Jehovah listen to the voice of his Servant, Jesus (Isa 50:10; Joh 10:27)
FOR MEDITATION: How can I imitate Jesus’ eagerness to be trained by Jehovah?—1Pe 2:21.
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Isa 51:1—What is the apparent meaning of this verse? (it “Quarry” ¶2)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Isa 50:1-11 (th study 2)
4. Starting a Conversation
(3 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Tell a workmate about the Memorial. (lmd lesson 2 point 4)
5. Following Up
(4 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. The householder attended the Memorial. Invite him to the next meeting. (lmd lesson 9 point 4)
6. Explaining Your Beliefs
(5 min.) Demonstration. ijwbq article 140 ¶4—Theme: Is Belief in Jesus All That We Need to Be Saved? (lmd lesson 11 point 5)
Song 99
7. Local Needs
(15 min.)
8. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) lfb intro to section 12 and lessons 74-75
Concluding Comments (3 min.) | and Prayer
APRIL 13-19
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APRIL 13-19
ISAIAH 52-53
Song 18 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
Jesus going to his execution
1. What Love Jesus Showed!
(10 min.)
Jesus would be despised (Isa 53:3; Mt 26:67, 68; w10 11/15 7 ¶2)
Jesus would let himself be afflicted (Isa 53:7; ip-2 205 ¶25)
Love motivated Jesus to suffer willingly in order to do Jehovah’s will and carry away our sins (Isa 53:10-12; Joh 14:31; 15:13)
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Isa 52:11—Explain the application of this prophetic command. (it “Utensils” ¶2)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Isa 53:3-12 (th study 10)
4. Starting a Conversation
(4 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Offer a Bible study. (lmd lesson 4 point 4)
5. Starting a Conversation
(3 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Share a truth from appendix A of the Love People brochure. (lmd lesson 3 point 3)
6. Following Up
(5 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Offer a Bible study to a person who attended the Memorial. (lmd lesson 8 point 3)
Song 20
7. Become Jehovah’s Friend—The Greatest Act of Love
(15 min.) Discussion.
Play the VIDEO. Then ask the audience:
How is Jesus’ sacrifice a gift?
How can we show our appreciation for his sacrifice?
8. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) lfb lessons 76-77
Concluding Comments (3 min.) | and Prayer
APRIL 20-26
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APRIL 20-26
ISAIAH 54-55
Song 86 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. How Much Are You Willing to Pay?
(10 min.)
Jehovah promised to teach his sons (Isa 54:13; w09 9/15 21 ¶3)
We must buy truth with our time (Isa 55:1, 2; w18.11 4 ¶6-7)
Listening attentively requires effort, but it means our life (Isa 55:3; be 14 ¶3-5)
ASK YOURSELF, ‘How can I improve my personal study habits?’
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Isa 54:17—The first part of this verse reminds us of what three important facts? (w19.01 6 ¶14-15)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Isa 54:1-10 (th study 11)
4. Starting a Conversation
(2 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Share a truth from appendix A of the Love People brochure. (lmd lesson 1 point 4)
5. Starting a Conversation
(2 min.) PUBLIC WITNESSING. Share a truth from appendix A of the Love People brochure. (lmd lesson 2 point 3)
6. Following Up
(2 min.) PUBLIC WITNESSING. Give the person a contact card. (lmd lesson 9 point 3)
7. Talk
(5 min.) be 28 ¶3–31 ¶2—Theme: How to Study. (th study 14)
Song 97
8. Overcoming Obstacles to Personal Study
(15 min.) Discussion.
There are many challenges to maintaining a consistent routine of personal study. Imagine that you are trying to encourage a fellow Christian who is struggling to have a good routine of personal study and daily Bible reading. He brings up the following obstacles. For each one, write down at least one practical suggestion, Scriptural principle, or publication reference that can help him.
“I don’t read well”
“I don’t enjoy studying”
“I don’t know where in the Bible to start reading or how much to read each day”
“There’s so much material! What should I try to study each week?”
“My schedule is so full that it’s difficult to find time to study”
“I have trouble concentrating and sometimes can’t remember what I just read”
Play the VIDEO Effective Personal Study. Then ask the audience:
What suggestions to make personal study more effective did you appreciate?
9. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) lfb lessons 78-79
Concluding Comments (3 min.) | and Prayer
APRIL 27–MAY 3
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APRIL 27–MAY 3
ISAIAH 56-57
Song 12 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. We Are Happy to Have Jehovah as Our God
(10 min.)
Idol worshippers who cry out for help are not heard (Isa 57:13; ip-2 269 ¶14-16)
People without Jehovah are restless and divided (Isa 57:20; w18.06 7 ¶16; it “Earth” ¶21)
There is no peace for the wicked (Isa 57:21; it “Peace” ¶3)
ASK YOURSELF, How does a good relationship with Jehovah make my life better?
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Isa 56:6, 7—How is this prophecy being fulfilled? (w07 1/15 10 ¶3; w06 11/1 27 ¶1)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Isa 56:4-12 (th study 5)
4. Starting a Conversation
(3 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Tell the person about something that you learned at a recent meeting. (lmd lesson 2 point 4)
5. Explaining Your Beliefs
(5 min.) Talk. ijwbq article 90—Theme: Is It Necessary to Belong to an Organized Religion? (th study 16)
6. Making Disciples
(4 min.) lff lesson 19 point 4 (lmd lesson 11 point 3)
Song 58
7. Never Stop Talking About Jehovah
(15 min.) Discussion.
Without Jehovah, people have no reliable guide, no satisfying purpose in life, and no real hope. Nonetheless, many reject the Kingdom message without knowing how much the truth would benefit them. Below are some reasons why we do not get discouraged or give up even when people do not listen.—Ec 11:6.
Our territory constantly changes. Householders who were not interested may move away, and the new occupants may be willing to listen
A different person may answer the door. An aged parent, a child who is now an adult, a new roommate, or a visitor may come to the door
People change. (1Ti 1:13) Worsening world conditions or a personal tragedy can cause someone to be more receptive
Our persistence demonstrates love for Jehovah.—Lu 6:45; 1Jo 5:3
Play the VIDEO DRAMATIZATION Jehovah “Is Not Far Off.” Then ask the audience:
What lessons did you learn about persisting in our ministry?
8. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) lfb lessons 80-81