Jehovah told Ezekiel to prophesy to a rebellious people (Eze 12:1, 2; w22.11 2-3 ¶2-4)

Jehovah hoped that some would notice Ezekiel’s prophetic actions (Eze 12:3-6)

Ezekiel faithfully obeyed Jehovah and prophesied “right before their eyes” (Eze 12:7; rr 63, ftn.)

FOR MEDITATION: How can knowing that people see the way we conduct ourselves help us remain positive regardless of how they respond to our message?

• Eze 12:24​—How has this promise been fulfilled in our day? (rr 100 ¶15; 105 ¶27)

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

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• Based on what you observe, what could you say to start a conversation?

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• Which Bible truth might you share?

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Jehovah inspired Ezekiel to highlight Daniel’s excellent reputation (Eze 14:14, 20)

Daniel displayed righteousness from his youth on (w18.02 5 ¶11-12; w16.03 5 ¶6-7)

Jehovah blessed Daniel and used him mightily (w18.02 5 ¶13)

ASK YOURSELF: ‘How does Jehovah feel about my efforts to do what is right?’​—Pr 21:3.

• Eze 13:10, ftn.​—How was the message of false prophets in Ezekiel’s day like a flimsy, whitewashed wall? (it “Vision” ¶12)

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

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Do you have a strong sense of Christian identity? Knowing who you are and what you believe can help you to stand up for your beliefs and to face challenges successfully while you are young. (Ro 12:2) How can you develop a strong Christian identity?

Read Galatians 6:4. Then ask the audience:

• How can analyzing your strengths, weaknesses, and convictions now help you to face tests of faith in the future?

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Play the VIDEO My Teen Life​—Who Am I? Then ask the audience:

• What steps did Alex and Tainara take to establish their own identity as servants of Jehovah?

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• What challenges did Alex and Tainara face?

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• What else did you learn from their examples?

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Israel had deeply offended Jehovah (Eze 16:26)

Jehovah did not want to remain angry with his people forever (Eze 16:42; rr 167 ¶15)

Jehovah made it possible for the Israelites to have a good relationship with him again (Eze 16:62, 63; w25.02 4 ¶8-9)

ASK YOURSELF: ‘What practical steps can I take to forgive those who have hurt me?’​—w25.02 16-17 ¶10-12.

• Eze 16:8​—What outstanding opportunity did Jehovah extend to the nation of Israel? (w12 10/15 25 ¶10)

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

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Have you ever shared the Kingdom message with someone, but then you forgot to exchange contact information or make an appointment to continue the conversation at a later time? That happens to all of us from time to time. That is why it is good to remind ourselves why we make return visits and how we can do so effectively.a

Read 1 Corinthians 3:6. Then ask the audience:

• What important role did Apollos play in helping the seed of truth to grow in the heart of interested ones?

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Play the VIDEO DRAMATIZATION Be Ready to Share “the Good News of Peace”​—Follow Up on Interest. Then ask the audience:

• How do we show that we genuinely care about those who express a measure of interest in the Kingdom message?

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• How did the sister in the video adjust her approach to making return visits?

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• Why is making return visits worth our every effort?​—Ec 11:6

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GOAL: Try to apply the points found in the box “How to Make Effective Return Visits” with each person you meet in the ministry in the next few weeks.

How to Make Effective Return Visits

• Before leaving the initial call, make definite plans to return. Keep the appointment.​—Mt 5:37

• Leave a question, based on your conversation, that you can answer next time

• Ask Jehovah to help make the interest grow

• Follow up in person or by letter, phone call, text message, or email

• Greet the person by name. Remind him why you have returned

• Be friendly and respectful. Try to relax

• Share an appealing Scriptural thought.​—1Co 9:19-23

• Offer a Bible study at the earliest opportunity

Jehovah holds us accountable for our actions once we know what is right and what is wrong (Eze 18:4; w10 3/15 28 ¶2)

He does not hold us responsible for the actions of others (Eze 18:14-20; w13 1/15 15 ¶18)

Jehovah’s justice moves him to seek to save people, not condemn them (Eze 18:21-23; cl 117 ¶21-22)

FOR MEDITATION: How can remembering that Jehovah is never unjust help me as I read the Bible?​—Eze 18:25; w22.02 2-4 ¶3-6.

• Eze 18:22, ftn.​—When Jehovah forgives, in what sense does he not remember a person’s sins? (w12 7/1 18 ¶5-7)

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

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When we face health challenges, we can count on Jehovah to support us. Consider a few ways that Jehovah ‘shows his strength’ in behalf of those who are sick.​—2Ch 16:9.

Elders who serve on Hospital Liaison Committees (HLC) are trained to offer timely assistance. They can help us find a cooperative doctor and provide him with information on strategies to avoid a blood transfusion. If needed, they can even arrange doctor-to-doctor consultation.

In order to help local elders support hospitalized Witness patients in large cities, the HLC may appoint a Patient Visitation Group (PVG). Elders in PVGs focus on providing emotional and spiritual support to those who are sick.​—Isa 32:1, 2.

Read Acts 20:28. Then ask the audience:

• What is one reason why congregation elders take an interest in our welfare?

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• When facing a health challenge, what can we do to benefit from the elders’ support?

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Play the VIDEO ‘Jehovah Will Sustain You on Your Sickbed.’ Then ask the audience:

• How does the Patient Visitation Group arrangement show that Jehovah really cares about us?​—Ps 41:3

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Nothing is more important than Jehovah’s name, or reputation (w23.08 18 ¶2-5)

Jehovah always acts to sanctify his name (Eze 20:9, 14, 22; w20.06 5 ¶13-14)

We help to sanctify Jehovah’s name when our speech and conduct bring him praise (Eze 20:40, 41; rr 101 ¶17; 106 ¶29)

FAMILY WORSHIP IDEA: Watch the VIDEO “Father, Glorify Your Name.” Discuss how the New World Translation sanctifies Jehovah’s name.

• Eze 20:6​—Why did Jehovah refer to Israel as “the most beautiful [or, “the decoration,” ftn.] of all the lands”? (w20.05 13 ¶7)

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

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• Based on what you observe, what could you say to start a conversation?

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• Which Bible truth might you share?

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We know that preaching the good news is the greatest work being done on earth. We also know that our efforts in the ministry help to defend Jehovah’s good reputation. (Isa 43:10) For these reasons, we feel honored to preach and teach the truth to others.

But we may struggle to remain zealous in the ministry. Why might that happen? What can help us maintain or even increase our zeal for the preaching work?

Play the VIDEO Love the Ministry​—Responsibility. Then ask the audience:

• How did Sara, Young-jae, and Nane initially feel about recent changes in the way we carry out our ministry?

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• What has not changed about our ministry, and how can focusing on that help us maintain our zeal?

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• Why is it important that we cultivate a sense of responsibility and commitment?

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• What practical suggestions from this video would you like to apply this month?

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Israel was morally corrupt throughout the nation​—from the rulers down to the common people (Eze 22:6-12; rr 59 ¶19)

The world we live in is full of moral uncleanness (rr 60 ¶20)

We glorify Jehovah when we work hard to become​—and remain—​morally clean (w25.01 6 ¶13-14)

FOR MEDITATION: What role do angels play in keeping the congregation clean, and how can we cooperate with them?​—w25.05 6-7 ¶13-15.

• Eze 21:26, 27​—How was this prophecy fulfilled? (rr 88-89 ¶13-14)

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

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We would like to be able to serve Jehovah without making mistakes. Sadly, that is beyond our ability right now. (Ro 7:18) Nevertheless, Jehovah has provided the ransom so that our sins can be forgiven. (1Co 6:11) No matter what we have done, Jehovah will forgive us if we repent, change, and ask for forgiveness based on faith in Jesus’ shed blood. (1Jo 1:7, 9) If we have committed a serious sin, we should also ask the elders for help. (Jas 5:14-16) What a relief to know that Jehovah has provided everything we need to serve him with a clean conscience!​—Heb 10:22.

Read Proverbs 4:25. Then ask the audience:

• Although we should learn from past failings, why is it important not to dwell on them?

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Play the VIDEO Use the Good News to Defeat Bad News​—A Troubled Conscience. Then ask the audience:

• How did personal study help Sister Cheri Combs put her guilt where it belonged​—behind her?

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• What practical steps did Cheri take to regain her joy in Jehovah’s service?

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• Why are you grateful to Jehovah for making it possible for you to serve him with a clean conscience?​—2Co 9:15

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Jehovah used two figurative sisters to illustrate how his people betrayed him (Eze 23:4, 5, 11; rr 166, box 15A ¶1-2)

Oholah and Oholibah do not prefigure Christendom (rr 166, box 15A ¶3-4)

The illustration reveals how Jehovah feels about those who misrepresent him and his standards (rr 166, box 15A ¶5; 168 ¶16)

ASK YOURSELF: ‘In view of how heartbroken Jehovah was over Israel’s unfaithfulness, how must he feel when I choose to remain faithful to him?’

• Eze 24:16​—For what purpose was Ezekiel told not to mourn the death of his wife? (it “Ezekiel” ¶8)

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

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After reading the announcement from the branch office regarding the annual service report, invite the audience to highlight other positive aspects of the 2026 Service Year Report of Jehovah’s Witnesses Worldwide. Interview publishers, selected in advance, who had encouraging experiences in the ministry during the past year.

• What positive aspects of the 2026 Service Year Report would you like to share?

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The Ammonites, Moabites, and Edomites were related to the Israelites (Eze 25:2, 8, 12; rr 72-74 ¶5-8)

Although many from those nations treated the Israelites with “utter scorn,” some became loyal worshippers of Jehovah (Eze 25:6; rr 74 ¶10)

We can learn practical lessons on how to deal with unbelieving relatives from Israel’s dealings with surrounding nations (rr 74-75 ¶11-13)

• Eze 26:4, 5, 12​—How was this prophecy about the city of Tyre fulfilled down to the last detail? (w08 1/1 23)

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

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