March
Our Christian Life and Ministry—Meeting Workbook, March-April 2027
pp. 1–16
Our Christian Life and Ministry—Meeting Workbook, March-April 2027
© 2026 Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Cover picture: Ezekiel using two sticks to prophesy about the unity of God’s people
MARCH 1-7
pp. 2–3
MARCH 1-7
EZEKIEL 27-28
Song 123 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
We might ask a trusted friend whether he has noticed any haughtiness in us that we cannot see in ourselves.—Ps 139:23, 24; w07 2/15 29 ¶6
1. Guard Your Heart Against Haughtiness
(10 min.)
Both the Tyrian dynasty of kings and the angel who became Satan were haughty (Eze 28:2, 13-15; w05 10/15 23 ¶10-12)
Haughtiness led to wrong conduct and Jehovah’s judgment (Eze 28:16, 17; Jas 4:6)
We must avoid developing a haughty heart (it “Haughtiness” ¶6)
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Eze 28:11-19 (th study 5)
4. Starting a Conversation
(1 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Offer the Memorial invitation, and then offer a Bible study. (lmd lesson 3 point 4)
5. Starting a Conversation
(3 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Invite an acquaintance to the Memorial, and offer a Bible study. (lmd lesson 4 point 3)
6. Starting a Conversation
(3 min.) PUBLIC WITNESSING. Explain the Memorial and our Bible study program to a person from a non-Christian background. (lmd lesson 5 point 3)
7. Following Up
(4 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Offer a Bible study to someone who accepted the Memorial invitation on the previous visit. (lmd lesson 9 point 3)
8. Be Patient, Not Haughty
(15 min.) Discussion.
The Bible contrasts haughtiness with patience. (Ec 7:8) As you watch the following dramatizations, note the benefits of demonstrating patience in various situations in the congregation.
Play the VIDEO “Better to Be Patient Than to Be Haughty in Spirit”—Imitate Moses, Not Korah. Then ask the audience:
What lessons did you learn about being patient while reaching out for privileges of service?
Play the VIDEO “Better to Be Patient Than to Be Haughty in Spirit”—Imitate Samuel, Not Saul. Then ask the audience:
What lessons did you learn about how to react if you do not agree with direction we receive through the organization?
Play the VIDEO “Better to Be Patient Than to Be Haughty in Spirit”—Imitate Jonathan, Not Absalom. Then ask the audience:
What lessons did you learn about supporting congregation arrangements if they are not what you prefer?
9. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) wcg chap. 28
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 8 and Prayer
MARCH 8-14
pp. 4–5
MARCH 8-14
EZEKIEL 29-30
Song 8 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. Jehovah Remembers What We Do for Him
(10 min.)
Jehovah used the Babylonians to carry out a costly war against Tyre (Eze 29:18; ip-1 252 ¶20)
Jehovah gave Nebuchadnezzar Egypt as “wages” (Eze 29:19; 30:25; it “Hire, Wages” ¶1)
Jehovah compensated Nebuchadnezzar and his army because they acted for him (Eze 29:20)
FOR MEDITATION: If Jehovah remembered what the faithless Babylonians did for him, how much more will he remember and reward even the smallest act of service that we render in support of his Kingdom.—w02 12/15 18 ¶19.
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Eze 29:3, 4—Why was it fitting that Jehovah likened Pharaoh to “the great sea monster”? (it “Hook” ¶5)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Eze 30:1-12 (th study 2)
4. Starting a Conversation
(3 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Discuss the video Remember Jesus’ Death after the householder accepts the Memorial invitation and expresses interest. Conclude by offering a Bible study. (lmd lesson 2 point 3)
5. Starting a Conversation
(4 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Invite a relative to the Memorial, and use jw.org to find a location where he can attend. (lmd lesson 4 point 3)
6. Explaining Your Beliefs
(5 min.) Demonstration. ijwfq article 45—Theme: Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Observe the Lord’s Supper Differently From the Way Other Religions Do? (th study 7)
7. Remember Jehovah During Youth
(7 min.) Discussion.
Jehovah appreciates our acts of faith and love, and he remembers them forever. (Heb 6:10) We can remember Jehovah by keeping him before us constantly and putting him first in our life.—Ps 16:8.
Read Ecclesiastes 12:1. Then ask the audience:
What are some ways to remember Jehovah during youth?
What are the benefits of remembering Jehovah while we are young?
Play the VIDEO Imitate Jesus’ Responses to the Tempter!—Worship Only Jehovah. Then ask the audience:
What was wrong with the thinking of Chris and Nikki?
How can parents and others in the congregation encourage young ones to remember Jehovah?
8. 2027 Update on the Local Design/Construction Program
(8 min.) Talk.
9. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) wcg chap. 29
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 2 and Prayer
MARCH 15-21
pp. 6–7
MARCH 15-21
EZEKIEL 31-32
Song 150 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. Mighty Rulers Are No Match for Jehovah!
(10 min.)
Pharaoh was “like a strong young lion” and “like a sea monster” (Eze 32:2)
Jehovah’s destruction of Egypt would “cause many peoples to be awestruck” (Eze 32:10)
During Armageddon, mighty rulers will be no match for Jehovah and his executional forces (Re 16:14; rr 198-199 ¶22-23)
FOR MEDITATION: Why should we not fear Armageddon?—Ps 91:1, 5-10; w26.09 2 ¶2-3.
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Eze 31:18—What does this verse suggest? (w11 1/1 5 ¶4, ftn.)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Eze 32:1-10 (th study 2)
4. Starting a Conversation
(3 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Ask your employer for time off to attend the Memorial. (lmd lesson 6 point 4)
5. Following Up
(4 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Answer questions about what to expect during the Memorial from someone who previously accepted an invitation. (lmd lesson 9 point 3)
6. Following Up
(5 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Answer questions from someone in attendance at the Memorial after the program has concluded. Offer a Bible study. (lmd lesson 7 point 4)
7. What Can You Do to Get Ready?
(5 min.) Discussion.
The Memorial on March 22 will be here soon. Here are some ways for us to prepare:
Continue to participate fully in the invitation campaign. Offer a Bible study when someone shows interest. Some who receive an invitation as late as the day of the program will come. Make sure that relatives, workmates, former Bible students, and other acquaintances have been invited and have a way to attend.—Zec 8:23
Beginning March 16, consider a portion of the Memorial Bible reading each day.—Ezr 7:10
Come to the Memorial ready to welcome visitors warmly and to answer their questions.—1Pe 3:15
8. Organizational Accomplishments for March
(10 min.) Discussion.
Play the VIDEO. Then ask the audience:
What arrangement did the organization make to refresh special full-time servants?
How did this video make you feel about those serving in foreign assignments?
9. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) wcg chap. 30
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 21 and Prayer
2027 Memorial Bible Reading Schedule
pp. 8–9
2027 Memorial Bible Reading Schedule
The references below tell the important events that occurred on the same date 1,994 years ago. You may decide how much material to read each day.
TUESDAY, MARCH 16
SUNRISE
SUNSET (Nisan 8 begins)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17
THURSDAY, MARCH 18
FRIDAY, MARCH 19
SATURDAY, MARCH 20
SUNDAY, MARCH 21
MONDAY, MARCH 22
MEMORIAL (AFTER SUNSET)
TUESDAY, MARCH 23
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24
SUNRISE
SUNSET (Nisan 16 begins)
THURSDAY, MARCH 25
MARCH 29–APRIL 4
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MARCH 29–APRIL 4
EZEKIEL 33
Song 1 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. Jehovah Is Perfectly Just
(10 min.)
Jehovah gives due warning before he acts (Eze 33:7; rr 123 ¶8)
Jehovah deals impartially with us as individuals (Eze 33:8; rr 122 ¶6; 175 ¶10)
Jehovah does not excuse wrongdoing because of past righteous acts; neither does he hold past wrongdoing against those who are repentant (Eze 33:13-16; rr 122 ¶7)
FOR MEDITATION: What lessons can I learn from Jehovah’s example?—rr 124-125 ¶10-12.
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Eze 33:11—In harmony with this verse, what is our clarified understanding regarding the resurrection prospects of the people of Sodom and Gomorrah? (w24.05 4 ¶10; 5 ¶15)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Eze 33:1-9 (th study 5)
4. Starting a Conversation
(3 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Tell a workmate about the Memorial. (lmd lesson 4 point 4)
5. Following Up
(4 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Invite someone who attended the Memorial to the next meeting. (lmd lesson 8 point 3)
6. Following Up
(5 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Demonstrate a Bible study to someone who attended the Memorial. (lmd lesson 9 point 5)
7. Local Needs
(15 min.)
8. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) wcg chap. 31
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 135 and Prayer
APRIL 5-11
p. 11
APRIL 5-11
EZEKIEL 34
Song 4 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. Jehovah Shepherds His Sheep
(10 min.)
Israelite “sheep” suffered because of bad shepherds (Eze 34:2-6; rr 90 ¶16)
Jehovah dismissed the shepherds and rescued the sheep (Eze 34:10-12; rr 90 ¶17)
Jehovah promised that a future shepherd would bring blessings to His people (Eze 34:22-24, 26; rr 90-91 ¶19-21)
FOR MEDITATION: What lessons can we learn from the Great Shepherd, Jehovah?—rr 91 ¶22.
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Eze 34:18—What is the meaning of this verse? (it “Sheep” ¶11)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Eze 34:1-10 (th study 5)
4. Making Disciples
(2 min.) Talk by chairman. Briefly review lesson 11 point 5 of the Love People brochure.
5. Making Disciples
(4 min.) lff lesson 46 points 1 and 2. Demonstrate a poor example of applying lesson 11 point 5 in the Love People brochure.
6. Making Disciples
7. Making Disciples
8. Local Needs
(15 min.)
9. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) wcg chap. 32
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 153 and Prayer
APRIL 12-18
pp. 12–16
APRIL 12-18
EZEKIEL 35-36
Song 148 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. He Did It to Sanctify His Name
(10 min.)
When Israel was laid desolate, its enemies spoke arrogantly against Jehovah (Eze 35:12, 13; it “Edom” ¶24)
Jehovah promised to restore Israel (Eze 36:8-10)
Jehovah’s primary reason for restoring his people was to sanctify his name (Eze 36:22-24; it “Name” ¶31)
FOR MEDITATION: How can we have a share in sanctifying Jehovah’s name?—w20.06 6 ¶16-18.
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Eze 36:35—What does this promise mean to us today? (rr 109 ¶35-37)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Eze 36:1-11 (th study 2)
4. Starting a Conversation
(3 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Initiate a friendly conversation that ends before you are able to give a witness. (lmd lesson 2 point 4)
5. What Would You Say?
(5 min.) Discussion. HOUSE TO HOUSE. Briefly review lesson 1 point 4 of the Love People brochure. Refer to the picture, then ask the audience:
Based on what you observe, what could you say to start a conversation?
Which Bible truth might you share?
6. Talk
(5 min.) lmd appendix A point 24—Theme: God Does Not Cause Our Suffering. (th study 20)
7. We Glorify God’s Name
(15 min.) Discussion.
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Under inspiration, the apostle Peter wrote the following to fellow Christians of various backgrounds and nationalities: “For you were once not a people, but now you are God’s people.” (1Pe 2:10) Yes, Jehovah was gathering individuals from the nations to form spiritual Israel and to glorify his name. (Ga 6:16) In more recent years, Jehovah has also been gathering “other sheep,” who have the honor of glorifying his name as well.—Joh 10:16.
Play the VIDEO God’s People Glorify His Name (1Pe 2:10). Then ask the audience:
As God’s people, what is our responsibility?
What is a classic example of an unscriptural dogma that God’s people have exposed?
In what way can the Trinity be compared to an art hoax?
How have God’s people firmly rejected the Trinity dogma?
How does Jehovah feel about our efforts to teach the truth about him and to sanctify his name?
8. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) wcg chap. 33
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 30 and Prayer
APRIL 19-25
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APRIL 19-25
EZEKIEL 37
Song 113 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
Ezekiel using two sticks to prophesy about the unity of God’s people
1. Two Sticks Would Become One
(10 min.)
Ezekiel used two sticks to illustrate the future of Ephraim and Judah (Eze 37:15-17; rr 130 ¶3)
Jehovah would make Ephraim and Judah “one stick” (Eze 37:19; rr 130-132 ¶7-9)
Today, Jehovah has brought the anointed and the other sheep together in an unbreakable bond of unity (Joh 10:16; w22.01 22 ¶10)
ASK YOURSELF: ‘How can I contribute to unity in my congregation?’
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Eze 37:5, 6—How was this prophecy fulfilled among spiritual Israel? (rr 114 ¶9; 117 ¶14)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Eze 37:1-10 (th study 2)
4. Starting a Conversation
(4 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Use the direct approach to offer a Bible study to someone who shows interest. (lmd lesson 1 point 3)
5. Starting a Conversation
(3 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Share a Bible truth, such as from appendix A of the Love People brochure. (lmd lesson 2 point 5)
6. Explaining Your Beliefs
(5 min.) Talk. ijwbv article 32—Theme: What Is the Meaning of John 15:13? (th study 13)
7. The Governing Body Preserves Unity—Part 2
(15 min.) Discussion.
Play the VIDEO. Then ask the audience:
What do you appreciate about the efforts of the Governing Body to preserve unity?
8. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) wcg chap. 34
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 165 and Prayer
APRIL 26–MAY 2
pp. 14–15
APRIL 26–MAY 2
EZEKIEL 38-39
Song 12 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)
1. Jehovah’s Response to Gog’s Attack
(10 min.)
“Gog of the land of Magog” will attack Jehovah’s people during the great tribulation (Eze 38:2, 8; w19.09 11 ¶13)
We will seem defenseless and will need to trust in Jehovah (Eze 38:10-12; w22.01 6 ¶13)
The attack will move Jehovah to act in our behalf (Eze 38:18, 22, 23; w22.05 17 ¶10)
FOR MEDITATION: How can I prepare for Gog’s attack?—w21.11 20 ¶1-2.
2. Spiritual Gems
(10 min.)
Eze 38:2—What does the evidence point to regarding the identity of Gog in Ezekiel’s day? (it “Gog” No. 2 ¶5)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?
3. Bible Reading
(4 min.) Eze 38:1-12 (th study 5)
4. Making Disciples
(2 min.) Talk by chairman. Briefly review lesson 12 point 3 of the Love People brochure.
5. Making Disciples
(2 min.) lff lesson 22 summary, review, and goal. Demonstrate a poor example of applying lesson 12 point 3 of the Love People brochure.
6. Making Disciples
7. Making Disciples
8. Do You Keep in Mind Angelic Support While Preaching?
(15 min.) Discussion.
We know that in the future, Jehovah will use “the armies in heaven” to protect us during the great tribulation. (Re 19:11, 14, 15; Ps 91:9-12) However, even now, Jehovah uses his powerful angels to support us in the preaching work. When sharing in the ministry, do you see them with your eyes of faith?
Read 2 Kings 6:15-17. Then ask the audience:
When you are in the ministry, what do you imagine the angels doing to support you?
Read Revelation 14:6, 7. Then ask the audience:
Why do we need help from the angels to preach?
Where is “midheaven”?
Play the VIDEO “Eager to Declare the Good News”—Excerpt. Then ask the audience:
Why should we keep in mind the role of the angels in the preaching work?
9. Congregation Bible Study
(30 min.) wcg chap. 35
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 133 and Prayer