# August 24-30

**Bible reading:** [JEREMIAH 29-30](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/29/#v24029001-v24029032)

[Open this week on jw.org](https://www.jw.org/en/library/jw-meeting-workbook/july-august-2026-mwb/Life-and-Ministry-Meeting-Schedule-for-August-24-30-2026/)

### Song 12 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)

🎵 [Song 12](https://www.jw.org/en/library/music-songs/sing-out-joyfully/12-great-god-jehovah/) — opens in JW Library

## TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

### 1. Jehovah Disciplines His Servants to the Proper Degree  *(10 min.)*

Repentant Jews would search for Jehovah with all their heart ([Jer 29:12, 13](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/29/#v24029012-v24029013); *jr* 114 ¶3)

Jehovah would restore his people ([Jer 29:14](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/29/#v24029014))

They would not be exterminated but instead disciplined “to the proper degree” ([Jer 30:11;](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/30/#v24030011) [Heb 12:6](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/hebrews/12/#v58012006); *jr* 168 ¶2)

**FOR MEDITATION:** How should we respond when Jehovah disciplines us?—[w22.11 21 ¶6](https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/watchtower-study-november-2022/Keep-Your-Senses-When-Your-Loyalty-Is-Tested/#p13).

**Why these scriptures**

- **[Jeremiah 29:12](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/29/#v24029012-v24029013)**

  > And you will call me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.’

- **[Jeremiah 29:13](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/29/#v24029012-v24029013)**

  > “‘You will seek me and find me, for you will search for me with all your heart.

- **[Jeremiah 29:14](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/29/#v24029014)**

  > And I will let you find me,’ declares Jehovah. ‘And I will gather your captives and collect you together out of all the nations and places to which I have dispersed you,’ declares Jehovah. ‘And I will bring you back to the place from which I caused you to go into exile.’

- **[Jeremiah 30:11](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/30/#v24030011)**

  > “For I am with you,” declares Jehovah, “to save you. But I will make an extermination among all the nations to which I scattered you; However, you I will not exterminate. I will discipline you to the proper degree, And I will by no means leave you unpunished.”

- **[Hebrews 12:6](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/hebrews/12/#v58012006)**

  > for those whom Jehovah loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son.”


**Referenced material**

- [w22.11 21 ¶6](https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/watchtower-study-november-2022/Keep-Your-Senses-When-Your-Loyalty-Is-Tested/#p13)

### 2. Spiritual Gems  *(10 min.)*

[Jer 30:11](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/30/#v24030011)—How can parents imitate Jehovah when administering discipline? ([w14 7/1 12 ¶1-4](https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/wp20140701/how-to-discipline-your-child/#p18))

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

**Why these scriptures**

- **[Jeremiah 30:11](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/30/#v24030011)**

  > “For I am with you,” declares Jehovah, “to save you. But I will make an extermination among all the nations to which I scattered you; However, you I will not exterminate. I will discipline you to the proper degree, And I will by no means leave you unpunished.”


🗺️ **Places:** [Jerusalem](https://bible-lands.apps.simontingle.com/?place=jerusalem) *(Jerusalem, Israel)*, [Babylon](https://bible-lands.apps.simontingle.com/?place=babylon) *(Hillah, Iraq)*, [Judea](https://bible-lands.apps.simontingle.com/?place=judea-region) *(southern West Bank / Israel)*

**Referenced material**

- [w14 7/1 12 ¶1-4](https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/wp20140701/how-to-discipline-your-child/#p18)

### 3. Bible Reading  *(4 min.)*

[Jer 30:1-11](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/30/#v24030001-v24030011) ([th study 2](https://www.jw.org/en/library/brochures/reading-and-teaching/2-conversational-manner/))

**Why these scriptures**

- **[Jeremiah 30:1](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/30/#v24030001-v24030011)**

  > 30 The word that came to Jeremiah from Jehovah, saying:

- **[Jeremiah 30:2](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/30/#v24030001-v24030011)**

  > “This is what Jehovah the God of Israel says, ‘Write in a book all the words that I speak to you.

- **[Jeremiah 30:3](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/30/#v24030001-v24030011)**

  > For “look! the days are coming,” declares Jehovah, “when I will gather the captives of my people, Israel and Judah,” says Jehovah, “and I will bring them back to the land that I gave to their forefathers, and they will possess it once again.”’”

- **[Jeremiah 30:4](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/30/#v24030001-v24030011)**

  > These are the words that Jehovah spoke to Israel and Judah.

- **[Jeremiah 30:5](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/30/#v24030001-v24030011)**

  > This is what Jehovah says: “We have heard the sounds of trembling; There is terror, and no peace.

- **[Jeremiah 30:6](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/30/#v24030001-v24030011)**

  > Ask, please, whether a man can give birth. Why, then, do I see every strong man with his hands on his stomach Like a woman giving birth? Why has every face turned pale?

- **[Jeremiah 30:7](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/30/#v24030001-v24030011)**

  > Alas! For that day is a terrible one. There is none like it, A time of distress for Jacob. But he will be saved out of it.”

- **[Jeremiah 30:8](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/30/#v24030001-v24030011)**

  > “And in that day,” declares Jehovah of armies, “I will break the yoke from off your neck, and your straps I will tear in two; and no more will strangers make him their slave.

- **[Jeremiah 30:9](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/30/#v24030001-v24030011)**

  > They will serve Jehovah their God and David their king, whom I will raise up for them.”

- **[Jeremiah 30:10](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/30/#v24030001-v24030011)**

  > “And you, my servant Jacob, do not be afraid,” declares Jehovah, “And do not be terrified, O Israel. For I will save you from far away And your offspring from the land of their captivity. Jacob will return and be calm and undisturbed, With no one to make them afraid.”

- **[Jeremiah 30:11](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/30/#v24030001-v24030011)**

  > “For I am with you,” declares Jehovah, “to save you. But I will make an extermination among all the nations to which I scattered you; However, you I will not exterminate. I will discipline you to the proper degree, And I will by no means leave you unpunished.”


🗺️ **Places:** [Judea](https://bible-lands.apps.simontingle.com/?place=judea-region) *(southern West Bank / Israel)*

**Referenced material**

- [th study 2](https://www.jw.org/en/library/brochures/reading-and-teaching/2-conversational-manner/)

## APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

### 4. Starting a Conversation  *(4 min.)*

HOUSE TO HOUSE. Start a conversation on the subject of the September campaign, and offer a Bible study. ([lmd lesson 3 point 4](https://www.jw.org/en/library/brochures/love-people-make-disciples/lesson-3/#p16))

**Referenced material**

- [lmd lesson 3 point 4](https://www.jw.org/en/library/brochures/love-people-make-disciples/lesson-3/#p16)

### 5. Starting a Conversation  *(3 min.)*

PUBLIC WITNESSING. Start a conversation on the subject of the September campaign. ([lmd lesson 1 point 5](https://www.jw.org/en/library/brochures/love-people-make-disciples/lesson-1/#p20))

**Referenced material**

- [lmd lesson 1 point 5](https://www.jw.org/en/library/brochures/love-people-make-disciples/lesson-1/#p20)

### 6. Talk  *(5 min.)*

[ijwbv article 6](https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/bible-verses/jeremiah-29-11/)—Theme: What Is the Meaning of [Jeremiah 29:11](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/29/#v24029011)? ([th study 1](https://www.jw.org/en/library/brochures/reading-and-teaching/1-effective-introduction/))

**Why these scriptures**

- **[Jeremiah 29:11](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/29/#v24029011)**

  > “‘For I well know the thoughts that I am thinking toward you,’ declares Jehovah, ‘thoughts of peace, and not of calamity, to give you a future and a hope.


**Referenced material**

- [ijwbv article 6](https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/bible-verses/jeremiah-29-11/)
- [th study 1](https://www.jw.org/en/library/brochures/reading-and-teaching/1-effective-introduction/)

## LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

### Song 3

🎵 [Song 3](https://www.jw.org/en/library/music-songs/sing-out-joyfully/3-our-strength-our-hope-our-confidence/) — opens in JW Library

### 7. Jehovah Gives His Servants Hope  *(10 min.)*

Discussion.

During the time that the Jews were captive in Babylon, Jehovah promised them that they would eventually be restored to their homeland. ([Jer 29:10](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/29/#v24029010)) Their misery would end. Such promises from God benefit his servants not only when they are fulfilled. Even before they come true, they give us hope as we await their fulfillment.

Hope can make a difference in our physical health.—[Pr 17:22](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/proverbs/17/#v20017022)

Hope can give us the strength to fight discouragement.—[Pr 24:10](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/proverbs/24/#v20024010)

Hope can stabilize us in an unstable world.—[Heb 6:19](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/hebrews/6/#v58006019)

[Play the VIDEO](https://www.jw.org/open?wtlocale=E&lank=pub-jwbcov22_20_VIDEO) **Universal Peace Is Sure to Come!—Do Not Lose Hope.** Then ask the audience:

What lessons did you learn from the video?

🎬 [Play the VIDEO](https://www.jw.org/open?wtlocale=E&lank=pub-jwbcov22_20_VIDEO) — opens in JW Library

**Why these scriptures**

- **[Jeremiah 29:10](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/29/#v24029010)**

  > “For this is what Jehovah says, ‘When 70 years at Babylon are fulfilled, I will turn my attention to you, and I will make good my promise by bringing you back to this place.’

- **[Proverbs 17:22](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/proverbs/17/#v20017022)**

  > A joyful heart is good medicine, But a crushed spirit saps one’s strength.

- **[Proverbs 24:10](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/proverbs/24/#v20024010)**

  > If you become discouraged in the day of distress, Your strength will be meager.

- **[Hebrews 6:19](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/hebrews/6/#v58006019)**

  > We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, both sure and firm, and it enters in within the curtain,


🗺️ **Places:** [Babylon](https://bible-lands.apps.simontingle.com/?place=babylon) *(Hillah, Iraq)*

### 8. Special Campaign in September  *(5 min.)*

Talk by the service overseer. Stimulate enthusiasm for the campaign, and outline local arrangements.

### 9. Congregation Bible Study  *(30 min.)*

[wcg chap. 5](https://www.jw.org/en/library/books/walk-courageously-with-god/patriarchs-to-time-of-judges/abraham-faced-his-hardest-challenge/)

**Referenced material**

- [wcg chap. 5](https://www.jw.org/en/library/books/walk-courageously-with-god/patriarchs-to-time-of-judges/abraham-faced-his-hardest-challenge/)

### Concluding Comments (3 min.) | Song 156 and Prayer

🎵 [Song 156](https://www.jw.org/en/library/music-songs/sing-out-joyfully/156-with-eyes-of-faith/) — opens in JW Library

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