# August 31–September 6

**Bible reading:** [JEREMIAH 31](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/31/#v24031001-v24031040)

[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-31-September-6-2026/)

### Song 27 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)

🎵 [Song 27](https://www.jw.org/en/library/music-songs/sing-out-joyfully/27-revealing-of-gods-sons/) — opens in JW Library

## TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

### 1. “I Will Make . . . a New Covenant”  *(10 min.)*

Jehovah promised to replace the Mosaic Law covenant with “a new covenant” that would have much broader and long-term benefits ([Jer 31:31, 32](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/31/#v24031031-v24031032); *jr* 169 ¶4)

The new covenant would be between Jehovah and the Israel of God and would provide a legal basis for forgiveness of sins ([Jer 31:33, 34](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/31/#v24031033-v24031034); *jr* 171 ¶9)

Christians who are not part of the Israel of God also benefit from the new covenant ([w10 3/15 27 ¶14;](https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/w20100315/One-Flock-One-Shepherd/#p19) *jr* 177 ¶18)

**Why these scriptures**

- **[Jeremiah 31:31](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/31/#v24031031-v24031032)**

  > “Look! The days are coming,” declares Jehovah, “when I will make with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah a new covenant.

- **[Jeremiah 31:32](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/31/#v24031031-v24031032)**

  > It will not be like the covenant that I made with their forefathers on the day I took hold of their hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt, ‘my covenant that they broke, although I was their true master,’ declares Jehovah.”

- **[Jeremiah 31:33](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/31/#v24031033-v24031034)**

  > “For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days,” declares Jehovah. “I will put my law within them, and in their heart I will write it. And I will become their God, and they will become my people.”

- **[Jeremiah 31:34](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/31/#v24031033-v24031034)**

  > “And they will no longer teach each one his neighbor and each one his brother, saying, ‘Know Jehovah!’ for they will all know me, from the least to the greatest of them,” declares Jehovah. “For I will forgive their error, and I will no longer remember their sin.”


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

**Referenced material**

- [w10 3/15 27 ¶14](https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/w20100315/One-Flock-One-Shepherd/#p19)

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

[Jer 31:15](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/31/#v24031015)—What are the possible fulfillments of this prophecy? ([it “Ramah” No. 1 ¶3](https://www.jw.org/en/library/books/Insight-on-the-Scriptures/Ramah/#p6))

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

**Why these scriptures**

- **[Jeremiah 31:15](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/31/#v24031015)**

  > “This is what Jehovah says: ‘A voice is heard in Raʹmah, lamentation and bitter weeping: Rachel is weeping over her sons. She has refused to be comforted over her sons, Because they are no more.’”


🗺️ **Places:** [Mount Ephraim](https://bible-lands.apps.simontingle.com/?place=mount-ephraim) *(Beitin)*, [Jerusalem](https://bible-lands.apps.simontingle.com/?place=jerusalem) *(Jerusalem, Israel)*, [Ramah](https://bible-lands.apps.simontingle.com/?place=ramah) *(Er-Ram, West Bank)*, [Judea](https://bible-lands.apps.simontingle.com/?place=judea-region) *(southern West Bank / Israel)*, [Egypt](https://bible-lands.apps.simontingle.com/?place=egypt) *(Ain Shams)*, [Corner Gate](https://bible-lands.apps.simontingle.com/?place=corner-gate) *(Jerusalem)*, [Tower of Hananel](https://bible-lands.apps.simontingle.com/?place=tower-of-hananel) *(Antonia Fortress)*, [Gareb](https://bible-lands.apps.simontingle.com/?place=gareb) *(Jerusalem)*, [Goah](https://bible-lands.apps.simontingle.com/?place=goah) *(Jerusalem)*, [Horse Gate](https://bible-lands.apps.simontingle.com/?place=horse-gate) *(Jerusalem)*

**Referenced material**

- [it “Ramah” No. 1 ¶3](https://www.jw.org/en/library/books/Insight-on-the-Scriptures/Ramah/#p6)

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

[Jer 31:1-11](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/31/#v24031001-v24031011) ([th study 12](https://www.jw.org/en/library/brochures/reading-and-teaching/12-warmth-and-empathy/))

**Why these scriptures**

- **[Jeremiah 31:1](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/31/#v24031001-v24031011)**

  > 31 “At that time,” declares Jehovah, “I will become God to all the families of Israel, and they will become my people.”

- **[Jeremiah 31:2](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/31/#v24031001-v24031011)**

  > This is what Jehovah says: “The people who survived the sword found favor in the wilderness When Israel was walking to his resting-place.”

- **[Jeremiah 31:3](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/31/#v24031001-v24031011)**

  > From far away Jehovah appeared to me and said: “I have loved you with an everlasting love. That is why I have drawn you to me with loyal love.

- **[Jeremiah 31:4](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/31/#v24031001-v24031011)**

  > Yet again I will rebuild you and you will be rebuilt. O virgin of Israel, you will again take up your tambourines And go forth dancing joyfully.

- **[Jeremiah 31:5](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/31/#v24031001-v24031011)**

  > You will again plant vineyards in the mountains of Sa·marʹi·a; The planters will plant and enjoy their fruit.

- **[Jeremiah 31:6](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/31/#v24031001-v24031011)**

  > For the day will come when the watchmen in the mountains of Eʹphra·im will call out: ‘Rise up, let us go up to Zion, to Jehovah our God.’”

- **[Jeremiah 31:7](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/31/#v24031001-v24031011)**

  > For this is what Jehovah says: “Cry out to Jacob with rejoicing. Shout for joy because you are over the nations. Proclaim it; offer praise and say, ‘O Jehovah, save your people, the remnant of Israel.’

- **[Jeremiah 31:8](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/31/#v24031001-v24031011)**

  > I am bringing them back from the land of the north. I will gather them together from the remotest parts of the earth. Among them will be the blind and the lame, The pregnant woman and the one giving birth, all together. As a great congregation they will return here.

- **[Jeremiah 31:9](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/31/#v24031001-v24031011)**

  > They will come weeping. I will lead them as they beg for favor. I will guide them to streams of water, On a level path that will not make them stumble. For I am a Father to Israel, and Eʹphra·im is my firstborn.”

- **[Jeremiah 31:10](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/31/#v24031001-v24031011)**

  > Hear the word of Jehovah, you nations, And proclaim it among the islands far away: “The One who scattered Israel will gather him together. He will watch over him as a shepherd does his flock.

- **[Jeremiah 31:11](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/jeremiah/31/#v24031001-v24031011)**

  > For Jehovah will redeem Jacob And rescue him out of the hand of the one stronger than he is.


🗺️ **Places:** [Mount Ephraim](https://bible-lands.apps.simontingle.com/?place=mount-ephraim) *(Beitin)*, [Jerusalem](https://bible-lands.apps.simontingle.com/?place=jerusalem) *(Jerusalem, Israel)*

**Referenced material**

- [th study 12](https://www.jw.org/en/library/brochures/reading-and-teaching/12-warmth-and-empathy/)

## APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

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

HOUSE TO HOUSE. Use the direct approach to offer a Bible study. ([lmd lesson 4 point 3](https://www.jw.org/en/library/brochures/love-people-make-disciples/lesson-4/#p13))

**Referenced material**

- [lmd lesson 4 point 3](https://www.jw.org/en/library/brochures/love-people-make-disciples/lesson-4/#p13)

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

INFORMAL WITNESSING. Use [ijwyp article 106](https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/teenagers/ask/get-along-with-my-teacher/) to help a classmate who is distressed because he feels the teacher is being mean. ([lmd lesson 3 point 3](https://www.jw.org/en/library/brochures/love-people-make-disciples/lesson-3/#p13))

**Referenced material**

- [ijwyp article 106](https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/teenagers/ask/get-along-with-my-teacher/)
- [lmd lesson 3 point 3](https://www.jw.org/en/library/brochures/love-people-make-disciples/lesson-3/#p13)

### 6. Explaining Your Beliefs  *(5 min.)*

Talk. [ijwfq article 37](https://www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/faq/political-neutrality/)—Theme: Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Maintain Political Neutrality? ([th study 14](https://www.jw.org/en/library/brochures/reading-and-teaching/14-main-points-stand-out/))

**Referenced material**

- [th study 14](https://www.jw.org/en/library/brochures/reading-and-teaching/14-main-points-stand-out/)

## LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

### Song 67

🎵 [Song 67](https://www.jw.org/en/library/music-songs/sing-out-joyfully/67-preach-the-word/) — opens in JW Library

### 7. Be Adaptable—Use JW.ORG  *(15 min.)*

Discussion.

We can be adaptable in the ministry by anticipating situations that we may encounter and preparing for them. However, at times the householder will bring up something that we are not ready to discuss. What tool can help us to adjust the conversation quickly?

[Play the VIDEO](https://www.jw.org/open?wtlocale=E&lank=pub-mwbv_202607_2_VIDEO) **“Iron Sharpens Iron”—Effective Use of JW.ORG—Excerpt.** Then ask the audience:

Imagine that you are preaching from house to house during the campaign and a householder tells you that he does not believe in God because he felt abandoned by Him when he experienced a personal tragedy.

Before giving a witness, how could we demonstrate empathy?—[Jas 1:19](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/james/1/#v59001019)

What scripture might you share? How would you find that scripture on jw.org?

If a scripture does not quickly come to mind, what would you type in the search box to find helpful information?

If you do not have access to jw.org or *JW Library*®, how would you try to help the householder?

🎬 [Play the VIDEO](https://www.jw.org/open?wtlocale=E&lank=pub-mwbv_202607_2_VIDEO) — opens in JW Library

**Why these scriptures**

- **[James 1:19](https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/james/1/#v59001019)**

  > Know this, my beloved brothers: Everyone must be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger,


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

[wcg chap. 6](https://www.jw.org/en/library/books/walk-courageously-with-god/patriarchs-to-time-of-judges/rebekah-ventured-into-the-unknown/)

**Referenced material**

- [wcg chap. 6](https://www.jw.org/en/library/books/walk-courageously-with-god/patriarchs-to-time-of-judges/rebekah-ventured-into-the-unknown/)

### Concluding Comments (3 min.) | Song 132 and Prayer

🎵 [Song 132](https://www.jw.org/en/library/music-songs/sing-out-joyfully/132-now-we-are-one/) — opens in JW Library

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