Let's Examine the Scriptures Every Day 2022
Saturday, January 29, 2022
Just as iron sharpens iron, a man makes his friend better (Prov. 27:17).
We can encourage a Bible student who attends meetings by showing a personal interest in him (Phil. 2:4). Without invading his privacy, we might try to get to know him better by asking about his family, work, or how he is doing in Bible study. We can also congratulate you on any positive changes you have made. In this way we could befriend the student and help him progress and reach baptism. As he progresses, let's make him feel like he's part of the congregation. One way to do this is by showing him hospitality (Heb. 13:2). When a student becomes a publisher, we can invite him to preach with us. A brother from Brazil named Diego says: “Many brothers invited me to go out and preach. It was the best way to get to know them well. I learned a lot that way and grew closer to Jehovah and Jesus.” w21.03 12 paras. 15, 16
What will help us be more specific when we pray in a Bible study?
Prayer is an essential part of Bible class, so let's think ahead about what we'll say if we're asked to pray. In this way, we can be more specific (Ps. 141:2). Hanae is a sister from Japan who keeps remembering the prayers of a sister who accompanied her teacher. She says: “I was aware of the deep friendship I had with Jehovah, and I wanted to be like her. Also, when he mentioned my name in his prayers, it made me feel loved.”
According to James 1:19, how can we be good companions during a Bible course?
Let's support the teacher. A special pioneer from Nigeria named Omamuyovbi says: “A good companion pays attention during study. In addition, he makes good comments but does not talk too much, because he knows that the teacher is responsible for directing the course”. So when should we talk and what should we say? (Prov. 25:11). Let us listen carefully to both the teacher and the student (read James 1:19). Only then will we be ready to help if necessary. Of course, we must be careful not to talk too much, interrupt the teacher's explanation or get off topic. But in a brief way we can use a comment, an example or a question to make clear the point that is being analyzed. Sometimes we may feel like we can't bring much to the studio. But, if we compliment the person and take an interest in him,We will help you progress.
How could our personal experience help a student?
Let's share our personal experience. If we see fit, we might briefly tell the student how we learned the truth, how we overcame a difficulty, or how we have seen Jehovah's hand in our lives.—Ps. 78:4, 7. It may be that this is just what the student needs to hear. It may strengthen your faith, encourage you to take steps toward baptism, or help you see how to overcome a difficulty (1 Pet. 5:9). Gabriel, a pioneer living in Brazil, remembers what helped him when he was learning about the Bible: “The experiences that the brothers told me taught me that Jehovah knows our problems. If they managed to overcome them, so would I."
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