DAILY TEXT, Today Saturday October 29, October, When there is communication, the plans go well; wage your war with expert guidance (Prov. 20:18).

DAILY TEXT, Saturday October 29, 2022,  When there is communication, the plans go well; wage your war with expert guidance (Prov. 20:18).

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Saturday October 29

When there is communication, the plans go well; wage your war with expert guidance (Prov. 20:18).

In a Bible course, the teacher is primarily responsible for helping the student understand God's Word. If the teacher invites us to accompany him, let us remember that we are there to support him (Eccl. 4:9, 10). So what can we do to fulfill our role well? Let's prepare well. First, let's ask the teacher to tell us a little bit about the student. We can ask him what the student's circumstances are, what lesson they will discuss, and what specific goals he has for that particular class. We might also ask if there is anything we should or shouldn't say or do, and how we can encourage the student to make progress. Of course, the teacher will not give us details of his private life, but what he does tell us can be useful to us. A missionary named Joy recounts: "Talking about these things helps my chaperone take an interest in the person and know what to say during class." w21.03 9 paras. 5, 6.

Why is it important that we prepare well?

When we accompany someone to a Bible study, it is good that we prepare the lesson beforehand (Ezra 7:10). Dorín, mentioned in paragraph 3, explains: “I appreciate that my partner is well prepared. He so he can contribute something useful ”. Also, this will set a good example for the student, as he is likely to realize that both of you are well prepared. Even if we can't fully study the lesson, let's take time to identify the key points.

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 she mentioned my name in her sentences, she made me feel loved.”

According to James 1:19, how can we be good companions during a Bible study?

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, as 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,

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. He may strengthen his faith, encourage him to take steps toward baptism, or help him 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."