DAILY TEXT, From today Saturday December 24, The thoughts of the heart of man are like deep waters, but the discerning man knows how to get them out (Prov. 20:5).

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Saturday December 24

The thoughts of the heart of man are like deep waters, but the discerning man knows how to draw them out (Prov. 20:5).

We want the student to understand that what he is learning comes from the Word of God (1 Thess. 2:13). To achieve this, let's encourage him to express himself about what he is studying. Instead of always being the ones to explain the texts, let's ask him to explain some. Let's help him see how he can personally apply what the Bible says. Let's ask him questions to guide him and to help him express what he thinks and what he feels about the verses he reads (Luke 10: 25-28). For example, ask him, “Can you see any qualities of Jehovah in this passage?” “How can he benefit from this Bible truth?” “How does what he just learned make him feel?” The most important thing is not if he learns many things, but if he loves them and puts them into practice. Let the Bible teach. To improve as teachers, we have to be humble. w20.10 42:5, 6.

Why do we say that the work of making disciples is a work that saves lives?

THE WORK of making disciples is a work that saves lives. Why do we say this? Let us remember that in Matthew 28:19, 20 Jesus commanded “go”, “make disciples” and “baptize them”. And we know that baptism is very important, because it is a requirement for those who want to be saved. The person who wishes to be baptized must have faith that he can only be saved thanks to the fact that Jesus died for us and was resurrected. That is why the apostle Peter told Christians: “Baptism . . . is now saving you also . . . through the resurrection of Jesus Christ” (1 Pet. 3:21). So, from the moment someone is baptized, he can hope to live forever.

According to 2 Timothy 4:1, 2, what is expected of us as teachers?

To make disciples, we need to cultivate the “art of teaching” (read 2 Timothy 4:1, 2). Why? Because Jesus commanded us to “go”, “make disciples” and “teach them”. The apostle Paul told Timothy not to give up his efforts in this work and added: "In this way you will save yourself and also those who listen to you." No wonder he gave him this advice: “Pay constant attention . . . to your teaching” (1 Tim. 4:16). Since the work of making disciples has a lot to do with our teaching, we want it to be of the highest possible quality.

Why should the teacher control himself when teaching the Bible?

We all love to teach about the Word of God. So we may be tempted to talk about it endlessly. Now, when conducting the Watchtower Study, Congregation Bible Study, or giving Bible classes, we shouldn't talk too much. Let the Bible teach. To do this, the teacher has to control himself and not try to explain everything he knows about a certain topic or verse (John 16:12).b Compare what you know now about the Bible with what you knew when you were baptized. Most likely, he only knew the basic teachings (Heb. 6:1). If it took you years to get the knowledge you have now, don't try to teach your student everything all at once.

What will get the student excited about what he is learning?

It is important for the student to see the enthusiasm and conviction with which we speak of the teachings of the Bible (1 Thess. 1:5). That way he's more likely to get excited about what he's learning. Perhaps we can tell you how Bible principles have benefited us in our lives. This will help you see that they can also be useful in yours.

How can we enrich the Bible course, and why?

As we study, let's tell the student experiences of siblings who have overcome problems similar to the one he has. Could he benefit from the example of a brother in the congregation? So let's ask him to join us. We can also use encouraging experiences from the “The Bible Changed Their Lives” series on jw.org.c These articles and videos will help you see the good results of following Bible principles.

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