APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY: Week of December 11 to 17, 2023, First conversation, Use the topic of ideas to talk and overcome a common objection in your territory, Lesson 1, Prepared Assignment.

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY: December 11-17, 2023, First conversation, Lesson 1, Assignment Prepared.

First conversation (2 mins.): Use the topic of ideas to discuss and overcome a common objection in your territory (th lesson 1).

Publisher: Hello, my name is María. Can I take a moment of your time? I would like to ask you, where do you think we can find good advice for life?

Helper: Are you a Jehovah's Witness? TRUE?. So surely you will tell me that in the Bible. Well, let me tell you, I personally believe in God but I don't believe in the Bible, so I don't think I'll find any good advice there. Which is why I don't think you and I have anything to talk about. I'm sorry.

Publisher: I understand your point of view and respect your beliefs. The truth is that I am happy to find people who believe in God. We as Jehovah's Witnesses also believe in God, and we also love our neighbors, and that is the reason why we go out to preach.

Assistant: I apologize for speaking to you like that, I just had a bad day.

Publisher: Don't worry, I understand, the same thing happens to me sometimes. The Bible precisely helps us to be fully competent and fully equipped, and it helps us to know God and his purposes well. It is the only source in which we can search and find an accurate knowledge of God. Would you mind if I show you a Bible passage that talks about a Divine inspiration of God's word? 

Assistant: Okay, I'm listening.

Publisher: The text of two Timothy 3:16-17 says... Did you notice? These verses teach us that the Bible is inspired by God and therefore provides us with valuable instructions to live a good life, since it teaches and equips us to do so fully.

Helper: This is interesting. I hadn't considered that perspective before. 

Publisher: The truth is that the Bible helps us see points that we would not have considered before. The Bible has been a source of wisdom and guidance for millions of people throughout history. It has stood the test of time and positively transformed lives. Wouldn't you like to explore more about her teachings and discover why she is trustworthy? 

Helper: To be honest, at first I wasn't interested, but hearing that The Bible says very interesting things, I would like to know more. There seems to be a lot to learn.

Publisher: I'm very happy to hear that. I can visit you on Thursday around this time. What do you think? By the way, what is your name? 

Helper: Of course, Maria is fine. My name's Veronica. I will wait for you for our next conversation.

Publisher: Excellent, Veronica, until then, I encourage you to reflect on the question: Why can you trust the Bible? I look forward to our next talk. Have a great day.