APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY: Week of April 22 to 28, 2024, Video Analysis: «What Pablo did», lesson 4, Points 1-2 and “See also”.Answers.

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY: April 22-28, 2024, Video Analysis: «What Pablo Did», lesson 4, Points 1-2 and “See also”.Answers.

Humility: What Pablo did (7 mins.) Analysis with the audience. Play the VIDEO and then analyze the brochure A labor of love lesson 4 points 1, 2.

What Paul did

The apostle Paul, despite being chained to a guard, speaks respectfully to King Agrippa, Governor Festus, and Berenice.

VIDEO: Paul preaches to King Agrippa

1. Watch the VIDEO or read Acts 26:2, 3. Then discuss the following questions:

How did Paul demonstrate humility by the way he spoke to King Agrippa?

Paul shows humility in his way of speaking to King Agrippa, addressing him with respect and without arrogance. So instead of imposing or acting actively, Paul recognizes Agrippa's position and authority with these words. Paul recognizes Agrippa's experience and knowledge in Jewish matters, thus showing a gesture of respect and humility before him.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Just as Paul recognized Agrippa's knowledge of Jewish matters, it is important that we also learn to understand who we are speaking to. For example, we can know their cultural context, that is, what their culture is, what their beliefs are and also their concerns, this will help us communicate in a more effective and respectful way.

Although we have knowledge of the Bible, it is crucial to demonstrate humility, by not considering ourselves superior, due to the knowledge we possess, recognizing that we were also taught and that we are in a constant process of learning, it will help us, like Paul, to maintain a humble and open attitude toward others. the rest. 

What did Paul do to direct attention to Jehovah and the Scriptures, and not to himself? (See Acts 26:22).

In Acts 26:22, Paul drew attention to Jehovah and the Scriptures by stating: “Thanks to the help of God, I continue to this day bearing witness to both great and small.” Here, Paul recognizes that his ability to bear witness and His strength comes from God, not from himself.

And showing that Jehovah has helped him focuses attention on God and the truth revealed in the Scriptures, rather than highlighting his own role or abilities. In this way, Paul shows humility by recognizing his dependence on God and by directing attention to what is most important: God's will and his teachings.

We imitate Paul by focusing on the Scriptures as the final authority in our preaching and teaching. This involves basing our words and arguments on the Word of God, showing how his teachings are relevant to people's lives.

What do we learn from Paul's example?

We learn that it is easier for our message to capture people's attention if we speak to them with respect and humility.