Congregation Bible Study (30 mins.) lfb lessons 82, 83.
Analysis of Lesson 82: Jesus teaches his disciples to pray
What did Jesus say to teach his disciples how to pray?
Jesus taught his disciples that they should not pray like the Pharisees, who prayed to impress others by using many words and repeating prayers. He explained that prayer is a personal communication between Jehovah and each of us, and that we should express to him what we truly feel.
He also gave them a model prayer, saying, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” He further taught that one can pray for daily needs, forgiveness of sins, and other things in life.
Finally, he told them that they should pray with constancy and confidence, certain that Jehovah, like a loving father who wants to give good things to his children, will give us his holy spirit if we ask him.
When you pray, do you talk to Jehovah about things that are important to you?
When I pray, I talk to Jehovah about the things that are important to me, sincerely expressing how I feel. Just as Jesus taught, it's not about repeating words, but about offering a personal prayer in which I can ask him for my needs, forgiveness for my sins, and his help in my life.
What does this account teach us about Jehovah?
This account teaches us that Jehovah is a loving, close, and generous Father who wants to give us good things, listens to our sincere prayers, and gives us his holy spirit if we ask for it. He is not impressed by repeated words or appearances, but values when we tell him how we truly feel.
What practical lessons can we learn?
We learn that we should pray with humility and sincerity, not trying to impress others, but expressing what we truly feel. We should also pray consistently, asking for our needs, forgiveness of our sins, and Jehovah's guidance, trusting that he hears us and, like a loving father, will give us what we need if we ask him.
Analysis of Lesson 83: Jesus Feeds Thousands of People
How did Jesus show that he cared about people?
Jesus showed his concern for people by treating them with kindness, healing the sick, and teaching them many things, speaking to them about the Kingdom of God. In addition to focusing on meeting their spiritual needs, he also cared for their physical needs, such as food, and performed the miracle of multiplying the loaves and fishes so that everyone could eat their fill. This demonstrates his compassion, love, and desire to help people.
What does that teach us about Jehovah?
This teaches us that, since Jesus perfectly reflects his Father's personality, it shows us that Jehovah is a loving, compassionate, and generous God who cares about people's needs. He is concerned not only with spiritual needs but also with physical ones, and he can provide what is needed at the right time.
What does this account teach us about Jehovah?
This account teaches us that Jehovah is a loving, compassionate, and generous God who cares deeply about people and their needs. Through Jesus, we see that he cares not only for our spiritual needs but also for our physical ones, and that he can provide abundantly at the right time. Moreover, he does everything with order, wisdom, and a clear purpose.
What practical lessons can we learn?
We learn that we should show genuine interest in others, lovingly help them, and care for both their spiritual and physical needs. We also learn to trust that Jehovah can provide what is necessary, to be organized, and not to waste what we have. Finally, we follow Jesus’ example by setting aside time for prayer, even when we are busy.
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