Explain your beliefs (3 mins.) Role-play. ijwfq article 5. Topic: Where does the name Jehovah's Witnesses come from? (th lesson 7).
Setting: The publisher meets an acquaintance who is interested in learning the origin of the name Jehovah's Witnesses. By analyzing a Bible text, the publisher explains that the name has a Bible basis and reflects the work of bearing witness to Jehovah and his purposes. The person expresses interest in learning more and wishes to explore the website jw.org further in a future conversation.
Publisher: Hello, [name]. It's great to hear from you. The other day you asked me an interesting question about the name Jehovah's Witnesses. Are you still curious about where it comes from?
Assistant: Yes, that's true. I've learned about many Christian denominations, but that name has always seemed different to me. I wondered about its origin.
Publisher: It's a very common question. What's interesting is that it's not a name someone just picked because it sounded nice. It actually comes from the Bible itself. If you'd like, I can show you the passage where it appears.
Assistant: Sure, I'd like to see it.
Publisher: It's in Isaiah 43:10. Would you like to read it?
Assistant: Yes, gladly. “‘You are my witnesses,’ declares Jehovah, ‘yes, my servant, whom I have chosen.’” So, is that where the name comes from?
Publisher: Exactly. According to this text, Jehovah calls those who represent him “his witnesses.” That is why we adopted that name. The idea of a witness is that of someone who makes known what he knows and helps others to know the truth.
Assistant: Now I understand better. I mean, the name is related to the work they do.
Publisher: That's right. Our primary goal is to help people get to know Jehovah, his personality, and his purposes for mankind. That's why our name not only identifies us but also describes our mission.
Assistant: Interesting. I'd never thought of it that way.
Publisher: Furthermore, just as a witness in court presents facts to clarify a situation, we strive to use the Bible to help people learn the truth about God. That is why, in 1931, the name Jehovah’s Witnesses was officially adopted.
Assistant: How interesting. I honestly didn't know the name had such a clear biblical basis. Thank you for explaining it to me.
Publisher: With pleasure. In fact, if you're interested in learning a little more, you'll find very useful information about who we are and what we believe at jw.org.
Assistant: I'd like to see it. I'd also like you to explain a little more about that website.
Publisher: Of course. Next time we can explore some of its sections together and see how it can help you find answers to many questions about the Bible.
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