Make Disciples (5 mins.) lff lesson 19 point 6 (th lesson 19).
Context: During the Bible study, the publisher discusses with the student the teaching of 1 Corinthians 12:25, 26 on love among Christians. By comparing the congregation to a human body, they highlight how brothers and sisters support one another both in the local congregation and in emergency situations.
Publisher: Okay, [name]. Today we're going to look at a beautiful teaching from the Bible related to love among Christians. To explain it, the Bible compares the congregation to a human body.
Think about this: if you accidentally stub your toe on a piece of furniture, what does the rest of your body do immediately?
Assistant: Then everything stops. The hands go straight to grab the foot, the eyes close, and sometimes the mouth screams in pain.
Publisher: Exactly. Even if only one part is hit, the whole body responds to help. No single body part would say, “That’s the foot’s problem; I’m a hand or an eye.” The whole body works together and cares for the injured part.
Assistant: Of course, the whole body works as a unit.
Publisher: That very idea appears in 1 Corinthians 12:25, 26. Would you like to read it?
Assistant: Yes. It says: “So that there should be no division in the body, but that its members should have the same concern for one another. 26If one member suffers, all the other members suffer with it. If one member is honored, all the other members rejoice with it.”
Publisher: Very good. According to that text, what lesson do you think Jehovah wants us to learn?
Assistant: We should care for one another. If a brother is going through difficulties, we shouldn't be indifferent.
Publisher: That's right. When someone is suffering, we all want to help them. And when someone receives a blessing or achieves something good, we are also genuinely happy for them.
Assistant: That makes perfect sense.
Publisher: Based on what you have observed, in what ways have you seen that love within the congregation?
Assistant: I've noticed that when one of our brothers is sick, others visit him, bring him food, or help him with chores. I also notice that many take the time to listen to and encourage those going through difficult times.
Publisher: What wonderful examples! They are simple acts, but they reflect genuine affection.
Assistant: Yes, it's clear that it's not something superficial.
Publisher: And that love extends beyond the local congregation. When tragedy strikes in another country, the brothers and sisters also mobilize to help. We recall the video about the relief efforts in Haiti after Hurricane Matthew.
Assistant: That part impressed me a lot.
Publisher: What caught your attention the most?
Assistant: Seeing so many volunteers traveling to help was heartwarming. They brought food, supplies, and spiritual support to people who had lost everything. The gratitude of those receiving the help was palpable.
Publisher: It was certainly moving. Do you consider those actions a demonstration of Christian love?
Assistant: Yes, absolutely.
Publisher: What makes you think that?
Assistant: No one was obligated to do it. They invested time, effort, and resources to help brothers and sisters they didn't even know personally.
Publisher: Exactly. That's the kind of love that's shown through concrete actions.
Assistant: I also really liked the illustration that accompanies the song.
Publisher: What did you observe in it?
Assistant: I saw several brothers caring for a mother and her child, offering them shelter and help. There was a lot of compassion.
Publisher: That's right. It reflects a genuine interest in the needs of others.
Assistant: And knowing that one is part of such a brotherhood brings a lot of peace of mind.
Publisher: How does this make you feel personally?
Assistant: It gives me security. Knowing that I would never be alone in a difficult situation is very comforting.
Publisher: It's a very beautiful feeling. Now, besides appreciating this love, the idea is to emulate it.
Assistant: Sure.
Publisher: Thinking about the congregation, are there any brothers or sisters who need encouragement or support at this time?
Assistant: Yes. Brother [name] has been sick and has not been able to attend meetings for some time.
Publisher: What could you do to cheer him up?
Assistant: I could send him a message to tell him that we miss him and that we're thinking of him.
Publisher: I think it's an excellent idea. Sometimes a few words of encouragement can make a big difference.
Assistant: It's true.
Publisher: What do you think about writing to him right now?
Assistant: Perfect, that sounds good to me.
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