The Study Watchtower, "Item 22," Week Aug 2-8, 2021, Helping Students Get Baptized, Answers.

COMMENTS: The Study Watchtower, "Article 22", August 2-8, 2021, Answers.

1. When a crowd asked what they should do, what response did they receive?

"May each of you be baptized"

2. What will we analyze in this article? (See cover photo).

What we can do to help students qualify for baptism may take months or even a year.

LET'S HELP THE STUDENT APPLY WHAT THEY ARE LEARNING

3. According to Matthew 28:19, 20, what must the student do to get to baptism?

Matthew 28:19, 20: So go and make disciples of people of all nations. Baptize them in the name of father, son and holy spirit. 20 Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And, remember, I will be with you every day until the conclusion of the system.

Put into practice everything the Bible teaches.

4. How can we help the student continue to progress toward baptism? (See also the box “Help Your Student Set and Achieve Goals”)

Set short-term goals and achieve them. By doing that you will see that it is possible to achieve them. Use the "Propose yourself" box

ILLUSTRATION:

A brother and his Bible student walk up a slope, and meanwhile they are reaching and leaving behind several little flags that represent goals. Series of images: 1. The student writes down in his book 'Enjoy life' a goal that he would like to achieve. 2. The student attends a congregation meeting.

Help the student set goals and achieve them

1.Talk to him about the goals he could set.

2. Help him think about how to achieve them.

3. Congratulate him regularly on his progress.

5. According to the account in Mark 10: 17-22, what did Jesus say to a rich man, and why?

Mark 10: 17-22: When he was going on the road, a man came running, fell on his knees in front of him and asked him: "Good Teacher, what do I have to do to inherit eternal life?" 18 Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me good?" No one is good except one: God. 19 You know the commandments: do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give false witness, do not commit fraud, honor your father and mother. The man said, "Master, I have been obeying all this since I was very young." 21 Jesus looked at him and, feeling affection for him, said: “You lack one thing: go sell what you have and give the money to the poor; so you will have a treasure in heaven. Then come and be my follower. 22 But when he heard this answer, the man became discouraged and left very sad, since he had many possessions.

Although he knew it would not be easy at all, he told him to sell all his things. He told him because he was fond of him. The sooner we will talk to you about the subject, you will get to work to make the changes right away.

6. Why is it important to ask opinion questions?

It helps us know what you understand and believe. The Enjoy Life book has many opinion questions: How does Jehovah feel when you use his name? What things would you like to pray about? Allow time for you to find answers. Teach to think about biblical texts and images.

7. How can we use real life experiences to help the student?

Show videos to go to meetings. Take care to compare with other people, when reviewing videos highlight a text a biblical teaching or something in particular that that person did.

8. How can we help the student to love Jehovah?

Talking to the student about the qualities of Jehovah indicate to him the benefit of applying what he learns and perceiving the love of Jehovah in what He teaches us, when the student perceives this, he will be more willing to make changes.

INTRODUCE OTHER WITNESSES TO THE STUDENT

9. According to Mark 10:29, 30, what will help a person make sacrifices to get to baptism?

Mark 10:29, 30: Jesus said to them: «I assure you that there is no one who has left home, brothers, sisters, mother, father, children or fields for me and for the good news 30 that I do not receive now, at this time , 100 times more - houses, brothers, sisters, mother, father, children and fields, albeit with persecutions - and, in the next system, eternal life.

Have a loving spiritual family to give you the courage to make sacrifices. Work, friends or material things maybe some of that should be left.

10. What do we learn from what Manuel says?

“Before class started, my teacher always asked me how I was doing. This helped me relax and tell him whatever it was. I felt that he really cared about me »

11. Why is it good for us to spend time with the student?

If it is convenient to invite him to our house. Uganda: “The time I spent with my teacher taught me as much about Jehovah as the Bible classes. I saw how much Jehovah cares about his servants and how happy they are. That's what I wanted for myself »

ILLUSTRATION:

Series of images: A brother takes different publishers to the Bible course. 1. To his wife. 2. To another brother, who is commenting on something to the student. 3. To an older brother, who is showing a video to the student.

If we take different publishers to a Bible course, it will be easier for the student to go to the meetings. (See paragraph 12). *

12. Why is it good that we bring different publishers to the Bible course?

Dimitri: “Each publisher who accompanied my teacher had his own way of explaining things. This helped me to see what I was learning from different points of view. And he gave them more confidence when it came to going to the meetings since he knew some of the brothers.

13. Why should we help the student attend the meetings?

Because attending is a command from Jehovah. And we need to be with our spiritual family. In addition, we are helping to take steps to get him to baptism.

14. How can we motivate the student to attend the meetings?

Use Lesson 10 of the book Enjoy Life. Each student is different and we must note when it is time to invite him, let's be patient but constant.

LET'S HELP THE STUDENT TO OVERCOME THEIR FEARS

15. What fears may the student have?

Some fear preaching, preaching, family opposition. We want to show empathy.

16. How can we teach the student to talk about what he is learning?

Helping to choose who could speak the truth and how to present the message. If necessary, practice a presentation teaching how to use the Bible with simplicity and tact.

17. How can we use Matthew 10:19, 20, 29-31 to help the student trust in Jehovah?

Matthew 10:19, 20: However, when they hand them over, do not worry about what they are going to say or how they are going to say it, because when the time comes they will be told what to say. 20 And it is not only you who speak: the spirit of your Father will speak for you.

Matthew 10: 29-31: Two sparrows are sold for a small coin, right? However, not one of them falls to the ground without their Father knowing. 30 But in your case, even the hairs on your head are all numbered. 31 So don't be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows.

Remind you that Jehovah will always be by your side. Pray with him. Franciszek: «In his prayers, my teacher spoke many times about my goals. Seeing how Jehovah responded, I immediately began to pray too.

18. How does Jehovah feel about everything that Bible teachers do?

He values ​​the efforts of the teachers and therefore loves them.

HOW CAN WE HELP THE STUDENT DO THESE THINGS?

Apply what you are learning.

Set goals. Section of the book Enjoy life. Make changes in their lives, talk about these issues as soon as possible. Use real life experiences. Highlight the beautiful qualities of Jehovah.

Meet other Witnesses.

Extend our friendship when it is convenient to invite other publishers to the Bible course to help the student attend the meetings.

Overcome your fears.

Teach to speak little by little to others using the Bible and speaking with tact and simplicity. May you perceive that Jehovah is by your side supporting your efforts.

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