Let's Examine the Scriptures Every Day 2022
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
If there is anyone who has reason to trust the flesh, it is me. If anyone thinks he has reason to trust the flesh, I have more (Phil. 3:4).
The apostle Paul often preached in Jewish synagogues. For example, in Thessalonica, he spoke with the Jews and “for three Sabbaths he reasoned with them using the Scriptures” (Acts 17:1, 2). He sure felt comfortable in the synagogue, since he had been raised Jewish (Acts 26:4, 5). He understood the Jews and so could confidently preach to them (Phil. 3:5). When his enemies forced him to flee Thessalonica and later Berea, he went to Athens. Once there, he again "was reasoning in the synagogue with the Jews and with others who worshiped God" (Acts 17:17). Instead, when he preached in the marketplace, he met a different kind of people. Among them were philosophers and other Gentiles for whom Paul's message was a "new teaching." They told him: “You are talking about things that sound strange to us” (Acts 17: 18-20). w20.04 9 paras. 5, 6
According to Acts 14:14-17, how did Paul preach attractively to the inhabitants of Lystra?
(Read Acts 14:14-17). Paul noticed what interested his listeners and tailored his presentation. For example, the crowd to whom he preached at Lystra knew little or nothing of the Scriptures. So Paul talked about things that were familiar to them, like bountiful harvests and joy of life. He used words and examples that were easy to understand.
What can we do to find out what a person is interested in and tailor our presentation?
Let's try to find out what interests people in our territory and adapt our presentation. How can we find out what interests a person when we approach him or his house? Again, let's be observant. Perhaps you are gardening, reading a book, repairing a car, or doing something else. If we see it appropriate, we can start the conversation by talking about what he is doing (John 4:7). Even a person's clothes can tell us something about him: his nationality, what he does for a living, or his favorite sports team. A brother named Gustavo says: “I started a conversation with a 19-year-old who had a picture of a famous singer on his shirt. I asked him something about his shirt, and he told me why he liked that singer. That conversation resulted in a Bible course,
How can we offer a Bible course in an attractive way?
When we offer someone a Bible course, let's make it attractive. Let's explain how he will benefit you personally (John 4:13-15). For example, a woman who showed interest brought a sister named Hester into her home. When the sister saw a diploma on the wall indicating that the woman was a professor of Pedagogy, she pointed out that we also teach through Bible courses and our meetings. The woman agreed to study the Bible, she went to a meeting the next day, and soon after she attended a circuit assembly. Within a year, she was baptized. Let's ask ourselves: “What are the people I revisit interested in? Can I explain to you in an engaging way what our Bible study program is all about?”
How can we adapt the Bible course to each student?
If we have started a Bible study, let us prepare well for each study session, taking into account the circumstances of the student and what interests him. Let's think about the texts we will read, the videos we will teach you, and the examples we will use to explain Bible truths. Let's ask ourselves what will grab the student's attention and touch their heart (Prov. 16:23). In Albania, a woman who was studying with a pioneer named Flora stated, “I cannot accept the teaching of the resurrection.” Flora did not press the matter. She says, "I realized that she first needed to meet the God who promises the resurrection." From then on, in each study session, Flora emphasized Jehovah's love, wisdom, and power. In time, the woman willingly accepted this teaching. She now she serves Jehovah with enthusiasm.
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