Make Disciples (5 mins.) lff lesson 16 summary, review, and “Purpose This.” The student asks if Jesus was married. Teach him to look for the answer on his own (lmd lesson 11 point 4).
Setting: The publisher and the student are conducting a Bible study. During the study, the student asks a question about whether Jesus was married, and the publisher teaches him how to search for answers on jw.org.
Publisher: We have reached the end of lesson 16. We only have the review questions left. You've come a long way! Let's start with the first: What was Jesus' main task when he was on earth?
Helper: His main task was to announce the good news of the Kingdom of God. He preached that God would establish a government that would solve all of humanity's problems.
Publisher: Very good! Exactly. Jesus dedicated his life to giving this positive message. Now, the second question: What did Jesus' miracles demonstrate?
Helper: Jesus' miracles made it clear that God had sent him. Furthermore, they showed that Jehovah has the power to solve all our problems, because Jesus was able to calm storms, feed thousands, heal the sick and even raise the dead.
Publisher: Excellent! His miracles demonstrated the power of Jehovah and what he will do for humanity in the future. Now let's move on to the third question: What practical lessons did Jesus teach?
Helper: Jesus taught many practical lessons. In his Sermon on the Mount, he taught to forgive, not to worry too much about the future, and to treat others as we want to be treated.
Publisher: Exactly! His teachings help us in daily life. Now, as always, at the end of the lesson there is a section that says “Aim for this.” He recommends watching the video “Surely, God made him Lord and Christ (Part 2)” or reading Matthew, chapters 5 to 7. Which option would you like to choose?
Helper: I would like to see the video. I will do it after our study.
Publisher: Very good choice! It will help you learn more about the ministry of Jesus.
Helper: With everything I have learned about Jesus, a question has arisen: Was he married?
Publisher: Good question! Remember that you already know where to find answers?
Helper: Yes, at jw.org.
Publisher: That's right. Why don't you try it now? Go to the jw.org page from your cell phone and type in the search engine: Was Jesus married?
Helper: Here is a topic that answers my question. It says: Was Jesus ever married? Did you have full siblings?
Publisher: Exactly. And remember what we just studied about his life, his miracles, his ministry. The Bible mentions many details about him, but it never says that he was married.
Assistant: That's true. If he had, the Bible would say so, because it is an important detail.
Publisher: Exactly. If the Bible does not mention it, the most logical thing is to think that it did not happen. Listen to this part of the information on jw.org: Just before he died, Jesus arranged for someone to take care of his mother, as John 19:25 tells us. If Jesus had married or had children, there is no doubt that he would also have made sure that someone would take care of his wife or children.
Assistant: That makes a lot of sense. I will study this information more carefully.
Publisher: That's great! It's a pleasure to see how you take advantage of these tools to learn more.
Helper: Thank you very much for helping me find answers. Now I know how to do it on my own.
Publisher: You're welcome. Any guidance you need, I will be here to help you. Let's end with a prayer.
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