Start conversations (3 mins.) FROM HOUSE TO HOUSE. (lmd lesson 1 point 5).
Publisher(s): Good morning, ma'am. My name is [Name]. We're visiting local people to share an encouraging message from the Bible. How are you?
Assistant: Well, thank you. I'm glad to hear you have an encouraging message. These days, all I hear is bad news: wars, natural disasters, political fights, not enough money, rising unemployment. Let's see, [Name], what are you going to say to cheer me up?
Publisher(s): Yes, the truth is, the news isn't at all encouraging. I completely understand; many people feel the same way. But tell me, what's worrying you most right now?
Assistant: Well, a bit of everything: insecurity, lack of work, so many people dying from illness, war, hunger...
Publisher(s): Of course, these are very valid concerns. The Bible itself speaks of a future in which those things will no longer exist. Would you like to see that shown in the Bible?
Assistant: Okay, fine. Show me.
Publisher(s): Look, it's in the book of Revelation 21:4. It says, "And he will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will there be sorrow nor crying nor pain anymore. The former things have passed away."
Assistant: It sounds nice. But will it really happen?
Publisher(s): Yes. The Bible gives us many reasons to believe this. It's a promise from Jehovah God, and He always keeps His promises.
Assistant: I'd love to live in a world like that, without sadness or pain. It would be a great relief, really.
Publisher(s): And this is just a small glimmer of hope from what the Bible teaches us. Would you like to know more about this future and how it can benefit you and your family? I'd love to come back another time to continue the conversation, if you'd allow it.
Assistant: I don't see anything wrong with this. On the contrary, I liked what you taught me, [Name]. Please write down my information.
Publisher(s): Excellent! I'm so glad. I'll take note.
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