Start conversations (4 mins.) PUBLIC PREACHING. Offer a Bible course (LMD lesson 6 point 4).
Setting: The publisher, while carrying out his public ministry in a plaza, observes a young woman sitting alone. Despite his possible initial prejudices about the young woman's appearance or attitude, he decides to approach her with respect. During the conversation, he shares an encouraging Bible passage and offers a Bible study as a tool for better understanding the Scriptures.
Publisher (Thinking with inner voice): Who else can I approach? There's that young woman. She looks foreign, given her clothes and reserved demeanor; maybe she doesn't even believe in God. I don't know if she speaks Spanish. But Jehovah sees the heart, not the appearance. I'll try.
Publisher(s): Good morning. My name is [Name]. I'm sharing a very encouraging Bible passage with the people here in the square. Would you like to hear it?
Assistant: Is it from the Bible?
Publisher(s): Yes, it is. Let me read it to you. (Opens the Bible on her cell phone.) It's from Isaiah 35:5, 6. It says, “At that time the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. At that time the lame will climb up like a deer, and the tongue of the mute will shout for joy. For water will burst forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert plain.”
This text speaks to us of the hope God promises: a future where everyone will be healthy and happy. What do you think?
Assistant: It's very beautiful. What part of the Bible is it from? I want to read it to my grandmother.
Publisher(s): How lovely that you want to share this! It's from Isaiah 35:5, 6. Does your grandmother enjoy reading the Bible?
Assistant: Yes, a lot. I'm from another country, I came to live with her, and she reads passages from the Bible to me. They're very beautiful, but sometimes we don't understand some things.
Publisher(s): It's great that you're both interested in the Bible. Congratulations! A Bible study could help you better understand what the Bible teaches. It's a simple way to study its messages.
Assistant: A Bible course? What's that?
Publisher: I have a short video on my phone that explains what Bible studies are like. Would you like to watch it? (Brief pause, pretending to watch the video.)
Assistant: I really liked the way you explained it. Can I take the course with my grandmother?
Publisher(s): Of course! It would be wonderful if you studied together. We could arrange to visit you and start the course. Would you like to exchange phone numbers to coordinate the day and time?
Assistant: Yes, perfect. (They exchange numbers.)
Publisher(s): That's great! Thanks for chatting. Have a nice day.
Assistant: Thanks, [Name]. See you!
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