In view of what is stated at Isaiah 54:13 and Matthew 24:45-47, explain the serious responsibility that rests upon the Watchtower Study conductor and the brother conducting the Congregation Bible Study. (w17.09 26 pars. 11-12; km 12/98 8)
Serious responsibility - WT & CBS Conductor. Why?
Isaiah 54:13 - And all your sons will be taught by Jehovah,+*
And the peace of your sons will be abundant.+*
Taught by Jehovah - not taught by you.
Privilege - involved as teachers, Jehovah teaching us.
Careful preparation - Fail to prepare, prepare to fail...
Prayerfully ask for Jehovah's help to convey the precious thoughts of his word.
What attitude? "His keen interest in the congregation is reflected in a genuine endeavor to reach our hearts with the material being studied"
Learnt model meeting counsel - up here for not a show / HELP our brothers & Sisters.
How can we prepare well?
Channel Jeh use to give us this food?
Mt 24:45 - “Who really is the faithful and discreet slave whom his master appointed over his domestics, to give them their food at the proper time?+
F&D Slave - how can we use their material well?
Faithful!
Make sure main points covered
Aux questions if not
Help all arrive at correct conclusion = how we can apply in our lives
Discreet
Careful in our speech.
Demonstrate this? Simple.
Scriptures - backbone of every item we have.
How?
1) careful nothing draws attention away from the Bible.
Include - experiences, illustrations, delivery.
Highlight key Scriptures, always READ ones, not every one.
remember that simply reading a number of scriptures does not in itself constitute teaching from the Bible
too many = nothing stands out
Additional comments from the audience = bring out application, supporting points
promoting personal & family prep - stimulate desire to participate
How take this responsibility seriously?
Good reminders, never go beyond the basics.
Prepare well
Base it on the scriptures
Don't talk too much
Highlight the key points
Do these things = showing Jehovah how seriously we take this responsibility
Direct glory to Jeh
Points needed more emphasis? Ask! Don't tell!