Lesson 10—Making Disciples—Commitment
LESSON 10
Principle: “We were determined to impart to you, not only the good news of God but also our very selves, because you became so beloved to us.”—
(1 Thessalonians 2.8: So having tender affection for you, we were determined to impart to you, not only the good news of God but also our very selves, because you became so beloved to us.)
What Jesus Did
1. Watch the VIDEO, Or Read Then consider the following questions:
(John 3.1, 2: There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This one came to him in the night and said to him: “Rabbi, we know that you have come from God as a teacher, for no one can perform these signs that you perform unless God is with him.”)
a. Why might Nicodemus have preferred to approach Jesus at night?—See
(John 12.42, 43: All the same, many even of the rulers actually put faith in him, but they would not acknowledge him because of the Pharisees, so that they would not be expelled from the synagogue; for they loved the glory of men even more than the glory of God.)
b. By meeting with Nicodemus at night, how did Jesus show that he was committed to making disciples?
What Do We Learn From Jesus?
2. We show that we love people by being committed to helping them become disciples.
Imitate Jesus
3. Study at a time and place convenient for your Bible student. He may prefer a specific day of the week or time of day. Would he be more comfortable studying at his workplace, in his home, or in a public place? To the extent possible, adjust your schedule to accommodate his needs.
4. Study regularly. If you will be away, do not cancel the study session. Instead, consider:
a. Could you conduct the study at another time that week?
b. Could you conduct your study over the phone or by videoconferencing?
c. Could you ask another publisher to conduct?
5. Pray for the right attitude. Ask Jehovah for help to remain committed to your student, even if he struggles to study regularly or to apply Scriptural counsel.
(Philippians 2.13: For God is the one who for the sake of his good pleasure energizes you, giving you both the desire and the power to act.)
Likely your student has many good qualities; pray for help to focus on them.
MAKING DISCIPLES
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(Proverbs 3.27: Do not withhold good from those to whom you should give it If it is within your power to help.)
(Acts 20.35: I have shown you in all things that by working hard in this way, you must assist those who are weak and must keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus, when he himself said: ‘There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving.’”)
(2 Corinthians 12.15: For my part, I will most gladly spend and be completely spent for you. If I love you so much more, am I to be loved the less?)