YOUNG PEOPLE ASK . .How Can I Preach to My Schoolmates?

Identifying Yourself

In harmony with that prayer, you can take a very bold step. Advises a British youth named Chic:  "Tell your schoolmates that you're a Christian."  You do not want to be a 'secret disciple:'  A youth named Rebecca admits that she was once terrified of running into someone she knew in the preaching work.  But she says she discovered that "if you tell them you're a Christian and that you go from door to  door, they'll sometimes ask, 'Well, will you ever come to my door?"

But why wait for some chance encounter?   Look for opportunities  to share your faith in school.  Remember the questions asked by the apostle Paul:  "How will they put faith in him  of whom they have not heard?  How in turn, will they hear without someone to preach?"  (Romans 10:14) You are in the very best position to help your classmates to hear.  A youth named Iraida observes:  "School is a preaching territory that only we can reach."  Many youths thus take advantage of their situation by preaching informally.

Sometimes, though, there are class assignments that provide you an opportunity to share Bible truths.  A British girl names Jaimie relates:  "We were discussing evolution in science class, and I stated my beliefs. One of the boys ridiculed me and said that Jehovah's Witnesses are inferior and don't deserve to be in the school system.  Right away, though, the other kids in class begin to stick up for me."  Evidently, her reputation as an exemplary Christian paid off. Jaimie adds: "As a result, I ended up placing a copy of the book Is There a Creator Who Cares About You? With a classmate." 

Next time: Conclusion of Identifying Yourself

From the Awake! magazine