Use the Word of God - It Is Alive! - DISCUSS A SUBJECT THAT PEOPLE THINK ABOUT

Paul was very interested in  understanding the thinking of "as many people as possible" in his ministry.  (Corinthians 9:19-23)  Why?  He wanted to help "people of all sorts," both Jews and others, to learn the truth so that they might be saved.  (Acts 20:21) How can we imitate Paul's example as we prepare for the ministry and preach to "all sorts of people"? - 1 TIMOTHY 2:3, 4.

Each month, Our Kingdom Ministry contains suggestions on how to present our message. Try using them. But what if people in your territory are concerned about a different subject?  Prepare to say something that is of interest to them.  What concerns the people around you? Choose a subject that is related to that subject.  A circuit overseer and his wife describe how they are able to use the Bible more in their ministry.  "Most householders will allow us to read one verse if we are brief and to the point.  After a customary greeting with our open Bibles in hand, we read the scripture."  In the following paragraphs, we will consider some topics, questions, and scriptures that have proved to be successful in the ministry.  You might want to try using some of them in your territory. 

If you live in an area where there is crime and violence, you might ask a person: "Can you imagine this news being on the front page of the newspaper: "The whole earth now rests, free or disturbance.  People cry out for joy? That is what the Bible says at Isaiah 14:7. In fact, the Bible contains God's many promises of peaceful times that will soon come." Then offer to read one of those promises from the Bible. 

Is it hard for many men in your area to provide for their families?  If so, you might start a conversation by asking: "How  much money  does a man have to make in order for his family to be happy?" After the person responds, you might say: "Many men earn much more than that, but their families are still not satisfied. So, what is really needed?"  Then read Matthew 5:3 and offer a Bible study. 

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