Learning From Jesus' Final 40 Days on Earth - REASON ON THE SCRIPTURES - Conclusion

 How can we imitate Jesus? First, when teaching the Bible students, students ask tactful questions that will draw out what is in their mind and heart. (Proverbs 20:5) Once you understand their feelings, show them how to find specific scriptures that apply to their circumstances.  Then resist the urge to tell them what to do. Instead, help them to reason on the Scriptures and to discern how they can apply Bible principles in their life. Consider the experience of a brother in Ghana and Nortey.

When Nortey was 16 years old, he began to study the Bible. Soon, though, his family opposed him. What helped him to remain firm? His Bible teacher had used Matthew chapter 10 to explain that true Christians will be persecuted. "So when the persecutions started," Nortey says, "I was convinced that I had found the truth." His teacher also helped him to reason on Matthew 10:16So that he could be both cautious and respectful when discussing religious matters at him. After his baptism, Nortey wanted to pioneer, but his father expected him to go to university. Rather than tell Nortey what to do, his teacher drew him out with questions and helped him to reason on Scriptural principles. The result? Nortey decided to enter full-time service. HIs father made him leave home. How does Nortey feel about these events? "I am convinced that I made the right choice," he says. When we too take time to help brothers reason on the Scriptures, we can help them become solid Christians. - EPHESIANS 3:16-19. 

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