JW's- Possible Bible Study tomorrow. Advice?

Last Friday I was working out in Service in the Country (about 30 minutes away). I was doing my regular presentation... simply offering the Bible teach tract. When I asked the guy if he was a Bible reader he said he was and he told me that "the Lord are putting" he and his wife through some trials but he's helping them get through them. I told him he could be comforted and rest assured that "the Lord" wasn't the one placing the trials on him- but Satan- and that it's the Lord that helps him endure. I asked if he'd be interested in a Bible study and he said he definitely would. I asked when would be a good time to come back and demonstrate the study program and he said Wednesday afternoon would be good because his wife would be home then.


Then he started tearing up and told me he prayers for the Lord to take him home because his life is that bad right now.


It just broke my heart.





Should I encourage him to choose from the topics in the Bible Teach book or pick a certain one or both

JW's- Possible Bible Study tomorrow. Advice?
Isaiah 41:13 might comfort to him. Then perhaps tie in John 17:3 as taking in knowledge of God and and his son are one of the ways that God leads and comforts. After doing this you might show him the illustrations on pages 4 and 5 of the Bible Teach book and ask him which of these promises of God gives him the most comfort. Be quiet for a while to allow him to read the scriptural thoughts that accompany the illustrations. Once he has made a choice, take your cue from this as to how to proceed. Focus on that scripture and keep the discussion short. (10 minutes or so) You also might bring along a Family Life book.


My prayers are with you that you will be successful in handling God's word of truth aright and that Jehovah will bless your effort to bring hope and comfort to this family. (1Timothy 2:15) Please let me know how it goes.
Reply:Hope you feel better soon, Xyleisha!


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Reply:what about book .. why bad things happen to good people .. think the author might be cushing ? not sure spelling is right or if my memory is shot with age LOL





and/or pray for right words / passages /





ask what can be done to help . see if the church has resources . good opportunities for churches right now .. show love without conditions . people respond to it .
Reply:That would be a good subject to start with.


My prayers are with you sister.
Reply:Yikes. Sounds like he's having a really bad time. If it's something specific that's troubling him and he's comfortable talking about it with you, yeah, why not let him pick a topic. You might want to let him read Revelation 21:4. It's so hopeful. It always makes me feel better, maybe it will help him, too.
Reply:Sounds like you have a good RV, Xyleisha. The fact that he wants you to come back when his wife is home makes it a lot easier.





1. Yip, a pioneer sister would be excellent to accompany you, expecially when you consider that you may have two people to study with.


2. Invite his wife to sit in with the study (but I'm sure you had that in mind anyway).


3. The topic of your choice is a good introduction to the study. He would probably appreciate this because it appears to follow up from your initial call. After completing this topic he - or his wife - can always choose the next.





All the best with your study, Xyleisha, ...


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Reply:Pray and ask God for His guidance. He will lead you in the driection that this man needs.
Reply:Going to YahooAnswers for this is fine but praying about it should be you're main route. I can't think of one passage off-hand at the moment but I do know that the very first thing you need to do when you get to the study is pray with him. He obviously needs reassurance and hope so a passage along those lines would be prudent. Keep the passage somewhat short though, people who are that depressed won't be able to pay attention to a lot of reading. I'd also say, definitely let him do most of the talking. He needs someone to listen.
Reply:since you dont really know the nature of his trials, why does god allow suffering would be an awesome topic to discuss with him. but just in case, i reccomend that you also let him see if he would like to choose his own topic.
Reply:You know most of the verses to help but I find Psalms 121 to be comforting. We found that Psalm during the time my mother was dying. You can study to the point where you can say to much, during you daily reading ask the Lord to guide you hand to what you should say.
Reply:I have to say that I agree with our Brothers %26amp; Sisters with all the suggestions %26amp; scriptures given so far. Chapt. 11 in the Bible Teach book is a great one, also Chapt. 17 is very insightful too. Regarding Rev.21:4, I LOVE that scripture! You might want to include vs. 1-7 as this gives such a wonderful and promising message.


Congrats on your new study, I hope it goes well for all of you, and 2 more sheep hear His voice. My prayers are with you all.
Reply:You need to present this to the brothers in your congreagtion, or perhaps an expierenced publisher like a Pioneer. This is not a question for this community!
Reply:After talking to THEM for a while you will deduct what you need to discuss allowing him and her time to get some things off their shoulders.Always remember keep it simple as needed ,not going from Gen. to Rev. or in a bombardment of information and scriptures.Along with prayer Jehovah will take care of the rest by watering it if it is on good soil .Again as others suggested take along company. EDIT---Just noticed someone gave Mildred S a thumbs down and I fail to see why,I think her heart was in the right place,I gave him/ her a thumbs up .
Reply:I give you my deepest congratulations on your new bible study! I personally think that it would be encouraging for both of you if you showed them a picture or paragraph that talks about what they are going through -- possibly showing them the chapter on "Why God allows suffering".





May Jehovah bless your efforts. :)
Reply:I would take the precaution of not going alone to this return visit. A strong brother should accompany you.
Reply:This is a h/w q. Not anymore!
Reply:Pitiful


probably neither.
Reply:just brain wash him take every detour you have until the lesson is over.

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