With the title , what will you do to show that you appreciate the ransom?
The theme: How to prove that we appreciate the ransom.
And with the thematic text, 2 Corinthians 5:14: The love of Christ compels us, for this is the conclusion to which we have come: that one man died for all; so that all had already died.
1, 2. What should it encourage us to think about Jesus’ sacrifice, and why? (2 Corinthians 5:14, 15; see also the image).
Answer 1:
Thinking about Jesus’ sacrifice should prompt us to act, not just to get excited. Just as someone rescued from rubble feels a debt of gratitude to those who saved their lives, we too should feel deeply grateful to Jehovah and Jesus for having rescued us from sin and death.
Answer 2:
Besides, the rescue is not a small help. Thanks to him we can receive forgiveness, hope to become perfect and reconcile with God. That means the ransom completely changes our present and our future. That’s why we can’t take it for granted or treat it as routine.
Answer 3:
Paul said that the love of Christ compels us, and that expression transmits a very beautiful force. Jesus’ love should move us inside, push us to live for him and to demonstrate with facts that we value what he did. True gratitude does not stay in words; it is noticed in life.
3. Why are there different ways to show that we are grateful for the ransom?
Answer 1:
There are different ways because we are not all at the same point in our friendship with Jehovah. Just as several people can go to the same destination on different paths, each can show their gratitude for the rescue according to their current spiritual situation.
Answer 2:
For example, it is not the same a Bible student who is barely taking his first steps, as a baptized Christian who has been serving Jehovah for years, or someone who has gone away and is thinking of returning. Everyone can show gratitude, but not exactly the same way.
Answer 3:
That’s also a cheerleader, because it reminds us that Jehovah doesn’t expect the same from everyone at the same time. He looks at where we are, what steps we can take now and what is in our heart. The important thing is that we do something concrete to show that we don’t take the rescue for granted.
4. In what sense does Jehovah examine the hearts of the Bible’s students?
Answer 1:
Jehovah examines the hearts of the students in the sense that he sees his sincere efforts to approach him. It is set out in the interest they show, the changes they are trying to make and the desire they have to live according to their rules. None of that goes unnoticed by him.
Answer 2:
That’s very comforting, because a student may still have a lot to correct, but Jehovah not only sees what’s missing. He also sees the progress, the desire to please him and the struggle he is doing. And when he sees that sincere effort, he’s happy.
Answer 3:
In addition, the rescue makes it possible for a student to become a friend of Jehovah. That’s a huge thing. He is not only studying to learn information, but to build a real friendship with God. That is why I should never take for granted what Jehovah is doing for him.
5. How can Bible students follow the advice found in Philippians 3:16?
Answer 1:
You can follow that advice by continuing along the same path they have already begun to walk. That is, continue to progress spiritually without letting anything slow them down. If they are already studying, attending meetings or making changes, the important thing is not to stop.
Answer 2:
Sometimes progress won’t be as fast as you would like, but that doesn’t mean there’s no progress. Philippians 3:16 encourages you to continue to walk properly along the path that has already been traveled. The important thing is not to do everything perfect right away, but to keep moving forward.
Answer 3:
That also teaches constancy. A student grateful for the ransom doesn’t let a problem, family pressure or personal struggle get him out of the way. Go ahead, step by step, because he greatly values the friendship with Jehovah and the hope that the rescue offers him.
6. What can Bible students do if they have a hard time making any changes? (Deuteronomy 30:11-14; see also the image).
Answer 1:
If they find it hard to accept a biblical teaching, they can investigate more on the subject and ask Jehovah for help to understand it better. Sometimes something costs not because it is wrong, but because we haven’t digested it well yet. In those cases, praying and continuing to learn a lot.
Answer 2:
And if it is hard to leave a practice that the Bible condemns, it should be remembered that Jehovah does not ask for impossible. Deuteronomy 30:11-14 shows that his commandments are not beyond our reach. He knows our limitations and promises to give us strength to obey.
Answer 3:
The important thing is not to give up. Instead of staying around what it’s still hard to get over, the student can concentrate on all the good things Jehovah has already done for him, including the ransom. When love for Jehovah grows, obeying him stops feeling like a burden and begins to feel like a privilege.
7. What can young people who have parents who are witnesses think about?
Answer 1:
They can meditate on that Jehovah does not look at them only because their fathers are witnesses, but because he wants each one to be his friend. That’s very nice, because it shows that the relationship with Jehovah is personal. Every young man has to approach God by his own decision.
Answer 2:
They can also think about what the rescue means to them personally. It’s not just an adult teaching or something that applies to others. Thanks to the ransom, they too can have peace with Jehovah, approach him and become his close friends.
Answer 3:
That is why it would be very good if before the Commemoration they were proposed to meditate on what Jesus’ death means to them. That can help them set up concrete spiritual goals and strive to achieve them. So they will show that they truly appreciate the gift that Jehovah has given them.
8. How have the baptized Christians shown that they have faith in the ransom?
Answer 1:
Baptized Christians have already demonstrated their faith in the rescue in various ways. They have taken steps to approach Jehovah, obeyed his norms and have come to the point of dedicating his life to him and baptizing himself. That already shows a very real and valuable faith.
Answer 2:
They have also demonstrated this faith by participating in preaching and the work of making disciples. They have not been left alone with the idea that Jesus died for them, but have acted in harmony with that faith and have wanted to help others to know Jehovah.
Answer 3:
And many have even endured opposition to serve God. That holding says a lot. It shows that they love Jehovah and that they value the ransom as to stand firm even if others do not understand it or criticize them. That is a very beautiful test of faith and gratitude.
9. Why should we be careful about baptized Christians?
Answer 1:
We must be careful because, in time, we could begin to take the rescue for granted. It is possible to continue doing spiritual activities to pray, preach, attend meetings, but everything becomes mechanical, as in autopilot, without the same love as before.
Answer 2:
The case of the Christians of Ephesus shows it very well. Jesus congratulated them on their endurance, but told them that they had lost the love they had at the beginning. That teaches that it is not enough to continue doing right things; it also matters a lot with what spirit and motivation we do them.
Answer 3:
So the danger is not always to abandon worship, but to empty it of feeling. We can continue to fulfill the routine and, without realizing it, losing deep appreciation for Jehovah and for the ransom. That’s why we need to examine and take care of the heart.
10. How can we follow the advice of 1 Timothy 4:13, 15?
Answer 1:
We can keep reflecting on our worship and dedicating ourselves fully to it. I mean, thinking about ways to stoke our enthusiasm. It is not just about doing more, but about giving life to what we do for Jehovah and not letting it become routine.
Answer 2:
For example, we could prepare better for meetings, participate more with the heart or take more advantage of personal study looking for quiet moments to meditate without distractions. Sometimes what is needed is not to change activity, but to deepen it.
Answer 3:
It’s like feeding a fire. When we feed our worship with meditation, gratitude and sincere effort, love for Jehovah burns more strongly. And in the weeks before the Commemoration, thinking about all the good we have thanks to the rescue can help us a lot to rekindle that love.
11, 12. If we lose enthusiasm for a while, does that mean that Jehovah is not giving us his spirit? (See also the image).
Answer 1:
No, that doesn’t mean it. There may be times when we don’t feel the enthusiasm we think we should feel, but that doesn’t automatically mean that Jehovah has removed his spirit from us. Sometimes it is we who are tired, discouraged or going through a difficult stage.
Answer 2:
Paul’s example helps a lot. He implied that there were times when he did not have much desire to move on, but he still decided to continue his ministry because he understood that it was a sacred responsibility. I mean, it’s not always about waiting to feel like you want to act.
Answer 3:
That is why, if for a while we lack enthusiasm, we must not give up or think the worst. It is best to remain engaged in spiritual activities and ask Jehovah to give us both the desire and the strength to act. Many times enthusiasm returns as we continue to do the right thing.
13. How can we keep examining ourselves to see if we are in the faith?
Answer 1:
We can do it by asking us honest questions, not to discourage us, but to see how we really are. For example: Is the Kingdom still the first thing in my life? Does it reflect my entertainment that I really hate the bad? Am I promoting peace and unity in the congregation?
Answer 2:
That kind of self-examination is very healthy because it helps us not to live out of inertia. Sometimes you may think that everything is going well simply because it’s still active, but these questions reveal how the heart is and what our real priorities are.
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And the time of the Commemoration is an excellent time to do so. When we meditate on what Jehovah and Jesus have done for us, we feel more desire to live for Christ and not for ourselves. This sincere reflection greatly strengthens faith and gratitude.
14. Why have some Christians walked away from the congregation?
Answer 1:
Some have walked away because they felt too overwhelmed by life’s concerns. Loads, problems and stress can gradually weaken a person until they cause him to lose strength spiritually and end up getting away.
Answer 2:
Others walked away because they stumbled over something he said or did some brother. As we are all imperfect, sometimes someone hurts another without wanting or making a serious mistake, and if that is not handled well, it can leave a deep wound.
Answer 3:
And others walked away because they committed a grave sin and did not dare to ask for help. Instead of approaching Jehovah and the congregation for support, they may be allowed to rule themselves on guilt or shame. But whatever reason, Jehovah does not cease to be interested in them.
15. How does Jehovah see the Christians who have gone away? (Ezekiel 34:11, 12, 16).
Answer 1:
Jehovah doesn’t see them as lost cases. He sees them as lost sheep he seeks fondly. Ezekiel 34 shows that he does not forget them, but seeks them, feeds them and helps them return. That is the tender way in which Jehovah looks at those who have gone away.
Answer 2:
That is very comforting, because it means that Jehovah does not define a person only by his removal. He keeps seeing how good is in his heart. If a person is reading an article like this or thinking about coming back, that already shows that his love for Jehovah has not died altogether.
Answer 3:
So Jehovah remains interested, he continues to wait and keeps holding his hand. He was the one who brought that person to the truth, and he hasn’t stopped seeing him with courage. Knowing that can give much encouragement to anyone who is thinking of returning to the spiritual family.
16. What can help the lost sheep to return to Jehovah? (See also the image).
Answer 1:
It can help you to remember that Jehovah sincerely wishes you to return. He not only awaits them; he also helps them on the way back. It gives them strength to face concerns, heal emotional wounds and regain a clean conscience. I mean, they don’t have to go back alone.
Answer 2:
It can also help a lot to accept the support of the elderly. Jehovah uses them as a refuge, as people who can listen, guide and encourage. Sometimes the first practical step could be as simple as attending a meeting or talking to an old man and telling him, “I want to go back to Jehovah.”
Answer 3:
The important thing is to take some step. You don’t have to fix your whole life in a day, but you do have to start. Maybe go to the Kingdom Hall, resume a Bible course or ask for help to pray again. Jehovah will bless any sincere effort to prove that the ransom is still very valuable to that person.
17, 18. How can we take advantage of the days leading up to the Commemoration?
Answer 1:
We can take advantage of them by reflecting more deeply on love so great that Jehovah and Jesus have shown us. Commemoration is not just an important date on the calendar; it is an opportunity to remember that ransom is the means that Jehovah uses to free us from sin and death.
Answer 2:
We can also use those days to think about what concrete action we want to take in response to the rescue. A student may want to keep progressing, a baptized person wants to vitalize his enthusiasm or someone away wants to take steps to get back. Gratitude should push us to act.
Answer 3:
Each will show their gratitude in a slightly different way, but we can all be sure that Jehovah will bless our efforts. When we live not for us, but for Christ, we are demonstrating that we do not take the gift of ransom for granted and that we truly value it.
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The students of the Bible.
Answer 1:
They can prove it by making spiritual progress and not letting anything take them out of the way that leads to life. Even if it costs them some change or some teaching, they can continue to study, pray and approach Jehovah with patience and constancy.
Answer 2:
They also prove it when they don’t give up on their struggles. If they continue to fight to make changes, they are showing that they value very much friendship with Jehovah and that they do not want to take for granted what the rescue makes possible for them.
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And in the case of young people who have Witness parents, they can prove it by thinking personally about what Jesus’ death means to them and setting their own spiritual goals. So they show they want to approach Jehovah for personal and grateful decision.
The baptized Christians.
Answer 1:
They can prove it by ensuring that their worship does not become mechanical. Even if they remain active, they need to ensure that love for Jehovah and the appreciation for the ransom are still alive. That means reflecting, meditating and looking for ways to rekindle enthusiasm.
Answer 2:
They also demonstrate this by keeping busy in spiritual activities even if they feel discouraged for a while. To continue doing the right thing, asking for the help of the holy spirit and not surrendering is a very real way to show gratitude for the ransom.
Answer 3:
In addition, they can continue to examine themselves to see if they are firm in the faith. To ask yourself sincere questions about priorities, entertainment, and relationship with the brothers and sisters helps to keep your heart centered and to live in a way that shows that you do not live for themselves, but for Christ.
The sheep that have gone away.
Answer 1:
They can prove it by taking steps to fix things with Jehovah. Perhaps attending a meeting, talking to an old man or accepting spiritual help. Every step they take shows that they still value the ransom and that they want to enjoy the friendship with Jehovah again.
Answer 2:
They also prove it by believing that Jehovah has not forgotten them. To accept that he still loves them, that he keeps seeing the good in them and that he wants to help them return is a way to honor the rescue instead of thinking that there is no way out.
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And they prove it by not giving up. Even if they feel ashamed, fear or pain, if they keep trying to return to Jehovah they are showing that the ransom is still valuable to them. Jehovah will deeply bless any sincere efforts they make to return.
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