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“WITHOUT AN ILLUSTRATION HE WOULD NOT SPEAK TO THEM” 127
HowCanYouFollowJesus?
˘ What aspects of creation did Jesus use in his illustrations,
and how might you use similar examples?—Matthew
13:24-32.
˘ How did Jesus use a simple illustration to make a powerful
point, and what do you learn from his example?—Matthew
18:12-14.
˘ What everyday experiences did Jesus draw on, and how
might his example help you to choose illustrations?—Luke 11:
5-8; 12:6.
items about wars, famines, or earthquakes to show that
specific features of the sign are being fulfilled. Or imagine
that you want to use an experience to illustrate the changes
involved in putting on the new personality. (Ephesians
4:20-24) Where can you find such an experience? You
could consider the varied backgrounds of fellow believers,
or you might use an experience printed in one of the
publications of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
21 Truly, Jesus was the Master Teacher! As we have seen in
this section, “teaching . . . and preaching the good news”
was his lifework. (Matthew 4:23) It is our lifework too. The
rewards of being an effective teacher are great. When we
teach, we are giving to others, and such giving brings happiness.
(Acts 20:35) That happiness is the joy of knowing
that we are imparting something of genuine and lasting
value—the truth about Jehovah. We can also have the satisfaction
that comes from knowing that we are following
the example of Jesus, the greatest Teacher ever to walk the
earth.
21. What rewards come from being an effective teacher of God’s
Word?