• Why Make a Dedication and Get Baptized?
    Enjoy Life Forever!—An Interactive Bible Course

    • 5. Dedication brings many blessings

      Many people believe that fame, a good career, or money will make them happy. Is that true? Play the VIDEO, and then discuss the questions that follow.

      VIDEO: Soccer Was My Reason for Living (5:45)

      Collage: Scenes from the video ‘Soccer Was My Reason for Living.’ 1. Andrey resumes his study of the Bible. 2. Andrey preaches with his daughter.

      • Although the athlete in the video loved playing soccer, why did he leave that career?

      • He decided to dedicate himself, not to soccer, but to Jehovah. Do you think he made the right decision? Why?

      Before the apostle Paul became a Christian, he was pursuing a prominent career. He had studied Jewish law with a famous teacher. But he left that behind in order to become a Christian. Did Paul have any regrets? Read Philippians 3:8, and then discuss these questions:

      • Why did Paul say that what he did before he became a Christian was “a lot of refuse,” or garbage?

      • What did he gain instead?

      • How would you compare serving Jehovah to any other way you could use your life?

        Collage: 1. The self-righteous Pharisee Saul, later named Paul. 2. The faithful apostle Paul writes a letter to fellow Christians.

        When Paul became a Christian, he gained far more than he gave up