Make Known the Truth About Jesus

¹ Anointed Christians, assisted by their other sheep companions, “have the work of bearing witness to Jesus.” (Rev. 12:17) This is an important assignment, since salvation is possible only through him.​—John 17:3; Acts 4:12.

² ‘The Way, the Truth, and the Life’: “I am the way and the truth and the life,” Jesus said. “No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6) Only through Jesus, “the way,” can we approach God in prayer and have an approved relationship with Him. (John 15:16) Jesus is “the truth” in that the prophecies and shadows contained in the Hebrew Scriptures became a reality in him. (John 1:17; Col. 2:16, 17) Indeed, the primary intent of true prophecy is to illuminate his central role in the outworking of God’s purpose. (Rev. 19:10) Further, Jesus is “the life.” To gain the blessing of everlasting life, all must exercise faith in his ransom sacrifice.​—John 3:16, 36; Heb. 2:9.

³ Head and Reigning King: People must also recognize the vast executive authority Jehovah has entrusted to his Son. Jesus has been installed as King of God’s Kingdom​—‘to him the obedience of the peoples belongs.’ (Gen. 49:10) In addition, Jehovah has designated him as the Head of the congregation. (Eph. 1:22, 23) We need to help our Bible students to appreciate how Jesus directs the congregation and uses “the faithful and discreet slave” to supply spiritual “food at the proper time.”​—Matt. 24:45-47.

⁴ Merciful High Priest: Having experienced trials and suffering as a human, Jesus “is able to come to the aid of those who are being put to the test.” (Heb. 2:17, 18) How heartwarming it is for imperfect humans to learn that Jesus sympathizes with their weaknesses and graciously pleads for them! (Rom. 8:34) On the basis of Jesus’ sacrifice and through his services as High Priest, we can approach Jehovah “with freeness of speech” in order to obtain “help at the right time.”​—Heb. 4:15, 16.

⁵ May our efforts to acquaint others with the truth about Jesus move them to obey and serve him alongside us.​—John 14:15, 21.

Assist Your Congregation Book Study Overseer

¹ Each of us derives many benefits from the Congregation Book Study. Last month we discussed how the Congregation Book Study overseer fulfills his role. But what can we do to assist him and thus benefit ourselves and others?

² Attend Every Week: Because book study groups are kept small, your presence makes a difference. Make it your aim to attend every week. You can also help by being punctual, as this allows the overseer to begin the meeting in an orderly manner.​—1 Cor. 14:40.

³ Upbuilding Comments: Another way you can assist is by being well prepared and by making upbuilding comments. Comments that focus on just one point are usually best, and this also encourages others to comment. Avoid trying to cover everything in a paragraph. If a point in the material touches your heart, enrich the discussion by sharing your thought in a comment.​—1 Pet. 4:10.

⁴ If you have the privilege of reading the paragraphs for the benefit of the group, be diligent in fulfilling that assignment. Good reading contributes to the success of the study.​—1 Tim. 4:13.

⁵ Group Witnessing: Meetings for field service are held at many book study locations, and your support of these arrangements helps the overseer as he takes the lead in the evangelizing work. View these arrangements as opportunities to draw closer to your brothers and to encourage them.

⁶ Field Service Reports: Submitting your field service report promptly at the end of each month is another way to assist the overseer. You may hand your report directly to him or place it in the box designated for service reports at the Kingdom Hall. The secretary can use the box to gather the field service reports collected by book study overseers.

⁷ Your cooperation with your Congregation Book Study overseer will not go unnoticed. Above all, you can be assured that Jehovah will “be with the spirit you show.”​—Phil. 4:23.