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    A mother and daughter gazing at birds and flowers while listening to Jesus give his Sermon on the Mount.

    APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY | INCREASE YOUR JOY IN THE MINISTRY

    Illustrate Key Points

    When making return visits or conducting Bible studies, we need to help our listeners understand main points. By illustrating these points, we can stir their heart and make the teachings easier to remember.

    As you prepare for a return visit or a Bible study, pick key points, not minor details, that you want to illustrate. Then choose simple illustrations based on daily life. (Mt 5:14-16; Mr 2:21; Lu 14:7-11) Be sure to consider the background and activities of your listener. (Lu 5:2-11; Joh 4:7-15) When you see his eyes light up because he understands a point, you will experience joy.

    WATCH THE VIDEO DRAMATIZATION EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF DISCIPLE-MAKING​—IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS—​ILLUSTRATING KEY POINTS, AND THEN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

    • A scene from the video ‘Experience the Joy of Disciple-Making​—Improve Your Skills—​Illustrating Key Points.’ Jade asks Neeta a question.

      Why may students need help to understand Bible verses?

    • A scene from the video ‘Experience the Joy of Disciple-Making​—Improve Your Skills—​Illustrating Key Points.’ Neeta tells Jade an illustration.

      How did Neeta illustrate the truth found at Romans 5:12?

    • A scene from the video ‘Experience the Joy of Disciple-Making​—Improve Your Skills—​Illustrating Key Points.’ Neeta shows Jade a video.

      Good illustrations touch the heart

      What effect can good illustrations have on our listeners?

    • In our ministry, why should we use videos and other teaching tools provided by Jehovah’s organization?