3. What qualities will strengthen your desire to accept Jesus’ invitation?
The qualities are motivation, knowledge, courage, and self-discipline
4. What motivated Peter to be a fisherman?
Peter loved to catch fish, it was more than a job for him. He was passionate about it. When he became a fisher of men, these quality also helped him. He received backing from Jehovah as well. As a result, he became very good at his work.
6. What else motivates us to preach?
We want to always obey Jesus command to preach and make disciples. And when we see how poor people are spiritually, we are moved to act like Jesus who people were in dire need of learning the truth about the Kingdom.He at once started to teach them. We do the same.
7. How does Romans 10:13-15 show that the preaching work is important?
Verse 13 shows that the preaching work is a lifesaving work. That is why verse 15 describes the feet of those doing the work as beautiful or comely.
11. Why must fishers of men be courageous?
because like fishermen face challenges at sea, we may face “storms” of family opposition, ridicule from acquaintances, and resistance to our message. We are not surprised, for Jesus said that we will preach in hostile or unfriendly environment.
12. In line with Joshua 1:7-9, what can help us to build courage?
Faith in Jesus’ ability to direct the preaching work can help us. Also, we know that Jehovah will not abandon us. He will care for us. We began the journey with faith and courage. It is important for us to keep moving faith and reliance on Jehovah like Peter and his companions did.
13. How can meditation and prayer help you to build courage?
Prayer is our lifeline. When we pray, we show that we want Jehovah to support us. If we are sincere he will do so. Also, meditation on how Jehovah has saved others in the past can help. We need to be familiar with Jehovah’s saving acts recorded in the Bible, such as when he saved the Israelites from danger of the Red Sea and many other stories like that. With prayer and and meditiaon, we can build courage.
16. How can we develop self-discipline?
Constant training is required for us to develop self-discipline. This is one of the fruits of God’s holy spirit. We can ask for it in prayer to Jehovah.