不要拖延，受浸吧！
Do not delay, get baptized!

現在你還等什麼呢？起來受浸吧！——使徒行傳22:16
What are you waiting for now? Rise and be baptized! — Acts 22:16

中心思想
Central idea

看看撒馬利亞人、大數城的掃羅、哥尼流和哥林多人的榜樣，從中獲取力量克服障礙，達到受浸的目標。
Look at the examples of the Samaritans, Saul of Tarsus, Cornelius, and the Corinthians, drawing strength to overcome obstacles and achieve the goal of baptism.

 1．哪些理由讓你想要受浸？
1. What reasons make you want to get baptized?

耶和華賜給你很多美好的禮物，包括你的生命，你是不是因此很愛他，很想表達對他的愛呢？你表明自己愛耶和華的最佳方式，就是獻身給他並且受浸。你這樣做就會成為耶和華大家庭的一員。你會屬於他，他會做你的慈父和良朋。他會一直引導你、照顧你。（詩篇73:24；以賽亞書43:1,2）此外，你獻身受浸後也會有希望享受永遠的生命。（彼得前書3:21）
Jehovah has given you many wonderful gifts, including your life. Doesn’t this make you love him deeply and want to express your love for him? The best way to show your love for Jehovah is to dedicate yourself to him and get baptized. By doing so, you will become a member of Jehovah’s family. You will belong to him, and he will be your loving Father and faithful friend. He will always guide you and care for you. (Psalm 73:24; Isaiah 43:1, 2) Additionally, after dedicating yourself and getting baptized, you will have the hope of enjoying everlasting life. (1 Peter 3:21)

 2．本篇課文會談談什麼？
2. What will this lesson discuss?

2 不過，你是不是由於一些原因，還沒下定決心受浸呢？其實很多人都有過疑慮，但後來他們都在行為和思想上作出改變，符合資格受了浸。現在他們都熱心地敬奉耶和華，並且非常喜樂。本篇課文會談談，1世紀的一些人怎樣克服障礙受了浸，以及我們可以從他們身上學到什麼。
2 However, are there some reasons why you haven’t yet made the decision to get baptized? In fact, many people have had doubts, but later they made changes in their actions and thoughts to qualify for baptism. Now they are zealously worshiping Jehovah with great joy. This lesson will discuss how some people in the 1st century overcame obstacles to get baptized and what we can learn from them.

撒馬利亞人受了浸
The Samaritans were baptized

 3．為了符合資格受浸，有些撒馬利亞人需要克服什麼障礙？
3. What obstacles did some Samaritans need to overcome in order to qualify for baptism?

3 撒馬利亞人是耶穌時代一個宗教派別的信徒，他們大都居住在猶地亞以北的示劍和撒馬利亞一帶。撒馬利亞人只接受聖經的頭五卷書（創世記到申命記），可能還接受約書亞記。他們認為只有這些書卷是上帝指引人寫下來的。撒馬利亞人想要符合資格受浸，就需要對上帝的話語有更全面的了解。他們知道上帝在申命記18:18,19提出的承諾，因此期待彌賽亞的到來。（約翰福音4:25）但他們還需要接受一個事實：耶穌就是上帝派來的彌賽亞。後來，他們當中很多人都接受了。（約翰福音4:39）除了要更全面地認識上帝的話語，撒馬利亞人也許還要克服對猶太人根深蒂固的偏見。（路加福音9:52-54）
3 The Samaritans were followers of a religious sect during Jesus' time, primarily residing in the regions of Shechem and Samaria north of Judea. They only accepted the first five books of the Bible (Genesis to Deuteronomy) and possibly the Book of Joshua, believing these were the only scriptures divinely inspired. To qualify for baptism, the Samaritans needed a more comprehensive understanding of God's word. They were aware of God's promise in Deuteronomy 18:18,19 and thus awaited the Messiah's arrival (John 4:25). However, they also needed to accept the fact that Jesus was the Messiah sent by God. Later, many among them did so (John 4:39). Beyond gaining a fuller knowledge of God's word, the Samaritans might also have had to overcome deep-seated prejudices against the Jews (Luke 9:52-54).

 4．根據使徒行傳8:5,6,14，一些撒馬利亞人對腓力傳講的信息有什麼反應？
4. According to Acts 8:5,6,14, how did some Samaritans respond to the message preached by Philip?

4 撒馬利亞人怎樣克服障礙受了浸？聽到傳福音者腓力「傳揚基督」後，一些撒馬利亞人就「接受了上帝的話語」。（請讀使徒行傳8:5,6,14）他們沒有因為腓力是猶太人就不願意聽他講話。也許，他們想起摩西五經中有經文說上帝是不偏心的。（申命記10:17-19）無論如何，撒馬利亞人都「聚精會神地聽腓力」傳講關於基督的信息。當時腓力也施行了許多神跡，包括醫治病人、驅逐邪靈。（使徒行傳8:7）撒馬利亞人看到這些清晰的證據，就承認腓力有上帝的支持。
How did the Samaritans overcome obstacles to get baptized? After hearing the evangelist Philip "preach Christ," some Samaritans "accepted the word of God." (Read Acts 8:5,6,14) They did not refuse to listen to him because Philip was a Jew. Perhaps they recalled passages in the Pentateuch stating that God is impartial. (Deuteronomy 10:17-19) In any case, the Samaritans "paid close attention to Philip" as he preached about Christ. At that time, Philip also performed many miracles, including healing the sick and expelling demons. (Acts 8:7) Seeing these clear proofs, the Samaritans acknowledged that Philip had God's backing.

 5．你從撒馬利亞人身上學到什麼？
5. What can you learn from the Samaritans?

5 撒馬利亞人本來可以找一些理由拒絕腓力的信息。例如，腓力是個猶太人，他傳講的信息又是他們從未聽過的。不過，撒馬利亞人沒有讓這些因素成為絆腳石。他們看出腓力教導的是真理，就毫不猶豫地採取了行動。聖經說：「腓力向他們宣揚好消息，傳揚上帝的王國和耶穌基督的名之後，他們就相信了，男男女女都受了浸。」（使徒行傳8:12）你呢？你確信上帝的話語是真理嗎？你看出耶和華見證人克服偏見，努力以愛心彼此對待，是真正的基督徒嗎？（約翰福音13:35）那麼就不要遲疑，採取行動受浸吧！要相信，耶和華一定會賜福給你。
5 The Samaritans could have found reasons to reject Philip's message. For example, Philip was a Jew, and the message he preached was something they had never heard before. However, the Samaritans did not let these factors become stumbling blocks. Recognizing that Philip taught the truth, they took action without hesitation. The Bible says, "When they believed Philip, who was declaring the good news of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized." (Acts 8:12) What about you? Are you convinced that God's word is the truth? Do you see that Jehovah's Witnesses overcome prejudice and strive to treat one another with love, proving to be true Christians? (John 13:35) Then do not hesitate—take action and get baptized! Trust that Jehovah will surely bless you.

 6．你從魯本的經歷學到什麼？
6. What can you learn from Reuben's experience?

6 魯本住在德國，在耶和華見證人的家庭裡長大，不過他年少時曾經懷疑耶和華是否存在。魯本怎樣克服疑慮呢？他意識到自己需要更多證據，就決定做一番研究。他說：「我需要針對自己的疑慮做個人研讀，所以我一次又一次地查考關於進化論的資料。」他研讀《有一位關心人的造物主嗎？》這本書後深感震撼，心想：「哇！耶和華真的存在啊！」後來魯本去參觀耶和華見證人的世界總部，看到這個國際化的組織團結一心，覺得實在是個奇跡，就更愛這個組織了。魯本回到德國後不久就受浸了，當時他17歲。如果你對學到的內容心存懷疑，就要正視自己的疑慮，善用組織的出版物做個人研讀。你「確切認識」真理，就一定能戰勝疑慮。（以弗所書4:13,14）此外，你聽到世界各地的耶和華見證人如何團結友愛，看到自己會眾的弟兄姐妹怎樣親如一家，就會更愛這個團體。
Reuben lives in Germany and grew up in a Jehovah's Witness family, but as a young man, he once doubted Jehovah's existence. How did Reuben overcome his doubts? Realizing he needed more evidence, he decided to conduct research. He said, "I needed to do personal study to address my doubts, so I repeatedly examined information about evolution." After studying the book "Is There a Creator Who Cares About You?", he was deeply moved and thought, "Wow! Jehovah truly exists!" Later, when Reuben visited the world headquarters of Jehovah's Witnesses and saw the unity of this international organization, he felt it was truly a miracle and grew to love the organization even more. Shortly after returning to Germany, Reuben got baptized at the age of 17. If you have doubts about what you've learned, face them directly and make good use of the organization's publications for personal study. When you "accurately know" the truth, you will surely overcome your doubts. (Ephesians 4:13,14) Additionally, hearing about the unity and love among Jehovah's Witnesses worldwide and seeing the close-knit fellowship in your congregation will deepen your love for this community.

大數城的掃羅受了浸
Saul of Tarsus got baptized

 7．掃羅需要在思想上作出什麼改變？
7. What change in thinking did Saul need to make?

7 大數城的掃羅接受過良好的教育，精通猶太人的法律和傳統，在猶太社會中前途無量。（加拉太書1:13,14；腓立比書3:5）當時很多猶太人都把基督徒視為叛道者，掃羅也是這樣。他猛烈地迫害基督徒，以為這樣做就是在執行上帝的旨意。（使徒行傳8:3；9:1,2；26:9-11）對掃羅來說，要信從耶穌並受浸成為他的門徒，就要甘願成為同胞迫害的對象。
7 Saul of Tarsus was well-educated, proficient in Jewish law and traditions, and had a promising future in Jewish society. (Galatians 1:13,14; Philippians 3:5) At that time, many Jews viewed Christians as apostates, and Saul was no exception. He fiercely persecuted Christians, believing he was carrying out God's will. (Acts 8:3; 9:1,2; 26:9-11) For Saul, believing in Jesus and getting baptized as his disciple meant willingly becoming a target of persecution by his own people.

 8．（甲）掃羅為什麼能作出改變並受了浸？（乙）根據使徒行傳22:12-16，亞拿尼亞怎樣幫助掃羅？（另見圖片）
8. (A) Why was Saul able to change and get baptized? (B) According to Acts 22:12-16, how did Ananias help Saul? (See also picture)

8 掃羅怎樣克服障礙受了浸？已經升到天上的主耶穌向掃羅顯現後，掃羅就失明了。（使徒行傳9:3-9）有三天的時間，他一直禁食，肯定也不斷沉思發生在自己身上的事。這讓他確信耶穌就是彌賽亞，也確信跟隨耶穌的人正在奉行正確的崇拜。掃羅肯定也想到之前參與殺害司提反的事，為此感到懊悔和難過。（使徒行傳22:20）過了三天，耶穌的門徒亞拿尼亞來幫助掃羅，使他復明，並且鼓勵他儘快受浸。（請讀使徒行傳22:12-16）掃羅謙卑地接受了幫助，從此踏上一條截然不同的人生道路。（使徒行傳9:17,18）
8 How did Saul overcome obstacles to get baptized? After the ascended Lord Jesus appeared to Saul, he became blind. (Acts 9:3-9) For three days, he fasted and undoubtedly reflected deeply on what had happened to him. This convinced him that Jesus was the Messiah and that His followers were practicing true worship. Saul must also have thought about his previous involvement in Stephen’s death, feeling remorse and sorrow. (Acts 22:20) After three days, Jesus’ disciple Ananias came to help Saul, restoring his sight and encouraging him to get baptized without delay. (Read Acts 22:12-16) Humbly accepting this help, Saul embarked on a completely different path in life. (Acts 9:17,18)

你會像掃羅一樣接受幫助並且受浸嗎？（見第8段）
Would you, like Saul, accept help and get baptized? (See paragraph 8)

 9．你從掃羅身上學到什麼？
9. What do you learn from Saul?

9 我們可以從掃羅身上學到很多。驕傲的心態和懼怕人的心理本可以成為掃羅受浸路上的絆腳石，但他卻沒有讓這些因素妨礙自己進步。掃羅明白關於基督的真理後，就謙卑地接受並徹底改變了自己。（使徒行傳26:14,19）他知道跟隨耶穌意味著會受到迫害，卻還是義無反顧地選擇成為基督徒。（使徒行傳9:15,16；20:22,23）受浸後，掃羅繼續靠著耶和華的幫助，渡過一個又一個難關。（哥林多後書4:7-10）你受浸成為耶和華見證人之後，也可能會遇到各種難題，包括信心方面的考驗。但請放心，你絕不是孤身一人！耶和華上帝和耶穌基督一定會陪在你身邊，一直扶持你。（腓立比書4:13）
9 We can learn much from Saul. A proud attitude and fear of people could have been stumbling blocks on Saul's path to baptism, but he did not let these factors hinder his progress. After understanding the truth about Christ, Saul humbly accepted it and completely transformed himself. (Acts 26:14,19) He knew that following Jesus would mean facing persecution, yet he resolutely chose to become a Christian. (Acts 9:15,16; 20:22,23) After baptism, Saul continued to rely on Jehovah's help to overcome one challenge after another. (2 Corinthians 4:7-10) After your baptism as one of Jehovah's Witnesses, you too may encounter various difficulties, including tests of faith. But rest assured, you are not alone! Jehovah God and Jesus Christ will surely be by your side, supporting you all the way. (Philippians 4:13)

10．你從安娜的經歷學到什麼？
10. What do you learn from Anna's experience?

10 安娜在東歐一個庫爾德家庭長大。媽媽受浸後，安娜就在爸爸的同意下開始學習聖經，那年她9歲。這個決定為她帶來很多難題。為什麼呢？安娜一家跟親戚們住在一起，親戚們認為，如果有人離棄祖先傳下來的信仰，就會使整個家族蒙羞。安娜12歲那年很想受浸，於是請求爸爸同意。爸爸問到底是她自己想要受浸，還是有人向她施加壓力要她受浸。她回答說：「是因為我很愛耶和華！」於是爸爸同意讓她受浸。安娜受浸後，就受到親戚們的嘲笑、侮辱和欺負。她爺爺甚至說：「就算你去抽煙，跟不三不四的人鬼混，也比做個耶和華見證人好！」安娜是怎麼應付過來的呢？她說：「耶和華幫助我堅強起來，爸媽也很支持我。」每次安娜感受到耶和華的幫助，她都會記錄下來。她也常常把筆記拿出來看，這樣她就不會忘記耶和華曾經怎樣向她伸出援手。如果你擔心受到迫害，就要記得耶和華也一定會幫助你。（希伯來書13:6）
10 Anna grew up in a Kurdish family in Eastern Europe. After her mother was baptized, Anna began studying the Bible with her father's permission when she was 9 years old. This decision brought her many challenges. Why? Anna's family lived with relatives who believed that abandoning the ancestral faith would bring shame upon the entire family. At age 12, Anna strongly desired baptism and asked her father for permission. He asked whether she truly wanted it herself or if someone was pressuring her. She replied, "Because I love Jehovah very much!" Her father then allowed her to be baptized. After baptism, Anna faced mockery, insults, and bullying from relatives. Her grandfather even said, "It would be better for you to smoke and hang out with bad company than to be one of Jehovah's Witnesses!" How did Anna cope? She said, "Jehovah helped me stay strong, and my parents supported me." Anna kept a record of every time she felt Jehovah's help and often revisited these notes so she wouldn't forget how Jehovah had extended his hand to her. If you fear persecution, remember that Jehovah will surely help you too. (Hebrews 13:6)

哥尼流受了浸
Cornelius was baptized

11．什麼可能妨礙哥尼流受浸？
11. What might have hindered Cornelius from getting baptized?

11 接下來讓我們看看哥尼流的例子。聖經說，他是一個「軍官」，是羅馬軍隊中統領大約100個士兵的百夫長。（使徒行傳10:1及《精讀本》注釋：「軍官」）。因此，他可能在軍隊裡和社會上都很有影響力。聖經也說，他「為人虔誠」，「經常接濟窮人」。（使徒行傳10:2）後來，耶和華派使徒彼得向哥尼流傳講好消息。哥尼流有沒有因為自己的社會地位而遲疑不決，不願意受浸呢？
11 Next, let’s consider the example of Cornelius. The Bible says he was an “army officer,” a centurion in the Roman army who commanded about 100 soldiers. (Acts 10:1 and the Insight on the Scriptures note: “Army officer.”) Thus, he likely held significant influence both in the military and in society. The Bible also states that he was “a devout man” who “gave many gifts of mercy to the poor.” (Acts 10:2) Later, Jehovah sent the apostle Peter to preach the good news to Cornelius. Did Cornelius hesitate or resist getting baptized because of his social status?

12．哥尼流怎樣克服障礙受了浸？
12. How did Cornelius overcome obstacles to get baptized?

12 哥尼流怎樣克服障礙受了浸？聖經說，哥尼流和家人全都「敬畏上帝」，他也常常向上帝懇切祈求。（使徒行傳10:2）彼得向他傳講好消息後，他和他一家都接受了基督，並立刻受了浸。（使徒行傳10:47,48）哥尼流為了能和家人一起崇拜耶和華，一定很樂意作出任何必要的調整。（約書亞記24:15；使徒行傳10:24,33）
12 How did Cornelius overcome obstacles to get baptized? The Bible says that Cornelius and his entire household “feared God,” and he regularly prayed earnestly to Him. (Acts 10:2) After Peter preached the good news to him, Cornelius and his household accepted Christ and were baptized without delay. (Acts 10:47, 48) Cornelius must have been willing to make any necessary adjustments to worship Jehovah together with his family. (Joshua 24:15; Acts 10:24, 33)

13．你從哥尼流身上學到什麼？
13. What can you learn from Cornelius?

13 像掃羅一樣，哥尼流很有社會地位。但他沒有以此為藉口，認為自己不可能成為基督徒。你呢？為了符合資格受浸，你是不是也需要作出很大的改變呢？請不要擔心，耶和華一定會幫助你！你下定決心崇拜耶和華，按照聖經的標準生活，他一定會賜福給你。
13 Like Saul, Cornelius held a high social status. But he didn’t use this as an excuse to think he couldn’t become a Christian. What about you? Do you need to make significant changes to qualify for baptism? Don’t worry—Jehovah will surely help you! If you are determined to worship Jehovah and live by Bible standards, he will bless you.

14．你從藤井強的經歷學到什麼？
14. What can you learn from the experience of Fujii Tsuyoshi?

14 藤井強是個日本弟兄。當初他為了達到受浸的目標，需要在工作上作出調整。那時他是池坊花道學校的校長助理。校長有時會應邀為喪禮插花，並參加喪禮上的佛教儀式。如果校長無法出席喪禮，藤井強就會代表校長出席，並且參與佛教儀式。後來藤井強學到關於死亡的真理，看出參與佛教儀式會妨礙他受浸。（哥林多後書6:15,16）他下定決心解決這個問題，於是向校長說明自己的想法。結果呢？校長說他以後不用參與任何宗教儀式，可以安心留在學校工作。藤井強學習聖經一年左右就受了浸。a如果你為了得到耶和華的認可而需要在工作上作出調整，請放心，他一定會照顧你和你家人的需要。（詩篇127:2；馬太福音6:33）
14 Fujii Tsuyoshi is a Japanese brother. Initially, to achieve his goal of baptism, he needed to make adjustments at work. At the time, he was the assistant principal of the Ikenobo flower arrangement school. The principal was sometimes invited to arrange flowers for funerals and participate in Buddhist ceremonies. If the principal couldn’t attend, Fujii Tsuyoshi would represent him and take part in the Buddhist rituals. Later, Fujii Tsuyoshi learned the truth about death and realized that participating in Buddhist ceremonies would hinder his baptism. (2 Corinthians 6:15, 16) Determined to resolve this issue, he explained his thoughts to the principal. The result? The principal said he no longer needed to participate in any religious ceremonies and could continue working at the school without concern. Fujii Tsuyoshi was baptized after studying the Bible for about a year. If you need to make work adjustments to gain Jehovah’s approval, rest assured—he will take care of you and your family’s needs. (Psalm 127:2; Matthew 6:33)

哥林多人受了浸
The Corinthians were baptized

15．哥林多人想要受浸就要克服什麼障礙？
15. What obstacles did the Corinthians have to overcome to be baptized?

15 古代的哥林多城瀰漫著物質至上的精神，充斥著各種不道德的事，城裡很多人追求的生活方式都是上帝譴責的。在這樣的大環境下，想要作出改變、開始敬奉上帝，絕對不是容易的事。不過，許多哥林多人聽到使徒保羅傳講的好消息後，就「相信了，受了浸」。（使徒行傳18:7-11）後來，主耶穌在異象裡對保羅說：「我還要在這座城裡召集許多子民。」於是保羅在那裡住了一年半，繼續向人傳道。
15. The ancient city of Corinth was steeped in a materialistic spirit, filled with all kinds of immorality, and many in the city pursued lifestyles condemned by God. In such an environment, making a change to begin worshiping God was certainly no easy task. However, many Corinthians, upon hearing the good news preached by the apostle Paul, "believed and were baptized." (Acts 18:7-11) Later, the Lord Jesus said to Paul in a vision, "I have many people in this city." So Paul stayed there for a year and a half, continuing to preach to the people.

16．有些哥林多人怎樣克服障礙受了浸？（哥林多後書10:4,5）
16. How did some Corinthians overcome obstacles to be baptized? (2 Corinthians 10:4,5)

16 哥林多人怎樣克服障礙受了浸？（請讀哥林多後書10:4,5）靠著上帝的話語和強大的神聖力量，哥林多人洗心革面，在生活上作出了巨大的改變。（希伯來書4:12）他們接受關於基督的好消息後，就有力量戒除醉酒、偷竊、同性戀行為等惡習。（哥林多前書6:9-11）b
16 How did the Corinthians overcome obstacles to get baptized? (Read 2 Corinthians 10:4,5) With the help of God's word and the mighty power of the holy spirit, the Corinthians transformed their hearts and made significant changes in their lives. (Hebrews 4:12) After accepting the good news about Christ, they gained the strength to abandon vices such as drunkenness, theft, and homosexual acts. (1 Corinthians 6:9-11)

17．你從哥林多人身上學到什麼？
17. What can you learn from the Corinthians?

17 請留意，儘管有些哥林多人要克服根深蒂固的惡習，但他們沒有因此就認定自己不可能成為基督徒。他們堅持不懈地付出努力，以求踏上通往永生的窄路。（馬太福音7:13,14）你呢？為了達到受浸的目標，你也在跟某種惡習奮力搏鬥嗎？千萬不要放棄！要祈求耶和華賜給你神聖力量，幫助你抗拒不當的慾望。
17 Notice that although some Corinthians had to overcome deeply ingrained bad habits, they did not conclude that it was impossible for them to become Christians. They persevered in their efforts to walk the narrow road leading to everlasting life. (Matthew 7:13,14) What about you? Are you struggling with a certain bad habit to reach the goal of baptism? Do not give up! Pray to Jehovah to give you holy spirit to help you resist improper desires.

18．你從莫妮卡的經歷學到什麼？
18. What did you learn from Monica's experience?

18 莫妮卡住在格魯吉亞（喬治亞）。為了符合資格受浸，她努力作出改變，棄絕了不當的言談，也不再接觸不良的娛樂。她說：「那段時期，禱告給了我很大的力量。耶和華知道我很想做對的事，他也一直幫助我，引導我。」莫妮卡在16歲時受了浸。你呢？為了得到耶和華的認可，你也需要戒除某些惡習嗎？要繼續求耶和華幫助你，他一定會賜給你充足的神聖力量，讓你能夠作出改變！（約翰福音3:34）
18 Monica lives in Georgia. To qualify for baptism, she worked hard to make changes, abandoning inappropriate speech and ceasing exposure to harmful entertainment. She said, 'During that time, prayer gave me great strength. Jehovah knew I really wanted to do what was right, and he continued to help and guide me.' Monica was baptized at the age of 16. What about you? To gain Jehovah's approval, do you also need to give up certain bad habits? Keep asking Jehovah for help—he will surely give you abundant holy spirit to enable you to make changes! (John 3:34)

你的信心可以移山
Your faith can move mountains

19．什麼能幫助你克服如山的障礙？（另見圖片）
19. What can help you overcome mountain-like obstacles? (See also picture)

19 請相信，耶和華很愛你，很希望你加入他的大家庭。無論你在受浸之路上遇到什麼障礙，都不要懷疑這一點！耶穌曾對一群門徒說：「你們的信心，哪怕只有芥籽那麼小，你們就是吩咐這座山說，『從這裡移到那裡』，山也會移開。這樣，對你們來說，沒有什麼是不可能的了。」（馬太福音17:20）當時在場的人只跟隨了耶穌幾年而已，所以他們的信心還需要加強。但耶穌向他們保證，只要他們培養充足的信心，哪怕是如山的障礙，耶和華也會幫助他們移除。耶和華也一定會這樣幫助你。
19 Please believe that Jehovah loves you deeply and truly wants you to join his family. No matter what obstacles you encounter on the path to baptism, never doubt this! Jesus once told a group of disciples, 'If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.' (Matthew 17:20) Those present had only followed Jesus for a few years, so their faith still needed strengthening. But Jesus assured them that if they cultivated sufficient faith, Jehovah would help them remove even mountain-like obstacles. Jehovah will certainly do the same for you.

請相信，耶和華很愛你，很希望你加入他的大家庭（見第19段）c
Please believe that Jehovah loves you very much and sincerely hopes you will join his big family (see paragraph 19).

20．本篇課文談到古代和現代一些基督徒的經歷，你從中得到什麼鼓勵？
20. This lesson discusses the experiences of some Christians in ancient and modern times. What encouragement do you draw from them?

20 如果你發現有些問題妨礙你受浸，就要果斷採取行動，克服這些障礙。你可以想想古代和現代一些基督徒的榜樣。願你從他們的經歷獲得安慰和力量，下定決心獻身給耶和華並且受浸。這會是你一生中最明智的決定！
20 If you find that certain issues are hindering you from getting baptized, take decisive action to overcome these obstacles. You can reflect on the examples of some Christians from both ancient and modern times. May you find comfort and strength in their experiences, and resolve to dedicate yourself to Jehovah and get baptized. This will be the wisest decision of your life!

以下這些1世紀的基督徒都克服各自的障礙受了浸，你從他們身上學到什麼？
The following first-century Christians all overcame their respective obstacles and got baptized. What do you learn from them?

 撒馬利亞人
The Samaritans

 大數城的掃羅以及哥尼流
Saul of Tarsus and Cornelius

 哥林多人
The Corinthians