Recognize Conviction!

“When persons who are under conviction are not brought to make a decision at the earliest period possible, there is danger that the conviction will gradually wear away.” -- Evangelism, p. 129.

“Many are convicted of sin, and feel their need of a sin-pardoning Savior; but they are merely dissatisfied with their pursuits and aims, and if there is not a decided application of the truth to their hearts, if the words are not spoken at the right moment, calling for decisions from the weight of evidence already presented, the convicted ones pass on without identifying themselves with Christ, the golden opportunity passes, and they have not yielded, and they go farther and farther away from the truth, farther away from Jesus and never take their stand on the Lord’s side.”  -- Evangelism, p. 283.

The following signs might indicate that a person is under conviction: tears, joy, anger, excitement, sharing what they have learned with others, uneasiness while doing the lessons, stopping the lessons, etc.  Let the students know that the Holy Spirit is dealing with them, and that it is not you or the church, but the Lord that is speaking to them through His Holy Spirit!