The Word study enhances spiritual growth and prepares believers to help guide and ____ others in Scriptural truths.

• A. Counsel
• B. Lead
• C. Instruct
• D. Guide

Answer: (C)

Word study strengthens personal spiritual growth and equips believers to teach others in Scripture. Instruct captures the act of clearly teaching, explaining, and applying scriptural truths to others, which fits naturally with the idea of guiding people in understanding God’s Word. Counse l implies general advice, lead suggests directing actions without necessarily teaching doctrine, and guide is already present in the sentence, so it wouldn’t emphasize the instructional aspect as strongly as instruct. The best fit therefore is instruct.