Saturday, November 12 Go . . . and make disciples.​—Matt. 28:19.

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Saturday, November 12

Go . . . and make disciples.—Matt. 28:19.

 

One reason why we are motivated to preach is because people are “skinned and thrown about” and are in dire need of learning the truth about the Kingdom. (Matt. 9:36) Jehovah wants all sorts of people to come to an accurate knowledge of the truth and be saved. (1 Tim. 2:4) We will be moved to take up this lifesaving work when we think about the effect our preaching can have. We save people’s lives. (Rom. 10:13-15; 1 Tim. 4:16) We also need to be properly equipped for our work. And we need to know how to use that equipment. Jesus gave clear instructions to his disciples. He told them what to carry, where to preach, and what to say. (Matt. 10:5-7; Luke 10:1-11) Today, Jehovah’s organization provides a Teaching Toolbox that contains tools that have proved to be effective. And we are taught how to use those tools. That training helps us to gain the confidence and skill we need to be effective in our work.—2 Tim. 2:15. w20.09 4 ¶6-7, 10