JOHN 1:19-34 – FIRST FOLLOWERS
Meeting Jesus #3 (Gospel of John)
Vs. 35-37 – A follower of Christ, must first make a commitment to Christ as Lord and Savior.
1 Peter 1:18-19, Romans 10:9-10
ANDREW - A DISCIPLE WITH A CAUSE – Vss. 40-42
Vs. 42 – Andrew brought his brother to Jesus. Beginning with it seems that his cause was to network for the Lord Jesus. John 6:1-12, John 12:20-22, 2 Corinthians 5:18-20
A DISCIPLE WITH COURAGE – Vs. 42
Acts 2:40-41, Acts 4:20, Acts 5:29, John 15:4
A DISCIPLE WITH A CHAMPION – Vs. 43
John 12:24-26, Luke 9:62
A DISCIPLE WITH CHARACTER – Vss. 44-51
Vs. 44-45 – Notice that Phillip shared His champion with the one who was probably his best friend, Nathaniel or Bartholomew
Vs. 47 – Jesus didn’t see a sinless man, but he saw a man of character. He saw a man, who was without deceit. He was straightforward, honest.
Vss. 48-49 – Nathaniel was quick to believe.
Vss. 51 – Jesus used Jacob’s ladder as an example.
Genesis 28:12-15