First Baptist Church of New Holland PA

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