Are We There Yet? Questions for discussion and reflection

In John 1:40 we observe that Andrew was the first of all the disciples to be called by Jesus. Andrew presumably introduces Philip to Jesus (John 1:43). These two disciples are only mentioned apart from listings of the disciples in John’s gospel. In all but one of these occasions John singles out Andrew and Philip when introducing someone to Jesus. Read the following accounts from John’s gospel. Who is it that is being introduced to Jesus and how is zeal Andrew and Philip have for inviting people to discover life-change in Christ a challenge to you?

John 1:40-42--

John 1:43-51--

John 6:6-9--

John 12:21-23--

John the Baptist introduces John and Andrew to Jesus. Andrew invites his brother, Simon Peter to meet Jesus. The next day Andrew introduces Philip to Jesus, who then invites Nathaniel (John 1:35-51).  How is this example of the spread of the gospel a model of 2 Timothy 2:2?

Who is it the Holy Spirit is leading you to invite on a journey to discover life-change in Christ?

Read John 14:7-11. At the time of this conversation Philip had been following Jesus for nearly three years. How does this encounter reveal Philip’s need for further life-change?

What life-change do you desire to take place this next year?

Dig Deeper:

Read chapters Three- Andrew-The Apostle of Small Things, Six- Philip-The Bean Counter, and Seven- Nathanael--The Guileless One in Twelve Ordinary Men by John MacArthur.

 

Twelve Ordinary Men By John MacArthur Contrary to popular belief, we do not have to be perfect to do God's work. Look no further than the twelve disciples whose many weaknesses are forever preserved throughout the pages of the New Testament. Jesus chose ordinary men - fisherman, tax collectors, political zealots - and turned their weakness into strength, producing greatness from utter uselessness. Join John MacArthur as he draws principles from Christ's careful, hands-on training of the original twelve disciples for today's modern disciple - you!