"Come and See"

In the first chapter of John's gospel 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). Upon learning that Jesus' hometown was Nazareth, Nathaniel skeptically asks, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" Rather than argue with Nathaniel, Philip simply replys, "Come and see" (John 1:46). After meeting Jesus, Nathaniel (elswhere Bartholemew)  becomes a follower of Jesus. 

Recorded in these few paragraphs is the beginning journey of five men who would each discover life-change in Christ, and then themselves be used by God to "turn the world upside down" (Acts 17:6) by inviting others on this journey. Join me in asking God for the boldness to make 2013 a year of inviting others to a journey of discovering life-change in Christ. We, like Philip, would simply invite others, "Come and see!"

 

Listen here to Dr. Gene Getz's teaching on John 1:35-51. Enjoy.