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Take your time ask what you want make up your own mind." What a tremendous response to the kind of men that John and Andrew are! They are men who need time, men who do not move quickly they need to investigate. He said to him, "Come and see." That is an invitation to investigate. Stedman: Jesus' response shows how well he understood Andrew. Really asking What is the secret of your spiritual life and power Probably they desired some private time for extended inquiry “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they shall be filled” In them Jesus asks the most profound question in anyone's life: "What are you looking for?" Did you ever ask yourself, "Why am I here? What do I really want out of life?" That is the most penetrating question you can ask yourself. These four words go right to the heart of life. Stedman: I have always been fascinated by the questions God asks of man. The removal of their sin by this Lamb of God Not "Whom are you seeking" because they were already focused in on Christīut "What do you want me to do for you?"" Requires Acknowledgment of One's Need & of the Sufficiency of Christ Requires Awareness on the part of Christ regarding genuine seekersģ. Note that the huge movement that is known today as Christianity had its beginnings with just a few disciplesĢ. "heard him speak and they followed Jesus" They were attentive and responded with decisive faith action Requires Action in response to God's Revelation (thru John the B.) (:3-40) THE JOY OF DISCOVERY - JOHN AND ANDREW - WHAT A PRIVILEGEġ. We perpetuate this cycle of testimony in reverse One reason why we don't witness as we should = lack of joy. John the Baptist was a channel for communicating God's revelation not an originator of speculative theories This is an abbreviated summary of his testimony in 1:19-34 His Witness Was Sourced in God's Revelation to Him "the lamb of God" He was not seeking a following for himself he was happiest when Christ was increasing and he was decreasing no spirit of rivalry or jealousy here faithful in fulfilling His God appointed roleĭ. "and he looked upon Jesus as He walked and said, "Behold. He wanted others to check Christ out for themselves-encouraged active investigation As the God-Appointed Forerunner of the Messiah, His focus was always on Christ and how he could point others to faith in Him John's Goal in Witnessing was to Produce Long-term, PermanentĬommitment - Changed Lives - Not just temporary emotional responseĬ. Spot where he customarily preached and called people to repent of their sins and be baptized (Ryle)ī. "was standing" - (force of imperfect) - probably some particular Witnessing was a regular activity for John the Baptist (:35-36) THE INITIAL WITNESS REGARDING CHRIST BY JOHN THE BAPTISTĪ. (At the same time trace a separate theme = Christ calling His special disciples His insight into the nature of men the different types He chose How He dealt with each man in a unique way)
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Godet: “One lighted torch serves to light another”
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Remember the bumper sticker used for evangelism a long time ago = “I found it!” Think about our joy in discovering Jesus initially and in discovering new insight and growing day-by-day. We know that the Lord Jesus Christ is wisdom personified. (substitute “Jesus” for “wisdom” and reread this passage) 3:13-18 – talks about the joy of those who find wisdom What must it be like to be a prospector who finds gold or hits oil? Think about your greatest find in life – your best story of something special that you found or a discovery that you made describe your emotions, your response, wheat did you do? WITNESS REGARDING CHRIST LEADS OTHERS TO THE JOY OF DISCOVERY (WHILE RENEWING OUR JOY) AND PROMPTS NEW WITNESSING (ON THE PART OF EVERYONE) THE JOY OF DISCOVERY RENEWS THE CYCLE OF TESTIMONY.