TODAY’S SERMON: MAY 18, 2025
Studies in John: 04 Jesus Calls the First Disciples
John 1:35:51 ESV
As we continue our study through the Gospel of John, we come to the end of chapter 1, where Jesus calls his first disciples.
Although he doesn’t mention his name, John is one of the five who decide to follow Jesus.
John and Andrew are the first ones to follow Jesus after John the Baptist says, “Behold the Lamb of God” for the second time (1:36).
From here, Andrew FOUND Peter, Jesus FOUND Philip, and Philip FOUND Nathanael.
The most profound point for me is that there was nothing spectacular about what any of these men did, not even Jesus. Look at it again and you will see that all they did was extend an invitation to “Come and see” (1:46).
I think we shy away from discipleship because of the misconception of saying the wrong thing or not knowing enough scriptures. Ironically, these 5 men followed Jesus simply because someone else invited them to consider Jesus.
Note: The Great Commission does not command us to “Go and make decisions.” Rather, Jesus said, “Go and make disciples...” (Matt. 28:19).
Who are you discipling?
Are you a disciple of Christ, or have you merely made a decision to come to church, sit in a chair, and proudly hold your “ticket” to heaven?
Be challenged today to invite someone to meet Jesus. Invite them to a Bible study, worship service, VBS, or some other event where Jesus is the topic of discussion.
Think about where you would be if that someone didn’t invite you to meet Jesus.
Bro. Joey
Although he doesn’t mention his name, John is one of the five who decide to follow Jesus.
John and Andrew are the first ones to follow Jesus after John the Baptist says, “Behold the Lamb of God” for the second time (1:36).
From here, Andrew FOUND Peter, Jesus FOUND Philip, and Philip FOUND Nathanael.
The most profound point for me is that there was nothing spectacular about what any of these men did, not even Jesus. Look at it again and you will see that all they did was extend an invitation to “Come and see” (1:46).
I think we shy away from discipleship because of the misconception of saying the wrong thing or not knowing enough scriptures. Ironically, these 5 men followed Jesus simply because someone else invited them to consider Jesus.
Note: The Great Commission does not command us to “Go and make decisions.” Rather, Jesus said, “Go and make disciples...” (Matt. 28:19).
Who are you discipling?
Are you a disciple of Christ, or have you merely made a decision to come to church, sit in a chair, and proudly hold your “ticket” to heaven?
Be challenged today to invite someone to meet Jesus. Invite them to a Bible study, worship service, VBS, or some other event where Jesus is the topic of discussion.
Think about where you would be if that someone didn’t invite you to meet Jesus.
Bro. Joey