John 1:35-51
Following Jesus: Lessons From First Disciples
August 30, 2009
Simon Goncharenko
21 FELLOWSHIP – SBC
Outline
The Big Idea: Following Jesus ___________________________________
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I. Following Jesus begins with hearing about Him – vv. 35-36, 41, 45, 47-48, 50-51.
a. Andrew and John followed Jesus after/when they heard John the Baptizer talk about Him – vv. 35-37.
b. Simon Peter followed Jesus after he heard about Him from his brother Andrew – v. 41.
c. Nathanael followed Jesus after he heard about and from Him – vv. 45, 47-48, 50-51.
II. Following Jesus yields a total lifestyle change – vv. 37-39, 41-42, 49.
a. Andrew and John changed who they were following – v. 37.
b. Andrew and John changed where they were staying – v. 39.
c. Simon Peter had his name changed – v. 42.
d. Nathanael changed his mind about Jesus – v. 49.
III. Following Jesus results in bringing others to Him – vv. 41, 45
a. The 1st thing that Andrew did after finding Christ was to bring his brother to Him – v. 41.
b. Philip, upon finding Christ, invited Nathanael – v.45.
Take Home:
1. Do you KNOW Him?
2. What part of your lifestyle would He want CHANGED today?
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