4 January

I. Reading: 1John 3:7-10: He cannot sin when he has been begotten by God.

Gospel: John 1:35-42: We have found the Messiah.

Jesus the Messiah, the Christ: The Witness of Andrew

This was Andrew’s discovery of Jesus. He discovered that Jesus was the Messiah, the Christ (Mk 3:18 for more discussion).

1.    Andrew’s experience (v.35-37)

a.    He stood in the midst of John the Baptist’s preaching

b.    He heard John proclaim that Jesus was the Lamb of God (the victorious Lamb won over sin and death- Rev 5-7, the sin offering lamb-Is 53:7; Ex 12-the Pascal Lamb).

c.     He followed Jesus

2.    Andrew’s critical hour (v.38-39)

a.    Jesus turned: Symbol of initiative

b.    Jesus asked the basic question of life: What do you want?

c.     Jesus extended an invitation: Come

3.    Andrew’s great decision: He went and saw Christ and remained with Christ (v.39-40)

4.    Andrew’s first concern: His brother (v.41)

5.    Andrew’s conviction: Jesus was the Messiah (v.41)

6.    Andrew’s fruits: Simon was brought to Jesus and was reaped (v.42)

Thought:

i.                A person must stand where the Word, Christ himself is preached.

ii.              A person must hear the Word, the announcement: the Lamb of God has come to take away the sin of the world.

iii.            A person must follow Jesus.

iv.            If a person doesn’t stand with Jesus and doesn’t hear the Word of God, will miss Christ in life.

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