“The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.’” (John 1:43, NIV) Life is a journey, and it is best lived in the company of others that share in the wonder of discovery. Jesus is just beginning his ministry of redemption and he is heading to Galilee. … Read moreStrong Enough To Invite Your Friends (20101105)
“The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.’” (John 1:43, NIV) That’s how it really is! It might be a little difficult to hear it in the English, but in the Greek language it is clear. “Follow me” means a little more than “stop what you’re … Read moreThe Courage To Be Changed (20101104)
“The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, ‘Follow me.’” (John 1:43, NIV) Sometimes that is the way it is; you are minding your own business and as far as you are concerned everything is fine. Suddenly, Jesus finds you. I mean, it is as if he had … Read moreThe Courage To Follow Jesus (201011103)
“… Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which, when translated, is Peter).” (John 1:42b, NIV) Here is a reason for all of us to have great hope in what Jesus alone can accomplish in each and every one of us. As a man Simon … Read moreSimon Gets A New Name (20101102)
“Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus. 41 The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, “We have found the Messiah” (that is, the Christ). 42 And he brought him to Jesus.” (John 1:40-42a, NIV) Andrew … Read moreThe First Thing After Seeing Jesus (20101101)
“Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, “What do you want?” They said, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are you staying?” 39 “Come,” he replied, “and you will see.” So they went and saw where he was staying, and spent that day with him. It was about the tenth hour.” (John 1:38-39, NIV) I … Read moreTaking Time To Know Jesus (20101029)
“The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. 36 When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” 37 When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus.” (John 1:35-37, NIV) Now that is the right spirit. John had spent no little time and no … Read morePointing Them To Jesus (20101028)
“Then John gave this testimony: ‘I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him. 33 I would not have known him, except that the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit come down and remain is he who … Read moreJesus, Confirmed By The Spirit (20101027)
“I myself did not know him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that he might be revealed to Israel.” (John 1:31, NIV) I can’t help but think what it must have felt like. Somehow God had asked John the Baptist to make straight the path for Jesus’ arrival, yet John the Baptist … Read moreJohn the Baptist Risks It All To Make Straight the Path for Jesus (20101026)
“The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29, NIV) The awaited day has come. The formal hour of introduction has arrived. John the Baptist now introduces to the world, Jesus, saying, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who … Read moreBehold The Lamb! (20101025)