John 1:35-41

TVCC Students,

We have been really enjoying going through the book of John with you guys. It has been refreshing and encouraging. Here are the notes from when Sonny taught John 1:35-41.

~John 1:35

- "the next day" John was still pointing others to Jesus. Walking with the Lord is not just a once-a-week thing that you can turn on or off. John's life pointed to Jesus everyday. He lived a life of consistency that revolved around making much of Jesus. (see John 3:30)

Q: Are you someone who acts one way at church and one way around your friends? If so, evaluate your faith to see if it is genuine. Genuine faith means that we (though we still struggle) are consistently pursuing Jesus.

~John 1:37

-John's disciples heard him teaching about Jesus. They left John to pursue Jesus. Sometimes we have to leave things that might be "good" to pursue what is "best."

Q: Who are you following? Are you really seeking Jesus with all that you have or are you settling for things that are "good" and "moral?" Only Jesus will fully satisfy!

~John 1:38-39

-Jesus noticed them following and He turned to acknowledge them. He notices our smallest desires to follow Him and responds.

-His invitation is the same for us as it was for them... "Come and see." He wants us to spend time with Him because it is best for US. Come away and be with Him. Spend time reading His Word and in prayer and worship. He has so much that He wants to show us!

~John 1:41
-After just staying with Jesus for that one night, Andrew was ready to tell others that he had found the Messiah (especially his family). The more time we spend with Jesus, the more natural it will be when we share His truth with others. People love to talk about things that they value. If we value Jesus, we will share His gospel with others.

Q: Are we really engaging God and sharing Him with others? How much are we talking about the greatness of our Savior and His work in our lives? This reveals how much of our life is spent engaging Him.

Dear Students,
We pray that you will "come and see" the greatness of our Savior this week. We pray that you will spend time with Him in His Word, letting Him speak to you and learning about His character. We pray that as you spend time with Him that He would provide opportunities for you to share His greatness with others. We love you all!

~Sonny and Casi