<strong>TEXT: JOHN 1:35-42</strong>

<strong>TITLE: </strong><strong>“COME AND SEE…”</strong>

<strong>INTRODUCTION</strong>
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	<li>We live in an evidence-based society <u> </u></li>
	<li>“Do not just tell me; show me…”</li>
	<li>How do we assist people today in coming to see Jesus?</li>
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<strong>THE INITIAL INVITATION</strong>
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	<li>John the Baptist, “Behold the Lamb of God”<u> </u>
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	<li>Two Disciples follow Jesus</li>
	<li>Jesus asks, “What do you seek or want?”</li>
	<li>The Disciples respond, “Where are you staying?”</li>
	<li>Jesus answers, “Come and see”</li>
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	<li>The Disciples came and saw
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	<li>They remained with Jesus the rest of the day (from 4:00 p.m.)</li>
	<li>Jesus had no permanent residence (Matthew 8:20)</li>
	<li>Emphasis was not on what was there, but who was there – Jesus</li>
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	<li>The initial invitation has already been extended to humanity<u> </u>
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	<li>Jesus is Emmanuel – “God with us” (Matthew 1:23)</li>
	<li>“The Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14)</li>
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<strong>JESUS MINISTERS TO ME. I INVITE YOU…</strong>
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	<li>Andrew tells Simon (his brother)
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	<li>“We have found the Messiah / Christ</li>
	<li>Andrew brought Simon to Jesus (Come and See)</li>
	<li>Jesus, “Your name is Simon, but you shall be called Cephas (a</li>
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stone / Peter)
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	<li>Has Jesus ministered to you?</li>
	<li>Are you inviting others to “Come and See”</li>
	<li>It will change who they are…</li>
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<strong>PEOPLE RECEIVE THE INVITATION BECAUSE OF ME; BUT THEY RECEIVE JESUS BECAUSE OF JESUS</strong>
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	<li>Peter received and followed Jesus<u> </u></li>
	<li>Reflect on Peter’s influence in the church <u> </u></li>
	<li>Who in my sphere of influence needs to “Come and See” Jesus? <u> </u></li>
	<li>How will they “Come and See” Jesus without me?</li>
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<strong>CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK: THAT I WILL </strong><strong>INVITE ONE PERSON TO “COME AND SEE” JESUS</strong>