Encounter Jesus Pt 3 ‘Andrew’

“The following day John was again standing with two of his disciples. 36 As Jesus walked by, John looked at him and declared, “Look! There is the Lamb of God!” 37 When John’s two disciples heard this, they followed Jesus.

38 Jesus looked around and saw them following. “What do you want?” he asked them.

They replied, “Rabbi” (which means “Teacher”), “where are you staying?”

39 “Come and see,” he said. It was about four o’clock in the afternoon when they went with him to the place where he was staying, and they remained with him the rest of the day.

40 Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of these men who heard what John said and then followed Jesus. 41 Andrew went to find his brother, Simon, and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which means “Christ”).

42 Then Andrew brought Simon to meet Jesus. Looking intently at Simon, Jesus said, “Your name is Simon, son of John—but you will be called Cephas” (which means “Peter”).”  John 1:35-42 NLT

“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!””  John 1:35-36 NIV

1. Encounters with Jesus, require us to be there!

When John’s two disciples heard this, they followed Jesus.  38 Jesus looked around and saw them following. “What do you want?” he asked them.  John 1:37-38 NLT

What do you want?

2.Encounters with Jesus, leave us wanting more.

They replied, “Rabbi” (which means “Teacher”), “where are you staying?” John 1:38b NLT

What do you want?

Do you want more of Jesus?

3. Encounters with Jesus, produce a desire to tell others.

Andrew went to find his brother, Simon, and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which means “Christ”).  42 Then Andrew brought Simon to meet Jesus.  John 1:41-42a NLT

1. Pray for God to give you opportunities to share the Gospel with others
2. Invite someone to Church
3. Pray for people when you hear they are going through a rough time
4. Invite a friend to volunteer with you at church
5. Make someone a card or bookmark and include an encouraging scripture.
6. Tell people you went to church when they ask what you did over the weekend. Tell them what you learned there.

Are you telling others about your encounters with Jesus?