| SUNDAY | January 13 |
The First Calls
Read Read John 1:35-51 and then answer the following questions:
1. How did John the Baptist help set the stage for the call of these first disciples? From what John did, what can we learn for ourselves and for our mission as a people?
2. How central were the Scriptures to the people's willingness to follow Jesus? What message is there for us?
3. What role do we see for the disciples in calling others to follow Jesus? What does that tell us about our own calling?
4. What did Jesus do to help Nathanael overcome his prejudice?
After Andrew spent a little time with Jesus, he not only believed that Jesus was the Messiah, but he immediately did what the Master expects every disciple to do: Spread the joy of discipleship. Andrew seemed to have understood a vital principle of discipleship: It is neither for private use nor, does it belong to a gated community or an exclusive club. Rather, it is an experience that must be shared with others.
From Andrew's response to discipleship, a pattern emerges. Andrew heard John speak and followed Jesus. Next, he told his brother Peter of his experience and brought him to Jesus, and Peter became a follower as well.
In the same way, we hear the truth about Jesus, make a commitment to follow Him, and then tell others about Jesus. This is repeated day by day, all over the world.
If you were to tell someone about Jesus, what would you say? How deep is your experience with the Lord? What would you say about Jesus that could make someone be interested in following Him?
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