Who Invited You?
35 The next day John was standing again with two of his disciples.36 When he saw Jesus walking along he said, “Look! The Lamb of God!” 37 The two disciples heard what he said, and they followed Jesus.
38 When Jesus turned and saw them following, he asked, “What are you looking for?”
They said, “Rabbi (which is translated Teacher), where are you staying?”
39 He replied, “Come and see.” So they went and saw where he was staying, and they remained with him that day. It was about four o’clock in the afternoon.
40 One of the two disciples who heard what John said and followed Jesus was Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter.
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Matthew 28:16-20
A disciple is not just a person who knows some information about Jesus. A disciple intends to imitate Jesus in all parts of life. So “making disciples” is not a one-time effort, but a continual choice to invest yourself in making the lives of others better. According to Jesus’ “Great Commission,” that included (and includes) caring about “all nations.”
➢ This passage offeres both a command, and a promise. Jesus addressed the command to all his followers: “Go…make
In what ways are you gifted to help carry out this commission? In what ways does this make “the church” like a hospital that is open 24/7 rather than a fortress with gates shut tightly against “enemies” or “outsiders”?
How can knowing Jesus is with you give you courage, strength and peace to reach beyond your comfort zone to bless others?