JOHN 1:35-51 ”WHAT’S IN A NAME?” Mark Kolbe

MAIN THEMES

· Names and titles tell us who is who and “what they will do”.

· Discipleship involves several key components.

LOCATION

· Bethany beyond the Jordan – just north of the Dead Sea.

TIMELINE OF EVENTS

· +40 days prior John the Baptist baptized Jesus; Jesus was tempted in the wilderness.

· DAY 1

(John 1:19-28) John the Baptist talked to priests and Levites about the baptisms he was performing.

· DAY 2

(John 1:29) While with a group of people, John the Baptist sees Jesus again, calls Him the “Lamb of God”, and recollects His baptism.

· DAY 3 Andrew, Simon Peter, and another disciple (John?)

(John 1:35-36) Discipleship involves an a________________ introduction to Jesus.

“Lamb of God” -

(John 1:37) Discipleship leads to greater i____________ in Jesus.

(John 1:38-39a) Discipleship invites interested people towards spiritual g___________.

“Rabbi” -

(John 1:39b-40) Discipleship involves personal i_________________.

(John 1:41-42) Discipleship involves s_____________ good news.

“Messiah” –

· DAY 4 Philip and Nathanael (Bartholemew)

(John 1:43-46) Discipleship capitalizes on e_____________ relationships.

“Him of whom Moses in the Law and also the Prophets wrote” -

“Jesus of Nazareth” -

(John 1:47-51) Discipleship leads to recognition of the s_________________.

“Son of God” –

“King of Israel” –

“Son of Man” -

1. Jesus is like a l__________ that enables a person to have a p_____________ relationship with God.

2. Angels exist and they will play a key role at the s____________ coming of Jesus.

· DAY 7

(John 2:1) Jesus’ first miracle in Cana

SO WHAT

1. Discipleship is a p____________.

It involves someone sharing the message of God’s word through effective, convincing teaching. Over time, some number of people will seek to know Jesus, personally and more fully. Out of that group come spiritual leaders from a variety of backgrounds, each with unique personalities and strengths.

2. Desire that God and other people call you by a g________ name.

Names and their meanings were important in these passages. Three times John makes sure to clearly define what the names of people meant (Rabbi means teacher, Messiah means Christ, Cephas which means Peter or Rock). Live in such a way that when people hear your name, they think of someone who loved and followed Jesus closely.

3. Don’t be afraid to let people that you have discipled, to grow in their faith under the tutelage of someone e______.

John the Baptist wasn’t afraid to point out Jesus to his disciples. That’s because he knew that they could go on to even greater things by following Jesus rather than himself.

4. Followers of Christ should not remain s___________ in ministry.

Prepare yourself and others for the next bigger spiritual role. Be able to distinguish a legitimate, good, and different ministry, then have the courage to move into it.