Show Me The Real Christ John 1:35-39; 1John 1:5-7 This was Andrew's discovery of Jesus. He discovered that Jesus was the Messiah, the Christ.His experience was simple, somewhat like the experience of many who come to Christ.Andrew "stood" where preaching was. John had been holding his campaign around the Jordan. Andrew, who had an ache for the Word of God, had become interested in what was happening and had attended the meetings, and had at some point became a follower of this preacher of righteousness. Andrew hungered for righteousness; therefore, he availed himself of the opportunity to hear preaching. He "stood" right in the midst of preaching. He was there to hear the Messiah proclaimed.Andrew "heard him [the preacher] speak." He was listening to the message, not allowing his mind to ramble elsewhere. He was alert and awake; therefore, when the announcement of the Messiah came, he was ready. Also the message: "Behold the Lamb of God." It was the message of the Messiah's sacrificial death.Andrew "followed Jesus." Andrew was turning to Jesus, ready to make a commitment to Him. He wanted to become a disciple of Jesus.Andrew now had the the light in him to go and show the world. |
