Dealt with in all gospels but different in John to Matthew, Mark and Luke
Matthew, mark and Luke's gospel emphasises the immediacy of the call
John's Gospel emphasises the relationship that Jesus had with this men
John's purpose in writing is that we might believe and have life in His name
"Come and see"
A second hand faith is not good enough on the Day of Judgment
You must have a first hand knowledge - you must come and see for yourself
Job - "whom I will see and not another"
Drawn by Jesus
Jesus' foreknowledge is seen (v47-48)
Jesus sees you wherever you are
Jesus knows what is in the heart of men
Jesus can see into your heart (but man cannot)
[Jesus knew what was in the heart of Nathanael - no deceit]
Jesus knows if your heart is deceitful and at odds with Him
"But Jesus did not commit Himself to them, because He knew all men, and had no need that anyone should testify of man, for He knew what was in man." - John 2:24-25
"O Lord, You have searched me and known me. You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off. You comprehend my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways. For there is not a word on my tongue, but behold, O Lord, You know it altogether." - Psalm 139:1-4
Jesus' knowledge of the Samaritan woman's life - John 4:27-29
Jesus draws people to Himself by His love
Many will also be drawn through compulsion - at the Judgment
Every knee will bow to Jesus
Jesus offers heaven
John 12:32
Example of Jacob's ladder
Jesus draws in tenderness - John 1:38-39
"What do you seek?"
The two disciples did not know, so they asked another question
They needed to spend more time with Jesus
Isa 1:18 - "come let us reason together"
'Let me teach you what you are seeking'
Drawn to Jesus
The identity of this Jesus who is drawing men
His invitation and person
Philip: a man of Nazareth, son of Joseph, of whom the prophets spoke (v45)
Nathanael: "you are the Son of God, the King of Israel!" (v49)
Jesus is accessible even though He is the King and Messiah
"Come and see"
You know where you can find this Jesus - don't make excuses
"Come to Me, all you who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." - Matthew 11:28-30
Have you seen the real Jesus?
Not relying on a distorted view from what others have said
"Come and see"
We do not preach ourselves (or anything else) but we preach only Christ the Lord
Why do you not come?
Are there issues you have read or heard of?
God know what you are like
He says tenderly and earnestly "Come and see"
He says I can open heaven for you - without this there is only judgment and hell
Drawn for Jesus
Andrew brought Simon to Jesus (v41)
Andrew is invariably bringing someone to Jesus
How greatly used is the word of Personal Testimony
Simon to be called Cephas, the rock
What an irony considering Simon's character
Is there anyone less rock like than Peter?
Jesus gives Peter a new name
Matt 16:13-19
What a transformation in this man
Jesus draws you to Him to make you a new creation
A new heart
A new awareness of sin
A new set of values
A new love for the brethren and God
Which of us is without flaws?
Yet Jesus draws and uses people like us
Example of Jacob (Gen 32:28)
We need to come wherever the word of God is preached
