It is possible to be busy with church life and never truly rest your soul in Jesus. Assurance does not come from a prayer you once prayed, a class you completed, or a role you held—it comes from surrendering your life to Christ, trusting His cross and empty tomb. The heart of the gospel is not advice to improve your life; it is the announcement that the Lamb has removed your guilt and invites you to follow Him. Today is a good day to settle your heart and receive His grace afresh. Come to Him with honesty, and let His finished work secure you. [40:35]
John 1:29–34: John saw Jesus approaching and announced, “There is God’s Lamb, the One who takes away the world’s guilt.” He explained that his baptizing work was to make the Messiah known to Israel. John reported seeing the Spirit descend from heaven like a dove and remain on Jesus. The One who sent John had told him, “The man on whom you see the Spirit rest is the One who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.” John concluded, “I’ve seen this with my own eyes—He truly is the Son of God.”
Reflection: What is one concrete step you will take this week to move your assurance from good works or church habits to resting in Jesus’ finished work, and when will you take it?
You don’t need a perfect script to share Christ; you need a true story. God uses ordinary people who simply tell what they’ve seen and heard—who they were, how they met Jesus, and what He’s changing now. People are not looking for impressive speeches as much as they’re watching for real transformation. Start shaping your story with humility and clarity, and ask God for a moment to share it. Keep it honest, simple, and centered on Jesus. [47:07]
1 John 1:1–3: We are announcing what we have personally heard, seen with our eyes, and touched with our hands concerning the Word who brings life. This life was revealed, and we saw it, so we proclaim it to you. We share what we have seen and heard so that you can join us in fellowship—with us and with the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ.
Reflection: If you had two minutes to describe how you met Jesus, which three moments would you include, and who will you practice sharing it with this week?
Many around you are searching—identity, purpose, belonging—often everywhere but to the Lord. A gentle invitation can open a door that arguments never will. “Come and see for yourself” is relational language; it makes space for questions and offers a place to belong while people learn to believe. Found people find people, and simple invitations change stories. Extend an invite—to church, a group, a meal, or a conversation—and trust Jesus to meet them there. [52:04]
John 1:38–39, 46: Jesus turned and asked the seekers, “What are you looking for?” When they asked where He was staying, He replied, “Come and you’ll see,” so they spent the day with Him. Later, when Nathanael questioned whether anything good could come from Nazareth, Philip didn’t argue; he simply said, “Come and see for yourself.”
Reflection: Who is one person you will invite to a gathering or a meal where they can experience Christian community, and what exact text, call, or face-to-face words will you use?
The gospel often advances one faithful step at a time—“the next day,” and then the next. Not every conversation will end in a decision, and that’s okay; outcomes belong to God, obedience belongs to us. Your success is not measured by immediate results but by steady faithfulness—praying, loving, inviting, and pointing to Jesus again and again. God weaves different paths for different people, and your consistent presence can be the thread He uses. Stay patient, stay present, and keep showing up. [56:12]
John 1:29, 35, 43: One day John pointed to Jesus as He approached. The next day John stood with two disciples and directed them toward Jesus again. On yet another day, Jesus went to Galilee and called Philip to follow Him—step by step, day by day.
Reflection: What simple weekly rhythm (day, time, and place) will you set to pray for, check on, and gently point one person toward Jesus over the next month?
Jesus came to search for and rescue the lost; prayer joins His mission. Some people aren’t ready for a full conversation yet, but you can still ask God to soften their hearts, open doors, and give you courage when the moment comes. Pray by name, and watch for small openings—an honest question, a difficult week, a shared meal. You don’t have to have every answer; just obey the Spirit’s nudge and point to the Savior. Let prayer lead your steps and love shape your words. [01:03:36]
Luke 19:10: The Son of Man came to look for those who are far from God and to rescue them into His saving care.
Reflection: Write down two names God brings to mind; how will you pray specifically for them (soft hearts, open doors, courage for you), and by what date will you ask God for a chance to speak?
Baptisms, new members, and answered prayer set the tone for a clear and urgent call: followers of Jesus are not merely to know the language of faith but to live the mission of faith. From John 1, the focus centers on everyday disciples who, having encountered Christ, immediately brought others to Him. “Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” establishes both the identity and mission of Jesus and frames a simple pattern for witness: see Jesus, bear witness to Jesus, bring people to Jesus.
Three challenges shape the call. First, know Jesus personally. Assurance is not grounded in past religious activity but in a present, surrendered trust in the crucified and risen Christ. John’s “language of the lamb” ties Exodus, Leviticus, and Isaiah to the cross, showing that Jesus is not a lamb among many, but the Lamb—God’s final provision for sin. Bearing witness flows out of this personal encounter: tell what you have seen and heard, not as a polished presentation but as a transformed life.
Second, invite others to know Him. Jesus’ first recorded words in John—“What are you seeking?”—assume people are looking for answers. Andrew and Philip model a relational approach: “Come and see.” Invitation creates space for belonging that can lead to believing; hospitality becomes a holy strategy. Found people find people; they don’t argue people into the kingdom, they walk them toward Jesus.
Third, be consistent. The steady “next day” cadence in John 1 shows that God often moves over days and seasons, not moments. People come to Christ by varied paths—preaching, friendship, family ties, personal encounters—and the outcome never rests on human persuasion. Faithfulness in invitation is success; God alone saves. With eyes open to coworkers, classmates, spouses, and neighbors, the call is to pray, to step in, and to keep stepping—confident that the gospel advances through ordinary obedience.
it's not your job to save them you just point them to Jesus and so this morning listen if you if you share your faith you extend an invitation to church or to know him listen you've succeeded it's not based on the outcome it's just based on obedience have I been obedient to share Jesus then if so then listen you are 100% successful in the eyes of the Lord it's you've been obedient the outcome is not dependent upon you if you share Jesus you succeed
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#ObedienceOverOutcome
every believer who has encountered the Lord Jesus meaning they've come to know and follow him should bear witness to tell others about their own personal experience but listen to me people don't need a polished presentation they just need a true witness they don't need you to give some beautiful explanation of the gospel they just need you to explain how you came to know Jesus they need to know your personal experience they don't need to hear information they need to see transformation in us
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#TrueWitnessNotPolish
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