Come and See: Be a Bold Witness for Christ

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.

Key Takeaways

• 1. Know Jesus personally and securely Assurance rests in Christ’s finished work, not in accumulated religious experiences. John’s “Lamb of God” language ties the whole story of Scripture to Jesus’ atoning death, inviting a personal surrender, not a ritual checklist. True witness begins where personal encounter with the Savior has actually transformed the heart. [45:52]
• 2. Share your story, not scripts People don’t need a flawless gospel pitch; they need a credible life that names Jesus as its cause. Explain who you were, how Christ found you, and what has changed—truthfully and plainly. Authenticity disarms defenses and makes space for the Spirit to persuade. [48:26]
• 3. Invite with “come and see” Invitation is a form of love that gives people room to belong as they explore what they believe. “Come and see” honors the seeker, encourages investigation, and trusts Jesus to reveal Himself in community. Hospitality is not a prelude to the gospel; it is one of its clearest expressions. [52:04]
• 4. Be consistent over the long haul John’s repeated “the next day” shows that gospel fruit often ripens slowly. Keep praying, keep inviting, keep showing up—even when there’s no immediate response. God stitches together many touches over time to draw a soul to Himself. [54:47]
• 5. Obedience is success in evangelism The outcome is God’s domain; faithfulness is ours. When you share Christ or extend an invitation, you have succeeded, regardless of the response. This frees you from pressure, fuels courage, and keeps the focus on honoring the Lord. [58:25]

Youtube Chapters

• [00:00] - Welcome
• [17:57] - Guest welcome and prayer needs
• [35:33] - 40 Days of Prayer announcement
• [37:27] - A bold-witness challenge
• [38:54] - Ordinary disciples bring others
• [40:35] - Behold the Lamb (John 1 reading)
• [45:52] - The Lamb across Scripture
• [47:07] - Shaping and sharing your testimony
• [50:08] - People are still seeking
• [52:04] - “Come and see” and belonging
• [53:39] - Found people find people
• [54:47] - Be consistent: the next day
• [58:25] - Success = obedience, not outcome
• [59:30] - Who will you invite?
• [64:24] - Invitation and altar ministry

1. In John 1:29-34, what titles and descriptions identify Jesus, and who says them?
2. What simple actions do Andrew and Philip take after meeting Jesus, and toward whom (vv. 40-46)?
3. What question does Jesus ask the first followers, and what invitation does He give (vv. 38-39)?
4. How does the phrase “the next day” shape the flow of events in this chapter (vv. 29, 35, 43)?

1. “Behold, the Lamb of God” is not just a title; it points to a mission. Why is “the Lamb” definitive, and how does this language tie together the story of sacrifice from Exodus, Leviticus, and Isaiah 53 to Jesus’ cross? [45:52]
2. Jesus’ first recorded words in John are, “What are you seeking?” What does this reveal about the human search for meaning and hope, and how should disciples engage people who are searching? [50:08]
3. “Come and see” is relational and invitational. What might it look like for belonging to make space for believing in a local church community? [52:04]
4. The steady “next day” cadence suggests God often moves over time. What expectations about evangelism outcomes need to be corrected by this pattern? [54:47]

1. Assurance that a person belongs to Jesus is not built on past religious activity but on present surrender to Christ. If asked today, how would you describe your surrendered trust in the crucified and risen Jesus—clearly and simply? [43:24]
2. Share your story, not a script. In 2–3 minutes, how would you tell: who you were, how Christ found you, and what has changed? What details feel most honest and helpful for a seeker to hear this week? [47:07]
3. Authenticity over polish. What keeps you from speaking up—fear of saying it “wrong,” or fear of how you’ll be received? What one sentence could you practice that truthfully names Jesus as the cause of change in your life? [48:26]
4. Invitation as love. Who are two people in your weekly rhythm (coworker, classmate, neighbor, spouse) you could invite with a simple “come and see”? What is one practical step—coffee, a ride to church, a meal, a group invite—you can take in the next seven days? [52:04]
5. Found people find people. Which relationship in your life most resembles Andrew bringing Simon or Philip finding Nathanael? What’s your next faithful step with that person? [53:39]
6. Be consistent over the long haul. Where have you grown discouraged because there’s been no quick response? What would “the next day” faithfulness look like for the next 30 days—pray, text, invite, follow up? [54:47]
7. Redefine success. If success in evangelism is obedience, not outcome, what changes for you—your courage, your tone, your frequency? Set one obedience goal for this week and share it with the group. [58:25]