Go and Tell Somebody About Jesus

Devotional

Day 1: "Come and You Will See": The Invitation Beyond Questions

When Jesus asks, "What are you seeking?" He already knows the heart’s cry beneath our surface answers. His response isn’t a theological debate but a gentle command: "Come." Following Jesus begins not with having perfect words or resolved doubts, but with stepping toward Him. The disciples didn’t ask for proofs or promises—they asked where He stayed. Jesus’ answer transforms seeking into belonging. True discipleship starts when we let His "come" drown out our fears. [56:53]

“He said to them, ‘Come and you will see.’ So they came and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day, for it was about the tenth hour.”
(John 1:39, ESV)

Reflection: What hesitation keeps you from fully “coming” to Jesus today? Name one fear or doubt His invitation to “come and see” could dissolve.

Day 2: First Things First: Telling Your Brother Before Dawn

Andrew’s first act after meeting Jesus wasn’t prayer or study—it was sprinting to his brother. The words “we have found the Messiah” burned too urgently to keep silent. Witnessing isn’t a program but a reflex of the heart that’s been gripped by Christ. Andrew didn’t wait for a sermon outline or a church event; he seized the raw moment. Our families aren’t projects—they’re our first mission field. [01:04:18]

“He first found his own brother Simon and said to him, ‘We have found the Messiah’ (which means Christ).”
(John 1:41, ESV)

Reflection: Who in your life have you delayed telling about Jesus? What simple phrase could you share this week, like Andrew’s “we have found”?

Day 3: From Whisper to Herald: Declaring “My Shepherd” Aloud

Repeating “The Lord is my shepherd” in private prepares us to proclaim it publicly. The psalm’s intimacy fuels the disciple’s urgency. Andrew didn’t just know Jesus as his shepherd—he introduced Him as Simon’s. Our quiet affirmations of faith are meant to become bold invitations. A shepherd’s care is personal, but never private; His goodness demands a chorus. [01:09:50]

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
(Psalm 23:1, ESV)

Reflection: Where have you kept your relationship with Jesus “whispered”? How might declaring “He is my shepherd” aloud shift someone’s view of Him?

Day 4: Empty Seats and Unquiet Hearts: The Family Not Yet Home

Every empty chair in the sanctuary echoes with names. Jesus’ question—“What are you seeking?”—is also for those absent. Andrew didn’t critique Peter’s flaws; he brought him to the One who renames brokenness. Homecoming isn’t about filling pews but introducing hungry hearts to the Bread of Life. The empty seats aren’t judgments—they’re invitations. [01:06:39]

“And the master said to the servant, ‘Go out to the highways and hedges and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled.’”
(Luke 14:23, ESV)

Reflection: Which “empty seat” in your life weighs heaviest on your heart? What practical step could you take this week to “compel” that person toward Jesus?

Day 5: Renamed by the Road: From Simon to Peter at the Tenth Hour

Jesus didn’t wait for Simon to earn a new name. At the tenth hour—the day’s last light—He declared identity over the man who’d later deny Him. Transformation begins not in our perfection but in His proclamation. Following Jesus means letting Him redefine us as we walk, even when the road feels uncertain. The disciples stayed because He first said, “Come.” [01:09:04]

“He brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, ‘You are Simon the son of John. You shall be called Cephas’ (which means Peter).”
(John 1:42, ESV)

Reflection: What old “name” (shame, failure, or lie) do you need Jesus to replace with His truth today? How does being known by Him free you to follow boldly?

Sermon Summary

John’s account begins with a clear witness: “Behold the Lamb of God.” John’s disciples hear that word, leave the one who had been leading them, and begin to follow Jesus. John’s example shows what a true discipler does. John does not build a crowd around himself. John points people to the One who is greater, saying in effect, “I must decrease so that He may increase.”

Jesus turns to those who are following and asks, “What are you seeking?” That question reaches into every heart. The heart may come to church seeking comfort, deliverance, freedom, answers, or something that cannot even be put into words. Jesus already knows what the heart is seeking, but Jesus calls for honesty. The soul that comes seeking Jesus does not need to have the right words or everything figured out. Jesus speaks first and invites the seeker closer.

The disciples call Jesus “Rabbi,” and that word changes the relationship. The Lamb of God is no longer only Someone John has pointed out from a distance. Jesus becomes Teacher. Jesus becomes the One under whose word they are willing to come. Their question, “Where are You staying?” carries the desire to go where Jesus goes and remain where Jesus remains.

Jesus answers with simple words: “Come and you will see.” Jesus does not push away the one who truly wants to follow Him. Jesus welcomes the broken, the ashamed, the uncertain, and the person who thinks nobody would want them in the house of God. Jesus says, “Come.” The invitation is not earned by a polished life. The invitation is given by the mercy of Christ.

Andrew receives that invitation, stays with Jesus, and then does the first thing that matters: Andrew finds his brother Simon. Andrew does not begin by correcting Peter’s life. Andrew does not make himself the Holy Ghost. Andrew says, “We have found the Messiah,” and Andrew brings Peter to Jesus. The Lord who is “my shepherd” must become the Shepherd that His people tell somebody else about.

The call is plain. The church cannot let a week pass without telling somebody about Jesus. Homecoming becomes an opportunity to call brothers, sisters, family, neighbors, and those who have been away back to the house of the Lord. God has not called His people to eliminate themselves with excuses. God has called them, washed them by the blood of the Lamb, and made them more than conquerors in Christ Jesus.

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Key Takeaways

1. Behold the Lamb of God [52:58] John’s witness puts Jesus at the center. John’s disciples are not meant to stay attached to John when the Lamb of God is standing before them. Every act of discipleship must finally lead people beyond human personalities and into the presence of Christ. The Lamb is worthy of being seen, named, and followed. [52:58]
2. Jesus asks what hearts are seeking [55:24] Jesus does not ask this question because He lacks knowledge. Jesus asks because hidden desires must be brought into the light before God. The heart that admits its need for deliverance, freedom, or deeper fellowship has begun to come honestly. Jesus meets honest seekers with an invitation, not rejection. [55:24]
3. Come and you will see [01:01:56] Jesus welcomes those who decide to follow Him. Jesus does not require a person to fix every failure before drawing near. The invitation to come is mercy for the ashamed and direction for the uncertain. Christ receives those who truly want to be with Him. [61:56]
4. Andrew brought his brother to Jesus [01:04:18] Andrew’s first response to finding the Messiah is not silence. Andrew goes to the person nearest to him and says, “We have found the Messiah.” Faith that has truly encountered Jesus cannot remain only private. The work is not to control another person, but to bring that person near enough to see Christ. [64:18]
5. Tell somebody about Jesus this week [01:05:23] The Lord as Shepherd is not a truth meant only for private comfort. The confession, “The Lord is my shepherd,” carries a call to tell a brother, sister, friend, neighbor, or even a foe about Him. The church does not need to shame people into the kingdom. The church needs to say plainly, “I have found Jesus, and I want to introduce you to Him.”

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Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[51:09] - The Lord Is My Shepherd
[52:15] - Behold the Lamb of God
[54:26] - Leading People to Jesus
[55:24] - What Are You Seeking?
[59:24] - Jesus the Rabbi
[61:56] - Come and You Will See
[62:59] - Andrew Finds the Messiah
[64:18] - Andrew Tells His Brother
[68:15] - Tell Somebody About Jesus
[69:50] - Bring People to Christ
[71:44] - Homecoming and Coming Back Home
[72:49] - God Has Called You to Greater Things
[74:42] - A Charge to Be a Herald

Bible Study Guide

Bible Reading

John 1:35-42
“The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, 'Behold, the Lamb of God!' The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. Jesus turned and saw them following and said to them, 'What are you seeking?' And they said to him, 'Rabbi' (which means Teacher), 'where are you staying?' He said to them, 'Come and you will see.' So they came and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day, for it was about the tenth hour. One of the two who heard John speak and followed Jesus was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. He first found his own brother Simon and said to him, 'We have found the Messiah' (which means Christ). He brought him to Jesus.” [52:15]

John 3:30
“He must increase, but I must decrease.” [55:04]

Psalm 23:1
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” [51:01]

Observation questions

In John 1:35–42, what does John the Baptist call Jesus, and what do his two disciples do after hearing John’s witness? [54:23]
What question does Jesus ask the two men who begin following Him, and how do they address Him in return? [56:25]
What invitation does Jesus give when the disciples ask where He is staying, and what do they do with that invitation? [01:01:47]
After Andrew spends time with Jesus, whom does he find first, and what does he tell him? [01:03:24]

Interpretation questions

John’s disciples leave John in order to follow Jesus. What does this show about the purpose of Christian discipleship and spiritual leadership? [54:29]
Jesus asks, “What are you seeking?” even though He already knows the heart. Why is honest naming of a person’s need important when coming to Christ? [58:19]
The disciples move from hearing John call Jesus the Lamb of God to calling Jesus “Rabbi.” What does that change suggest about moving from knowing facts about Jesus to living under His teaching? [59:33]
Andrew tells Simon that he has found the Messiah and brings him to Jesus. Why is it important that Andrew points Peter to Jesus rather than trying to fix Peter himself? [01:10:38]

Application questions

Jesus asks, “What are you seeking?” What would your honest answer be right now—comfort, freedom, healing, direction, forgiveness, deeper faith, or something else? What would it look like to bring that need openly to Jesus? [58:25]
Is there any area where you have been following Jesus from a distance rather than coming under Him as your Teacher? What is one part of His word you need to obey more willingly this week? [01:00:09]
Jesus welcomes those who truly want to follow Him. When have shame, fear, or the feeling that you do not belong kept you from drawing near to Christ or His people? How does His invitation to “come” speak into that? [01:02:36]
Who is one specific brother, sister, relative, neighbor, coworker, or friend you can tell about Jesus this week? What simple words could you use to invite them to know Him or come with you to church? [01:08:22]
When talking with someone who is far from God, is your first instinct to point out their problems or to introduce them to Jesus? How can you follow Andrew’s example with humility and love? [01:10:38]
What excuses tend to keep you from serving, inviting others, or sharing your faith? How can you remember this week that God has called you, made you, and equipped you for greater things in Christ? [01:13:25]

Sermon Clips

53s

#LeadPeopleToJesus

“These two disciples left John and went to follow Jesus. It wasn't that John was a bad discipler, but our goal, our objective as a Christian, as a discipler, is to lead people to Jesus. It's not to keep people following us, but it's to keep people following Jesus, leading people to Jesus. John was doing his job. He said, you have walked with me thus far. You have come this far with me, but there is one that is here in our presence that is greater than me. I must decrease so that he may increase. There is a savior. Behold, there is the lamb of God.”

44s

#BeAHerald

“Father, today, we heard the charge. It's very clear. We have to go tell somebody about Jesus. Lord, we know we've been saying it time and time again that the Lord is my shepherd. The Lord is my shepherd. We whisper that in our own souls. The Lord is my shepherd. But now, Lord, we are hearing that you are calling us to go be a herald for you. There is somebody, a brother, a sister, a friend, a neighbor, maybe even a foe. There is somebody that we need to tell them about the love of Jesus.”

56s

#TellSomeoneAboutJesus

“The first thing Andrew does is go and tell his brother about Jesus. I pray that the first thing you will do this coming week is go and tell your brother about Jesus. Don't make it hard. Well, pastor, what do you mean? My fleshly brother, my spiritual brother? Well, go tell a brother about Jesus. Don't make it hard. Go tell a brother about Jesus. Go tell your sister about Jesus. We have brothers and sisters that have yet to come to the foot of the cross. We have brothers and sisters that need to hear about Jesus. The only reason why you know about Jesus is because somebody told you about Jesus. And the only reason somebody else is going to hear about Jesus is by you opening your mouth and telling somebody about Jesus.”

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