Connections — John 1:29–51

John 1:29–51

Jesus did not command the church simply to make church members—He commanded us to make disciples.

In John 1, we see a beautiful pattern unfold. John points his disciples to Jesus: “Look, the Lamb of God!” Andrew follows Jesus, then finds his brother Simon and brings him to Christ. Philip follows Jesus, then finds Nathanael and tells him, “Come and see.”

That is what disciples do.

Disciples are convinced that Jesus is the promised Messiah. They recognize Him for who He is. They follow Him—not merely on Sundays, but with their lives. And then they tell others about the One they have found.

Pastor Joe reminded us that discipleship does not require another program, class, or meeting. It happens in living rooms, across tables, in conversations with family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors.

Like strawberry plants sending out runners that take root and produce more plants, healthy disciples reproduce.

Disciples make disciples.

Andrew gives us a wonderful picture of this throughout John’s Gospel. He brings Peter to Jesus. When thousands need to be fed, he brings a boy with five loaves and two fish to Jesus. Later, when Greeks want to see Jesus, they approach Philip. Philip tells Andrew, and together they take their request to Jesus.

Again and again, Andrew is connecting people to Christ.

And that gives us the heart of the message:

People connected to Jesus connect people to Jesus.

We don’t need to have all the answers. We don’t need a Bible degree or years of experience. Andrew had barely begun following Christ before he was telling someone else, “We have found the Messiah.”

Jesus can do much with little when we place it in His hands, and the power is not in our eloquence or ability. It is the Holy Spirit who does the work.

Someone told you about Jesus. Someone invited you. Someone shared the gospel with you.

Now go and tell someone else.

Follow Jesus. Bring others to Jesus. Become disciples who make disciples.