In John 1:35–51, we see a simple invitation repeated again and again: “Come and see.” Andrew invites Peter. Philip invites Nathanael. Curious people begin following Jesus, not from a distance, but up close.
The message reminded us that following Jesus in the Bible was never just about information. Disciples walked closely with their rabbi. They traveled together, ate together, worshiped together, and learned through everyday life. There was even a saying that disciples should be so close to their rabbi that they would be “covered in the dust” of his feet.
The goal was not simply to know what the rabbi taught, but to become like him. To walk so closely with Jesus that His life, His character, His love, and His way of living begin shaping everything about us.
Come and See the Lamb of God
When John the Baptist calls Jesus “the Lamb of God,” it is loaded with meaning. For the first disciples, those words would have connected to the Passover lamb, Abraham and Isaac, temple sacrifices, Isaiah’s suffering servant, and the Day of Atonement.
Long before the cross, John is already pointing to Jesus as the fulfillment of God’s rescue story. The disciples did not yet understand everything, but they stayed close to Jesus, asked questions, and discovered more as they followed Him.
Faith is not pretending to have every answer. It is continuing to walk with Jesus, learn from Him, and trust Him more deeply over time.
Come and See Others Invited Too
One of the clearest themes of the passage is how naturally people shared Jesus with others. Andrew immediately goes to find Peter. Philip goes to Nathanael. Nobody delivers a perfect speech. They simply invite people to experience Jesus for themselves.
The message challenged us not to overcomplicate discipleship or evangelism. Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is honestly say, “Come and see.” Invite someone to church. Invite someone into community. Invite someone to ask questions and explore faith alongside you.
Because the invitation of Jesus was never meant to stop with us. We are invited to walk so closely with Christ that others begin to notice His dust on our lives too.
Message recap adapted from the May 10, 2026, message by Minister Allison Dykhouse.
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